CLAYTON POWER LPS2 3000 Campervan or motorhome step by step install guide

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  • @rallyeroamer3371
    @rallyeroamer3371 Рік тому +2

    On a DC system you should always connect negative last and disconnect negative first. Several times you do this the wrong way round.

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому +1

      This is true if you have a live connection, for example a live battery. With the Clayton the system is fully turned off. so it’s not as applicable. ie you wouldn’t get an arc when closing the loop.

    • @rallyeroamer3371
      @rallyeroamer3371 Рік тому +1

      @@ahoyleisure accepted, but I would suggest it is good practise to stick to the rule, less chance of getting sloppy if ever on a live battery. IMHO.

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому

      Hahah TBF I will give you that. there’s nothing to lose time wise and everything to gain in the “sod’s law” if it could happen it will happen type thinking.

  • @erikm5753
    @erikm5753 Рік тому +1

    Practically worth getting for US with 230/120 inverter for the one lousy front outlet. The main DC in/out and solar in options are key. I’d also lose the 230 in/out on the side, but otherwise I’m considering pulling the trigger because this fills a keg void in the US portable market. It will actually run a diesel heater too, which very few US offerings do.

  • @jimmylong1649
    @jimmylong1649 Рік тому +1

    Just had 4 delivered yesterday. Was testing one for a month from a rep here in Ireland and I was blown away by it. I usually fit the usual victron multiplus and all the bells etc but this is a serious game changer

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Jimmy. It just makes sense. I think there’s room for an all-in-one that provides similar longevity and quality to Victron but without the shortcomings of the cheaply made Ecoflow and Bluetti.

  • @Dirt-Diggler
    @Dirt-Diggler Рік тому

    I like the industrial/ utilitarian look, no frills, no chinsey nonsense, no BS, just works 👍
    I'm all for function over form any day 🤔
    When i converted my ambulance to a camper i kept ni on all the ambulance systems for their rugged construction and durability, also kept the cabinets but i tarted those up a wee bit, that clayton wouldn't look out of place in a modern ambulance 😎

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому +1

      Haha what a compliment! Yeah they are used in blue light sector so the designers at Clayton will be chuffed with that. 👏

  • @LyndaBeaven
    @LyndaBeaven Рік тому

    Thanks, Mark, for putting these videos together explaining the Clayton LPS. The effort you have put into creating them is really appreciated. Decided a few months ago to go down the Clayton route for a dayvan, under a side sofa (similar set up to your MAN TGE van), so will be in touch with you. Thanks for all your efforts to explain everything in a straightforward manner.

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому

      Thanks I really appreciate it. It’s been a lot of work but worth it.

  • @cmgtafan
    @cmgtafan 9 місяців тому +2

    Definitely would be a great use in the u.s. 110v market

    • @theescapetrix
      @theescapetrix 3 місяці тому

      I hope they make one soon for the u.s. they would crush the market

  • @samhartfieldlewis5247
    @samhartfieldlewis5247 Рік тому

    Bloody hell that has some great features going for it, Like the idea of that thanks.

  • @philiplewis9825
    @philiplewis9825 Рік тому

    Great video you made it look really simple.

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому

      thank you 🙏 a lot of thought and editing goes in to it but glad it’s helping people. Makes it all worth it 😇😇😇

  • @EvergreenPlantBoxes
    @EvergreenPlantBoxes 2 місяці тому

    Very educational video, thank you. Do you know if there will be a screen for the cabin to control 12v, 230v and jump start? Maybe something that can give the condition of the battery.

  • @petehall9827
    @petehall9827 Рік тому

    Great video and very informative for someone like me who finds it all a bit daunting.Watched Urbanarkoverland 's video and after watching yours think that's made my mind up this is the way to go.

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Pete. I thought about doing this in a van but on a bench made much more sense in the end and worked out well. Hopefully as the units become more popular more people will find this useful ⚡️

  • @apeadventurevans
    @apeadventurevans Рік тому

    Really like where this is going bud especially with the extra storage pending great video 👍🏻

  • @chrisl7902
    @chrisl7902 29 днів тому

    It looks a really neat and simple piece of kit. However, the list price is just shy of £4k for the 160Ah set up. And the additional 100ah battery is another £1500.
    I just had a 300Ah Victron setup priced up at £3200, inc the 2000w Multiplus and 390w of solar, and including all cables to set up the main connections.
    I love the idea, but the battery size seems a bit low for the price. Would love to be convinced otherwise.

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  27 днів тому

      Easy Chris. We offer so that price would be lower than that. Victron or separates are great too. But for those customers who are not as savvy the ease of fitting on the Clayton LPS is like night and day. That’s backed with great customer service and aftercare, less space and less weight. And as you can see in my latest video there are a lot of jobs that take time in a van build so picking your fights is a must.

  • @mikeydips
    @mikeydips Рік тому

    Great vid, gone down the rabbit hole of electrics so confused about alternators amongst other things, how does it know what is safe to take from the van battery without damaging it?

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому

      Hahah I think I’m still down that rabbit hole with my feet poking out.
      So first off, it knows the engine or ignition is live because there is a connected wire called a D+ signal via a pigtail fuse.
      When fitting any type of DCDC charger you need to ensure your alternator is good enough. Most vans made in the last 10 years will be fine. T6.1, T6 are fine with 140A or 180A factory fitted. but some T5 alternators are low powered. You can usually google it to find out I did do a comment about this but it would make a good video TBF.

  • @marbastworks8519
    @marbastworks8519 Рік тому

    Hi. Love the simplicity of the videos; would I need to do anything differently regarding the alternator connection if the vehicle has a stop/start facility? Any type of relay?

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому

      No these are comparable with smart alternators. both our 3 transporters and our crafter/TGE have stop start 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @rallyeroamer3371
    @rallyeroamer3371 Рік тому

    At 11m24 you attach the dc wire to a fuse box. The main wire you attach should have the fuse at the end near the power unit. The way you did it you have nothing protecting the long wire from the Clayton. This could be dangerous if a fault occurs.

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому

      Yeah good point it should always be as close to the power source as possible. Same with the fuse coming off the vehicle battery that should be as close the the vehicle battery as poss.
      The reality is the 12v fuse box is very close to the unit but it would have been good for me to point that out if anyone has a long length of cable.

    • @rallyeroamer3371
      @rallyeroamer3371 Рік тому

      @@ahoyleisure all you would need to do, is swap that lead that goes to the 12V fusebox around :)

  • @phillipscampervanjourney
    @phillipscampervanjourney Рік тому

    Great video thanks. Good to see how easy it is to wire up, I was 90% convinced to get a Clayton, this has made me 110% sure.

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому +1

      Ah cheers. It’s not had many views yet but the more people switch to quality all-in-ones and need to install it will be really useful. Fingers crossed it took ages 😂

  • @jamestolfree7607
    @jamestolfree7607 Рік тому

    Great vid. 3 questions. 1 - can you expand the battery capacity by adding additional battery? 2 - I think I saw the limit of Solar is 400v. I have a little more than that on the roof. If i were to use an MPPT before the unit, would that be OK? 3 - Do you have a website?

  • @chrishenderson7592
    @chrishenderson7592 5 місяців тому

    Hi Mark. Ref the 230v out. You mention using a switch fuse spur if you want to run off to a boiler.
    If I also wanted to connect an induction hob, could I spur another switched spur off the double socket to save cable run, or do I need to run induction hob cable directly to the first fused spur by the Clayton unit?
    In short. What's the best way to connect
    Double 3pin plug socket (kitchen)
    Truma boiler (garage)
    Induction hob (kitchen)
    Thanks in advance 👍🏻

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  5 місяців тому

      @@chrishenderson7592 In theory yes. But the more on the single circuit the less you are isolating for safety. You could go for a mini compact 230v 3 way consumer unit so each of them also have an individual RCBO trip switch. That will give you earth fault protection on each item. Also then if you want to spur off with more double plug sockets from you double socket in future you could. Don’t forget i’m not an electrician just a nerd 😇 Maybe i should do a video on RCBOs and consumer units etc 👊

  • @nickthompson9192
    @nickthompson9192 Рік тому

    Hi. Great video. How much can you expand these units by?

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому +1

      There’s a 280ah and 100ah coming out this year.

  • @nostressjustchill3444
    @nostressjustchill3444 Рік тому

    Me and my wife just recently completed our t6 conversion. We were looking at getting an inverter, we also opted for induction hob so no gas. This has really changed our minds. This really is off grid living. We definitely want this for our campervan. We think the 2500 would be adequate for our use. 👍🏾Could this run alongside our current lithium/solar system ?

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому

      Easy 👋 I don’t see why not. It would give you good redundancy. What’s your existing setup?

  • @keirmarsden528
    @keirmarsden528 Рік тому

    Hey Mark. Thanks for doing the vid. Why use a 16mm² M8 on the solar DC? Isnt the cable in from your DC just 4/6mm double insulated solar cable? So it would be a 4/6mm² with an m8 hole?

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому

      Yup you are right. Some cables sizes differ for solar depending on your input. But yeah look up the cable core size you have and work from there 👍🏼

  • @seanlawson6996
    @seanlawson6996 10 місяців тому

    Can this be integrated into a swift Kontiki motorhome? I want to live off grid as much as possible with solar panels

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  9 місяців тому +1

      It could yes. We have already integrated in to a Westfalia CRAFTER/TGE, grand cali…

  • @CalMUK91
    @CalMUK91 6 місяців тому

    When is the app coming out? It's already late.
    I am holding off on the Clayton until I can have a way of monitoring it.
    My unit will be in the rear of the van so its not easy to see the screen.

    • @ahoymark6507
      @ahoymark6507 6 місяців тому

      I was told Spring this year but then told end of the year or next year.

    • @CalMUK91
      @CalMUK91 6 місяців тому

      @@ahoymark6507 Do you know if I bought one, it would be upgradable? Do they already have the wifi/bluetooth chip built in?

    • @CalMUK91
      @CalMUK91 6 місяців тому

      @ahoymark6507 I am just surprised their adverts on their own website show people using an app and that was posted last year.

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  6 місяців тому

      @@CalMUK91 I know! It doesn’t make sense to me. No. We’ve been doing the software upgrades to accept the add on battery but it won’t be upgradable to allow bluetooth as they don’t have a module built in.

  • @ODTvans
    @ODTvans 10 місяців тому

    Hi! Great video…. I’m installing a Clayton in my van at the moment. One question…. So you don’t have to have a wire running from negative start battery to the Clayton? Instead you can run a wire from the chassis ground (close to the Clayton) to DC negative on the Clayton? Keep up the good work! Cheers

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  10 місяців тому

      Hey thank you ⚡️
      Yeah that’s right. For context as earth and ground are confused…
      In higher voltage circuits like your 230v one at home you have the positive and negative earth cable. The earth cable should always be empty of current. However if there are any faults the electricity can then run through the earth cable and down to the physical earth rod in your house. There are also earth specific breakers that work to protect you too.
      With 12v system it doesn’t have an extra earth cable. Instead they have a common ground. That being your chassis and tyres touching the ground. And because it’s DC (direct current) it runs one way. 230v in your home is AC (alternating current) so can run either way up the cable.
      So on a 12v system in a vehicle the starter battery, and other key electrical items all connect to the chassis to create the loop. In your engine bay you will see things like the ecu, lights etc have bolts into the body.
      Haha that was a long answer 😂Does that make sense?

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  10 місяців тому +1

      Also make sure the grounding point you pick or make on the van has good continuity and low resistance. Ie the current will easily through it. Some panels can be glued in place with little metal weld and not allow the current to flow very well. This can be tested easily with a cheap multimeter. I may do a basics video for people on how to use a multimeter for these key tests as it can be overwhelming but with a few tips it’s easy to understand. As always I’m not an electrician and just an enthusiast. Electricity is dangerous so always get help if you are unsure. Email me on mark@ahoy.co.uk if you need any further help 🤙

    • @ODTvans
      @ODTvans 10 місяців тому

      Yes that makes sense! Thanks for the extensive answer!@@ahoyleisure

  • @keiranperry
    @keiranperry Рік тому +1

    Is there a shopping list people can access of all additional fuses, tools etc needed to fit the LPS?
    Annoyingly I bought one a few months ago direct from Clayton - just seen your deal at 20% off! Mines still in the box too.. Sigh.
    Thank you

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому +1

      Ah gutted. 🤦‍♂️
      I will pull one together when I have time. Maybe a pdf would be good with a diagram too.

  • @32MindenMen
    @32MindenMen Рік тому

    Hi, really good and informative video, thank you. I'm currently spec'ing out the electrics for my van. I'm going full electric, no gas. The van will have twin induction hob, 12v fridge, 12v AC, 12v underfloor and air heater (diesel/electric), 12v water heater, 12v warming pads for fresh and waste water, other various 12v items, plus 240v points to run air fryer and other appliances. Three power inputs: solar, shore, and auxiliary alternator. I haven't calculated the total draw on the batteries as yet but I was wondering if this unit with the aux batteries might cope with the demand. Plus, how many 240v sockets can you run off this? Thanks.

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому +1

      With our top unit with 160ah included with the additional 280ah that’s 440ah or 5kWh.
      The main drain will be any electrical heater so if that’s diesel rather than electric the above would be more than ample power.
      An electric hob etc will be fine. We’ve found our kettle uses only 3% capacity. Similar with toaster or coffee machine.
      We have two double 240 sockets so 4 in total and have had no issues at all. It’s not about the number of sockets so to speak it’s about how much power is running through them at any time ie how much power the plugged in appliances are pulling.

  • @agile-heliuk1801
    @agile-heliuk1801 Рік тому

    Where can i find these to buy for my van? And how much do these cost?
    Thanks

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому

      We are working on our website for Ahoy Leisure but in the meantime I’ve been doing all the orders via email and whatsapp oh and doing really good deals for everyone 😇 I personally advise on the best set up for people. We’ve even had a few visits of people with their van so we can discuss the best placement etc. Email me on mark@ahoy.co.uk and we get a quote out same day with full breakdown and delivery etc. We have stock and it’s same or next day delivery depending on the time of order and location.

    • @mollyfilms
      @mollyfilms 6 місяців тому

      Anyone can tell me why this is better or worse than an Ecoflow? Seriously need one or the other but in edging towards the Ecoflow for a lot of reasons. Just need to know why I would spend another £1300 for less battery storage.

  • @urbanarkoverland
    @urbanarkoverland Рік тому

    Shake a leg. Didn’t realise the 600w supercharger was as well as the inbuilt

  • @hansbertogg4057
    @hansbertogg4057 10 місяців тому

    is this available in australia?

  • @philiplewis9825
    @philiplewis9825 3 місяці тому

    So you don't have to use an RCD.

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  3 місяці тому

      No it uses an RCBO which has earth protection too. If you are having a lot of 230v appliances I would recommend a small consumer unit.

  • @Chriswoodworker
    @Chriswoodworker Рік тому

    Could you please recommend an installer?

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому

      Send me a message on 07905949435 I have a few options for install for people.

  • @pjbeattie1
    @pjbeattie1 Рік тому

    Can you purchase these in Canada?

    • @ahoyleisure
      @ahoyleisure  Рік тому

      No from what I know at the moment.

    • @pjbeattie1
      @pjbeattie1 Рік тому

      @@ahoyleisure ah damn!! Thanks for the reply.