This is the next instalment of the largest upgrade I've attempted on our motorhome yet. Five times the leisure battery capacity with a 2kW inverter and solar upgrade to match. It didn't all go to plan either...
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@octocopter12932 жыл бұрын
Great video, I will be referring to this a lot and lots of note taking and tools to buy. Awesome Steve and Lisa 👍
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys! Best of luck!
@Bloomy0862412 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, keep up the good work
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@racingblonde2 жыл бұрын
Some internal adhesive mini conduit would hide those cables running down the wall, make it look even neater.😄
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
You're right, I didn't have any at the time but might add it. Good idea
@themusicmedic2 жыл бұрын
Awesome job, top notch 👍
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@stephenbetts65942 жыл бұрын
Well done, don’t think I would have the nerve to attempt it though 🥴
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@Arbitrator2075 ай бұрын
If all your 130 watt panel does is charge the cab battery why not just use a Battery Master to top up the cab battery? Great job though and props for having a go.
@2.4inaVan5 ай бұрын
Definitely an option. I like having the segregated systems but that's probably just personal preference
@michael7350142 жыл бұрын
Nice job mate..
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much
@michael7350142 жыл бұрын
@@2.4inaVan got very similar van so always interested in your videos .Mike..
@stephenfoster19712 жыл бұрын
Excellent completion to the project sir, a worthy use of what is basically dead space under the jump seat, and nice addition of the inverter. time for me to break out my wallet i think and order a couple of batteries for mine. well done!
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
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!
@stephenfoster1971 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын
@@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?
@stephenfoster1971 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын
@@stephenfoster1971 it would be really interesting to ask them for an explanation as that was my understanding too.
@sccobyste Жыл бұрын
Did you ever have an issue with the van charging the lithium batteries as they take a lot of charge and the alternator might not be up to the task
@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын
Yes, I later added a 50A B2B charger for this very reason. Good spot!
@timnorton65228 ай бұрын
Thanks for this really interesting video. Just had to say that we have an Escape 604 and our kids are named Ella and James too! Older than yours though at 16 and 18! Have you stopped filming vlogs as i was hoping to follow somebody with an Escape? Thanks again, Tim & Gemma
@2.4inaVan8 ай бұрын
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!
@paulvose31772 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and much braver than me, think I will leave cables that size to an electrician. Interesting that the Sargent battery monitor thought the lithium were 100% charged when they were only 30% and can the Sargent mains battery charger be adjusted to work with the lithium or have you added an additional charger?
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
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
@briankeniry2192 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@remog382 жыл бұрын
Wow that > subs. bravo so deserved brilliant as always , did you get the roof solar glands on ok 😂 .
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
Yup, all good and a good tight seal. All ready for our summer adventures now
@octocopter12932 жыл бұрын
Love your KZfaq channel, I’m going to be doing what your in the process of doing at some point. Time is my nemesis at the moment. I have the same vehicle a Swift escape 694. Would you be able to tell me what error code e513 or es513, pops up when the truma heater is on for a while and shuts down.
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
I've not seen that one, apologies. Sounds like it's causing you some issues?
@octocopter12932 жыл бұрын
@@2.4inaVan Thanks for the feedback, I will ring truma and see what they say before next trip. Steve
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
@@octocopter1293 best of luck
@chrispow011 Жыл бұрын
Good job, I've got he same van and doing the same upgrade next month. Is there anything you would change with the set up now you have been living with it for a few months? Enjoying the videos btw..👍
@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын
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.
@chrispow011 Жыл бұрын
@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👍
@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын
@@chrispow011 not a problem, happy to help. Best of luck with the upgrades
@ryanallwood8490 Жыл бұрын
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
@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@briankeniry2192 жыл бұрын
Great video and as much as I would want to do that I don't think I'm brave or DIY enough to attempt it.. I notice or more like that didn't notice if you added in a DC to DC charger to boost the output of the alternator, 200Ah of lithium is a lot of battery to refill. I don't know if you considered it or not and I'd be interested to hear.
@2.4inaVan2 жыл бұрын
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.
@scotchegg64225 ай бұрын
Sorry, but you really should be leaving this type of work to the professionals. It’s a good job you are not bothered about cables hanging from the ceiling or wonky switches.
@2.4inaVan5 ай бұрын
Fair feedback. Everyone has different standards. Apologies this video wasn't for you.