Episode 10 - DIY OFF-GRID 12V ELECTRICAL INSTALL - Caravan Build Series | 1978 Millard Mini Pop Top
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2023
- Welcome back to our Caravan Build Series!
In this episode we:
• Install our electrical system consisting of:
- 200ah iTech World Lithium battery
- 40amp iTech BCDC Charger
- 20amp iTech AC Charger
- 2000W Renogy Inverter with AC transfer switch
- 2x 170W Solar panels
- 12V lights and outlets
We also installed gas struts to our pop-top roof to support the weight of the solar panels.
Stay tuned for Episode 11 where we install our diesel heater along with share tips and tricks to make install and operation a breeze.
Any questions regarding this project, drop them in the comments below or, reach us on our socials @jossandell.
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Joss + Ell
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Suggest a seperate solar controller for roof panels, so when your driving you'll get charge from car and panels together, dcdc will just do one at a time.. grab a victron 100/30 smart controller, and if you get a blanket you can run that into the dcdc Mppt input.
Im glad you mentioned the RVD switch, I’ve just learned that these Renogy are “centre tapped” meaning there is 120v between active/earth and 120v between the neutral and earth legs. In short the RCD will not fully function as you can still get shocked even when single pole is open or RCD is tripped. I hope the RVD covers this issue…not sure if it needs to be double polled or what but Renogy should correct their manual and sort out the internals to make these safer. Thank you for all you videos you guys have done amazing work
That 20 amp charger will not charge that 200 ah battery. Those 200 ah batteries need 40 amp min to get them fully charged. If you don't want to take notice that okay. But I learnt the hard way.
I have learned the hard way that those circuit breakers are no good for high amp loads. The internals of them are too delicate and get hot and create resistance and voltage drop under load. If you ever have a problem of your inverter shutting down under sustained load, consider not using those circuit breakers.
Amazing job and love the videos!!!!
Do you have a fire extinguisher handy the the cable from your 20 amp charger is way too small it needs to be at least 10 mm2 not that tiny cable you have there, im a sparky that has 25 years experience in wiring c,vans ect ,i dont know where you got advice in wiring you van but i would talking to someone who knows about 12 volt wiring and volt drop issues, warning i would not put 20 amps throught 5hat tiny conductor..
Looks neat guys - although your positive busbar should be a fuse block - all positive cables should be individually fused. As it sits currently you'd need to pull over 100 amps to trip the breaker, those smaller gauge wires would catch fire well before that.
With the 6b&s cable coming from the car I would go 4b&s and 60amp midi fuse because they do speak to over 50amps when first plugged in
i really wish people would stop using itech world gear, it really is crap
Great video, loving the build series. Instead of running the ignition trigger wire all the way to the Ute to find an ignition source, you can tap into the positive on the input to the dcdc. Pop the positive out of the Anderson on the dcdc side, cut back some of the sheath then solder on the ignition trigger wire, heat shrink and pop back into the Anderson 👍. I did this in my canopy setup using the same dcdc from itech world.
Thanks for sharing guys - your setup looks so clean!
Awesome video and beautiful van . Thanks for the tips
Great job looks really professional
Great episode
The bypass inverter is a great idea. Wish I’d known about those before I purchased my current inverter.
I love the easy way these videos run
Another great video guy’s, thanks for the shoutout for @blueythemillardmini 🤙🏻
Great cool vid and build guys. Tip,When drilling holes in the van wood floor with a hole saw. Drill halfway through the wood then go to the other side of the wood and drill the rest out. That way it wont splinter your wood when the hole saw punches through.
Recommend adding an inline fuse at the panels. 30a depending on your configuration. The fuse down at the charge controller wont protect the van from fire if the sun is shining and the solar cables are damaged, which is of course unlikely but very possible given the poptop has to open and close all the time.
Once again, amazing. The van looks so smart.