Very interesting Steve has given us something to think about, look forward to an update. Our solar panel is wired through a separate solar regulator. It’s what we inherited with the van, so previous owners must have had issues with the regulator as well. Cheers

I've got the Victron SmartSolar 100/30 wired directly to the batteries. Works very well, has a lithium profile if needed and let's you see what's happening via your phone. Also if you're spending some money please get a battery monitoring system. I've got the Victron BMV 712. Amps in and out is the only accurate way to see how your batteries are performing. This BMS also lets you see the information on your phone.

Ooh you set me off again Steve !... I simply adore a technical look at any man in uniform ,even better if it's a sergant!!😲 All the best lovely people .......really good vlog Steve 👍💓

Hi…just watched your great video, it’s of interest to me because I need to disable the split charge system prior to fitting a lithium battery and a DC 2 DC charger. Have you moved along that path at all?

Hi Steve Very interesting Vlog tonight, i totally agree....the AT control panel is old technology and needs to be updated. The new control until you meantion is around £70. Which is not expensive ( who is the supplier)... what if I could do the same install, we could monitor & share the data and compare exact same motorhome, same layout, same year vans. I was very nterested in one of your subscribers who mentioned battery control and a monitor app for smart phone....with the combined install it should do the trick. Jason

Charge controller MPPT straight from solar panel to batteries more efficient. for what your using, I would say you need 400 watts of solar, battery setup OK. Lithium batteries be careful they dont like the cold, most who use them are in doors like canal boats or van conversions, you put them in outside locker in the cold they die pretty quick.

OMG that cupboard full of wires looks frightening LOL

Ha Steve that's really interesting, we have just had a new 100w solar panel fitted to our Swifty caravan roof. And a new 110AH battery with charge controller,i don't think the charge controller is a MPPT,is the MPPT controller more efficient than just a box standard one,and why is it better thanks.

If you are seriously thinking you will later move to Lithium (LIFEPO4) batteries then you need to make sure that everything you buy from now on supports them. This isn't as simple as the manufacturer telling you it does, you really need to choose a battery now and then look at the charging profiles. For example, the Sterling Lithium batteries want a charge voltage of 14.6 and a max of 14.8. SuperB batteries say they want a maximum of 14.4 volts and Victron, just to be awkward, would like 14.5. So, if you buy a MPPT for your existing batteries then make sure it has setting for the batteries you will choose. I also think you mentioned battery to battery charging in this video, in which case the information above is even more important. The batteries you have now (Yuasa) expect to be charged at 5A over 20 hours to get maximum service and capacity out of them, which with three batteries means you should only charge at 15A (yes I know nobody takes any notice of this!). If you charge them much faster they will deteriorate and you will notice they don't seem to hold as much charge. Lithium batteries can be charged at a much higher rate, typically over two hours from empty to full also known as 0.5C, many thousands of times without any problems. Victron seem to be the make everyone knows, but are very expensive and I would point out that they don't have an integrated BMS. If you buy a lithium battery with an integrated BMS then this means it will shut down itself when you try to misuse it, typically by running it below 0% or overcharging it. I don't mean not to buy something like a Victron BMS712 as these are essential with whatever system you buy, I just mean built in electronics that stop you killing a battery worth £1000+ .

Could you please give shout out for Daniel of Travel Trolls TV in his quest to walk from Lizard point Cornwall to John OGroats Scotland .Bob ernshaw has mentioned him today .Lovely people.Lets all get behind him and help as much as we can.X

Mmmmm sounds expensive best you start saving now lol

Whats the cost of the Lithium Leisure Battery ?

Lots of campers agree that Sargent fit a very poor solar controller

Speak to roadpo 're lithium