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[Dellmassive]

Thank you for the kind words and glad the content helped - @evans1089


Been a great read, all 21 pages! Your dedication @Dellmassive is truly remarkable!

Camping Ideas and Tips

Not that I know of, but an old duffel coat will be just as good. I’m thinking horse blanket Dave

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Thank you for the kind words and glad the content helped - @Ghost



"Been a great read, all 21 pages! Your dedication @Dellmassive is truly remarkable!"


+1 ^ and thanks to all for tips and advice in this thread


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Camping Ideas and Tips

Dunno if this has already been covered, but one of the best things we’ve bought is a £20 Aldi electric blanket. We use our van all year round & getting into a warm bed when it’s -20C outside is heaven. It only draws 130W so can run on even the lowest EHU limits (some of the winter Alpine EHU are...

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[Dellmassive]

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"Thanks again for your awesome guides mate. "

Solar PWM & MPPT Controllers - How I Done It -

Solar PWM & MPPT controllers - How I Done It - There is a lot of talk about Solar at the moment, and with spring not to far away i wanted to go over the whole Solar controller thing. The main components are the Panels themselves, the charge controller (whether that be stand alone or...

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[Dellmassive]

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"Fairplay @Dellmassive I think your posts are great. And the way they are written make them easy to follow!"

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[Bav]

You're more than welcome @Dellmassive - your many helpful threads and your willingness to assist others play a significant role in making the T6F the best forum there is.

 

[Dellmassive]

Thank you for the kind words and glad the content helped - @mrMike


"Thanks OP for your post has made fitting the lights piss easy"

T6 [Guide] To T6.1 BARN-DOOR TAIL-LAMP UPGRADE -- How I Done It --

T6.1 REAR LIGHTS UPGRADE -- How I Done It -- T6.1 REAR LIGHT UPGRADE GENUINE VW 03-19 (TWIN REAR DOOR) This popped up on the Travelin-lite FB feed, the price looked good as did the lights, so i though i would give it a go =] the FB link took me to the website above, this is what they...

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[Docster23]

Thanks will take a look , I too am into cars and electronics , Apple Engineer for nearly 20 years odd , Lucas Automotive 20 years before that. Also did city and guilds in Electronics. Now retired so looking for an easier laid back life.

 

[Dellmassive]

Thank you for the kind words and glad the content helped - @jimthevan

Hi @Dellmassive I have based my solar and leisure battery set based on you very informative diagram and advice. So many thanks for this.

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Diagrams, Schematics & Wires -- How I Done It --

- Leisure Battery & DC-DC with integrated MPPT & BM2 Monitors - - Here we have a Redarc 50A DC-DC connected to a leisure battery, (charge Aux Batt when engine running) - we are also connecting in the Solar PV (charge Aux batt 24/7 when sunny) - And running loads direct from Aux Battery, - Using...

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[Dellmassive]

@Gàirnealair - Thank you for the kind words and glad the content helped.


"I know it's been said before but THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge, giving up a chunk of your time on a Sunday morning, not making me feel like a complete moron and leaving me with a sense that I can do this without frying all the existing van electrics.

You are an absolute star. "





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Portable Solar Panel

Hi all, I have recently purchased a Bluetti AC200Max Portable Power Station and I’m looking to pair it with some equally portable solar panel or panels. I’m very much a novice when it comes to anything electrical hence I was hoping you might be able recommend me some good options. I was...

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[Dellmassive]

Thanks @Velosaurus

Long time lurker here and have been reading ALL-THE-THREADS for background. There is brilliant info there and thanks for everyone, especially Dellmassive, taking the time to explain everything.

 

[Dellmassive]

Thanks @Square Peg

"Many thanks for the above links. I must say it was from reading your advice and recommendations on the forum that I bought it.... so many thanks for the time and effort you take to post the technical stuff. "

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Post in thread 'Ctek MXS 5.0 and Ctek D250se'

1 Apr 2025

Thread 'Charging Starter and Leisure batteries with same charger - Victron' Charging Starter and Leisure batteries with same charger - Victron

Many thanks for the above links. I must say it was from reading your advice and recommendations on the forum that I bought it.... so many thanks for the time and effort you take to post the technical stuff.

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@Kind of Blue
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Thanks for the kind words

"There is a procedure that has been covered by Dellmassive the most prolific technical Guru on the T6 Forum"

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10 Mar 2025

No I didn't is that an option to try?

There is a procedure that has been covered by Dellmassive the most prolific technical Guru on the T6 Forum. It is very useful but best to read before attempting it as all power etc has to be disconnected etc to prevent damage but it can reset things without fancy instruments.

[Guide] Full Van ECU Reset (Capacitive Discharge) -- How I Done It --

Full Van ECU Reset (Capacitive Discharge) -- How I Done It -- The T6 is full of ECU`s, Modules, CAN Buses and Data packets . . . . . Just like your Phone or PC right. The motor vehicle industry has spent years with research and development making the modern car/van Data and electrical system...

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[Badjamin]

Erm. Really sorry, I can't seem to find a thread or any info and guidance on 16mm feed from leisure battery (in place and ready) to 12v appliance fuseboard (planning to install) and control panel (cluster of switches and usbxs etc)... if this post can be moved to a relevant thread it'd help me a great deal.



Help with search would be good - assuming there's info on the forum and am just being useless at pinpointing it.

Basically, i feel like I don't need a fuse board (definitely shouldnt have bought a 12 gang one!)



Am I right in thinking i need to supply the control panel from fuse board with a big fuse (in fuse board) to the control panel to accomodate all the potential load - 5 switched outlets as well as max potential draw from integrated sockets?



Really appreciate any help. Fully expect to be told to keep searching. Dislexia and ADHD are hindering me sorry

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[awillyfootball]

Hi, Looking for some help on fitting a amt12-2 12v to my van. I have a victron mppt and dc to dc charger, and a lithium battery. Looking at the instructions it looks better to fit it to the dc to dc charger, I under stand the live connection for the input and out put but for the 0v earth which one do I use. Can I use the one on the input or output or somewhere else? Thanks. Any help is appreciated, I have looked at @Dellmassive posts but still not sure.

 

[Dellmassive]

there is a Chassis 0v stud unber each seat base.

all the chassis grounds shown here:

Earthing Concept Wiring Diagram

9 Jul 2021

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[awillyfootball]

Hi, lookkng for some help on fitting a amt12-2 12v to my van. I have a victron mppt and dc to dc charger, and a lithium battery. Looking at the he instructions it looks better to fit it to the dc to dc charger, I under stand the live connection for the input and out put but for the 0v earth which one do I use. Can I use the one on the input or output or somewhere else? Thanks. Any help is appreciated, I have looked at @Dellmassive

there is a Chassis 0v stud unber each seat base.

all the chassis grounds shown here:

Earthing Concept Wiring Diagram

9 Jul 2021

Current flow diagrams

• Pauly
• current flow diagram earth points wiring diagram
• VW T6 Electrical Info

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Ah thats great thank you. Will crack on, hopefully I can code it up as well. Not the best instructions.

there is a Chassis 0v stud unber each seat base.

all the chassis grounds shown here:

Earthing Concept Wiring Diagram

9 Jul 2021

Current flow diagrams

• Pauly
• current flow diagram earth points wiring diagram
• VW T6 Electrical Info

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Thank you for that. Will crack on and get it installed. Hopefully i can code it up, seems straight forward but will see.

 

[Dellmassive]

Ah thats great thank you. Will crack on, hopefully I can code it up as well. Not the best instructions.

Thank you for that. Will crack on and get it installed. Hopefully i can code it up, seems straight forward but will see.

The AMT12/2 default setting (#4) - works for most people.

just three wires. . .


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Post in thread 'Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure'

7 Jun 2024

Did you cover your Ablemail AMT12-2 wiring @Dellmassive or did I miss it? Just trying to work out where to plumb mine into the aux battery side, will it be OK to go into your 12v fuse box?

just done it today. . . . stay tuned for the full install.

for now heres a quick peek.

Ablemail AMT12-2 Install.

(reverse trickle charges Starter battery from your Leisure battery)







basically, beefy 2.5mm cables.

LB POS & NEG from small 12v Fuse box 10A Feed.


and starter POS tapped from Starter Bus bar block...

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