Gas free VW Transporter T6.1 - Clayton Power LPS 3000 aka the Victron Killer

[@warrenthorp]

Thanks Mark, I’ll be in touch. This winter’s project is to make my sailing yacht off-griddable and it looks like this unit is probably what I need.

[@rallyeroamer3371]

Good video, but you could neaten up the install under the bonnet by using the spare fuse slot in the fuse box on top of the battery rather than going to the battery positive.

[@ahoyleisure]

Ah nice one. I didn’t even know you could do that!!!

[@rallyeroamer3371]

@@ahoyleisure yes, it makes thing easier. Studs are in place, just need to put the fuse in. Shame I cant post a pic :/

[@petehall9827]

Top work Mark...you made it look easy!

[@ahoyleisure]

Honestly I’m shattered. Mum popped round. Rain on and off. People stopping to chat on the street. I can’t wait to get our unit keys 🤣. Fitting it is easy it’s the filming and editing. 🙄🙄🙄 Hope it helps people get their heads around it.

[@petehall9827]

@@ahoyleisure With this video and the one's you've already done it gives me the confidence of having a go myself.Joys of filming on the street...all adds to the entertainment though 👍

[@PhilSlater-xn7wd]

Great video, just starting out on a small transporter conversion definitely sold on the Clayton .

[@ahoyleisure]

Ping me an email Phil and we can run through options with you👍🏼 [e-mail]

[@anthonykerr1275]

Fantastic video Mark! The more I see of this product, the more it makes sense! Quick question: in order to have a decent DC charging input, do you have to upgrade the stock vehicle alternator or is it good enough?

[@ahoyleisure]

Thanks Anthony. 🤙 Appreciate it. No there’s no upgrade needed. The inbuilt Clayton DCDC charger draws 45A or 500w. As you can see it tends to pull a bit more than that in general at just under 600w which is great. Here are the ratings of the different models. VW Transporter models. T5 Standard 90A T5 upgraded 140A T6 standard 140A T6 Highline/kombi 180A T6.1 Standard 140A T6.1 Highline/Kombi 180A - 250A

[@MP66UKC]

Great video Mark 👍🏼 An easier way to ground your DC OUT negative, would be to put a short link to your DC IN negative - saves you having to run 2 wires to the van chassis.

[@ahoyleisure]

Never thought of that great tip! Nice neat little 4”-6” loop in a u shape would do it.

[@TuffGong-li7en]

@MP66UKC What would be the benefits/drawbacks to this except for less cable used?

[@MP66UKC]

No drawbacks, just less cable and a neater install

[@rallyeroamer3371]

@@MP66UKC except you could have double the current flowing through 1 wire. You might need to use thicker cable. I haven't done all the sums yet.

[@paulpurse6070]

Great video! Planning to purchase a vw transporter later in the year to convert and thinking this is the road I want to go down. Planning an induction hob rather than gas hob, more for space saving etc. Hopefully this unit can handle it. Was planning on having the ability for a couple of days off grid if need be and electrical hook up for any longer.

[@ahoyleisure]

Why thansk you. Glad people are enjoying it 🤙Yeah watch our test with a full days cooking - 3 hot meals with two induction hobs and it’s plenty. And if at a real push you are standstill in a spot for a few days and you need a top up you can just run your engine. It’s like driving around with a little generator in your van 😇

[@fraserhoward6601]

Hi Mark. Am just about ready to install the 2500 as supplied by yourselves. I'm struggling to get a definitive instruction on the C1 connection details. Ignition on and alternator running are not the same thing. Connecting to the ingintion on could enable charging of the Clayton battery prior to starting the engine. Access to an engine running/alternator running signal involves enabling a signal in the engine management system BCM code, I'm told.

[@ahoyleisure]

Thanks for the call Fraser. Yeah you are right, there is slight risk with ignition live over engine live but on the Transporter it’s a much easier install using ignition live. Note you do always have the jumpstart function in a Clayton if you ever did leave the ignition on. I’m going to do a bit more digging and come back to you.

[@debspaul6635]

Nice one Mark , top video 🍻

[@ahoyleisure]

Awww thanks guys really appreciate it 🙏

[@andrewc2633]

Love watching your content it’s very informative Im thinking of putting one of the units in my t6 build

[@ahoyleisure]

Thanks Andrew I really appreciate you commenting buddy 👋 Give me a shout anytime if you want prices etc as I run offers all the time.

[@akthompson110]

Great video cheers. The additional battery isn’t yet available on the website. Do you know when it’s coming as 160 isn’t enough for me & I need to make a decision next month?

[@ahoyleisure]

Jan or feb is what I’ve been told

[@ScotlandFarAndNear]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍

[@ahoyleisure]

Thank you 🙏

[@quench1234]

Great vid

[@ahoyleisure]

Ah nice one, thank you 🙂

[@Glockers76]

quality vid

[@ahoyleisure]

Thanks 👊

[@ThePan51]

Is there a secret shop menu for enabling/disabling certain parameters?

[@timjones2789]

Great vid....thanks.

[@ahoyleisure]

Thank you ✌️

[@justincaust6780]

Love it 😁 so want one of these for my T6

[@ahoyleisure]

Don’t tell me you now want me to do a T6 video instead. Took me ages that. 🤣

[@justincaust6780]

@@ahoyleisure haha no I think I could do it lol my van is fully converted but I would love to off grid with it. So I'm looking at ideas

[@ahoyleisure]

@@justincaust6780 Yeah our other two hire campers are renogy MPPT/DC with AGM and gas but we wanted to try gas free with this and see what other benefits it would bring. Ive been looking at the Truma 16L hot water heater and seeing how that could work too.

[@justincaust6780]

@@ahoyleisure ah yeah I would like to go all electric, definitely think it's the way

[@outdoorjunky1]

Great video 👍 the first thing you need to test on there is a hover 😂

[@ahoyleisure]

pahahaha tell me about it. Hahaha how embarrassing best comment so far ❤️ 🤣🤣🤣 this poor van. You know like you have a bits n bobs draw in your house. Full of crap. That’s this van. Cleared it out out before I started filming too. I’ve been so busy it’s being used like a work van instead of a camper build. 2k miles but the inside still looks like the trash compactor scene from starwars.

[@outdoorjunky1]

@@ahoyleisure 😂 you need to take the tip from Aiden @urbanarkoverland lol his vans always spotless 😂

[@JunkWorld-Junk-Removal]

Hey Mark, Im in the US, do you have the 110 conversion model yet Thanks, Bill

[@ahoyleisure]

It’s being worked on.

[@KhalsaDhiForjj]

What battery system you got for full time living in the van?

[@ahoyleisure]

Clayton LPS 3000 160ah with the additional 280ah battery will give you plenty for full time van living.

[@loneturk3y]

​@@ahoyleisureis the add-on battery out now? Could you do an update on it? :)

[@akthompson110]

The additional battery isn’t yet available on the website. Do you know when it’s coming as 160 isn’t enough for me & I need to make a decision next month?

[@apeadventurevans]

Ahoy! 👌🏻🙂

[@ahoyleisure]

Cheers dude. All your content looks so clean and precise and my content feels like Dads Army feat Rab C Nesbitt. Seen the state of that van it must of not been cleaned since it was bought.

[@ThePan51]

Hey. Your videos were one part of taking the decision to get a LPS2. However, I got problems to start solar charging working. There's a parameter "self-learning start voltage" in the solar menu. It learns but only increasing the value. Now it is so high, solar charge never starts again. I can't change the value using the menu, so ... what is the trick here? Or is it just stupid software programming or maybe no-one uses solar with LPS2?

[@ahoyleisure]

If you go into solar and turn it off and back on it will reset it. Please note that it will need a minimum of 15v to start working.

[@ThePan51]

@@ahoyleisure thanks for the quick answer, it worked. However that is a bit strange that it got so high that it doesn't start charging again. Would not be funny to reset C2 every day...

[@ahoyleisure]

It is self learning but it also has perimeters for protecting itself. So in the first few days as its learning or as its connected it may need resetting. As long as the watts are below 400w and the open circuit voltage is below 50v everything will work ok. Ive never had to reset mine other than after reconnecting wires etc and I've had mine for years now.

[@paulpurse6070]

I ordered the power cable set from transporter hq. I have got it throught the firewall in to the cab and run it under the front seats. However, it is not long enough to reach the back of the van. Am i able to extend the cable, or will i need to rip out and purchase a longer cable? I have a swb t6.1.

[@ahoyleisure]

I would to be safe Paul. Anything over 5m in length should be thicker than 16mm. It’s only the positive wire though Paul as the ground can go to a suitable place on the body work. Any questions at all give me a bell on 07905949435. I will let you off for not buying from me, you could have saved some 💰😉

[@mattmunkey6871]

Not sure this is a good instruction video. Not explaining cable size or better positioning of cables. Cables should be in conduit. This is why I see poor install burn down vans. Please if you don’t know how to install electrical don’t show others.

[@ahoyleisure]

Hey Matt. Yeah if you watch my other video it has all the details of tool sizes, cable sizes and a lot more detail. This was an addition video specifically for the VW T6.1 I do state that I’m not an electrician. Thanks for the criticism. Always welcome. If you are an auto electrician I would love a chat for advice if you are up for it. My email address [e-mail] always open for advice on future videos especially around safety and best practice and I’m looking for people to interview for some upcoming content too.

[@Dirt-Diggler]

Loved the vid, love the product 👍 Just dropping a comment for the algorithm 🫡

[@ahoyleisure]

Yessss. Cheers Dirt. Or do I call you Diggler.

[@Dirt-Diggler]

@ahoyleisure as long as I don't get called late for dinner, I don't mind 🤔

[@ahoyleisure]

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