Thats probably the best overview of wiring a 12v system i've seen. As someone who needs a minder to install a headunit, I appreciate the detail you went into .
Oh thankyou youtube algorithm! Finally a video for somebody who shouldnt be trusted with a piece of paper with the word electricity on it let alone left to try do my own 12v. Thanks for taking the time to make it mate.
Very impressive mate, I'm definitely using your video as a guide to rework my entire 12v setup. Thank you so much for the amount of work you put into this tutorial.
well done mate. just bare in mind, due to the size of your powerbank, 120W solar panel will be inefficient. might want to upgrade the wattage of solar panel or Buy a blanket and wire in another Anderson Plug. understandably, if the solar is working in conjunction with the the Car running, all good. but if you are camped up for a few days without starting the car, its something to think about. awesome video mate. clean rig. clean wiring. i would pay big money for that quality.
Hey mate I completely agree with you. I've found the solar panel is now insufficient. As we are heading into winter, it'll be interesting to see how it goes. Realistically when camping, I never stay in one spot more than 2 days at a time so shouldn't be a huge problem when away. That said the car does park up for days and on a bad week without sun i can see the 300amps draining away quickly. Definitely think i will be adding an anderson plug for a solar blanket probably on the outside of the canopy. Appreciate your feedback as well thank you
Awesome work man, definetly the best 12v install video on youtube. Mine is going to be no where near this full on, but you've given me some great ideas.
Thanks mate I didn't come up with a parts list but in part 1 of the series we go through some of the parts used ua-cam.com/video/wtNgaO9zN_Y/v-deo.html Let me know if you have any questions
JC that was a cracking video. I would get a huge feeling of achievement being able to construct a set up like this but Electrical gives me massive anxiety as my knowledge is average at best. After watching many video's i was still unsure but watching yours I'm going to have a crack at fitting out my son's 4x4. Not quite as full on as yours but still a RedArc TVMS, 2000w Inverter, Manager 30, 1 Red Vision screen. Let's see how i go.
Well done JC...there is a lot of work in these set ups...i have the same but got someone to do it for me. I have just pulled all the wiring out to reposition it and it still has taken me days get it done and haven't finished yet. I have also added an additional BCDC 50A charger to boost the charge rate to 80+ amps/hr. The set up works great.
Thanks mate appreciate the feedback. Yeah it took me so long to finish at times i'd almost wished i had bought the wiring package with the canopy! That's an awesome idea. 80A charger would be lightning quick. I'm guessing you have the 1250 + Manager30 together? I didn't know you could run two different sized chargers. That'd be a lot of copper... Do you have a van?
HI JC, Yes correct ..you can run another one as well but would need to change out your alternator for a higher out put. You need to run another separate cable back to your start battery. The neg needs to be on the shunt so you can record the amount of amps charging the battery. Nothing else is connected to the manager 30 as far as i can tell. Redarc have a instruction sheet on the web site or give them a call...they have been helpful. I got the idea from another youtube auto elec channel. ua-cam.com/video/0oROuJ3Ovbc/v-deo.htmlsi=Pgibgi4wvO6naZQM . I have a 79 series single cab with a custom alloy canopy which i keep pouring money into!. What size Lithium did you fit? I fitted a Power Paul 280 Scout. Aussie made and good value. Really compact footprint. Keep up the great work JC, you do a great job. Cheers, Andrew (Cairns FNQ)
I am not actually sure...i had an auto elec wire it up and i just pulled it apart and rerun the cable they installed. I do remember a blue cable though so i assume it was that. I will look though my photos and get back to you.
Unreal effort in both documentation and execution. Few Autosparkies could create something quite like this and you should take pride in that. Having run Redvision for 3 years or so now in my 105 I must say it has been faultless. Bar maybe the bluetooth being reluctant to pair every 6 months or so... hardly going to fault it for that. I am in the process now of building a new project Troopcarrier from the ground up and am faced with the tough choice of whether I do this system again or whether I go other routes. With all the research that you no doubt would have conducted prior to going down this route. What would you say steered you to redarc vs some sort of hybrid victron, enerdrive, simarine, switchpros, etc system where you have autonomous systems and more redundancy? I'm trying to be the devils advocate here and would be interested in your opinion. Thanks again for the great watch!
I appreciate you reaching out and letting me know! These videos don't generate much interest but im glad it's reached people who can fully appreciate the substance of it! It's been faultless so far. Will need to go out and film an overview of everything. I chose redarc for the simple digital interface of the redvision system. There's no product as refined in the market at the moment. I have some experience with a few of those on the list indirectly by other 12v jobs I've done. My only other consideration was Victron. Their products are robust and bang for buck. I have also been using the older projecta gear for years and have followed their late 2023 release. It does need further refinement though... The TVMS redvision remains raw and simple. I'm not interested in a bolt in premade system which can be difficult to modify and isolate/diagnose issues shall they occur. Hope this helps!
Cheers mate Check out Part 1 ua-cam.com/video/wtNgaO9zN_Y/v-deo.htmlsi=kudAj7IbnGMichcA we went through all the main components and some of the 12v wiring bits Unfortunately i don't have a full parts list of everything, as it was a slow build process often waiting weeks for parts to arrive. If there's a part in particular you are looking at, reach out i can let you know what exactly it is
Hi Jonathan, please please put an insulating shroud over the back of the double GPO. I’d really hate to see one of those 240v wires vibrate out and electrocute someone. The shrouds are 94c from sparky direct. Keep up the good work.
Can you post links to all the parts you used to assemble? I want to do something very similar in my work truck so I can work without so many extension cords and dragging my chargers inside every night.
Jono, One of the best setup's I have seen, it's very neat, though I didn't see you earth the Aluminium back-plate's the GPO's are fitted to, if the backplate is not separately earthed this is illegal and dangerous, for your setup or anyone else setup, I can't stress enough to have an RCBO / RCD installed to protect people when using the 240V , at minimum have RCD GPO'S installed to protect the output instead of those standard GPO, this is mandatory in fixed wiring, and even more important in mobile 240V installs, last thing you want is someone getting electrocuted when you are camping, electrocution equals death, the 240V from an inverter is no different to the 240V in your house, Also please fit GPO shrouds, if a wire comes loose and touch's the canopy the entire canopy will become live with 240V. Is that the RS2 inverter ?, they don't have a chassis earth connection as they are now double insulated so fitting an RCD is different for this unit, it needs a MEN connection fitted before the RCD, please consult an electrician to get this setup fixed, you spent so much money on the best of everything then illegally DIY the only part that really matters which is the safety of your family and others, if you don't want to get this installation fixed and certified then remove the two GPO and simply run a RCD powerboard directly off the inverter
Hey mate! I'll just combine my reply here. Thanks for reaching out and your comments. I know the 240v side needs attention as its been raised in the comments. Once everything's compliant, hopefully i'll do a follow up video on it. Re-crimp vs solder, i'd have to disagree. But i guess it depends on what you'd consider as low currents. I have flood soldered 120A Anderson contacts for years without issues. Haven't done it in recent times as i generally prefer crimping.
@@JCYTJono, I have nothing against soldered connections, a well done soldered connection will always be better than a poor crimped connection, there are a few issues with soldered connections, the solder will get drawn into the wire during tinning past the point of the connector, creating a stiffer section in the wire, this stiffer section is prone to hairline cracks due to vibration, a crimped connection won't have this problem as the wire can flex all the way to the crimp, over time this can lead to poor connections, when you have higher current draw you get heat, this can cause the solder to soften in conjunction with vehicle vibrations will lead to poor / failed connections, soldered connections are fine for smaller stuff such as light duty switches, led etc, think about the auto industry how many soldered connections do you see in any vehicle harness ?, this is not only because it's easier to do crimped connections, but mainly because crimped connections are far more reliable than a soldered connection.
First bloke I've subbed to👌thanks for your detailed videos mate. I'm doing pretty much the same set up on my y62. Do you mind sharing a list of cabling you used?
Hey mate Thank you so much. This was my first (super) and it meant so much to see it! I'll put together a list and get back to you shortly. Thank you again
Great video mate, really helpful clear breakdown of what you’re doing throughout. Where did you get the the right angle cable gland with spiral protector mate? Everywhere I look is always a wrong size or wants 50 items purchased haha! Thanks again mate!
Hi Jonathan awesome video mate, definitely the best out there. I did skip through the vid gotta go back and watch again thoroughly. But I don’t think you mentioned what size battery your running ? And why did u go two of the display screens was it for extra switching.
Thanks! Feel free to go back to part 1 of this series and I unbox all the parts. It's a 300Ah lithium. Also I couldn't live without the two screens! It'd be frustrating walking to the other side of the car just to turn something on. Having the two screens working in mirror has been perfect. You don't get extra switching but the app allows you to configure I think 2 or 3 pages worth of switching so it's plenty imo. I haven't tried but as far as I know, the screens cannot work independently of each other
love the detailed video! quick question, why the 80a CB from the Lith battery to the Manager 30 and how did you come about that? As im abit confused because Redarc say 40a. Thanks
Thanks for asking mate, got me questioning myself haha I went back to the manual to see what they've recommended. Check the TVMS 1280 manual under BCDC connection Page 21 and system layout on Page 13. There are diagrams which should help you. The Manager30 connects to the battery through the TVMS distribution box and no external fuse is required. There is a 50A charging fuse already installed in the TVMS. As the TVMS is capable of output up to 80A, that is why i have an 80A CB between the TVMS and the battery The 40A CB i have installed sits between the starter battery and the Manager30 as it is capable of drawing 30A from the alternator. I've actually seen it draw more than 30A, so 40A CB is perfect for this connection. Hope that helps?
Better yet get plumbers string , a small steel nut and use a rare earth magnet with a rag . Complete control with ally can go up down round corners for miles 😎
Awesome video! I've seen this a couple times now as I build out a similar system. What light bar did you use on the inside of the canopy? The one that switches between amber and white
Such a good video, will be referring back to heaps here to help! One bit of a layout question, the manager 30 is located in a prime spot there on the business side of the canopy wall, does it need to be super accessible?
Thanks mate! No it doesn't but it does have the AC port for mains charging should I need to access it. That said there's no where else for it unless without it looking too out of place. I work out of the driver's side
Hey, just a question with your negatives- where does the negative from the starter battery run and where does the negative from the lithium run. For the lithium is it then to the shunt and then to that common grounding pole? What about the starter negative does that run to the TPMS?
Hi mate i am so sorry i missed this comment. Yes correct Second battery ground will always connect up to the neutral side of the shunt and will be the only terminal on that shunt. And all other connections made to the setup from that second battery through the active side of the shut, via cable to ground pole etc. Starter negative can go do the ground pole or straight into the manager 30
I really enjoyed your video, it has been the best I have seen to do with wiring up. Did you hook up a compressor to your red vision. With your lights are they on one outlet from the red vision and then switch on and off on each light or separate outputs.
Hey mate thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback. I have the compressor wired to the start battery. In my opinion a compressor this size should never be powered by the secondary battery in most standard installations. Yes it's convenient, but it's quite inefficient to do it this way. I think you could possibly get the redvision to act as a trigger only but I haven't looked into it.
@@JCYT I have been watching videos and it hasn’t been clear what people do to hookup their compressors. It would be great to see how they connect everything
Awesome vid mate, where have you sourced all your electrical materials from? E.g, cable, 90 degree glands, ground post, lugs, outlets etc? I’m getting close to doing mine. Having trouble finding a single store to supply the lot at a reasonable price.
Hey mate apologies for the slow response. Check out my other video and I mention where I bought parts. The 90 degree bends were from aliexpress (uxcell brand). The battery lugs were from battery world Cable is tycab from eBay Heat shrink, clamps, misc terminals from element14. Pretty much just spent the months before stocking up. It was a lot of fun!
Mate you are a pro best 12v video out! I just have a quick question I saw you have ran power from the start battery to the manager 30. And all your negatives to a common terminal on the back of the board going to the shunt before auxiliary battery. My question is have you grounded the auxiliary battery separately or is the feed from the start battery all you need ?
Hey mate sorry i actually don't remember exactly and i realised i didn't show this well in the video. What i believe i did was run both positive and negative from the starter battery to the manager 30 (not just one positive feed). Yes it's extra work, but personally i don't like grounding to the chassis. This comes straight from the manual "The Manager30 is capable of drawing up to 50A from the Vehicle Battery (which may be several metres from its installation location) and is limited to 30A output to the House Battery. The installer needs to ensure the appropriate cable is used to connect the positive and negative connections of The Manager30 to both the Vehicle Battery and the House Battery." Appreciate your feedback!
@@JCYT ok I get that thanks, and the negative common lug on your 12v board is the one that handles all the loads from accessories and inverter ? I’m just having trouble figuring out if I need to run a really large negative cable to chassis that can handle a 2000watt inverter and accessories which would be very hard to push through a canopy wall or body gland cheers!
Do those Hardkorr lights switch on with the revision. I thought I saw another video where it’s switched with redvision however only flicks on then off due to power going to the inline dimmer. Contemplating whether to run them from the redvision or not when I get my setup
Yes in an ideal world I'd mount it next to the battery. However the cable from the inverter to the battery is only about 1m long. In larger applications it's probably best practice to mount it next to the battery.
Gday mate I’m currently building my own 12v setup in my aluminium canopy and have got all my wiring sorted. Positive of dcdc charger through 60amp fuse to battery Negative of dcdc to battery shunt P- Positive of my 3000watt inverter to 450amp blade fuse then to the positive of 200amp hour lithium battery , negative of inverter to the P- terminal on shunt Negative from the battery to the B- of shunt Then I’m stuck with the last little m8 earth bolt on inverter where do you earth that to and what size cable? Cheers for your help
Depends on which lithium battery. You will need to check the inverter will not draw over the maximum discharge current specified by the battery manufacturer. In my case mine falls under so i am ok. It is also fused for protection.
Amazing Video JC. Im getting closer now to do a 12v setup in my new 79 dual cab. Im self taught aswell and have done many installs for my mates. Im struggling now to find motivation because of the time thats involved. Hats off to you legend! Im like you, everything has to be really neat even if it is hidden. Haha. Any reason why you decided to go Redarc? All i keep hearing is it is overpriced for what it is today. Victron and Renogy apparently are really good. Not sure which way to go..
Hey mate thanks for leaving me this message! Yeah love doing it myself. Part of it is knowing exactly where everything goes, it helps with diagnosis if something was to go on in the future, or upgrades need to be done! My reason with choosing Redarc was the TVMS redvision system. Before redarc i always had projecta gear but i was sold on the redvision monitor/interface. Redarc you are paying for a tried and tested system and the red/black paint. Projecta have finally released some new gear but i think it needs some polishing, especially their android-based monitoring system. I have worked with Victron products, i like the simplicity of Victron. It's the best bang for buck imo.
@JCYT Yes! I strongly agree! Everything I have ever used has been Projecta. Never had any issue with it and know the product well. The only reason I want to go with something different as I feel Projecta don't get with the times. Their stuff works, and works well, but I feel it doesn't have that wow factor compared to the other products. Keep up the videos legend! Looking forward to more!
Hey mate, I'm copying your exact set up. Just a question, what exactly is connected to your GND on your redarc shunt as I see 2-3 negs to it with the large cable from your inverter. As I was gonna connect all my negs to my negative stud and connect 1 large cable from the stud to the GND.
Hey mate Sorry it's been a while. I would have commented all neg either to the common ground stud or the "load" side of the shunt. Reason why the inverter grounds direct to the shunt is the draw of the inverter. IE. the cable between stud and shunt needs to be rated to carry the entire system + the inverter. 2000w redarc inverter can draw 200A. Which if additional to the tvms system would exceed the 230A stud. Hope that makes sense
@@JCYT all good Jonathan! I currently connected everything to my 250a negative bar. Including the negative from my starter battery and negative leaving the tvms and the negative from my inverter. The only negative not connected to my bus bar is the negative running from the manager 30 to my tvms. And Iv run 1x large 35mm2 from my 250a negative bar to the GND on my redarc shunt and 1x 35mm2 from the BNEG to my secondary battery negative terminal. The red battery sensor from the shunt to my positive terminal on my secondary battery with the positive from my inverter and the positive from my tvms. However, my redvision is saying "no battery sensor connected" Any ideas? I literally copied your set-up and wish I could show you just to see 😂 But I'm currently stuck at this part atm unfortunately
@@gman545 It sounds like you have everything hooked up properly. I don't know how big your system is but 35mm2 is around 0B&S? Is this enough? Regardless this is not related to your battery sensor connected issue I had the same thing when i booted mine up for the first time. Redarc had a troubleshoot item in the manual about this. Q I have just finished wiring The Manager30 and when I turn the unit on the Display says ‘No Battery Sensor Detected’, is my unit faulty? A The Battery Sensor has a timeout function in-built into the unit. If the Battery Sensor is wired to Power and Ground for a considerable amount of time before the Main Unit is connected this message may appear. Try disconnecting the unit completely in the following order. Ensure all charging sources are disconnected. Unplug the Green connector on the charger. Disconnect the Battery Sensor red connection on the auxiliary battery. Leave all disconnected for 60 seconds. Reconnect in reverse order and retry. I can't see your system in person so it'd be hard for me to be helpful. But i'd check that first!
Nice what boat are you hooking up ? not a 420 renegade is it nah all jokes aside this set up will live as long as we do good work and congrats on neat job! JCYT 12V
I have 25A dc charger. But im been looking for answer..from wire dc charger that have 1 wire for ignition on..but i don’t know what fuse amp i should for that and if i can tap that wire to cigarette circuit..
A really well donel and detailed video. I do disagree with you on the grounding, though. The accessories really should be grounded to the vehicle using the common earth, and the battery the also ground to vehicle. There are reasons for this, but you're not going to believe some keyboard jockey (and I dont blame you).While there are papers on it, I would suggest just having a chat with an AUTO electrician about it. Edit - Sory didn't see in video, but I do hope there were RCDs installed on 240v outlets. Cheers
Thanks for the comment mate! Prior to the fitout, I spoke to an electrician regarding installation of an RCD. He advised that it was not necessary. I will speak to another electrician and seek a second opinion, might be worth a video. Thanks for the feedback Please let me know what you think re grounding!
Hey mate understood some people would think so We have travelled in some pretty harsh corrugated environments, it's better to be on the safer side than have an electrical short later down the track.
9:35 ... No fuse? 10:15 ... Cable sized to the load? Aren't cables sized to the overcurrent protection? 0:58 ... Definitely not qualified. Hopefully you don't hurt yourself or start any fires.
@@JCYT ... I hung in there till you starting sizing cables to load, 12 minutes or so. Almost stopped at 9:35 no fuse no safety glasses. Cowboy 'lectrics, mate. Did you flip the script later?
Do not trust those eBay fuses, unless you bought from a reputable dealer. Often these fuses are inferior and dangerous: ua-cam.com/video/nELwmfAOz_I/v-deo.html
Quality video mate! Workmanship is top tier!
Thanks guys, love your work! The layout made it such a breeze 👌
Thats probably the best overview of wiring a 12v system i've seen. As someone who needs a minder to install a headunit, I appreciate the detail you went into .
Thanks mate! Appreciate it
I agree
Yes the 12V side was installed very nicely, the 240V side wasn't it needs some changes to make it safe and compliant.
This is hands down the best 12v setup video on youtube
Appreciate it mate!
I can't wait to cook dinner on a nice induction cooktop 😋
Awesome video! The attention to detail. 👍 Can't wait for you to take your 79 out. ;)
Thanks mate! Same!
Cheers from the USA. What an amazing build. Thanks for taking all the time and effort to document the process and sharing it with us.
Thanks for letting me know!
This canopy is more high tech than my race car. Killer work as always JC #12VMASTER
I usually dont comment on videos, but this was a cracker series. Great work
Hey mate thanks for reaching out and letting me know!
Very detailed workmanship and knowledge. Even though this was a long video, you had my attention throughout. Nice job young man.
Thanks! Appreciate the kind words
Great video, all the info and a thorough explanation of how it works 👍
Thanks for watching!
Oh thankyou youtube algorithm! Finally a video for somebody who shouldnt be trusted with a piece of paper with the word electricity on it let alone left to try do my own 12v.
Thanks for taking the time to make it mate.
No problems mate
Good luck with it. Make sure you have a good plan!!!
Thanks!
Thank you for an awesome run down of the 12-volt system. Will be using some of your tips in the future.
Cheers mate good luck!
Very impressive mate, I'm definitely using your video as a guide to rework my entire 12v setup. Thank you so much for the amount of work you put into this tutorial.
Hey mate appreciate the feedback!
Good luck with it.
the best 12V wiring system video explainer i've seen with explaining details to a point. would you mind all you've used for the system
Thank you
Sorry can you rephrase your question?
Great video, excellent professional and detailed wiring, outstanding setup and great simple explanantions and instructions. Well done
Thank you mate appreciate it!
well done mate. just bare in mind, due to the size of your powerbank, 120W solar panel will be inefficient. might want to upgrade the wattage of solar panel or Buy a blanket and wire in another Anderson Plug. understandably, if the solar is working in conjunction with the the Car running, all good. but if you are camped up for a few days without starting the car, its something to think about. awesome video mate. clean rig. clean wiring. i would pay big money for that quality.
Hey mate
I completely agree with you. I've found the solar panel is now insufficient. As we are heading into winter, it'll be interesting to see how it goes. Realistically when camping, I never stay in one spot more than 2 days at a time so shouldn't be a huge problem when away. That said the car does park up for days and on a bad week without sun i can see the 300amps draining away quickly.
Definitely think i will be adding an anderson plug for a solar blanket probably on the outside of the canopy.
Appreciate your feedback as well thank you
Damn, incredible design and manufacturing detail mate! Well done!
Thanks for watching appreciate it!
That's an amazing video, brother. It's really impressive work, and I wish I could do something like what you did in my Tahoe.
Thank you my dude
You can, just set apart a few months, plan it well and take it slowly
Great Vid, - so much detail and explained so well - Good work and thanks.
agreed
Thank you!
Awesome work man, definetly the best 12v install video on youtube. Mine is going to be no where near this full on, but you've given me some great ideas.
I appreciate your comment! Good luck with your setup
Incredible work
Thanks mate appreciate it
Fantastic video mate.
Appreciate it mate 😁
Outstanding workmanship inspiring
Thank you very much!
Fantastic video!! Tons of ideas for sure! 👍🏽 Thank you!
Good luck mate!
AMAZING!!! Soooooooo Clean!! I am going to set my jeep with your setup. Did you write a parts list. If so can you share? Thank you!!!!
Thanks mate
I didn't come up with a parts list but in part 1 of the series we go through some of the parts used
ua-cam.com/video/wtNgaO9zN_Y/v-deo.html
Let me know if you have any questions
Well done Jono looks like a lot of work 😆
Thanks mate! Sure was 😂
Bloody legend. Love the details
Thank you 😊
outstanding video about to fit my canopy out thank you for the info it will help heaps.
Thanks mate
Good luck with it
Love the video, you did an amazing job!
Thanks mate! Appreciate it!
Supa neat mate - looks solid and immaculate.
Thanks mate!
JC that was a cracking video. I would get a huge feeling of achievement being able to construct a set up like this but Electrical gives me massive anxiety as my knowledge is average at best. After watching many video's i was still unsure but watching yours I'm going to have a crack at fitting out my son's 4x4. Not quite as full on as yours but still a RedArc TVMS, 2000w Inverter, Manager 30, 1 Red Vision screen. Let's see how i go.
Hey mate!
Thanks for letting me know! Just take your time, plan plan plan, wire it up and then triple check everything and you will be sweet.
Outstanding video mate, really enjoyed it.
Appreciate the kind words thank you!
Well done JC...there is a lot of work in these set ups...i have the same but got someone to do it for me. I have just pulled all the wiring out to reposition it and it still has taken me days get it done and haven't finished yet. I have also added an additional BCDC 50A charger to boost the charge rate to 80+ amps/hr. The set up works great.
Thanks mate appreciate the feedback. Yeah it took me so long to finish at times i'd almost wished i had bought the wiring package with the canopy!
That's an awesome idea. 80A charger would be lightning quick. I'm guessing you have the 1250 + Manager30 together? I didn't know you could run two different sized chargers. That'd be a lot of copper...
Do you have a van?
HI JC, Yes correct ..you can run another one as well but would need to change out your alternator for a higher out put. You need to run another separate cable back to your start battery. The neg needs to be on the shunt so you can record the amount of amps charging the battery. Nothing else is connected to the manager 30 as far as i can tell. Redarc have a instruction sheet on the web site or give them a call...they have been helpful. I got the idea from another youtube auto elec channel. ua-cam.com/video/0oROuJ3Ovbc/v-deo.htmlsi=Pgibgi4wvO6naZQM . I have a 79 series single cab with a custom alloy canopy which i keep pouring money into!. What size Lithium did you fit? I fitted a Power Paul 280 Scout. Aussie made and good value. Really compact footprint. Keep up the great work JC, you do a great job. Cheers, Andrew (Cairns FNQ)
Andrew, did you connect your blue smart ignition wire for your 1250dc charger?
I am not actually sure...i had an auto elec wire it up and i just pulled it apart and rerun the cable they installed. I do remember a blue cable though so i assume it was that. I will look though my photos and get back to you.
Checked today and it has the blue wire connected.
Cheers mate, fantastic video! Very informative. Liked and subscribed.
Appreciate it! Thanks!
Great video, great result. 👍🏻
Thanks mate!
Great video. Very informative!
Thanks i appreciate it!
Unreal effort in both documentation and execution. Few Autosparkies could create something quite like this and you should take pride in that. Having run Redvision for 3 years or so now in my 105 I must say it has been faultless. Bar maybe the bluetooth being reluctant to pair every 6 months or so... hardly going to fault it for that. I am in the process now of building a new project Troopcarrier from the ground up and am faced with the tough choice of whether I do this system again or whether I go other routes. With all the research that you no doubt would have conducted prior to going down this route.
What would you say steered you to redarc vs some sort of hybrid victron, enerdrive, simarine, switchpros, etc system where you have autonomous systems and more redundancy? I'm trying to be the devils advocate here and would be interested in your opinion.
Thanks again for the great watch!
I appreciate you reaching out and letting me know! These videos don't generate much interest but im glad it's reached people who can fully appreciate the substance of it! It's been faultless so far. Will need to go out and film an overview of everything.
I chose redarc for the simple digital interface of the redvision system. There's no product as refined in the market at the moment.
I have some experience with a few of those on the list indirectly by other 12v jobs I've done. My only other consideration was Victron. Their products are robust and bang for buck. I have also been using the older projecta gear for years and have followed their late 2023 release. It does need further refinement though... The TVMS redvision remains raw and simple. I'm not interested in a bolt in premade system which can be difficult to modify and isolate/diagnose issues shall they occur. Hope this helps!
Nice set up!
Thanks mate!
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Spectacular video man
Appreciate it dude!
Thanks, learnt so much!
Cheers mate thanks for letting me know
Awesome video!
Any chance you have the wiring diagram and parts list you could share?
Cheers mate
Check out Part 1 ua-cam.com/video/wtNgaO9zN_Y/v-deo.htmlsi=kudAj7IbnGMichcA
we went through all the main components and some of the 12v wiring bits
Unfortunately i don't have a full parts list of everything, as it was a slow build process often waiting weeks for parts to arrive. If there's a part in particular you are looking at, reach out i can let you know what exactly it is
Hi Jonathan, please please put an insulating shroud over the back of the double GPO. I’d really hate to see one of those 240v wires vibrate out and electrocute someone. The shrouds are 94c from sparky direct. Keep up the good work.
Hey mate
Thanks definitely will do. Appreciate it 🙏
Nice and clean.
Thanks mate!
Can you post links to all the parts you used to assemble? I want to do something very similar in my work truck so I can work without so many extension cords and dragging my chargers inside every night.
Jono, One of the best setup's I have seen, it's very neat, though I didn't see you earth the Aluminium back-plate's the GPO's are fitted to, if the backplate is not separately earthed this is illegal and dangerous, for your setup or anyone else setup, I can't stress enough to have an RCBO / RCD installed to protect people when using the 240V , at minimum have RCD GPO'S installed to protect the output instead of those standard GPO, this is mandatory in fixed wiring, and even more important in mobile 240V installs, last thing you want is someone getting electrocuted when you are camping, electrocution equals death, the 240V from an inverter is no different to the 240V in your house, Also please fit GPO shrouds, if a wire comes loose and touch's the canopy the entire canopy will become live with 240V.
Is that the RS2 inverter ?, they don't have a chassis earth connection as they are now double insulated so fitting an RCD is different for this unit, it needs a MEN connection fitted before the RCD, please consult an electrician to get this setup fixed, you spent so much money on the best of everything then illegally DIY the only part that really matters which is the safety of your family and others, if you don't want to get this installation fixed and certified then remove the two GPO and simply run a RCD powerboard directly off the inverter
Hey mate!
I'll just combine my reply here.
Thanks for reaching out and your comments. I know the 240v side needs attention as its been raised in the comments. Once everything's compliant, hopefully i'll do a follow up video on it. Re-crimp vs solder, i'd have to disagree. But i guess it depends on what you'd consider as low currents. I have flood soldered 120A Anderson contacts for years without issues. Haven't done it in recent times as i generally prefer crimping.
@@JCYTJono, I have nothing against soldered connections, a well done soldered connection will always be better than a poor crimped connection, there are a few issues with soldered connections, the solder will get drawn into the wire during tinning past the point of the connector, creating a stiffer section in the wire, this stiffer section is prone to hairline cracks due to vibration, a crimped connection won't have this problem as the wire can flex all the way to the crimp, over time this can lead to poor connections, when you have higher current draw you get heat, this can cause the solder to soften in conjunction with vehicle vibrations will lead to poor / failed connections, soldered connections are fine for smaller stuff such as light duty switches, led etc, think about the auto industry how many soldered connections do you see in any vehicle harness ?, this is not only because it's easier to do crimped connections, but mainly because crimped connections are far more reliable than a soldered connection.
Nice setup 😊
Cheers mate!
First bloke I've subbed to👌thanks for your detailed videos mate. I'm doing pretty much the same set up on my y62. Do you mind sharing a list of cabling you used?
Hey mate
Thank you so much. This was my first (super) and it meant so much to see it!
I'll put together a list and get back to you shortly. Thank you again
Great video. What type of metal and thickness is used. Thanks
Cheers mate
3mm thick alu which came pre-cut with the Norweld Canopy
Great video mate, really helpful clear breakdown of what you’re doing throughout. Where did you get the the right angle cable gland with spiral protector mate? Everywhere I look is always a wrong size or wants 50 items purchased haha! Thanks again mate!
Hi mate
Yeah that right angle gland was so hard to get a hold of!
www.ebay.com.au/itm/393870523509
Comes from China - so expect a wait
Hi Jonathan awesome video mate, definitely the best out there. I did skip through the vid gotta go back and watch again thoroughly. But I don’t think you mentioned what size battery your running ? And why did u go two of the display screens was it for extra switching.
Thanks! Feel free to go back to part 1 of this series and I unbox all the parts. It's a 300Ah lithium. Also I couldn't live without the two screens! It'd be frustrating walking to the other side of the car just to turn something on. Having the two screens working in mirror has been perfect. You don't get extra switching but the app allows you to configure I think 2 or 3 pages worth of switching so it's plenty imo. I haven't tried but as far as I know, the screens cannot work independently of each other
@JCYT any chance of a parts list? this is an awesome build
Cheers mate!
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Check the video description
Hi Jonathon, Excellent Video !! Question:Could you tell me the sizes of your cables with the Deutsch Connectors. 14AWG 16AWG ????
Thank you!
The cable is 6mm narva twin core from bunnings. The contacts are rated for 25amps and the 6mm cable exceeds this.
Ok...Thanks Jonathon !!!
love the detailed video! quick question, why the 80a CB from the Lith battery to the Manager 30 and how did you come about that? As im abit confused because Redarc say 40a. Thanks
Thanks for asking mate, got me questioning myself haha
I went back to the manual to see what they've recommended.
Check the TVMS 1280 manual under BCDC connection Page 21 and system layout on Page 13. There are diagrams which should help you.
The Manager30 connects to the battery through the TVMS distribution box and no external fuse is required. There is a 50A charging fuse already installed in the TVMS. As the TVMS is capable of output up to 80A, that is why i have an 80A CB between the TVMS and the battery
The 40A CB i have installed sits between the starter battery and the Manager30 as it is capable of drawing 30A from the alternator. I've actually seen it draw more than 30A, so 40A CB is perfect for this connection.
Hope that helps?
@@JCYT mate that's helps plenty. You're a legend
Better yet get plumbers string , a small steel nut and use a rare earth magnet with a rag . Complete control with ally can go up down round corners for miles 😎
That's a good idea! Will have to try it out
Awesome video! I've seen this a couple times now as I build out a similar system. What light bar did you use on the inside of the canopy? The one that switches between amber and white
Hey mate sorry for the slow response - it's the hardkorr lights from BCF. Cheaper to buy off ebay
@ no worries and thanks for the quality videos! Super helpful
Such a good video, will be referring back to heaps here to help!
One bit of a layout question, the manager 30 is located in a prime spot there on the business side of the canopy wall, does it need to be super accessible?
Thanks mate!
No it doesn't but it does have the AC port for mains charging should I need to access it. That said there's no where else for it unless without it looking too out of place. I work out of the driver's side
Hey, just a question with your negatives- where does the negative from the starter battery run and where does the negative from the lithium run. For the lithium is it then to the shunt and then to that common grounding pole? What about the starter negative does that run to the TPMS?
Hi mate i am so sorry i missed this comment.
Yes correct
Second battery ground will always connect up to the neutral side of the shunt and will be the only terminal on that shunt. And all other connections made to the setup from that second battery through the active side of the shut, via cable to ground pole etc.
Starter negative can go do the ground pole or straight into the manager 30
I really enjoyed your video, it has been the best I have seen to do with wiring up.
Did you hook up a compressor to your red vision.
With your lights are they on one outlet from the red vision and then switch on and off on each light or separate outputs.
Hey mate thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback. I have the compressor wired to the start battery. In my opinion a compressor this size should never be powered by the secondary battery in most standard installations. Yes it's convenient, but it's quite inefficient to do it this way. I think you could possibly get the redvision to act as a trigger only but I haven't looked into it.
@@JCYT I have been watching videos and it hasn’t been clear what people do to hookup their compressors.
It would be great to see how they connect everything
Hey mate have a look on the channel. I actually have a full video on how I installed the compressor incl the wiring
Awesome vid mate, where have you sourced all your electrical materials from? E.g, cable, 90 degree glands, ground post, lugs, outlets etc? I’m getting close to doing mine. Having trouble finding a single store to supply the lot at a reasonable price.
Hey mate apologies for the slow response. Check out my other video and I mention where I bought parts.
The 90 degree bends were from aliexpress (uxcell brand).
The battery lugs were from battery world
Cable is tycab from eBay
Heat shrink, clamps, misc terminals from element14.
Pretty much just spent the months before stocking up. It was a lot of fun!
Mate you are a pro best 12v video out! I just have a quick question I saw you have ran power from the start battery to the manager 30. And all your negatives to a common terminal on the back of the board going to the shunt before auxiliary battery. My question is have you grounded the auxiliary battery separately or is the feed from the start battery all you need ?
Hey mate sorry i actually don't remember exactly and i realised i didn't show this well in the video.
What i believe i did was run both positive and negative from the starter battery to the manager 30 (not just one positive feed). Yes it's extra work, but personally i don't like grounding to the chassis.
This comes straight from the manual
"The Manager30 is capable of drawing up to 50A from the Vehicle Battery (which may be
several metres from its installation location) and is limited to 30A output to the House
Battery. The installer needs to ensure the appropriate cable is used to connect the
positive and negative connections of The Manager30 to both the Vehicle Battery and the
House Battery."
Appreciate your feedback!
@@JCYT ok I get that thanks, and the negative common lug on your 12v board is the one that handles all the loads from accessories and inverter ?
I’m just having trouble figuring out if I need to run a really large negative cable to chassis that can handle a 2000watt inverter and accessories which would be very hard to push through a canopy wall or body gland cheers!
@@mackenziericketts6686wondering the same thing mate! Did you find anything about it? Definitely need to chassis/ground the Neg
Do those Hardkorr lights switch on with the revision. I thought I saw another video where it’s switched with redvision however only flicks on then off due to power going to the inline dimmer. Contemplating whether to run them from the redvision or not when I get my setup
Hi mate
Yes it turns on with the redvision soft keys to the last setting. I believe there was an older version. I think the newer one must have memory
@@JCYT perfect cheers mate
Should the inverter fuse be next to the battery?
Yes in an ideal world I'd mount it next to the battery. However the cable from the inverter to the battery is only about 1m long. In larger applications it's probably best practice to mount it next to the battery.
Hi could you tell me the thickness of the aluminium flat sheet you're using?
hey mate
it's 3mm thick
Gday mate I’m currently building my own 12v setup in my aluminium canopy and have got all my wiring sorted.
Positive of dcdc charger through 60amp fuse to battery
Negative of dcdc to battery shunt P-
Positive of my 3000watt inverter to 450amp blade fuse then to the positive of 200amp hour lithium battery ,
negative of inverter to the P- terminal on shunt
Negative from the battery to the B- of shunt
Then I’m stuck with the last little m8 earth bolt on inverter where do you earth that to and what size cable?
Cheers for your help
What led bar did you use in the canopy door?
Hey mate
Hardkorr 1m rigid tri-colour
you can get them on BCF
But i bought a pack of 3 off eBay saved a bit of money
Nice fit out mate! What thickness are the panels used for the 12v gear?
Cheers mate
It came with the canopy so they were precut. Tbh I don't know but I would say about 3mm.
Do you plan on putting a second battery in the engine bay?
Hi mate
No i won't be. It is not necessary for my needs. Also there are many reasons why you shouldn't put a second battery in the engine bay.
what thickness alloy sheet are you using?
3mm thick
Hey mate, just wondering what size die you used in your hydraulic crimper for the ando plugs?
Hey mate
I'm so sorry i don't remember! It would have probably been a 16
Is it OK to run that high current inverter on a lithium battery?
Depends on which lithium battery.
You will need to check the inverter will not draw over the maximum discharge current specified by the battery manufacturer. In my case mine falls under so i am ok. It is also fused for protection.
Thank you for the insight
Amazing Video JC. Im getting closer now to do a 12v setup in my new 79 dual cab. Im self taught aswell and have done many installs for my mates. Im struggling now to find motivation because of the time thats involved. Hats off to you legend! Im like you, everything has to be really neat even if it is hidden. Haha. Any reason why you decided to go Redarc? All i keep hearing is it is overpriced for what it is today. Victron and Renogy apparently are really good. Not sure which way to go..
Hey mate thanks for leaving me this message!
Yeah love doing it myself. Part of it is knowing exactly where everything goes, it helps with diagnosis if something was to go on in the future, or upgrades need to be done!
My reason with choosing Redarc was the TVMS redvision system. Before redarc i always had projecta gear but i was sold on the redvision monitor/interface. Redarc you are paying for a tried and tested system and the red/black paint.
Projecta have finally released some new gear but i think it needs some polishing, especially their android-based monitoring system. I have worked with Victron products, i like the simplicity of Victron. It's the best bang for buck imo.
@JCYT Yes! I strongly agree! Everything I have ever used has been Projecta. Never had any issue with it and know the product well. The only reason I want to go with something different as I feel Projecta don't get with the times. Their stuff works, and works well, but I feel it doesn't have that wow factor compared to the other products. Keep up the videos legend! Looking forward to more!
Hey mate, I'm copying your exact set up.
Just a question, what exactly is connected to your GND on your redarc shunt as I see 2-3 negs to it with the large cable from your inverter.
As I was gonna connect all my negs to my negative stud and connect 1 large cable from the stud to the GND.
Hey mate
Sorry it's been a while.
I would have commented all neg either to the common ground stud or the "load" side of the shunt. Reason why the inverter grounds direct to the shunt is the draw of the inverter. IE. the cable between stud and shunt needs to be rated to carry the entire system + the inverter. 2000w redarc inverter can draw 200A. Which if additional to the tvms system would exceed the 230A stud. Hope that makes sense
@@JCYT all good Jonathan!
I currently connected everything to my 250a negative bar. Including the negative from my starter battery and negative leaving the tvms and the negative from my inverter. The only negative not connected to my bus bar is the negative running from the manager 30 to my tvms.
And Iv run 1x large 35mm2 from my 250a negative bar to the GND on my redarc shunt and 1x 35mm2 from the BNEG to my secondary battery negative terminal. The red battery sensor from the shunt to my positive terminal on my secondary battery with the positive from my inverter and the positive from my tvms.
However, my redvision is saying "no battery sensor connected"
Any ideas? I literally copied your set-up and wish I could show you just to see 😂
But I'm currently stuck at this part atm unfortunately
@@gman545 It sounds like you have everything hooked up properly. I don't know how big your system is but 35mm2 is around 0B&S? Is this enough? Regardless this is not related to your battery sensor connected issue
I had the same thing when i booted mine up for the first time. Redarc had a troubleshoot item in the manual about this.
Q I have just finished wiring The Manager30 and when I turn the unit on the Display says
‘No Battery Sensor Detected’, is my unit faulty?
A The Battery Sensor has a timeout function in-built into the unit. If the Battery Sensor
is wired to Power and Ground for a considerable amount of time before the Main
Unit is connected this message may appear. Try disconnecting the unit completely
in the following order. Ensure all charging sources are disconnected. Unplug the
Green connector on the charger. Disconnect the Battery Sensor red connection on
the auxiliary battery. Leave all disconnected for 60 seconds. Reconnect in reverse
order and retry.
I can't see your system in person so it'd be hard for me to be helpful.
But i'd check that first!
How are you finding the bushman fridge?
Hey mate
Don't recommend.
Not impressed
@@JCYThey mate, could you please explain why? Everyone seems to love it?
Nice what boat are you hooking up ? not a 420 renegade is it nah all jokes aside this set up will live as long as we do good work and congrats on neat job! JCYT 12V
A nice Veitch 27 hardtop... in my dreams hahaha
thanks malaka
Can you send a link for the crimper
Sorry for the slow response. It's a pretty generic style.
This is my one
www.amazon.com.au/Hydraulic-Terminal-Crimper-Crimping-4-70mm/dp/B07G321V7L
What battery are you running?
VoltX 300Ah premium plus model
Where do I find the light you installed on the canopy door with the 3 setting and the dimmer
Hey mate
They are the hardkorr tri colour
You can find them at BCF or in my case I bought on eBay. Was cheaper on ebay for two
@@JCYT cheers mate I just found their website and a flush mount for the controller loved the video definitely got some more ideas for my build from it
I have 25A dc charger. But im been looking for answer..from wire dc charger that have 1 wire for ignition on..but i don’t know what fuse amp i should for that and if i can tap that wire to cigarette circuit..
Hey mate
What car is this for? Is this the blue wire?
@@JCYT hello there.. yasss, that one blue with tag ignition
@@nadzmiishak6139what vehicle
@@JCYT Land Cruiser prado 3400v6 quad cam..year 1998.. sorry..
Where did you get the light bar
The hardkorr light strip you can get them from BCF
Can i ask what brand the internal lights are,
Hey mate they are Hardkorr Tri-colour LED
@@JCYT thanks
A really well donel and detailed video.
I do disagree with you on the grounding, though. The accessories really should be grounded to the vehicle using the common earth, and the battery the also ground to vehicle. There are reasons for this, but you're not going to believe some keyboard jockey (and I dont blame you).While there are papers on it, I would suggest just having a chat with an AUTO electrician about it.
Edit - Sory didn't see in video, but I do hope there were RCDs installed on 240v outlets.
Cheers
Thanks for the comment mate!
Prior to the fitout, I spoke to an electrician regarding installation of an RCD. He advised that it was not necessary. I will speak to another electrician and seek a second opinion, might be worth a video. Thanks for the feedback
Please let me know what you think re grounding!
Where can I buy that bar light
hey mate it's a Hardkorr LED Light Bar with Diffuser - Orange / White 100cm
In stock at BCF but significantly cheaper on eBay
What’s ya hourly rate mate, I’ve got a job I need to do cheers
Hey mate, im flattered.
Unfortunately, i don't have time to work on other people's projects.
Good luck mate
Excessive insulation especially on interior wires that are hidden. This is something I would do if the wiring was exposed.
Hey mate
understood some people would think so
We have travelled in some pretty harsh corrugated environments, it's better to be on the safer side than have an electrical short later down the track.
@@JCYT i get it. Great work regardless. Your work is spectacular and with amazing attention to detail. 👍🏼
im bloody good at 12v😀😃🤣legend🤣
hahahaha yeah auto electricians watch my vids for tips 😘😘😘
Nah in all seriousness. I've seen enough shonky autoelec work and fires in my time.
To complicated for me .
If I need it I will get some one to do it for me . Or you Jonathan . You can do it for me . 😂👍👍👍😊
Hahahaha i believe in your ability Emile
Hy Jonathon, please stop using just letters to name your parts as some of us learners don’t understand your abbreviations thanks great video Jon🥴🥴
No problems sorry haha
Can you lmk what you wanted to know and I'm happy to help
I want to buy a rotary engine I want to build a single rotary engine
9:35 ... No fuse?
10:15 ... Cable sized to the load? Aren't cables sized to the overcurrent protection?
0:58 ... Definitely not qualified.
Hopefully you don't hurt yourself or start any fires.
Did you even watch the video?
@@JCYT ... I hung in there till you starting sizing cables to load, 12 minutes or so.
Almost stopped at 9:35 no fuse no safety glasses.
Cowboy 'lectrics, mate.
Did you flip the script later?
Do not trust those eBay fuses, unless you bought from a reputable dealer. Often these fuses are inferior and dangerous: ua-cam.com/video/nELwmfAOz_I/v-deo.html
Yes, you are obviously not a qualified electrician! The 240v part of your system is completely illegal!🙄
Nice hook up bro 👌
Thank you for your video, it was extremely detailed and explained well. I'm impressed on how neat and tidy your garage/work space is. 🤙🏼🛻
Thank you mate much appreciated. Hahaha I try to be neat but most would call me messy. I actually think I'm quite messy in the garage.