Setting Up an Off-Grid Lithium Caravan: Ultimate Guide with ITechWorld Battery Power
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I wanted to show you guys that you don't need to spend a fortune on super high end battery's to get good results from your offgrid setup.
I went with the @itechworld1 lithium batterys and inverter to give them a good thrashing so you guys can see if they hold up in the long run.
I haven't finished the testing fase yet but my initial thoughts are defiantly positive towards the product but only time will tell if it will all up
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I decided to go with Itechworld after watching your last video, for our new Austar Toyhauler build, 3x 200Ah, full electric no gas or diesel. I've also gone with Renogy gear, 3000w inverter/charger, 50A DCDC WITH MPPT and 100A MPPT plus 4x 200w solar panels on the roof, going budget has saved us close to $5k. Who knows may have to replace it in 5 years or may not!
Great content, love your honesty 👍🏻
Brilliant. Hope you used the promo code to save yaself some $$$$
Sounds like a pretty serious toy hauler too
@@Australian4x4Adventures didn’t need to, Jarrod gave me a great deal.
Your right about too many UA-camrs just going over the top with pushing gear. It almost gets to the point that they have so much gear that it's lost the point of adventure travel. Once we get to the point we have got our full house out on the road we may as well just stop in our home. We do need more people just putting together a basic setup and just getting out there.
I still think there is a place for some of the high end fit outs the some ppl are getting, like full time travelers and company’s who are trying to show off their talent in what’s possible.
But too many ppl are getting systems 3-4 times what they actually need.
It’s still there right to do whatever they want.
Late last year I was considering a lithium set up for a caravan we were doing up . I came to the conclusion that it was a little too expensive for my budget . A few weeks later the Black Friday sales rolled around ( the one American trend I have no problem embracing).
I was able to buy my entire setup , 200ah battery, controller, inverter , portable solar panel , and charger , for only slightly more than the pre sale price of the battery . It pays to shop around .
I’ve bought plenty of stuff on Black Friday sales so I get it. Well done
Hey Steve. I installed almost the exact same electrical setup in my 15ft hybrid caravan (3 x 120X iTechworld LiFePO4 batteries, 3000W inverter & remote switch, changeover switch, 40A battery charger, RedArc RedVision system etc.) just after I got it a few months ago and as it happens, before I saw your video.
Like yourself, I went through all the trouble and cost for the same reasons as you - for the sake of making life easier and more comfortable for my two small kids (and missus). If it’s more enjoyable for them, it’s more enjoyable for me and they’re more likely to want to head out for trips … and I’m all about being offgrid as much as possible.
Further to that, I specifically bought a hybrid caravan that had bunk beds fitted for similar but absolutely necessary reasons.
The changeover switch works brilliantly and I originally got the idea of a sparky mate of mine when I asked him about running my aircon off my batteries. I helped him install it all and I also got him to install a switch for the solar feed to my 120X battery bank so that I can cut the feed in power (at about 85% max) when the caravan is parked up in my driveway and not being used for a while (to hopefully maximise the lifespan of my batteries). That said, the only other thing I want to do is beef up my fixed solar panel input but for the time being, I utilise the 800W of solar input I get from my Bluetti portable solar panels to boost the standard fit 300W fixed panels on my roof.
All the iTechworld gear is thus far working an absolute treat and I am SO happy with my electrical setup 😁
After a few trips away, I quickly found that the offgrid limiting factor is not my electrical system but with two small kids, it’s my water capacity so that’s also on the agenda. It’s definitely a labour of love when you have small kids that’s for sure 😜
Another Awesome Vid Steve... It was good catching up with you. Toby didn't fall off a cliff, so the weekend ended on a positive note... 🤓
Hahahaha. I’m still never going back there hahaha.
Was good to see you too and sit down to have a chat.
We've only had our van for 8 or so months, and like you, I am all about making things easier. I opted for airbag suspension for easy levelling and extra 200A/h btec battery so we wouldn't run flat in crap weather. Couldn't care less what everyone else has. Got what I wanted, not be better than the next person.
Bought a Kogan air fryer/oven, and it's the ducks guts...love it....Still making my mind up on a portable induction cooker, so if you can recommend one, I'd appreciate it....
Another great video.
I just got a cheap induction cooker from catch and it’s performed great for me.
But I don’t really know much about inductions to know what’s good and what’s bad. 😂.
Thanks for watching as always. 👍👍👍👍
Hi Steve, just watching your video on your setup and I noticed your jumper with PK Kitchens on it?
I used to work for pk kitchens years ago in Darwin 😎
Haha. Must be a different PK as I’m in Vic and it was started by my parents 30 odd years ago.
But good pickup
I'm glad you posted this since, my dad is currently looking at a new camper trailer and we've been looking at the different pricing from manfacturers for electrical setups vs what we could do outselves since I'm a sparky anyway and I excited to see what your thoughts are gonna be on the iTechworld stuff especially the lithium battery.
Sounds like good timing then.
So far the ITechWorld stuff seems pretty good for the price.
There would be better around but I think your mostly paying for the brand name rather then vast amount of better quality
Mate, you're a funny bastard, which is what makes this the channel to watch. Well done.
Hahaha. Thanks mate.
Great effort mate. Even managed to make me look half decent. Baha. On a serious note. Awesome system. And like I always say, the easier it is, the more you'll go. That's what it's all about. Get out and enjoy the location. Less time setting up, packing up and cleaning up. Well done mate. And thanks for coming. 🙏💚😎
Absolutely love getting out with Toby and I want to do it more and more. This is just how I’m ganna make that happen.
Once you’ve had this type of electrical setup in your van you honestly never look back. People who complain about have never experienced the freedoms and convenience of having it.
They can keep their noisy, heavy generator 👍🏻
Absolutely. Everything’s just that little bit easier and makes the entire experience more enjoyable
Another no BS video straight to the point
I would do the same if I bought a van
Got 2 lithium’s under the bonnet and an itech 2000w inverter for the same reason
Toby is a happy camper
Hahahaha. I’m good at the no BS stuff apparently hahaha. Thanks for watching.
Great video. Looking forward to see how it all goes over time for you. I want to do the exact same setup to ensure I could flick on the AC for a bit if needed. I didn't want to take a generator and be that guy making the noise. Keep up the awesome videos.
Exactly right. Make like easy and it’s more fun.
I will never give up gas HOWEVER, I do love my 240v appliances and that ladies and gentlemen, is why I have a larger than normal Lithium setup.
That is one top Setup looking forward to the long term review on the lithium batteries and who doesn't need air conditioning when you go camping and Airfryer 😀thanks Stev I'll see the next video
Happy wife happy life 😂
Lithium, Invertor and coffee machine... My camping world has changed and I am not complaining! I'm all for keeping up with technology that can make awesome things better. Camping has come a long way from a tent and an esky!
Absolutely. I don’t criticize anyone for wanted to camp super old school but I choose to camp my way because it makes me happy
Great video, glad to see your still in touch with reality as I feel UA-cam is becoming a huge pissing contest and some loose touch with the common man or woman. Keep it up 👍
My wife likes to bring me down a peg or 15 when my ego gets inflated from UA-cam 😂.
So I have no choice but to stay a common man 😝.
Love all your content my man, long time subscriber and always look forward to your videos!
Thanks buddy. Really appreciate all the support in following me and my antics 😂
Cheers for the info mate
Loving the no nonsense info 👍
Oh & hi Ed
Hahahaha. Hi Ed 😂
Great content hope to see more on your Expanda as not much out there on such a great looking van also because I get our Expanda in a couple of months and your mods are food for thought lol
Hey Mate, did you just use the factory cabling from original solar panel to go inside when you added the other panels or did you run new cable.
Just used the factory cabling but ran them in series to it bumps up the voltage not the amps.
Great video and your right why do you NEED any more than that.
Exactly. I don’t hate on ppl for wanting more and doing it. But there’s no shame in just getting what you NEED and not waisting all that extra coin ya never ganna get the value out of.
Because one can. Good job
Exactly 😝
Can I ask what bmpro Jhub 35 model is in your van and if it's not a lithium version do the batterys charge on off the standard Jayco AC plug?
Renogy do a 3000w inverter charger that does automatic transfer to shore power. Worth a look. Similar than the iTechWorld inverter. Great video anyway. Interested to see how the setup goes over time.
Yeah I found the renogy one after I already had the itech world one so I was already committed 😂.
Plus with this setup it gives me scope to change it out for a 4000-5000 watt inverter down the track if I ever wanted one.
Renogy has great 3000w inverters with internal change over switch and is 500 bucks, I have a 2000w and works like a dream its never let me down
Great to see all the crucial requirements are in the fridge......and whilst people can die dicking around with 240V, they can also burn with faulty 12V .....
Absolutely correct. Which is why I said if ya not confident then get a professional to do it for ya.
My old man was an old school sparky. One of the things he used to say was “240V will kill you, 12V will set you on fire”. Words to live by!
Hi mate great video is your fridge a 3 way and only running it on 240v or is it a compressor fridge thanks
Compressor fridge.
Hi Steve! Decided to give this a second watch as I'm about to buy a set-up for the back of the GU. After 10 months, how did the iTechworld hold up? Any good? They're selling their 100ah for $600 which seems too good to pass up. But that said, it seems like the Bluetti you have costs less than the equivalent in install components.
10 months in and they are still going strong. Actually just bought 2 more for my camper build.
@@Australian4x4Adventures good to know! Thanks for getting back to me! Much appreciated!
Love your videos man everything priced and well spoken for , could you please tell me for my set up witch is
Powerhub box
130ah AGM battery
What circuit breaker would I need if running a cheap kings 1500w inverter
OR A 1200w kickass inverter no electrician or shop can answer my question..
There’s a few variables there like the cable size and the max output of your battery but we will assume they are all upto to spec.
I’d be putting in a 125 to 150amp mega fuse as close to the battery as practicable.
With your system how long will your air conditioner on cold run on a sunny day?
7-8 hrs.
Victron Multiplus has automatic changeover. A lot dearer than what you have though.
I’ve just bought a similar van and was looking at putting a 12v systems in. Are you able to list what you put in, I like it and I want it 😁
Nice video!
Thanks mate. Glad ya liked it.
More content needed fella on your Expanda mods please
Just put some up today 👍👍
Hi Steve, I just bought a Jayco Journey outback 16.67-5 get to pick it up October, however if fuel prices keep hiking, I think I just bought a very expensive shed, cause who's going to afford going bush locally or that lap of Oz
Hahaha. Ya not wrong.
These prices won’t last forever. Few months of pain and we will be fine.
Thanks for watching and good luck with the van when it arrives
I think I need to start up a UA-cam channel just so I can become an itechworld ambassador like so many Aussie youtubers (I’m jealous if you couldn’t tell)
For a “budget” setup this would still cost a fortune.
Hahahaha. One of the perks for sure.
Hi Steve, thanks for the video. This is a stupid question and not being a smart arse but why do you run through the inverter? Can’t you just run through the 12 volt system? I get the 400 amps and love the capacity just don’t get the inverter as I could really only see the air fryer needing the inverter. Thank you Mark
Hey mate.
It is a compressor fridge so it still runs off 12v.
The other benefits is that it powers all of the power points throughout the van and outside too.
So if I want to plug a laptop charger in it works
If I wanna plug the induction cooktop I’m outside, it works.
If I plug a tv in for tobz to watch something it works.
So it’s like staying in a caravan park being plugged in but without having to be around everyone else.
It’s all about convenience
@@Australian4x4Adventures cheers appreciate the response. We are due to pick up our new van in June and looking at options. I have a lithium 12 volt set up in the tow vehicle (Colorado 7) and you have you have given me some ideas…..nice work thanks again. Can I also add well done on being up front re the vendor support. Getting tired of others not being transparent and eventually people will stop watching Mark
I’m always honest about that stuff because I hate when I see other UA-cam ppl lying about it so I don’t want to be that person.
Plus I feel it makes the viewer ( you ) look with more of a critical eye on what I’m saying and doing which I think helps the viewer pay more attention and actually learn.
I honest to a tee and sometimes it hurts me. But mostly ppl appreciate it.
Thanks for the comments and for watching
making it easier. main point !
Pretty much. But there’s a lot of effort in making things easy 😂
@@Australian4x4Adventures the effort is worth it when the kids are happy and no maintaince is required while camping
Why did you not choose the automatic transfer switching option?
From the research I had done, the auto switches were fairly glitchy and failed a lot more regularly.
With the amount I actually plug the caravan in to 240v. It’s almost redundant even having a change over switch at all really
Thank you, that's good info!
Hey mate. Do you recall what size pop up power point you got.
Cheers
Some may call that clamping , not 'bush camping'?😆😆😆
Hahahaha. I’m one of those ppl 😂
@@Australian4x4Adventures 😂😂😂
That switchover switch was really cheap to have done
I think it was good value for money.
Nice one
We'll done can you tell me how much
It cost if possible cheers
All up full retail it would be around 6-7k depending on how much of the 12v you do yourself.
@@Australian4x4Adventures thanks for that have a good day 😊
What insurance company had you used?
I’m with YOUI insurance
@@Australian4x4Adventures why did you choose them over others, cheers, r?
Nice
I know I am 😝
I’m in a pissing contest to see how cheap I can build my 4wd 😂
🤣. That’s my kinda contest 😝
@@Australian4x4Adventures I’m winning 😂
I missed my 4 Seconds of Fame 😭
Ohhhhhh. I didn’t see you when I was doing it. Sorry. Next time.
@@Australian4x4Adventures I was hiding up near your van... Got camera shy 🤣
Off grid camping? Isn’t it just camping?
Hahahaha. Yeah pretty much.
Best to make things as easy and as comfortable when taking kids camping otherwise you and them will be reluctant to go as much. Both miss out.
Less kid, more grid🙄
I don’t understand
More conte
Why because you got it for free in return for a video 😂
No one needs its...
You lost me mate stupid thing to say re high end stuff is crap and have to say it’s not a pissing competition it all about safety I now have enough power to take out all the gas appliances
It has become a pissing competition but. Everyone is trying to out do everyone else.
I’ve got enough power to take out the gas completely as well and for the most part I never turn the gas on anyway.
I run air fryers and induction off the caravan and have never had a drama.
I’m not too sure what you mean by it’s a safety issue. I’m not buying kings gear haha
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Thanks for watching. Hahahahhaa