new electrics install

[KombiKommando]

ok, so now I'm at the point of doing my electrics install. I'm planning on putting in a leisure battery and a Planar diesel heater. I'll want to run the fridge, a few 12v sockets, a few USB sockets and connecting the heater. I will also put in a mains hook up and a few 24v sockets. My questions to the learned gentleman and ladies are as follows:

1: Can I do it all for under £250? not including the cost of the heater (I'll do the install by m'self)
2: Do I need a Smart thingywossit battery relay box......?
3: Is it really hard or what? I have a City&Guilds in Telecoms/Electrixity Installation and Repair from a Bygone Era so I finks I can does it.......

Thanks a bunch peeps!

 

[zombie_T6]

1) no the split charge will cost almost that alone.
2) yes if you want to charge the leisure battery from the van
3) it’s not too hard to do. Most kits have detailed instructions. That said if you are unsure then it may be better to get someone to do it for you.

 

[KombiKommando]

1) no the split charge will cost almost that alone.
2) yes if you want to charge the leisure battery from the van
3) it’s not too hard to do. Most kits have detailed instructions. That said if you are unsure then it may be better to get someone to do it for you.

Thanks! That my kind of answer! Wher can i find a decent kit?

 

[Loz]

@travelvolts do complete kits.

What do you need 24v for btw?

 

[travelvolts]

I think he meant 240 Loz.

 

[zombie_T6]

Travelvolts above does very good kits, I have used him in the past for my T5 and have had stuff off him for my T6.

Be aware his website is plus vat and plus postage on the prices though.

eBay is also very good for kits if you know exactly what you want.

Finally 12v planet also have decent reviews online.

 

[KombiKommando]

@travelvolts do complete kits.

What do you need 24v for btw?

I meant 240v..... doh

 

[Gerry Ashton]

I'm getting a new T6. Do they all have this regen braking and if so does that complicate the electrics?

 

[zombie_T6]

I believe they do, it only effects the type of split charger you can use.

 

[travelvolts]

You need to use a DC-DC charger instead of the old relay based systems. For more info read my Advice and Suggestions page www.travelvolts.net

 

[Wills]

Travelvolts above does very good kits, I have used him in the past for my T5 and have had stuff off him for my T6.

Be aware his website is plus vat and plus postage on the prices though.

eBay is also very good for kits if you know exactly what you want.

Finally 12v planet also have decent reviews online.

@travelvolts is keenly priced overall. The major win for me is the products are right for the job and Martyn provides experienced advise and support. He's only an email or phone call away, which is priceless.

 

[Gerry Ashton]

Thanks for the information.
I can see the need for DC-DC and like the concept.
Where does the mains charger fit in when on hook-up?

 

[travelvolts]

The Victron chargers can also act as power supply. So, when the van is connected to mains hook up the charger will respond automatically to the demands. It can also be controlled manually to "recondition" the battery should it have had a hammering.

 

[Mickymiff]

The Victron chargers can also act as power supply. So, when the van is connected to mains hook up the charger will respond automatically to the demands. It can also be controlled manually to "recondition" the battery should it have had a hammering.

How much are your full electric kits please , i cant see them on your website , just individual stuff

 

[travelvolts]

T6 package

Ctek Dual 250SA or Ablemail ABMC1230
Wiring kit
Mains hook up kit
100 ah AGM battery
Victron IP22 12/15 Bluesmart charger
Socket kit 2230
Socket kit 2USB
12 way fuse box with neg rail.

£725.00 inc VAT and delivery.

 

[Mickymiff]

T6 package

Ctek Dual 250SA or Ablemail ABMC1230
Wiring kit
Mains hook up kit
100 ah AGM battery
Victron IP22 12/15 Bluesmart charger
Socket kit 2230
Socket kit 2USB
12 way fuse box with neg rail.

£725.00 inc VAT and delivery.

Mate thats all gibberish to me can you explain what all this acually does , im gathering leisure battery, mains hook up, 2 usbs,1 socket, 1 fuse box, and wires? What are the rest?

 

[travelvolts]

The rest is the kit that charges the leisure battery from the alternator, and a smart charger for charging/power supply when connected to mains hook up.

 

[xpfloyd]

Mate thats all gibberish to me can you explain what all this acually does , im gathering leisure battery, mains hook up, 2 usbs,1 socket, 1 fuse box, and wires? What are the rest?

To avoid having to remove and charge the leisure battery every time it runs flat you need to be able to charge it in the van. The battery to battery charger charges it when you drive and the other charger charges it when you are hooked up to mains. I also got all my kit from travelvolts, highly recommended

 

[Mickymiff]

To avoid having to remove and charge the leisure battery every time it runs flat you need to be able to charge it in the van. The battery to battery charger charges it when you drive and the other charger charges it when you are hooked up to mains. I also got all my kit from travelvolts, highly recommended

Cheers i undestand now

 

[Mickymiff]

Thanks guys , I've ordered my kit from @travelvolts hopefully getting it monday , im going to take pics etc on my build to post on here .