Thanks guys! Best of luck!

Thanks very much!

You're right, I didn't have any at the time but might add it. Good idea

Thank you very much

Thanks very much!

Definitely an option. I like having the segregated systems but that's probably just personal preference

Thanks very much

@@2.4inaVan got very similar van so always interested in your videos .Mike..

Thanks very much. We used to use that locker for the bedding for the dinette bed but eventually we got more efficient and it was left empty. Good luck with your project! If there's anything I can help with, let me know!

@@2.4inaVan just realised my behind seat locker is a slide out so i can't get a battery and inverter in the same box!! but also which batteries did you buy as i contact renogy to see whether their 100Ah Lithium Ion Phosphate battery would go on its side under the drivers seat and they said no, so interested in which ones you had. cheers.

@@stephenfoster1971 I mounted ours on its side under the driver's seat. It's the 100ah phosphate lithium. Maybe that's wrong but we've not had any issues and I've seen others do the same with Renogy and other lithium batteries. Did Renogy say why it shouldn't be mounted on its side?

@@2.4inaVan hi there, no they didn't offer any reasoning at all, just said not to be installed that way. i agree with you though, i've read that lithium can be installed in any orientation as they don't have liquid nor do they need a vent, i'm going to get one and give it a try, then work out where to install the other one and my inverter. cheers

@@stephenfoster1971 it would be really interesting to ask them for an explanation as that was my understanding too.

Yes, I later added a 50A B2B charger for this very reason. Good spot!

Glad you found the video useful. What a coincidence on names! Unfortunately life and work has got in the way of filming and we've had to enjoy our trips without documenting them for a while now. Maybe in the future!

It charges fine but the lithiums sit at a higher voltage so the readout displays 100% when it's not. The app shows us the real state of play

@@2.4inaVan Lithiums (the BMS inside it) try to maintain a steady voltage so a battery monitor that relies on voltage to estimate the statre of charge are pretty much useless. I think adding a shunt or a smart battery is the only way. Does the sergent contain a shunt? I don' think so.

@@briankeniry219 No, it doesn't, you're completely right. These are smart with bluetooth built in so we can see the stats through the app.

Yup, all good and a good tight seal. All ready for our summer adventures now

I've not seen that one, apologies. Sounds like it's causing you some issues?

@@2.4inaVan Thanks for the feedback, I will ring truma and see what they say before next trip. Steve

@@octocopter1293 best of luck

Appreciate the feedback and good luck with your own project. I have added a Renogy 50A battery to battery (B2B) charger to the system. When the engine is running and the fridge is on, there isn't enough current to charge the batteries so they are drained by the fridge. Adding the B2B solves this. As it has an MPPT solar controller as part of it, it replaces the Victron solar charger too.

@2.4 in a Van Wow, I didn't know that. That's great info. I really appreciate you took the time to let me know. Safe travels @2.4👍

@@chrispow011 not a problem, happy to help. Best of luck with the upgrades

Can I ask what’s the model of your fridge, Didn’t the built in split charger charge to battery’s enough when the engine was running. I was thinking of changing my leisure battery to a renogy one does the factory fitted charger charge them ok

@@ryanallwood8490 it's a Domestic RC 10.4. Without the addition of the B2B it drained the Lithium bank whilst we had the engine running. The Sargent charger works fine for charging the lithiums on mains hookup.

No, I've not done anything with the alternator charging. Might be something to revisit in the future if we need to but for now we'll see how we get on I think.

Fair feedback. Everyone has different standards. Apologies this video wasn't for you.