Sorry, its a long video, and it may not be the "official" or "correct" way to fit a leisure battery and CTEK DC-DC charger system to handle the euro6 smart alternator charging on the VW T6. That said, this is how we did it!! I hope its useful for those of you that are converting a van to a...
I made this video because it needed a video! Sorry for the long explanation of smart alternators... but some of us need to know that stuff!! Give it time, the install happens eventually! - It was hard work finding a place in the bulkhead and routing the cables as i had to pull apart the dash...
So, I'm about to embark on the long overdue electrical installation of my van. im sure im going to have many questions along the way but one for now is.
I'm planning a more 'off the grid installation'. would I have to uprate my alternator if i were to fit 2 leisure batteries coming close to 300ah?
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My TSI Highline has a 180 amp (I think) alternator, but due to my planned audio upgrade I'm thinking it might be wise to increase it to a 250 amp one. How straightforward is this? Where can I get one etc?
The standard alternator is already powering two 4 channel amps that give 970 RMS watts...
Just a quick question, does VW include an upgraded Alternator when you select the AUX battery as a factory option?
Just curious, i would assume they would as it increases the load on the alternator.
but not sure..
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Ok i have a t5.1 12 plate and have always just ran 25mm2 to the front seat from a Duralit 140amp split charge to 1 or 2 banner batteries and all has been well in the world
Now i've took the plunge and ordered a euro 6 Cherry red LWB van with lots of options for march 1 delivery
So...
Our current T5 has a Sargent EC155 that takes care of things but I don't like it. So for our T6 I will use a Victron 12/10 charger and Merlin Smartgauge from @travelvolts and either up rate or double the battery.
Currently if I have the leisure power (230V & 12V) switched on at the master it...
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