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Anyone considered mounting their lithiums underneather the caravan with brackets? Mine is obviously lifted and fairly high. Another question. Would my dcdc charger, fuse box, ect all need to be in the sealed area where the battery needs to be in?

Just catching up on the build vids. Looking good bro! Keen to see how she goes.

How do I buy one mate, and how much. Very well explained. I want it for my caravan, I don't have any bits of that kit. I'm in canberra

To be honest if anything....I probably prefer the look of this bar work. The mounting system of the previous sliders sound very odd, wonder why they were designed like that....🤨 It was also great to catch-up with you and see this beast in the flesh at the show, fantastic rear setup too.

Love the draw setup...that table is nice! Love the redvision set up like that....looks so neat & tidy

Love the idea of the drawer fridge and the retention of space above it, and did someone say free beer? 🍻🤣 That's some pretty tricky work fitting the red vision system interface like that, super impressive. Absolutely loving this setup, but already super keen to see the Redarc system that you're going to be putting in the patrol, no doubt it will be top notch.

I think anyone who fits a huge system to their caravan has got it the wrong way round. My preference and what I've used for the past year is to have the large 12V system installed in the vehicle - in my case I have a Troopcarrier with 2 x 200Ah Lithium, 360W solar and a 3000W inverter in the back. Then when I need power in the caravan, you simply plug the caravan power cord into the vehicle's inverter. I did this because no modification is required to our caravan, and the same system can be used for my camper trailer or if we just go away with swags. The Lithium batteries recharge quickly from a 50A DCDC charger whenever we go for a drive, in addition to 360W of solar on the roof. So I don't have to worry about rainy days or parking the caravan in shade. And the car is not a habitable space so excluded from new regulations requiring batteries to be vented externally. Typically we use the 240V power to boil the jug, run air fryer, hairdryer, sandwich maker, toaster and microwave when offgrid. We also run the Aircommand Cormorant air cond for bursts when we need to cool the caravan. I really don't understand why others haven't done this.

Wow, what an impressive setup! Getting everything into such a compact space while keeping it clean and organized is no small feat. Having it as a ‘set and forget’ system makes life so much easier too-no fuss, just pure convenience. I love the inverter powering all the outlets. Instead of wiring just one or two to the inverter, having 240V access everywhere is a total game-changer for off-grid living. That flexibility really simplifies things! The ability to upgrade from 310Ah to 620Ah without changing anything? Now that’s awesome. With 620Ah, you'd never have to worry about running low. Even upgrading to 310Ah alone would be a massive leap from what we have now-can’t help but laugh at how ridiculous that would feel compared to our current setup! 🤣😆🥲 Overall, this is an absolute cracker of an upgrade. The system looks brilliant, and as always, the craftsmanship is top-notch. Awesome job!

Is this water proof, would it work with a rooftop tent above it or do you need a canopy or tub cover

Looks good without a bar as well 👍

Cracker looking setup. Love the concept of rear mounting in the canopy too. Makes perfect sense once you think about it haha.

Good info, glad changes aren't grandfathered. Good to see a tradie with dirt on his knees, meaning he actually does the work. Looks like he'd be handy on the rugby pitch to.

Ill bring the coffee machine next time!

You guys knocked it out of the park....great job

Hey mate looks awesome! Just got a quick question did you run a seperate chassis earth for the auxiliary battery or is it not needed?

So if I don't have a 15amp inlet I can put my batteries and wire my panels any way/where I like. Yeah rules are there for a reason haha. Only reason I can see is some rule maker justifying is job existence. This is clearly unsafe as direct and quick access is needed to batteries in case of emergency. To many rules are contrary to safety and I can't believe as an associated technician that you can't see the flaw in this. But I guess ut keeps you guys in the good $$$.

So do the regulations state any upgrade to lithium phosphate lifePO4 12v systems can only be installed by an certified installer? Does the regs state anyone DIY fitting life po4 must get certification or signed off?

Yes I am interested . I will make up my own pole system for the front or rear of the van. Gen 3 system delivered to Hervey Bay Qld 4655 Paul E

starlink mini just come out in the US 2 days ago

How can I get the pack? I am in NSW

Absolutely awesome kit Riley! Solves all the issues that are present with the star link system.

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Offtt looking real good! Paint looks incredible and loving the colour code flares too. I think you made the right call with the 33's.

Hi how much total you guys casted for Gwm cannon ??

What size rims?

Are you finding that this is increasing the temperature of solar controllers and inverters? I can't imagine a sealed box with a small vent outside being good for heat dissipation.

Great video thanks! How do you go about sealing the entry/exit point for the cables that go from the electrical box to the rest of the van?

Fantastic information and simple to understand. Nice work Riley, another quality episode 👌

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Do I understand correctly that if I refit agm batteries to my van as standard there is no need for a box however if I upgrade to lithium I would need a sealed box

How are you certifying these installations when certification in Western Australia requires an electrical contractors Licence? Are you a licensed electrician?

I appreciate the video! I recommend investing in a mic...it is hard to hear you and ups your professional level a lot.

I guess a basic system would be in the vicinity of 5 figures? Cost wise

Another EXCELLENT video. You guys rock

Another super handy video covering everything that anyone needs to know. Also so good that you customise everything based on each customers requirements. Side note congrats on the views on the previous Tech Talk vid, looking forward to the next one :D

sick build love a good ole gq patrol

I love it, but I'll be loving my ol t30 til she seizes. Best cars.

III neeeeed this mix! Holy ssshh awesome remix

Damn that front end is looking good! You can’t tell from looking at it how much work has gone in behind the grill, but that patrol is never going to run hot! Awesome work Riley, and as always… can’t wait for the next progress episode 👌

Thanks so much for breaking these changes down. Caravaning forums are full confusion on this topic. Obviously the rules aren't retrospective, however I'm wondering what impact this might have on insurance? I upgraded panels and batteries on my Jayco a few years ago and wonder if insurance companies might start denying claims for carravans not up to current spec even though the regulations don't mandate they be uplifted as such. Also, on regards to the new regs, any idea how this is policed? Do installers have to complete a corse so they are authorised to sign off that work is to code?

I think the best safe way is to use the heavy old batteries and put more solar on the roof and cut back on them high energy drawing items and only buy or modify stuff to run on 12volt its so simple and safer , if they the government are concerned about lithium batteries then so am i , ok theres good brands out there but in time they will get old and deterate and could ignite at any time iff locked up in a box under ya couch your history just get out run up wind , if your asleep your dead 😢

Good video Riley. Clear and concise. Let me say from the outset if these new regs. make vehicles safer I'm all for them. The batteries are still under the seat where they always were. Now there's a bit of wood over the top screwed down making them harder to access. I don't see how that changes them "sharing a habitable area". If they blow up, catch fire or whatever I don't think the bit of ply wood is going to save anyone. I've got a van under construction now and with the new regs. they've decided to put my batteries in one end of the tunnel boot. So it's no longer a proper tunnel boot and it changes the weight dynamic and pushes weight to the front and ball of the van rather than over the axles. The other thing is that all the electricals are now right under my pillow separated probably by a bit of ply wood. Lithium batteries come in all sorts of sizes these days. There must be a way to have these batteries in a strongly constructed ally box or such like tucked up and attached to the chassis with a hatch on the outside of the van for access and ventillation. 👍

What kind my mum makes the urban ones

why sealed locations--- new batterys do not give off gas or anything to worry about---all van batterys are sealed

Great video, well presented and exactly what is needed to hear there is so much BS out there at the moment

Can you confirm if these new regulations apply to caravans built before November 2023 when upgrading the existing AGM battery to a Lithium battery, must the new Lithium battery be installed in a sealed box/compartment vented to outside of the van, or can the new Lithium battery be a straight swap over of the AGM battery?

That little fuse box looks the goods in there 👌

Since when has a lithium battery given off vapour? Great vid btw!

This must only be for lithium batteries. What is the danger from sealed lead acid? Cannot see how this can protect you from a thermal runaway in a lithium battery.