Victron BMV712 Installation - Where?

[ben5560]

Because i am an idiot and didnt think of it beforehand, I have installed all my kitchen units and realised if i want to install a battery monitor on the splashback, ideally i am going to have to remove it all in order to run and hide the RJ45 cable. I really don't want to do this, as all my wires and cables are neatly installed and it would be a mess.

Just wondering if anyone has installed a Battery Monitor in any other place, looking for inspiration! Was thinking perhaps on the back of the seat base, would be easy to do - but might look out of place somewhat. A part of me thinks how often am i really going to look at that screen, i am not off going off grid camping - but i realise a Smart Shunt would help the other charges via Smart Networking, so maybe i will just go for that and not the screen (ill check the info via the app if i need to).

 

[Dellmassive]

Seat base is fairly common TBF.

Take a look here:

Thread 'Seat Base Electric + EHU + Solar Install + Charger + DC-DC -- How We Done it --'

11 Feb 2021

Seat Base Electric + EHU + Solar Install + Charger + DC-DC -- How We Done it --

id like to build a thread showing what's possible as regards to seat base builds.

lets post a collection of our electrical installs, be it in the seat base or rear conversion.

just EHU or SCR/VSR, charger, DC-DC etc etc

Or Full on Solar setup . . . . Anything goes.

The idea is to inspire people and share some great ideas, tips and tricks.

I've seen some excellent installs across various threads on here . . . . . id like to bring them together here . . . . .

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[ben5560]

Ah sorry, meant the screen itself rather than the smart shunt

 

[Dellmassive]

Yes the screen,

Lord is people put staff there...

Switches.
Voltmeter.
Usb.
240v socket.

Etc

 

[Qnapper]

Because i am an idiot and didnt think of it beforehand, I have installed all my kitchen units and realised if i want to install a battery monitor on the splashback, ideally i am going to have to remove it all in order to run and hide the RJ45 cable. I really don't want to do this, as all my wires and cables are neatly installed and it would be a mess.

Just wondering if anyone has installed a Battery Monitor in any other place, looking for inspiration! Was thinking perhaps on the back of the seat base, would be easy to do - but might look out of place somewhat. A part of me thinks how often am i really going to look at that screen, i am not off going off grid camping - but i realise a Smart Shunt would help the other charges via Smart Networking, so maybe i will just go for that and not the screen (ill check the info via the app if i need to).

You will be kicking yourself if you put it somewhere else when you wanted to put it on the splashback. Pain in the ass yes, but you want it right to look at in the first place....... so bite the bullet and remove splashback fit it there and in 6 months time you will be so pleased you did.

 

[DXX]

You only need to see the battery / charging data when there’s a problem. IMO keep the inside of the van as as a small home not a machinery control room.

 

[Dellmassive]

You can get the data on your phone too...

 

[step]

For Sale Thread 'Standalone ESP32 BLE Battery Display for Victron Systems'

28 May 2026

I’ve built a standalone ESP32-C3 BLE telemetry display for campervan/off-grid battery systems. It uses a circular touchscreen display and reads data directly over Bluetooth LE, so there’s no requirement for Home Assistant, internet access, or external gateways.

What ChargeScreen can show​

• Victron SmartShunt / BMV Battery Monitor
• Victron SmartSolar MPPT
• Victron Blue Smart mains charger
• Victron Orion DC-DC charger
• Victron Smart BatteryProtect
• Victron Lynx Smart BMS
• Victron DC Energy Meter
• Victron Smart Battery Sense
• Eco-Worthy Bluetooth Battery
• Fogstar...

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Would one of these be an easier fit?

 

[ben5560]

Want to stick with Victron, because of the smart networking. My battery is Renogy though.

Thats what i am thinking though - i don't need to see the screen all the time, its extra things (and yeah its not a control room) and i can check it on my phone if i really needed to know

 

[ben5560]

Or... maybe on the back of the handbrake cover if there is room... Not seen any examples of that!

 

[Green Giant]

The screen is not that clear to see, even when it’s in a good position, I have one, although I mainly use the app, it will be impossible to use if it’s down at floor level, can you not run the cable inside kitchen units and mount on the units somewhere, sorry don’t know what your units look like