Cabling for Bluetti Charger 2

[ChestnutBrown]

With the Bluetti Charger 1 in the garage awaiting warmer weather to install, I have now paid for the upgrade to the Charger 2, as I think it will suit my needs better later on.

Thinking towards the fitting, I want to install the Charger 2 under my drivers seat, so I can run the charge cables out to the Bluetti sitting under the rear double seat with cabling sitting neatly out of the way of feet.

Is it just a case of removing the passenger seat and lifting carpet on that side to slide the cable under to the driver seat or will I need to remove that seat too? I have factory heated seats, so will that add any issues?

With respect to getting the cable through the bulkhead, is it just a case of removing the glovebox and the battery and then feeding the cabling through a grommet which is already in place?

Apologies if I am way off the mark, but I have not removed any of the cab or dash sections so far.

 

[T6.1Mark]

Sorry i cant help with your question buddy. Im probably going to pay to get mine installed with the heater.

I wonder if you can provide any info on what cables and fuse box etc i’ll require for a charger 2 - Bluetti ac180 set up? Im not really sure whats required.

Cheers

 

[wertius]

With the Bluetti Charger 1 in the garage awaiting warmer weather to install, I have now paid for the upgrade to the Charger 2, as I think it will suit my needs better later on.

Thinking towards the fitting, I want to install the Charger 2 under my drivers seat, so I can run the charge cables out to the Bluetti sitting under the rear double seat with cabling sitting neatly out of the way of feet.

Is it just a case of removing the passenger seat and lifting carpet on that side to slide the cable under to the driver seat or will I need to remove that seat too? I have factory heated seats, so will that add any issues?

With respect to getting the cable through the bulkhead, is it just a case of removing the glovebox and the battery and then feeding the cabling through a grommet which is already in place?

Apologies if I am way off the mark, but I have not removed any of the cab or dash sections so far.

I have the charger 1 and will be putting in the charger 2 this week at some point when I get a second, the upgrade is a simple swap with the addition of a D+ cable.

For the initial install of the charger 1, I had the seats out and pulled up to he carpet to run the cables, it was a pain to do, but made it much easier to run the + and - battery cables from the battery to drivers side. Without taking the seats up it would have been extremely difficult and frustrating to run under the carpet into the channels that are there, as the bolts push it down tight.

Pulling the carpet up also gave me access to the rubber grommet without taking out the glove box - I came into the cab from the engine bay.

It’s a fiddly but totally possible DIY job!

Heated seats are fine, just take a photo of all the cables etc before removing.

 

[Dellmassive]

Just connect the NEG to chassis, no need to run it back to the engine bay.

You only need the Red fused POS up there.

 

[wertius]

Just connect the NEG to chassis, no need to run it back to the engine bay.

You only need the Red fused POS up there.

Yeah I wish I had done it his - squeezing 2 wires though the grommet has left little space for anything else should I want to run cables in. Maybe if I ever take the carpet out again I’ll bring negative inside.

 

[antonyand]

Just started the install of the Charger 2.

@wertius - Any recommendations on where to run the d+ cable and connect it to? As Bluetti had no stock of the d+ cable, bought a connecter to use.

 

[NOURSEY]

Is anyone having problems with there charger 2? Im getting low to 0w out put. Im upto date on firmware and got the D + cable conected. Any advice welcome

 

[Smileysmile]

Sorry i cant help with your question buddy. Im probably going to pay to get mine installed with the heater.

I wonder if you can provide any info on what cables and fuse box etc i’ll require for a charger 2 - Bluetti ac180 set up? Im not really sure whats required.

Cheers

I have an AC180. My Bluetti charger 2 arrived Monday. None of the cables are compatible with AC180. So I'm not sure where I go ftom here.

 

[Smileysmile]

I have the charger 1 and will be putting in the charger 2 this week at some point when I get a second, the upgrade is a simple swap with the addition of a D+ cable.

For the initial install of the charger 1, I had the seats out and pulled up to he carpet to run the cables, it was a pain to do, but made it much easier to run the + and - battery cables from the battery to drivers side. Without taking the seats up it would have been extremely difficult and frustrating to run under the carpet into the channels that are there, as the bolts push it down tight.

Pulling the carpet up also gave me access to the rubber grommet without taking out the glove box - I came into the cab from the engine bay.

It’s a fiddly but totally possible DIY job!

Heated seats are fine, just take a photo of all the cables etc before removing.

All my cables from the box with the Bluetti Charger 2 weren't compatible with my Bluetti AC180. I'm bemused as I thought the Charger was compatible with this model.

As for the D+ signal cable. That wasn't included. I'm reading it's needed with vehicles that have a smart alternator.

So is this run from the charger to the fuse box under the steering column?

 

[Dellmassive]

All my cables from the box with the Bluetti Charger 2 weren't compatible with my Bluetti AC180. I'm bemused as I thought the Charger was compatible with this model.

As for the D+ signal cable. That wasn't included. I'm reading it's needed with vehicles that have a smart alternator.

So is this run from the charger to the fuse box under the steering column?

Post a few pics of what you got and the charger

 

[Smileysmile]

Post a few pics of what you got and the charger

 

[SAJO]

All my cables from the box with the Bluetti Charger 2 weren't compatible with my Bluetti AC180. I'm bemused as I thought the Charger was compatible with this model.

As for the D+ signal cable. That wasn't included. I'm reading it's needed with vehicles that have a smart alternator.

So is this run from the charger to the fuse box under the steering column?

Bit confused by this, not disputing it, but I have a charger 2 and I'm using it to charge an Aferiy power station absolutely fine.

 

[Smileysmile]

Bit confused by this, not disputing it, but I have a charger 2 and I'm using it to charger an Aferiy power station absolutely fine.

None of the cables that came with charger 2 fit my AC180. I emailed company where I purchased charger and they responded with the supplier said connector in box. So I took photos of cables and power station. There's no port for the big socket either which I believe gives bi directional charge to starter battery. They are forwarding on my email to supplier. Hopefully this can be resolved. Also found you need a d+ signal cable if you have a smart alternator which the T6.1 does.

 

[Smileysmile]

I have found the cable that comes with AC180

 

[SAJO]

None of the cables that came with charger 2 fit my AC180. I emailed company where I purchased charger and they responded with the supplier said connector in box. So I took photos of cables and power station. There's no port for the big socket either which I believe gives bi directional charge to starter battery. They are forwarding on my email to supplier. Hopefully this can be resolved. Also found you need a d+ signal cable if you have a smart alternator which the T6.1 does.

View attachment 331286

yep you're right, I had one made up as Bluetti hadn't released the D+ cable when my electrics were fitted.

 

[T6.1Mark]

yeah use the cable that comes with the power station.

Contrary to certain advice, I’ve got an AC180P connected to a charger 2 on my t6.1. It’s powering my autoterm, lights and fridge. I need to move daily in the winter to recharge the power station but that suits me as I rarely stay I the same spot more that 1 day.

I've also charged my specialised turbo levo e bike & ran the fridge for 3 days. A fair bit of driving in between riding locations though to recharge the bluetti.

Gonna get myself a bigger power station for the winter so I can run the heater & E bike.

Heading off the Arran tomorrow for a weeks hiking, swimming and drinking.

 

[Smileysmile]

yeah use the cable that comes with the power station.

Contrary to certain advice, I’ve got an AC180P connected to a charger 2 on my t6.1. It’s powering my autoterm, lights and fridge. I need to move daily in the winter to recharge the power station but that suits me as I rarely stay I the same spot more that 1 day.

I've also charged my specialised turbo levo e bike & ran the fridge for 3 days. A fair bit of driving in between riding locations though to recharge the bluetti.

Gonna get myself a bigger power station for the winter so I can run the heater & E bike.

Heading off the Arran tomorrow for a weeks hiking, swimming and drinking.

Nice.

I'm not getting any wattage reading on my power station or Bluetti app.
Added both devices. Update firmware.

As you have T6.1 like me do you have a d+ signal cable (smart alternator) not available in UK atm but I hear people making their own

 

[T6.1Mark]

Nice.

I'm not getting any wattage reading on my power station or Bluetti app.
Added both devices. Update firmware.

As you have T6.1 like me do you have a d+ signal cable (smart alternator) not available in UK atm but I hear people making their own

I had a look at D+ cable online, I don’t have one of these installed. I’ve had no issues at all.

I got a local company to instal mine when installing the heater. I’m sure they only used the cables that came with the ac180 & charger 2.

The only extra I purchased was a 240v - 12v converter so I can plug the heater into the 240 plug socket.

The system has never missed a beat

 

[Smileysmile]

I had a look at D+ cable online, I don’t have one of these installed. I’ve had no issues at all.

I got a local company to instal mine when installing the heater. I’m sure they only used the cables that came with the ac180 & charger 2.

The only extra I purchased was a 240v - 12v converter so I can plug the heater into the 240 plug socket.

The system has never missed a beat

I think I have wired the charger connections from wrong connection. BAT.
Looked at manual. The heat has got to me. Should be second connection in.

 

[T6.1Mark]

I think I have wired the charger connections from wrong connection. BAT.
Looked at manual. The heat has got to me. Should be second connection

I think I have wired the charger connections from wrong connection. BAT.
Looked at manual. The heat has got to me. Should be second connection in.

If you lived closer I’d offer you to come and have a look.

I can’t even send pics as it’s all under my seating/bed area.