Show me your electrical system locations

[Bensalvage]

Now onto planning my electrical system, planning to go for a fairly basic system, B2B charger and inverter along with 12v and 230v fuse box potentially, don't think I will bother with solar at this stage , where do.you guys install your systems? Any photos appreciated just working out best approach to no waste precious space

 

[drinfinity]

Mains power under the bonnet, next to the battery, saves a pile of space.

CandyVan conversion journey

Left roof beam back in and trimmed. Original courtesy light refitted, and it lights up, and no blown fuses!

www.t6forum.com

 

[Salty Spuds]

Now onto planning my electrical system, planning to go for a fairly basic system, B2B charger and inverter along with 12v and 230v fuse box potentially, don't think I will bother with solar at this stage , where do.you guys install your systems? Any photos appreciated just working out best approach to no waste precious space

Prioritise solar over inverter, just speaking from experience.

 

[roadtripper]

Consider if you need 240v at all to save a chunk of space and hassle.

If you have 12v only system you can tuck the big 25amp Victron charger in the engine bay to support your 12v system when you need to, but decent solar and LiFePo can meet many folks power needs without ever needing an extension cable.

 

[drinfinity]

Consider if you need 240v at all to save a chunk of space and hassle.

If you have 12v only system you can tuck the big 25amp Victron charger in the engine bay to support your 12v system when you need to, but decent solar and LiFePo can meet many folks power needs without ever needing an extension cable.

Agreed. I have to confess I haven’t yet used the mains hookup in anger!

 

[Salty Spuds]

This is a funny one. If we only used the van in summer, I’m confident that we could get along happily with just a 12V installation. However, we camp all year round and the EHU comes into its own in winter, AND, we use the ACSI card for off peak camping, the ACSI rate includes EHU as part of the deal.
Adding EHU capability at the conversion stage is peanuts in the big scheme of things, and it adds another option & level of redundancy into your setup, so why wouldn’t you?
You never know what’s around the corner, and adding things later, is always more expensive & complicated than doing it at the build stage.

 

[jimc91]

Got to agree with @Salty Spuds, EHU is easy to put in, put the CU under the bonnet and it takes up very little space

 

[bmc054]

Do you have a link to where you purchased the consumer unit please ?
thanks

 

[jimc91]

Do you have a link to where you purchased the consumer unit please ?
thanks

Sorry I can’t remember where I got it but search for garage consumer units and you should find one,

 

[drinfinity]

My enclosure was from Screwfix

Wylex WBE3 IP65 3-Module Unpopulated DIN Enclosure - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. IP65. Insulated enclosure for DP RCDs. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

And these are the RCBO via Amazon

G-PROKIT Fuseboard 16A Mini Type... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QLG6K2T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

G-PROKIT Fuseboard 10A Mini Type... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QLDG724?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[bmc054]

My enclosure was from Screwfix

Wylex WBE3 IP65 3-Module Unpopulated DIN Enclosure - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. IP65. Insulated enclosure for DP RCDs. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

And these are the RCBO via Amazon

G-PROKIT Fuseboard 16A Mini Type... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QLG6K2T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

G-PROKIT Fuseboard 10A Mini Type... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QLDG724?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Thank you

 

[Gsixty]

My enclosure was from Screwfix

Wylex WBE3 IP65 3-Module Unpopulated DIN Enclosure - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. IP65. Insulated enclosure for DP RCDs. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

And these are the RCBO via Amazon

G-PROKIT Fuseboard 16A Mini Type... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QLG6K2T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

G-PROKIT Fuseboard 10A Mini Type... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QLDG724?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Just noticed this. Not sure is the same regulations apply to campers as domestic, but its now a legal requirement that the enclosure and RCBO are the same brand.

 

[drinfinity]

That’s good to know, thanks. This Wilex unit, same as the enclosure, just arrived for me today, coincidentally. I am changing the RCBOs linked above for ones that switch the neutral as well. (A detailed conversation about why is on another thread!)

 

[drinfinity]

New ones which are Wilex singe phase + neutral RCBO, and same brand as the enclosure.

 

[MikeWillmott]

Do you have a link to where you purchased the consumer unit please ?
thanks

You don’t need one!
Just an inline RCD on your EHU and all supplies fused (lights and fridge) and you’re done!
Top of first pic is MPPT solar controller and the charger is quick release so I can use it elsewhere if needed. (eg. for starter battery or other vehicles)

 

[welshieshane]

Does anyone know what this mite be feeding i bought my van built and the company that built it afew years ago said it could be for a number of things so not a great help any suggestions would be a great help cheers

 

[roadtripper]

Does anyone know what this mite be feeding i bought my van built and the company that built it afew years ago said it could be for a number of things so not a great help any suggestions would be a great help cheers

Welcome to the forum

A little hard to say from those pictures, I'm always amazed at the number of folks who buy converted vans without wiring diagrams and documents, but that's something you're wise to on your second van...

The lower left block with the red wires looks like a generic double fused diesel heater feed, so I assume you have one of those?

The two 30Amp (if they are standard colours) fuses you note you are probably best finding out by pulling them and seeing what doesn't turn on. I'd definitely recommend tracing them as the bottom of the housing looks like the clear plastic has suffered some heat damage in the past from on over heating fuse, I'd want to know what that was feeding and what guage of wire was used (as I'd be concerned that someone has put in a larger fuse because smaller ones kept melting...)