As an auto electrician of 30 years experience.. I can tell you that's the best video on camper electrics I've seen. One "camper Conversion specialist" I watched was advacating disconnecting the positive terminal of the battery first ..... 😂
@doraexplora9046 Жыл бұрын
I was an Electronics engineer, but van wiring confused me because I saw way too many ways of wiring a system in. This video made me realise the best way to wire things up. One thing I noted. Don't suggest all those extra switches to isolate devices. Unnecessary. Use the breakers. I would NEVER use a wire-fuse in a van, because when they trip in the middle of the night! Who's got a spare and how do you get to it? Just use 12VDC thermo-breakers and disconnect the offending device when tripped and reset afterwards. That way you can worry about it in the morning! Vans are subjected to an enormous amount of 'jiggling' on the road, so I would crimp AND solder connectors where possible. If you go off road, I would put a drop of Loctite on the main connectors.
@ifell35 ай бұрын
This is exactly how I'm building mine. I was going to go down the road with an automatic transfer switch. But as my inverter is IT grounded and new regs on bidirectional protection devices, I popped my head into the rabbit hole and thought stuff this. Without making the system to test each possible fault and protection for safety I thought it was better just to keep the two systems separate. Good to see you have a 2 pole MCB 💪🏼
@garytaylor88452 жыл бұрын
Hey "HugeTube" your electrical set up videos are the best I've seen on KZbin. The detailed explanations you give and the time, effort and cost of your easy to see and understand board layouts are the dogs doo dahs. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Keep them coming and best wishes for the future to you Hugh.
@waynehobbs51753 жыл бұрын
You explain and demonstrate brilliantly. Thankyou so much Hugh. Am doing my first 12v project of upgrading my caravan from just 2 x 100Ah AGM and 2 x 100watt solar panels as it came to: Adding 2 x 300W solar and replacing the batteries with 4 x 100Ah LiFePO4 a new extra MPPT solar controller a new 40A lithium programmed AC to DC plus a new DC DC to feed from cars Anderson plug to batteries. Finally a 2000W pure sine wave inverter plus all wires fuses busbars etc. Having watched this video I feel I can cautiously proceed and will rewatch video. Wayne from sunny South Australia
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow a hell of a setup there Wayne! And thanks for the nice comment! Best of luck but please remember that if you’re feeling unsure please consult an electrician.
@mclucky70864 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant. And again, Brilliant........
@stephenmcateer42433 жыл бұрын
By far the most useful video I have come across to help me install a DIY 12V solar system
@stivstiv25593 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant video. So much covered in a simple ,informative format. Concise,without repitition. The backboard layout is brilliant,as its easy to see,without the business of a van layout. When you cover 'wires', could you add a basic arrow graphic pointing at the wire, that says the size of wire- gauge size, especislly battery wire etc. Thank you so much.
@4RingsRetro3 жыл бұрын
THIS! I don't know which guage cable to go from switch to 12v/lighter port. The cable I have isn't wide enough and doesn't supply enough power to the fridge.
@mattydare3 жыл бұрын
@@4RingsRetro Don't think I'm violating any 'laws' by forwarding this - in the notes below vid there's a dropbox chart - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIfOdYOwp6ZgsNk - props to Greg Virgoe. Not sure if there's a B.S. advising the size against power used (amps) or if it's advice from the cable manufacturer? I'm starting a build so I need info too. Don't want to be frying cables or worse, the van 🤔. Cool is cool, hot is not 👍
@keesadema65483 жыл бұрын
Hugh! From the Netherlands, well done! for the first time in months it is completely clear how this system is supposed to work! Keep it up!
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@NomaddUK Жыл бұрын
Loved how you instantly reverted to a 6 year old boy when the ice cream van arrived.
@sarahkeast2943 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a clear and simple video, I am literally following it step by step at the moment, till I go to my friends to get everything checked and finally connected. It is very empowering to feel I have done 'most' of my electrickery myself.
@cohoblue6512 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely outstanding information , a huge huge Thank You for putting together a very comprehensive detailed video , this must have taken quite a bit of thought and effort to organise - we have all benefited from your experience and knowledge and definitely deserves a round of applause 👏👏
@robjones93673 жыл бұрын
Probably the most helpful camper electrics video out there. Thanks.
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@vanlifenomadgipsygirlcanad21953 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Its clear easy to understand even for a french 57 years old blond woman as me :)
@FaizulHamid2 жыл бұрын
I am.a newbie to DC/DC charging; your video is the #1 in terms of explanation. A BIG thank you.
@binslagala3 жыл бұрын
What an absolute brilliant video, suuuper useful! Thank you so much for investing the time to explain it so well!
@shanedean40758 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this so darn simple! Everything else is like a darn physics lesson
@kestonmendez42903 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to run down everything... Awesome job!! Just surfing the web for the fun of it. Now, you make me want to play with my toys... hehhehe
@owensdaniels624411 ай бұрын
YES I LIKE HOW YOU HOOK THINGS AND ORGANIZING THINGS UP FANTASTIC! JOB SIR
@brianthompson1579 Жыл бұрын
Thorough and clear with well paced explanations.
@sandrafarrell36572 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and clear to understand. I have been searching a long time on internet wondering if my 240 hook up was charging my leisure battery or not.. I bought the camper van privately and I was unsure. I think this is very helpful you have covered so much for me who has little knowledge about the electrics but a bit more savvy now. Thank you
@andybaker9732 жыл бұрын
Hi Hugh , quick point. The best way to isolate your solar is to use a DC rotary isolator to interrupt pos and neg between your panel and your solar controller. Please advise people to check is their Circuit breaker (MCB) is DC rated as many are not.. Cheers
@Andy001z4 жыл бұрын
Great informative video. I had a very similar setup in my first build, nice to see a few extra options and the information about the new alternator types is priceless. Thanks
@SppynktAK2 жыл бұрын
This my pedigree chum was friggin awesome. Thanks bro lot of knowledge gained. Hefty amount of time you put into this I can imagine. Thank you 🤘🤙🍀
@moose14193 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. My only recommendation would be to use a fully insulated terminal for those rocker switches. Nothing wrong with the ones you've used but I just feel they give you that little bit of extra protection. Like I say great video and I'm in no way criticising you 👍
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Moose no you're totally correct, not sure which timestamp you're referring to but I add about insulating the terminals to prevent potential shorts etc.
@joedunne67373 жыл бұрын
A great way to connect wires are the American wire nuts, fast, secure and used extensively on everything electrical. Don't know why we haven't accepted them on this side.
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Not sure are they secure, as in how much tension can be put on the lines before pulling apart?
@dleon09023 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The most detailed explanation yet a level directed to the layman.
@1rewaco7 ай бұрын
Clear, concise,detailed and extremely well explained. I will definitely be using this during my van build. Many thanks!
@davidcoton29253 жыл бұрын
Hi ya! Loved the simplicity of your video, BUT, any mains work should be done by an electrician as the mains board connections must be tightened up to the correct torque and Rcd must be tested to ensure safe operation. Also the cable from your 12v board to the neg bus bar is not rated for the 20a fuse. The battery fuses also need to be as close to the batteries as close as possible. Your set up has no safety fuse between the leasure battery and switch, so if there is a fault between this battery and the solar charger you have a fire in your van/boat/caravan.
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi David, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!
@lauralane53663 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have found your videos really helpful so thank you for that. Currently working on my 12v system in my conversion. I have 8 12v 3w LED spotlights. I have wired them in two sets of four in parallel using some wago connectors. I am struggling with a lot of flickering on a few of my lights. I have tried to re crimp connections, increase wire size and different fuse sizes but nothing has worked. Just wondering if you have any suggestions on what may be going wrong. Many thanks!
@nickhigson75404 жыл бұрын
Hi Hugh! Dare I say it but this most excellent 'simplicity ' vlog of yours has given me multiple light bulb moments of inspiration as a newbie with that normal fear of electrics. Many thanks. Be safe, Be well my friend.👍👍
@jonathonmilliken80193 жыл бұрын
Would you use a breaker switch instead of shut of switch between fuse box and battery? How do you determine what amperage if so? Or are these the same thing? Cheers for the layman's guide keep up the good work.
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
to simplify the setup you could 100% use a breaker switch: www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/1258/category/60 this would knock out two jobs with one stone. The amperage takes a bit of consideration, on the distribution board you need to add together all the fuses to find the total and then your breaker should be a little higher in amperage than this. so as an example: If I was using 6 ports, two with 15a fuses and the other four with 10a fuses then the total of all those is 70a so I would get an 80a switch breaker and use cable between the battery, switch and distribution board that can handle at least 90a. You also need to know what the max amps that the dist. board can handle but this one shown can handle 100a: www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/1052/category/63 so we would never overload it
@martinsharp76573 жыл бұрын
Great videos I am on my first van build and your videos are a must go to. The electrics was explained so simply. Never even heard of smart alternators till now so an education.
@ZX600E7 Жыл бұрын
The blue shore power socket is correct. The extension lead to a bollard has male and female at each end. The bollard has the flap too. It's so that the cable when attached to the mains does not have exposed pins.
@seanfallon45803 жыл бұрын
The best video I've ever watched you explain everything in simple terms Thanks a lot Hugh 😊
@Jester2All2 жыл бұрын
I love how you paused to get ice cream 😁 Your channel has been very helpful and I just found it and subscribed today
@markjarvis97803 жыл бұрын
I’m just about to wire my van conversion, and I’ve brought a kit and with is was a pre made control panel with what looks like built in fuses on the back. So in theory I don’t need the distribution board you wired into. Just a bit confused how to do it as most videos only show it by using the distribution board 🙈
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
I think I know the panel you're referring to with red fuse holders at the back. in this case you need one larger fuse on the positive in but yes each switch has its own fuse so no need for distribution board
@mayamaxwell19884 жыл бұрын
Love the videos Hugh! Just a quick question ... how do we cable size the grounding from the battery to chassis? Not sure if this is a stupid question and we are really over thinking things 😅? Thanks anyway
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
I depends on usage so as an example if you use an inverter your ground cable may come with your inverter and it would be much thicker. With the ground cable there isn't really any issue going too big so I would oversize, I use cable that can handle 140a
@aaroncallinan77543 жыл бұрын
Big thanks Hugh, great video - so straight to the point and clearly done.
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jedidahwaithira99153 жыл бұрын
@@HughTube hey maybe u can help me i have a 200ah batterie i have 100ah fuse braker but when i connect mt lights the small fuse blow 30ah i dont get it thanx
@CarlJones144 жыл бұрын
Great video, electrics are my weak areas. I have 440ah of batteries, 250w solar, volt sensing split charge relay and 240v hookup. I have a 20 amp charger from the 240v via a plug in the battery box. I do not have a smart alternator. My question: I am thinking of a 60amp battery to battery charger. Is this bad for my alternator? Should I upgrade my alternator? My worry with an upgraded alternator is that it might affect fuel consumption? Would a 60amp B2B charger screw my batteries? The idea of an hours driving giving me close to one days power is tempting. Only reply if you have the time.👍
@mhannebert4 жыл бұрын
Hi Carl, one hour of driving is going to give you 60 Ah of charge. If you want to fill in your 440 Ah batteries, this is going to be about 7h. But do you really need 440 Ah? And if you do, may be your 250W solar panel is a little weak as well. Marc
@CarlJones144 жыл бұрын
@@mhannebert hi, the batteries will never be empty. I figured an hour of driving and some solar would cover 60/70 amps. In good weather, I can be off grid indefinitely. 440 is really 220. I did 8 days at the very top of Scotland off grid with mostly cloud and rain. So it works. I would like to do Scotland off grid in winter, so this is the reason for my question.
@mhannebert3 жыл бұрын
@@CarlJones14 it all depends on your needs
@CarlJones143 жыл бұрын
@@mhannebert quite, I need around 70/80 amps per day. If I turn off the fridge freezer I can manage with -35 amps. I always based my system on some driving, some solar & maybe once a week on hookup. I would only use a site if I needed other facilities. Sites can be good value if you make use of the facilities. In good weather this isn't such an issue.
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hey Carl, it's a tricky one, batteries have different charge rates depending on quality and type etc. I am guessing that your system is 2 x 220ah batteries in parallel? which means that those batteries would most likely handle well above 60a charge rate. It shouldn't be bad for your alternator and you shouldn't need to upgrade it either.
@garethlewis36472 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Ideal for someone starting out. Many thanks for your work in educating us.
@HughTube2 жыл бұрын
thank you too Gareth!
@mattmunkey68712 жыл бұрын
Great video. As I do commercial electrical and don’t touch auto electrical it was good to see how basic it was. I think good kit is a must. Ty.
@alastair82573 жыл бұрын
Utterly brilliant...nice one Hugh, great video. I'm just a keen viewer tempted by the vanlife/perhaps forced following covid times, and while the topic was timed perfectly, I absorbed it which is key so thank you. Absorbed it as in listened, just don't test me! ;) I don't supose you do consultancy/supervised builds or full conversions by chance!? Wow that progressed fast from being a keen viewer to asking about builds...haha! Thanks again for making the video
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much, for any custom work or info contact me at contact@hugh-tube.com
@DaveGannon-p5b Жыл бұрын
Great video. Really appreciate you doing this for me and others in the process of converting a van
@stewraz1012 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing a 12v setup on a plan layout, rather than in the actual car where its impossible to follow things via video. One question please, the negative terminal on the fuse box, does this have to go back to the battery, or can it just go to an earth somewhere on the chassis?
@msf60khz2 жыл бұрын
Very useful video. Thank you. I notice you do not have a main battery fuse, so there are some pieces of thin wire potentially exposed to the full output of the battery. For instance the wire going to the solar controller. Maybe the chances of something happening are remote.
@mhannebert4 жыл бұрын
8:17 Error ! Your switches are rated 20A. Means any circuit with such switch should protected by a fuse less or equal to 20A. This is not what you have done! Your switch is likely to fail before your fuse. That could create a fire...
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
41:37
@Howletthemoon2 жыл бұрын
A year later this abrupt outburst is still amusing 🤣
@bjsorensen3 жыл бұрын
How do you determine the fuse size coming off the starter battery?
@AcidDotCom3 жыл бұрын
You need to know what is the amperage that the leisure battery will be charged with. You will probably see that on the DC to DC relay documentation. Also, remember that the main job of the fuse is to protect the cable/wire, so it must be little 'weaker' then the cable itself. All appliances should be protected by their own fuses. I guess that this is your question here :) Unless you are actually asking for a fuse on a battery that goes to the starter...this is whole another story. these can vary from 250A to even 500A fuses and sometimes starters are connected directly to avoid any additional connections in the circuit (only in really big or power demanding engines though)
@bparker862 жыл бұрын
New here.... But I love love love the commitment to only spreading good safe information. That's dedication man. Subbed and followed good day
@danmark40383 жыл бұрын
Great work ! What about a 50 amp fuse between the battery and the battery isolator?
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
You can add a fuse between the isolator and battery but it would need to be much higher than 50a for a lot of systems, especially if using an inverter. I would suggest more around the 150a range but this is all dependent on your system and usage
@chrissyb853 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Simple, clear and easy to follow 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@drenthboy12343 жыл бұрын
With a DC to DC charger, is it Necessary to run both the positive and negative wires from the starter battery through the DC to DC and to the House battery? Or could I just run the positive through and ground the house battery to the chassis?
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi Christian, so it depends on whether the dc to dc charger is isolated or not. We have used victron orions and they come isolated or non isolated. We prefer isolated (so you have to run both pos and neg). We prefer this as it gives us a better peace of mind that there is a good connection on the negative side
@lucapelati3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video, it was a big help as I’m approaching an electrical update to my new caravan. I have a question if possible, and sorry if it’s a stupid one: the caravan is connected to the car with a cable, that cable it’s supposed to control directional lights, brake light and more. I think that it also charges the leisure battery when the car is on (you showed that in the video) how do I know which cables I can use to charge and which one are going straight to the lights? Are the break lights and so on separated from my rv circuit?
@Eddtheduck174 жыл бұрын
This is a superb video mate. Thank you
@vaneboating49493 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, very clear and practical
@beverleydryland11464 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Hugh very responsible and informative video x Delica owner in Bunbury western Australia x
@whysosalty3 жыл бұрын
great video, super helpful and possibly the best one out there currently.
@sIikBeav3r2 жыл бұрын
Electrical advice needed... Please! When wiring up a 240v consumer unit, does this need to be earthed to the van? I've seen lots of conflicting advice on this as people say it can short the 12v electrics which is also earthed to the van. For reference, my 12v system is earthed to the earthing point under driver's seat. (Is this true? ) The consumer unit will be located in cupboard towards rear on drivers side. If this does need earthing to van, where is best?
@HughTube2 жыл бұрын
Dont earth the consumer unit to the van. I am not a qualified electrician but my friend who is told me not to earth 240v system to the van
@HughTube2 жыл бұрын
When youre on hookup the 240v system will be earthed through the hookup
@davep86644 жыл бұрын
I've only watched so far through and a lot of stuff is wrong, although it will work. Fuses are 20 amp, the switch for led strip is rated at 20 amp - which blows first, the fuse or the switch?! Also on the battery cut off you have the vsr, solar and fuse board on one side, and the battery on the other. So you can stop the battery being charged but cannot turn everything off. The sun comes out and your circuit become live regardless of the switch being on or off. Finally you rate the fuse to the cable, not to the item being powered. Although 25amp for a 12v power socket and 1 amp guage is rather steep. Potential is that gauge fails, cannot blow a 25amp fuse and well, fire!
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, the switch for the control panel is rated at 25a. I know most of these switches are usually 20a but I found some 25a ones 41:37 . With the cut off switch as I mention it is there to completely isolate the battery I also mention 16:23 that you may want to add further isolator switches for each charge input. I don't rate the fuse to cable for everything its a mention so that people don't get fuses too big for the cable they use. 31:54
@glennb5464 жыл бұрын
Hi Huge, Great vid mate. Can you do a video on how to use a volt meter please? Many thanks Glenn
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
I will try to add at start of next video!
@glennb5463 жыл бұрын
Hi Hugh, nice one mate. Sorry about the spelling mistake with your name! Happy new year fella! Glenn
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
@@glennb546 no problem mate happy new year too
@shadowwolfXD973 жыл бұрын
Only his lover is allowed to call him 'huge'
@philelmes69674 жыл бұрын
Great vid. When fitting an inverter, do you earth it to the chassis? I've read some conflicting things about doing it and NOT doing it.
@davep86644 жыл бұрын
Yes, if possible. You don't really want 230/240v door handles/anything metal should a bad circuit take place.
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi Phil, I would always follow the manufacturers instructions unless told otherwise but a qualified electrician. Personally I would always earth it yes
@deang56222 жыл бұрын
If you are connecting to the chassis....the chassis is not earth because the tyres of the vehicle are made of rubber, so the vehicle is electrically isolated from the physical earth. And anyway, trying to earth anything on the vehicle by literally making a connection to the physical earth is totally pointless unless you have an electrical feed of power into the vehicle from another source. It's all a question of terminology. You are not earthing anything. What you are doing is using the chassis of the vehicle as a common connection point to take the current from various loads and take it back to the battery. It's a "chassis ground" , not an earth.
@richardclifford68903 жыл бұрын
Hi Hugh, could you specify what size cables you use for this system? Thanks for the great video!
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard it depends on whats being used for each port or switch. If you have a control panel with 20a rocker switches I would use 2.5mm2 cable for each switch. As most things like phone chargers and led would only sap a few amps at a time then the switch and cable will always be safe from burning out but remember to fuse the switches, if on a 20a switch then fuse at 15a. if you need more specific help please email me at contact@hugh-tube.com
@danbracebridge15822 жыл бұрын
Great video- I’ll be referring back to this a fair bit once I start running cables👍 Maybe an add on video about actual location of all the components in an ‘average’ van?
@RedRyder19954 жыл бұрын
Hi Hugh, i was wondering I am looking to run one cable to feed 4 lights along the roof (in paralell) of the van. Can i use those wago clips to connect the cable 3 ways if I was to split it? Thanks great video as usual!
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi mark they do have 3 and even 4 point clips but they must all be the same polarity
@frodos-shed3 жыл бұрын
incredibly detailed video, really helpful. just a quick, stupid question: if you've got a smart alternator and go down the CTEK route, do you still need a voltage sensing relay inline afterwards? or does the CTEK do the same job and take the relay out of the equation all together?
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paddy, so the CTEK will mean you DON'T need a vsr which is why I like the CTEK system. Compact and simple to use
@gregoriosmith69943 жыл бұрын
Is that little tiny button switch rated for the fridge? Looks like a better switch would be in order.
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the fridge only takes a couple amps so these switches are more than adequate
@JamesWhite13 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason some of the lights etc go to the smaller negative points on the fuse box and some go to the top "bigger" negative point?
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi James, it's just to show different options when choosing a negative connection
@JamesWhite13 жыл бұрын
@@HughTube nice one ok cool so it does the same thing nice one 👍👍
@JamesWhite13 жыл бұрын
@@HughTube great video thanks for all the vids you put out like the style and content
@geko78443 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the video I was looking for. The CTEK dual charger is also exactly what I wanted but until you know the name of something it’s nearly impossible to find! 😅 Thank you
@SpikeyOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Is it okay to use DC fuses on 12v?
@deang56222 жыл бұрын
It's DC isn't it?
@alicehartley53703 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video, I must have watched it 20 times! I'm still a bit confused about whether to go with single or twin core for my 12V wiring though. Is there a benefit of one over the other?
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
There are some cases where you may just be using positive or negative line on its own but dc twin core cable is so nice to use. Looks so much neater and is a doddle to get around a van
@anicetomaldonado3 жыл бұрын
Single core involves more work in twisting the individual wires into a harness run. I do stereo work and have to run 4 pairs of speaker wires from the amp in the trunk back to the stereo location in order to reuse the factory wiring for the factory speaker locations. I use 9 core wire for a neater factory looking harness install. Dual core is great for let's say the roof lights you can start off with one pair of leads from the fuse box, instead of 6 or 8 wires from the fuse box.
@Vilhyto5 ай бұрын
Good video, gives me ideas for my Sprinter stealth van. Already ordered some stuff for next upgrade on electronics. Here in Finland we call these white terminal blocks 'suger cubes'
@fusion23873 жыл бұрын
Hi Hugh. With regards to the AC/DC Charger on the 240v system. Rather than plugging the 3pin plug into a socket (which is already connected to the RCD Unit), is it possible to cut off the 3 pin plug and then connect the 3 core directly to the circuit breaker in the RCD to make it a more permanent connection?
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can do this!
@edilbertoduarte92212 жыл бұрын
Thank you first video that really explains every detail
@edwardbehan72953 жыл бұрын
HI Hugh, thank you for this great upload, can i please ask, will the VCR charge both my leisure batteries or would i need 1 for each battery, thanks ever so much
@sheilaoman99493 жыл бұрын
Hi Hugh, great video (again) Do you have a list of all the components needed for the installation ......and the cost ? Thanks.
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sheila during the video there are quotes for prices at time the video was released but every system costs a different amount. If you have a system in mind for your van i could give you a rough parts cost if you email me at contact@hugh-tube.com
@mikehainsworth7474 жыл бұрын
I have a 110v leisure battery, I use solar to charge the battery and also have the twin charge relay to charge whilst driving. The battery gets charged up but seems to drain very quickly. Any ideas on what could be causing the drain? All that is powered constantly is a 12v cctv camera.
@mhannebert4 жыл бұрын
What is the power used by your camera + wifi + 4G relay? Probably around 10 W. If you have a 110 Ah battery, 12 V, that’s about 4 days of continuous use (assuming no power from solar).
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, a 110ah battery aren't very long living outside of day van use unless there is a very adequate solar setup. I would say it's the CCTV system. try turning it off for a couple days and see if your battery is still draining quickly
@JohnThomas-yt3tx3 жыл бұрын
So you then have to plug your tv into inverter or can output from inverter go to consumer unit where Hook up enters Van?
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
either but if you have an inverter and hook up able to power the same sockets in your van you need a changeover switch to prevent the sockets being powered at the same time by both the inverter and hook up otherwise a fuse will go or even worse the inverter will blow
@RachaelGibbon-wf2ui Жыл бұрын
This may have already been covered and I’ve missed it. How do you add a second battery to the 12v relay set up? Thanks for the video very helpful 😊
@johnwilky61553 жыл бұрын
Hi . Fantastic clear understandable video. Helped me immensely. Thankyou.
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Cheers John
@TheRichardgomm2 жыл бұрын
Please note, drivers are not just about colours! They also prevent over supply and so prevent burning out Led's. You should never use Led's without components to control power.
@MarkFugel3 жыл бұрын
ok Hugh...i have a stupid question...maybe i am missing something...i have a battery...connected to a bus box...then i added a switch panel with 6 rocker switches and usb and 12v plug. If i then want to hook up my led lights...do i hook it up to my bus box or to my switch panel or both. Whatever i did...i seem to have power to the led lights but they are always on and not able to turn on and off with the rocker switch. Any help is greatly appreciated. Your video was simply awesome!
@PaulFarrell043 жыл бұрын
Hi, connect the neg terminal to the body and put the cut off on that cable. Ground all the earth wires to the body
@m15bmx4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Hugh. The DC-DC charger issue has thrown an expensive spanner in the works for my plans. :( Can you recommend the cheapest DC-DC charger?
@Rockhopper14 жыл бұрын
cetek
@mhannebert4 жыл бұрын
Check Renogy on Amazon. They are an American brand and much cheaper than others. Important, they have 20 A, 40 A and 60 A Dc to Dc chargers. Much better than others...
@davep86644 жыл бұрын
Ctek is a cheap charger, and will fail like a cheap charger, buy the best you can for you budget. It's the battery lifeline ok f you can. Check lowest price, intervolt mid price, Redarc high price. I've fitted them all for customers, ctek's have failed beyond saviour.
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, really interesting you should say this, I must of been one of the lucky ones as the ones I have had worked great and never had an issue
@Rockhopper13 жыл бұрын
@@HughTube three years on my van build not one issue. My friends in Australia who on TV production in the outback have never had any issues.
@rajjones21712 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Your video was very informative and I will apply this to my enclosed trailer build.
@adammills522 жыл бұрын
Very good video definitely 1 of the best Ive seen thank you
@danielk18532 жыл бұрын
Referring to the last tip: is it okay to have just the controller connected to a switch? Some people say that the controller is on all the time and it dies quicker because of that. To avoid that they switch off just the controller when not used. What do you think of that?
@joedunne67373 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude, just what I was looking for. Great info.
@Val-xk9fv Жыл бұрын
Hi brill video but do I have to earth the battery isolation switch I'm hoping to install it all on a wooden panel but do I need to Earth the isolation switch many thanks for any help
@stephenmcateer42433 жыл бұрын
Massive thanks, this is brilliant !
@jamesbailey47982 жыл бұрын
Hi there great video. Something I am wondering that I haven't seen covered in videos is is there any clear way if knowing how much charge is left in a 12v battery?
@patrickh73682 жыл бұрын
Fabulous explanation and details..thanks. I’m not a leccy expert but an engineer so educate myself before pressing ahead. Looking at the 3x different charge input to leisure battery, if all 3 are active is it possible that the battery “gets it from all angles” so to speak voltage wise ?
@bencook3430 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, very comprehensive video. Thank you.
@PatriotOne13 жыл бұрын
Will the negative bus bar go to the trailer frame for grounding?
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Yes by travelling back to the battery negative and then from the battery negative to the chassis
@shadowwolfXD973 жыл бұрын
Isnt that an illuminated inline switch? The one terminal is purely for the illumination of the switch itself? Correct me if im wrong, been on the old festive cheer but pretty sure im right
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can bypass the LED light and use it as a basic switch but I would just buy a switch without the LED to save money if you didn't need the LED
@ralphvanslooten88282 жыл бұрын
Hey Hugh! I’n noticing you don’t always use shore power to charge your household batteries. I am wanting to do a very easy setup, using only some LED lights, a waterpump and some phone chargers (for cooking and fridge we are using gas). Is the Ctek d250 enough? What battery do you use to prevent it from running empty during winter and possibly breaking due to the being too empty? I hope I’ve explained this well enough in english :)
@dibbs15033 жыл бұрын
Good morning great video in regards to the smart alternator charger i don't suppose if you know if the ctek charger will charge a lead crystal battery ?
@Noobybaba Жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for a great insight into this. We are in the process of upgrading the living in a horse truck. How would I overcome the 24v charging system to allow a 12v leisure battery. Thanks in advance!
@manouchehromari24833 жыл бұрын
Very simple and helpful 🙏🙏👍🏻
@ZX600E7 Жыл бұрын
Positive from the charger should go to the battery terminal. If not, it'll be supplying the vehicle 12v leisure system
@tonyoliver49204 жыл бұрын
So can I use a single ctek d250xx for both solar and alternator regardless if my alternator is smart or not? Or do I need 2 devices (one for each)
@mhannebert4 жыл бұрын
You can - but just check the amps
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can use a single CTEK for both alternator and solar. They can work with both non smart and smart alternators