Installing A Split Charge Relay - Part 13 - How To Build/Convert A Camper Van
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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In this video, I take you through the steps on how to install a split charge system
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Below are some links to both the tools I used to complete the conversion as well as many of the parts used such as hob units, solar panels, split charge relay etc. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to know about. They are affiliated links but you won’t be charged any extra for using them, they’ll just allocate a small percentage of the original sale price to the channel which will help to keep projects up and running, thanks in advance for your support and as always, let us know if you have any questions, happy building!
Amazon UK Links
Parts Used
LWB Van (Citroen Relay)
Smev 9222 sink and hob unit: amzn.to/2WrKSzU
12v Fridge with removeable freezer: amzn.to/3dFJiQS
Propex 12v Gas Heater: amzn.to/2Z3zdsZ
Solar Panel + Charge Controller (Great, helpful company for installation): amzn.to/2Lo4yhL
Leisure Batteries: amzn.to/2AooNtB
Sargeant Power Management Unit: amzn.to/3dFMprX
Seitz Mini Heki Roof Light: amzn.to/3ezNtxX
600w Microwave: amzn.to/2Lk8vEj
Swivel Bases: amzn.to/3culdfx
Deer Antler Coat Hook: amzn.to/3fIbog6
Foil Insulation: amzn.to/2WReTbf
Insulation Boards: amzn.to/2yTNWvN
Side Window (Bonded + install kit): amzn.to/2WZb2dx
Rear Windows (Bonded + install kit): amzn.to/2A8bxJc
SWB Van (Piaggio Porter)
Split Charge Relay: amzn.to/2Lr165S
Waeco Coolbox: amzn.to/2yQvJiE
Hob Unit: amzn.to/2yH7pzS
Folding Table Brackets (For table above spice rack): amzn.to/36sS8Pj
Leisure Batteries: amzn.to/2AooNtB
Sargeant Power Management Unit: amzn.to/3dFMprX
Micro Roof Light: amzn.to/3eCpDBU
Roof Rack: amzn.to/2yTPHJp
Foil Insulation: amzn.to/2WReTbf
Insulation Boards: amzn.to/2yTNWvN
Tools Used:
Makita Flipover Saw : amzn.to/2LlHrUW
Dewalt Drill: amzn.to/2zA8hWJ
Kreg Jig - For Pocket Hole Joinery: amzn.to/2AnABMF
Kreg Clamp: amzn.to/3boWbxa
Mouse Detail Sander: amzn.to/2LoTMIc
Makita Drill Bit Set: amzn.to/2WSgbCO
Makita Circular Saw: amzn.to/2WSDSLh
Scroll Saw (For cutting the wooden map) : amzn.to/2LtkGyp
Jigsaw : My grandads ancient jigsaw that’s still going strong
Makita Router: amzn.to/2SZli3k
Crimping Tool: amzn.to/35TXXVF
Battery Cable Crimping Tool: amzn.to/2Lmg8dj
Camera Used: amzn.to/2SZjS90
Amazon USA Links
Parts Used
LWB Van (Citroen Relay)
Smev sink and hob unit: amzn.to/3clWc5w
12v Fridge with removable freezer: amzn.to/3eHjswq
Seitz Mini Heki Roof Light: amzn.to/2ZX8qyE
700w Microwave: amzn.to/2BntBQn
Foil Insulation: amzn.to/2AwkmwY
SWB Van (Piaggio Porter)
Split Charge Relay: amzn.to/2TYoj4q
Waeco Coolbox: amzn.to/2XRl4N4
Hob Unit: amzn.to/2ZVu6eB
Folding Table Brackets (For table above spice rack): amzn.to/3eCPpWr
Leisure Batteries: Couldn’t find an exact link but they were 110ah batteries from xplorer
Micro Roof Light: amzn.to/2BmIUJ7
Foil Insulation: amzn.to/2AwkmwY
Tolls Used
Dewalt Drill: amzn.to/2T1sgVj
Kreg Jig: amzn.to/3cv9lKq
Kreg Clamp: amzn.to/2WRd6Di
Mouse Detail Sander: amzn.to/2WpNWwi
Makita Drill Bit Set: amzn.to/2AnKVnS
Makita Circular Saw: amzn.to/3ctow6P
Camera Used: amzn.to/303wjVg
Happy Camping!
Joe
YOU CAN MAKE A SPLIT CHARGER FOR A FEW QUID. These relays can chatter on/off/on/off when the battery is almost full. You do not need such heavy cable either, look at your alternator wires. You can use a standard 30 amp headlight relay (As in my video I posted 4 years ago). My set up cost me nothing and it will work with a smart alternator.
A really detailed video, everything I need to add a lesiure battery to my caddy! Many thanks!
Thank you so much for taking the time to do such a good, clear and detailed tutorial on this. Subscribed
Thanks Dick, muchos appreciated! :D
This was the most helpful video I have ever watched, absolutely everything explained down to the finest detail, really appreciate this and mine worked first time because of this video.
Thank you man
Ah excellent, good to hear Toby, enjoy your first trip out!
The best video ever on UA-cam thanks very much. Good luck with the music 🎶
Great job. very clear n detailed instructions... Thk you so much.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Joe, great informative video. Very helpful indeed.
Thanks Matthew and thanks for stopping by!
Hi, thanks for the advices. Greetings from Finland!
Thanks Petri! Hope all is well over there!
@@WoodandWild All is very well. You can also charge your battery in cold water. ua-cam.com/video/dOLqY3wqiOk/v-deo.html
Very helpful! Thank you so much! :)
Nice explanatory video.. Thank you.....👏👏☘
Paul Worthington or Charlie H could do wonders with this character...Hello, I'm bob fleming.
Great vid thanks Joe, just downloaded your album on Spotify 👍👍
Ah Ace! Thanks so much for taking a listen, muchos appreciated! :)
Here we have my vans fucking hell 🤣🤣🤣🤣 sorry but that made my day
Can you advise why you put an inline fuse from the split charge to the leisure battery aswell as the main battery. Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻😊
Nice tidy work, Ive just put a split charger into mine, got fed up with manually charging the battery after every use, great system! Should of done it ages ago, i put plastic split tubing on my wiring just to make it neat and tidy
Love your videos. Have you made 1 on how to insulate and do the walls?
Thank you..
Good video, but does a basics Alternater takes the load of two batteries at the same time?thanks
Great video, nice tunes 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
I see that the split charger is 140 amp, this means that I'm limited to that capacity in my leisure battery, or can I use a 300 Ah leisure battery on it? Nice video
What amp are the fuses needed fir this please 👌🏽
What size lugs do you use on your cables to connect to you split charge and fuses etc
Hi mate, doing a camper install myself; how do you stop this over-charging the leisure battery?? Does it auto cut off charging when the battery is full?
Thanks mate
Hi, yes, I believe it's what they call an intelligent relay so it will manage the output itself :)
Nice video enjoyed watching, What ampage cable did you use battery to split charger? Thank you
Hey James, I can't remember now off the top of my head, I think it was 110 amp, if you buy a kit they'll def send you the correct size to safe worrying about it! :)
Hey mate , wanna know how did you instal the invertor and all electricity stuff , if u can give me a tips I'll appreciate a lot !
Hey Valdrin, they're should be a couple of other videos on electrics on the channel that will hopefully help but also try Greg Virgoe if not!
All this finding the right the right size wire for the right battery type is a headache on its own. Not to mention the smart alternator, I dont even know if my car has it or not. They don't know crap at the store itself, they're just there to tell you at what section your product is at.
Hi how will the led light go off when we off the car
Hi Asim, it will detect when the battery voltage is at or below 12.65 volts and automatically disconnect, hope that helps!
Excelente
Could you use the same grounding point for the relay as you do for the leisure battery?
Hey Wayne, yes that's no problem!
Did you hook the deep cycle battery to a converter for 230/240v or usb chargers?
Hi Johnog! It's hooked up to a Sargent ec160 so it has a bit of both, you can check it out on the 2nd part of the electrics video 😁
Great Video thanks! What size fuse did you use in the inline fuse holder?
Hey thanks Adam! If I remember rightly they were 125's, if you buy it as a pack they'll be sure to give you the right size!
Why did you not just piggyback your ground to the same point where your starter battery uses to save drilling holes?
Hey Isla Swizzled, it's under a removable shelf so would be a royal pain whenever maintainence is needed
@@WoodandWild Ah okay I see. Nice lil van btw, am enjoying watching it progress
hi, I would like to ask you a question, when the duritc is connected but the van engine is off, the red light in the front part, must it remain on or must it remain off and only come on when the van engine is on? Thanks
Hey Filippo, the light should come on shortly after the vehicle has been started, giving the voltage enough time to peak and allowing the unit to split the charge between the vehicle battery and your leisure battery. When you turn the engine off it may take a little while for that spiked voltage to settle back down so you may see the light on for a short while until the voltage reaches 12.65 or less, but for the most part, the light will be off when the engine isn't running, good luck!
AtomicDuck123 thanks million!!
Can I solder instead of crimping ?
Hey Jamie, sorry for the slow reply but yes you can certainly solder and will prob give a more secure fit!
4:59 if your not making these noises your not working hard enough
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Came here to see how to wire up a simple split charger.. 35 effin minutes of drivel
Did you learn how to wire up a simple split charger?