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I installed solar panels which theoretically on paper produce 3600 watts. I can get around 2900 tops for a few hours. I did not integrate the engine alternator to my lithium's since as Richard said, it is a problem waiting to happen. If I decide I need engine driven charging, I would add a second specific high amp alternator made for Lithium charging curves. I separated two of my house batteries for the generator and two for the engine start. My merge solenoid will separate the generator from the engine or use all four batteries. They are not tied into the lithium bank. Generator power will run the inverter which will in turn charge the battery bank. Shore power for the same. Solar panels will also jump in if needed when on generator or pedestal. Gotta love Victron equipment. Still learning to use it. For maintaining the lead acid batteries I have a single stand alone victron 25 amp battery charger for the generator batteries but would need to leave the merge solenoid on to keep the engine batteries maintained. Power comes from the 120v side of the inverter/battery bank to run it. I may add a second victron battery charger for the engine batteries so I don't have to use the merge solenoid when parked. It too will run from the lithium battery bank/solar/inverter as needed.