I’ve been running itechworld stuff in my van for several years now. Never had a problem on or off grid. Even on mongrel roads. Even have their lithium start battery in the hundred series. Absolutely brilliant. 😊

Congrats on the Itech sponsorship, that's awesome. Nice work, done properly. Cheers

Loving the videos! Loving seeing Mr. Luke in front of the camera too

Gr8 job hope we see the solar install as well

We are liveaboards and recently upgraded our house batteries from agms to 8 x lifepo4 304ah cells. Absolute game changer.

420ah is just insane!!! love it

My mobile home setup is 2000AH of lithium batteries (1200AH being iTechWorld batteries) but I have connected them across 4 x 3000-watt inverters to ensure that the setup is within Australian Standards as well as trying to keep cable sizes down as that is where the costs soon add up. what this allows me to do is to operate more than one heavy current use appliance at a time e.g. electric jug for coffee while using induction cooker for cooking dinner. However, as it is a bigger size mobile home, I do not have the space restrictions that many caravans have.

Hey nice work, I know the satisfaction in getting it all to look right also. Completely rewired my 45' steel yacht a while ago and all wire Neg return is a must at sea. Good to see that on the road too, much more efficient with high current. The only thing I`d do different would be to put in bus bars to take all the connectors and have just two high current conductors from each battery leading to each of the pos. and Neg. bus. Better to prevent all those wires flopping around on the road and over time loosening off the terminal bolts. BEP make some excellent high current bus bars. Commercial grade stuff too,,,

THANK YOU FOR VIDEO AS GREAT WATCHING

❤ your content. Cheers Tim and Trish. 😊

This is such a helpful video! Thanks legends

That 12v system is worth more than the van 🥺 Nice work.

Well done , 12v has come a long way since a did mine, But my system still works as good as the day I installed it, 15 yrs ago, 540 amps of power, Enjoyed episode Cheers Bevan 🤠❤️🦘🦘🇦🇺

Looking great!!

Have been really liking the videos on the old van! Much more within reach for the average family and you dont need to spend a fortune! Just one thing though and please take it as constructive criticism! Invest a lapel mic for your “ talking to the camera videos” will make a massive difference to the viewing experience! Oh. 19:21. Watch ya nuts when you release the crimper like that. Trust me. 😂

Best 12v install vlog I've seen

Great job guys! Looking good :)

Good series you are doing. Just a comment on the formula for the current from the battery. The efficiency of the inverter needs to be added in. Itech 3000w says >85% so the formula is (3000 / 13.2v) /.85 so the current draw will be 267A. Looks like a great setup and the 240A seems to be the perfect size for what you are doing

Very nice setup! Can you explain a bit more about why you don't need a ground to the chassis. Just in the process of getting our van 12 volt setup done. Cheers!

Hi mate, it all looks great butt if something does go wrong and yes it’s Sod’s Law you need a back up. You wouldn’t take your family on a trip without a spare wheel would you? So why not carry a bottle of gas just in case something does go wrong. Good luck Jon WA

Thanks for the video. I am in the process of changing AGM to iTECH Lithium set up. But I was told that seeing I will be installing a 3000w inverter that it need to be wired in by a qualified sparky, for safety, insurance purposes and of course if the NSW or QLD Boys and Girls go through the van on the inspection sites. Hope what I was told was correct otherwise I might be getting ripped off.

Love the build, wondering how you went with the new legislation and legality of not supposed to have lithium batteries installed within the van. Currently trying to do a workaround on our build.

Hey guys. Thanks for the video. The wife and I sit down and watch them together once the bubs gone to bed as soon as they come out 🤙 Super curious how you've ran the wiring through the van. How you're getting wiring to the coffee machine power point etc. Getting it behind the wall somehow? Thanks!

Mate great tech Video well done, love to no your thoughts on the hot water system

Great ep, and congrats on the sponsorship. Just a query, are you going to tie the two batteries down so they can't move about? Keep up the great work. I am enjoying the series. Cheers

First things first that's a great set up. Somewhat jealous 😮 My main criticism is pretty petty but it's fairly important. You started by saying the batteries are most important and they determine everything. The most important thing is understanding your power demands and getting batteries that can handle that peak load or survive long enough between shade or low input power. If that's not right then the rest of the system is going to struggle or be overkill. Out of interest I'm new to the channel so not familiar with your qualifications? Are you a sparky, auto sparky or just personally educated to achieve your needs?

I love the instructional element of this video. Well done to you all. I am currently redoing all the 12V electrics in our van with iTech Products. I have a question regarding the Thetford Fridge and the internal venting system. We have Thetford (now 3 years old) with the Freezer at bottom. All venting occurs at the base - which is counter productive with heat rising - but thats their design. On a recent trip with outside air temps reaching 35 degrees, the actual top of wooden cabinet where fridge sits was extremely warm (38 degrees C) and the internal fridge temp was at a balmy 8 degrees 🙄 and the fridge compressor working hard. I have now reopened up the top external venting (which I had sealed with Perspex) by cutting 3 x 75mm holes in it, and will install a Klevacool fridge exhaust fan set. Possibly having the freezer increases the heat generated by the system? Also parking with Sun on the Fridge side of the van also can contribute, but sometimes thats the reality of the camp site. I look forward to your journey and possibly comment on how your fridge goes in the field. Cheers Steve

Hi can you please tell me how did you go with the 4 solar panels on you pop top and how many Kgs were they? thanks

Great install!! Any plans re ventilation through that inclosed space? Or not needed?

Hi just wandering what you will be using to cook on , and will it be on the 12v circuit

Doesnt the dcdc have built in solar mppt?

I want to put similar gear only one of those batteries into a tool tuff case as a portal systen while im in a temporary vehicle. What are your thoughts on earthing the inverter etc if its a portal system?

10 months on... How are the lithiums holding up? Cheers

I have a question concerning the under side of the van floor. Did you make it water resistant and also what did you do with the protection for stone damage

With the sponsorship. Did you pay for anything or is it gifted?

Just curious on the wire and equipment you are using and where you get it from?

Where did you get your usb charger please?

You are going to drastically shorten the life of your batteries with that setup........you should NEVER draw or charge lithium batteries at more than 100Amps. Sure, they will openly state that they can draw or charge at more than 100 Amps......marketing.....but read the fine print (not the website)....it is not a continuous current draw...it is for very very brief periods. Your setup = 3000-watt inverter at 12 volts = possible max current of 250 Amps (ignoring losses and efficiencies for ease of understanding) 12volt system should only use 1200-watt max inverter = 100 amps 24volt system should only use 2400-watt max inverter = 100 amps 48volt system should only use a 4800-watt max inverter = 100 Amps Also, 50mm2 cable is vastly undersize to be carrying 250Amps DC......refer to Australian Standards Sorry but my recommendation to viewers is that the information presented here though well-presented and informative is technically incorrect and can result in electrical fire hazards if installed as shown. PS - the battery fuse is oversized at 450 amps (cable insulation will overheat prior to fuse blowing) ...should have been 1.25x max current draw. This setup would have been much better connected as a 24volt configuration as that would have brought your current draw, cable sizes, etc much closer to being a correct installation. I understand that iTechWorld does not currently offer a 24v 3000- watt inverter, so my recommendation would be to get a 24volt inverter and change your system to 24volts.....actually fairly easy to do with your setup. Yes, still a 125 Amp max possible draw current but you are very unlikely to draw more than 2400 watts from your 3000-watt inverter most of the time so mostly 100Amps IF maxed out. Based on Aussie system of 240v with 10-amp power points for appliances = 2400 watts...so really only one heavy current draw appliance at any one-time e.g. electric jug. 40+ years experienced Electrician