Powerstation?

[MWT6]

Apologies if this has been discussed already.

Has anyone gone down the powerstation route, such as Bluetti or Jackery, instead of the usual leisure battery etc.

Particularly the alternator charging kit that Bluetti offer? And solar?

Interested to hear thoughts and pros and cons. Thanks

 

[TrevorK]

From the search function - a good place to start.

Thread 'Bluetti AC240 / AC200L + D40 question'

26 Feb 2025

Evening Everyone.

I’m after a little advice if anyone can help.

It’s highly likely that I’m going to use a Bluetti to power my van, it’s mainly on a EHU with the odd days off grid.

My question is The AC240 has a 30amp output that I could wire into a fuse board and has enough power for my 12v fridge, LED’s and diesel heater etc.

The AC200L does not have the 30amp socket but you can buy a DC battery charger that I believe will allow my to connect everything in a similar way to the AC240. The AC200L has more storage.

Can anyone advise which is the better of the two?

The AC240 is...

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[Sackmycook]

Yes it's been discussed before. I'm sure there was someone a few weeks ago, doing this very install

 

[Dellmassive]

Tons of threads now.

The short cut is that the 12v output isn't good enough to run a full 12v league system with heater.

But you can use a 12v charger in PSU mode.... That's fed from the portable power banks 240ac supply.

 

[icn05]

Not sure if it’s pre order only at this point but Bluetti now have this

BLUETTI Apex 300 Versatile Power Station | 2,764.8Wh 3,840W

 

[Dellmassive]

Not sure if it’s pre order only at this point but Bluetti now have this

BLUETTI Apex 300 Versatile Power Station | 2,764.8Wh 3,840W

A cracking peice of kit.

But it's a beast.... I've yet to see someone fit that in a T6.

I had problem just getting a Delta 2 in there.

 

[icn05]

A cranking peice of kit.

But it's a beast.... I've to see some one for that in a T6.

I had problem just getting a Delta 2 in there.

Yeah I don’t think it’s fitting under a seat!

 

[Salty Spuds]

Yeah I don’t think it’s fitting under a seat!

And there’s the rub. A “standard” LB/12V setup uses space that would otherwise be wasted.

 

[Drive Wayne]

I love my Bluetti AC180, but it is used in addition to the onboard 'standard' system, which naturally is hidden away in a space that would otherwise be wasted!!
The Bluetti comes in useful down the bottom of our garden for powertools, and kept the MIL happy last week during a power cut!
The Bluetti has its own 220w Renogy suitcase style solar panels, when camping it powers all the bits in the awning.
I wouldn't want to rely on just the Bluetti though, the van system has to power 2 compressor fridges, the diesel heater, lighting and all other van related power neediness.

 

[RacingSlow]

A cracking peice of kit.

But it's a beast.... I've yet to see someone fit that in a T6.

I had problem just getting a Delta 2 in there.

I'm getting to the point where i may regret ordering mine....

I think that it will fit under a RIB bed but sadly i am looking at going the U shape route and really want a rear pull out drawer that is limiting my options.

I have been drawing this up and due to the stupidly large connector for the D1, i am struggling to work out where i would place it without loosing something that i want. I may have to see if anybody wants to swap for a smaller unit.

 

[Dellmassive]

Yep . .

The T6 will always be a compromise in space for a camper / conversion.


The seat bases are a no brainer to fit leisure stuff. . .

ie - 460ah of battery + DC-DC




i managed to squeeze this in the back of the cupboard...



half the challenge is getting the cables to where they need to be.

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defo worth doing tho . . . .

 

[RacingSlow]

460ah of battery + DC-DC

Any chance you could you estimate the total cost for this minus solar?

 

[Dellmassive]

Any chance you could you estimate the total cost for this minus solar?

Just price up.
2* 230ah fogstar or Roamer
1* 50A dc-dc victron
1* cables and fuses etc.

 

[RacingSlow]

Just price up.
2* 230ah fogstar or Roamer
1* 50A dc-dc victron
1* cables and fuses etc.

Thanks. Are you running a inverter too?

 

[Stay Frosty]

Thanks. Are you running a inverter too?

That big blue box on its side, marked Victron Smart in the back of his sink base.

 

[Dellmassive]

Thanks. Are you running a inverter too?

Add in 1* Victron phoenix inverter. (I have the 3kva version)

Plus some 2.5mm cable, copex and a couple of plug sockets.... I added in a couple of RCBO breakers in the 240v side.