My Renogy DC-DC charger failed! | Van Life | Solo Female Traveler

[@michellecawleyyoga]

Has anyone else experienced a similar problem with their DC to DC charger?

[@ADKOverlandNY]

Hi Michelle! I am in the process of doing a conversion on my 2021 Chevy Express 2500 and I bought the Renogy 50a MPPT / DC-DC charge controller. I've got everything hooked up EXCEPT the DC-DC wire. I ran a 4ga wire from front to back, it has the terminals and heat shrink tubing, but I just haven't gotten around to making the final connections. I guess I'm just making sure everything else is working properly before doing this. I did buy a 60a circuit breaker to install between the van battery and the MPPT. Awesome job by the way! Stay safe!

[@michellecawleyyoga]

Hi there! Oh you did a combo of the MPPT and DC-DC. I hope it works well for you. We did separate MPPT (Victron) and DC-DC (Renogy). We installed the unit back in November but didn't really start using it until I started traveling full-time. I've only been on the road for 2.5 months and I use the DC-DC all of the time (when it's working). I'm going to upgrade to the new Victron XS 50 amp once I return to my home base. Good luck with the rest of your build!

[@freeeagle851]

Hey hi, I'm about to head off into Vanlife myself soon and just found your channel, I was thinking how lucky I am to be able to get by with just a Bluetti and 200 watts of solar for now I guess, from what I could see it's making my life sooooo much easier. new subbie here.🦅

[@michellecawleyyoga]

Hi! Congrats, I'm excited for your upcoming van life adventures! 🙌 I went with an all electric build and I'm testing its limitations. My plan is to add more solar on the roof and to get some ground deployed solar panels to help replenish my batteries. I've certainly seen the Bluetti setup in other groups but never investigated it. I hope it works well for you! Safe travels!!! And thanks for subscribing ❤️

[@freeeagle851]

@@michellecawleyyoga Thanks, I'll be heading out of the northeast heading to the southwest (never been) in a few months probably, looking foward to checking out your next vid. maybe pick up a few pointers.🚐🦅