I would like to use a SmartShunt. However, my batteries are located under my vehicle. Can the SmartShunt be placed inside appropriately 6-7 feet away from the batteries?
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As close to the battery is best.
SOC is based on current so this won't be affected but voltage will read slightly low under load due to voltage drop in the negative connection.
Victron now makes an IP65 rated SmartShunt which you could probably place in your battery box.
If if is mechanically your faforit place, you should use between SmartShunt and battery a thicker cable to reduce the voltage Dropbox.
If you want to calculate this,use "wiring unlimitted" manual from victron to get a idea. There Arena tables you can direcly read the thumb vaues from.
