Victron Orion DC-DC Isolated Charger B2B Installation

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3 жыл бұрын

To improve our winter vanlife, as our solar is almost useless right now, we have added an additional B2B charger. This video shows the fitting of the DC-DC charger, why we chose this model and how best to install it.
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@outbackeddie 7 күн бұрын

You gave the best explanation of isolated vs. non-isolated that I have heard so far. Now I get it. Thank you and happy travels.

@stevescott6634 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John and Mandy for sharing 👍

@ThePyleDriver 3 жыл бұрын

I have one in my Jeep install and love it - reliable 30A at 12V whenever the engine is running. Thanks for the review!

@johnboland8024 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, I installed one of these just before crimbo, Ive got a polinovel 200ah battery, and had researched this for a long time online as to how it fits with my system and split charge etc etc before fitting, and I can say your video is the best around online for this piece of equpment. Cheers

@Luzeon 2 жыл бұрын

I installed one in my friends vw camper van yesterday, literally,so him being the end user I shared this video to him. Thank you for this video!

@damiendavies786 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John for another educational vlog, always appreciate them . Stay safe you three

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Damien 😎👍🏻

@jchancalifornia 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the explanation between isolated and non-isolated.

@linz_in_NZ 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely another item on my wish list for the van. 🙃🚐👍

@kevinjepp7037 3 жыл бұрын

Hi great video very helpful The one area i could not find info on anywhere was my original Sargeant split charger which I had hoped to isolate. In your video you have left yours still working without apparently any problems. This has given me confidence to stop worrying about mine and leave it alone. Thanks

@johnkiernan4225 3 жыл бұрын

A must have in our climate, and it's on my list when I have the readys. Thanks John take care 😀

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right 👍🏻

@panz3r696 Жыл бұрын

I've watched tons of these videos looking for a b2b set up and this one was the first I completely understood. Amazing job, thanks mate 👍

@johnmandy Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@martinlawes1 11 ай бұрын

me too ....

@davidmeadowcroft7626 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John. Really good and detailed video here on the subject of double charging. Need to watch a couple of times to fully absorb but this is such a strength and we are all grateful for you taking time to explain. Cheers Mal and Dave in Stoke

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@Tangotop 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained difference between the isolated and non isolated versions. Great video as usual.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@roseroelofse2651 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John. Thank you very much for the best explanation about the difference between isolated and non-isolated b2b charger. Great learning from you.....thank you!

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 👍🏻😁

@Indiwill_i_am 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, looks nice and simple as suggested, still appreciated the step by step. This upgrade will get its money worth off-grid in Scotland for surePerfect timing for me. Big Thumbs up!!

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great upgrade, it’s been keep us in power for 3 weeks now, can’t wait to get back on the road & back to Scotland too 👍🏻😎

@LoveUrLife365 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Very good explanation between isolated and non isolated for vehicle type! Thank you for sharing!

@onemanandhiswhippet 3 жыл бұрын

A good old original gadget video 👍 you can never have too much power 👍😀🐾

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Power to the people 😁👍🏻

@Roadshome 3 жыл бұрын

Been thinking about the same mod myself. Nice to have someone else test the doubling up on B2B 's. 😎

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve now seen several people install 3 b2b’s and it works a treat 😁🤣

@theonlywoody2shoes 3 жыл бұрын

Educational as always, and thank you for emphasising the need to appropriately fuse/breaker the positive terminals at each of the system (vehicle and house/leisure) batteries - I’ve seen more than a few dubious van installs where the person responsible genuinely can’t understand why they need more than just the one fuse/breaker in the whole system; and then try to justify their stance by asking if I know how much they cost - my normal response is “less than repairs to your van when it catches fire!” Fully agree with your stance on Victron kit; not cheap, but quality rarely is. Stay safe.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Breakers & fuses cost nothing really, they’re just not attractive, and most people go for a nice looking electrical system these days. 👍🏻😁

@G-ra-ha-m 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmandy Agreed, breakers also have a very convenient benefit: you can use them as switches to isolate systems during installation and testing.

@eddvanlife7396 3 жыл бұрын

B2Bs and Euro 6 juicy regenarative alternators are just great. Thanx John.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

😁👍🏻

@beemawootton7947 6 ай бұрын

As a result, we are now also following your guys. Cheers from NZ

@Wayne-cp8rs 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John I hope your keeping well in these tough times. I’m looking at upgrading my setup to one 100amp lithium battery and one of these. Only use the van every other weekend really. You’ve answered all the questions that I had in my mind as you usually do. I can always rely on you and Mandy to help me out with your videos. Thanks for everything you do and Keep up the good work mate.

@JeepTJay6 Жыл бұрын

13:43 EXACTLY what I’ve been wondering about. I have AGMs at the moment but would like to switch to lighter lithium in the future without disrupting my entire setup. Thanks for posting this. Really helpful. 👍

@ari.voutilainen 3 жыл бұрын

Good explainer again. Thanks, John!

@Andrefourie1964 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you John. Well explained, like always. Big thumbs up! 💯👍

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁👍🏻

@theworldssexiestman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a clear explanation, very useful. Good to see where you installed it too, Jerry

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@elwanderer7903 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, perfect timing I’m just about to install one in my van! I’m glad to see John has confirmed I made the right choice. Your video will come in very handy when it’s delivered at the weekend 💯 Thanks guys, I hope you’re well and settled where you are 😊

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@alisterleith 2 жыл бұрын

Just installed in a Citroen Relay following your great instructions, many thanks John.

@garyhall9459 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Hope you are all keeping well and staying warm and well feed. Hope Coop is ok and getting acclimatised to the cold weather. 👍

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Life goes on, we’re all well thanks 👍🏻😁

@mikehainsworth747 3 жыл бұрын

I will give it a try. Thanks

@overlandme 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I'm about to install the same charger into my car and your video gave me a lot of confidence.

@PaulBissekerBushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this is very helpful. I am just starting with van electrics and leisure batteries. I was told not to get VSR as it's old now.

@docteurpeinture 11 ай бұрын

Hello, it's so difficult to find a video complet in French like yours ! so very thanks for your video, i try to do it now ;)

@anthb3377 Жыл бұрын

Just getting my head around leisure batteries this video really helped thanks!

@platvis379 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you. I almost took my van in to get this done for a price. Will do it myself now.

@StigNordlander 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, thanks for the superb instruction video, I have a Bürstner RV myselfe and the video is spot on exactly what I'm about to install.

@ianofsjkartwork 3 жыл бұрын

More great advice John..........well explained and easy to follow instructions.......stay safe........thanks for sharing

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁👍🏻

@Alpikerawlings 3 жыл бұрын

Ta for clearing that up about the 2 chargers 👍

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Any time 👍🏻😁

@johnbateman3244 3 жыл бұрын

Great information as always. Thanks for that. Take care 💙❤️👍

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@RunningOffGrid 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have the same B2B but have never dug into the settings and realised it's set up for lithium when we have AGM so I will get that sorted.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

That’s good then 😁👍🏻

@DarrylHunt70 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent walk through, will have to rethink position based on the heat output you mentioned!

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

It does need some airflow for cooling 👍🏻

@markwhitehead64 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John and Mandy really enjoyed your video really looking forward to seeing your next video keep safe 😷👍🏻

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁👍🏻

@mikemcguire8914 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for good explanation of device, and info video on installation.

@johnelliott8971 3 жыл бұрын

Explained very well. Thank you

@jaminavan4061 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. We bought one of these for our conversion. You made sense of this for me and I'm not fitting it 😂

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

😁👍🏻

@russellmitchell8177 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this Nov. 2021. Great! I have the US version of the Fiat van, so your battery install was very near like mine. Mine is a homebuilt conversion we purchased used. The starter batt. was connected direct to the leisure batt., a 217 amp hour agm! No b to b voltage upping! The solar charger was also set to just flooded lead acid style and it would never keep up. I corected that. You have given me the path to finish the job with this device. thank you very bigly. Is upping a real word? Asking for an American.

@wilkerpereiradasilva9039 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John nice and informative video again ...

@daveke110ck 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video as usual john. I have fitted a Sterling 12/120 waterproof under the passenger footwell. This solves the space issue inside and charges my 300a/h battery bank from 50% to 90% in about an hour ☺

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant 👍🏻😁

@robinbanks183 3 жыл бұрын

More Excellent advice John , take care both.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@mrw9513 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, thanks John your a legend buddy. I was planning on fitting a full victron system for the solar and dc to dc too, so this is getting saved to favourites straight away. Thankyou buddy. Hope yous have a great week and Best wishes and stay safe and well to you both and your families ❤️ 💙 ❤️ 💙 ❤️

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁👍🏻 enjoy your van build

@HitchUpAndTow 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative. Thanks for sharing

@BradHaines1963 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate. Answered all my questions. Thanks.

@vanvistas 3 жыл бұрын

This is SO helpful thank you!

@mickbalton7028 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the simple explanation.

@daveha6638 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video John. Thanks sharing. Will be Handy later too uses

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@UrbanVanlife 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best things we fitted to our van . Although with us not starting the van up for a week and it being super cold I tried the in app boost for allowing the leisure battery’s to give me a jump start . Sadly Nop it didn’t work and heck if I know why not

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

I think you’ve got a different product, this b2b doesn’t jump start, it simply wouldn’t allow enough power through to start an engine

@denisscott1134 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John and Mandy 👍 just saying thanks for sharing this video and information 👍 keep safe and say well ✅ sue and den 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁👍🏻

@DaveGreeneramblingcarpenter Жыл бұрын

Brilliant thanks for that, exactly everything I needed to know

@dougmegcarlson7596 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you sir.

@Utah_Mike 3 жыл бұрын

Great job

@korsion Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, well explained. 👍

@helmutoil 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John and Mandy, Love what you do and watching your posts. Me and my wife have a Motorhome and plan to do the same trips/ adventures once we are allowed out of this mess. However in the mean time I can offer my help. I run my own business which is a Laser Cutting Company. So my offer is if you need anything like brackets, plates from any metal or plastic, I will manufacture these for free and delivery to any PO address you need. Hope that helps Regards Barry

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry, I’ll keep you in mind for future projects 👍🏻😁

@sportgliderider 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one John. very will explained, thanks.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁👍🏻

@FrankSluijter 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative, Victron gear is fantastic 👍

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes 👌🏻😁

@tommytee8387 3 жыл бұрын

Great Content and explanation..Stay safe Stay Well...

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@brianmcclure8012 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Very informative - Brian

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻

@kevinhughes9801 3 жыл бұрын

Great video well explained thanks john

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@iluliexplains 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have 800A of Lithium in my Hymer (Aircon + various other power hungry devices) and with an upgraded alternator run 2x 70A Votronic B2Bs, no problems whatsoever. We also have no issues with 2 Votronic solar controllers, so that myth is busted too.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks 👍🏻😁 Do both solar controllers take a split from the solar panels, using a Y splitter?

@iluliexplains 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmandy The arrangement on the roof to get maximum coverage was 2x 180w and 3x 115w so I just have the 2x180 into one controller and the other 3x115 into the other. I use the Votronic bluetooth adapter to see the current coming in from each controller and it works exactly how you would hope it would, no issues whatsoever.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Ah I see, good setup 👍🏻

@geffhome 3 жыл бұрын

How do I know if I need to upgrade my alternator? I got similar setup to John & Mandy (but in a 2006 Renault Master based Motor Home, built in Calira ~11A, I think, and Renogy B2B & MPPT 30A)

@lambofull 3 жыл бұрын

@@geffhome You'll most likely be fine at that level. It only becomes something to pay close attention to if you want to pull silly amounts of current out.

@grumpyauldman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, man 😎

@johndornan215 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, You can connect 2 of the Victron DC-DC chargers as I have 2 fitted and it works fantastic, I have the Peugeot Boxer 175. I used 35mm cable to a positive and negative bus bar and fed the 2 chargers from there and they both come on at the same time.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Great setup 👍🏻😁

@syncrosimon 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 x Renogy 50A with built in mppt, it also has Bluetooth with a plug in, it has the advantage of charging the starter batteries when it detects the leisure batteries are full. In the UK 100 amps is great.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Our solar setup chargers our batteries once the hab batteries get to 100% 👍🏻

@blossomwithwillow3104 3 жыл бұрын

You make things look so easy. I'm like huh..hubby's drinking it all in. Stay sane guys. 🙏

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻😁 thanks

@katpow5437 6 ай бұрын

Great video!

@ruddigeers8783 2 жыл бұрын

thanks love it

@mos6146 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and helpful video John. I have gone for a REDARC B2B which unfortunately doesn't have Bluetooth but.. the leisure battery it's charging does. With the REDARC it says not to use circuit breakers but midi fuses. I too was concerned about the compatibility between the onboard built-in charger and the B2B ( and the mains charger) as i did not want to overcharge the battery. Turns out the battery will not accept an overcharge and the B2B will detect charging from other sources and not continue charging also. All clever stuff and a great gadget addition ;-)

@PintlerMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you.

@markbeard518 5 ай бұрын

great video thank you!

@craster_van_kippers 3 жыл бұрын

Great video John I’ve already got a Sterling so I made sure I watched sober tonight. Couldn’t do with a Victron turning up. P.s firing up the heater this weekend.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@KevinFoulds 3 ай бұрын

This is perfect for what I have been looking for as I want to add a lithium battery to my hymer. Thanks.

@andreelliott6161 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one john very useful information I got a sergeant ec 328 with x2 100ah batteries , 1000w inverter with a 95w Solar panel new batteries are needed looks like the B2B charger will be added to the shopping list stay safe you guys 🌈😊

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@garygiles63 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

@stirlingmotors 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.👍👍👍👍👍.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@megkennedy8888 3 жыл бұрын

Hi hope you are well we have a swift challenger 620 se i dont understand this but i just love watching your videos enjoy Mandy's cooking she makes everything look so easy keep safe from portadown meg xx

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Meg 👍🏻😁

@harleyd301 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@margaretsmith8169 3 жыл бұрын

Keep safe 😍love watching 👀you Maggie Manchester xx

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@aljotock 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanx👍

@sidofmidd 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video m8

@garrystacey7018 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting video thank for sharing keep safe both 👍

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@garybaker9980 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for that very informative 👍

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😁

@steveweaver3020 3 жыл бұрын

Great vlog John, Victron is great kit, just wish they did a B2B for a caravan. 👍

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Start the tow vehicle with the towbar electrics connected & hey presto it’ll charge your caravan battery 👌🏻

@Nigel-nar53 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one, Based on your previous B2B videos I fit a 30amp Votronic to our camper back in early spring. Guess what apart from a 200km round trip before its MOT (CT) in December its never been run! Hopefully more luck this year. I used one of those little grey trip switches & was worried it might have been the wrong thing but feel more reassured now. Cheers.... 👍

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Soon things should improve and we can travel again 👍🏻

@Nigel-nar53 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmandy Lets hope so. 👍

@suzmaca650 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you so much…very informs

@kstewart3657 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial.👍

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻🤣

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 3 жыл бұрын

good vid

@captbobsadventures4420 5 ай бұрын

Very good video. Thank you.

@TravelswithaPodengo 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video John, thank you. I have been thinking about a B 2 B charger but I am a not very good at electrics and I wasn't sure if I could fit one along side my solar charge unit. Thank you again.

@johnmandy 3 жыл бұрын

Ah it’s an easy job, 4 wires 👍🏻😁