You said in your previous video that 100 percent of your viewers were male well I don't know if I'm going to be the first the last or if I'm part of many females that watch you but when you took out your RV battery to connect the Bluetti as your primary battery in this video is there a way where you can do a video on how you did it and what is what,and why for me as a female who is learning this stuff and also layman terms will very much be appreciated lol.rt Now u are my Sing Sing, my Mentor on this Rv and Bluetti subject. ❤❤😮😮😅😅😅😊😊
Awesome, thank you for commenting. I think you might be the second female commenter so far on my channel :-). Thanks for joining us. Basically instead of connecting your battery terminals to the positive and negative of the battery you now connect them to the positive and negative of the 12 volt pins coming out of that plug. I know the wires are small but they will support the 30 amps of current that the blue Eddie can provide... I hope that makes sense.
What a great alternative.....thanks for sharing...I plan to do a lot of dry camping in my class C and with a setup like that it could be recharged while driving or just run the generator for a couple of hours and it will be good for all night or help on hot evenings... Thanks for sharing and helping me with the perfect solution
- My air conditioning unit is 15000 BTUs and requires 6000 watts to start. This power station he's able to start it just fine. - As @stuartstuart866 has brought to light, you'll probably also want to disconnect any 12v axillary power from a tow vehicle battery just to ensure the Bluetti doesn't back feed the tow vehicle. Affiliate Links: BLUETTI AC200 MAX WEBSITE LINK: shrsl.com/49ix2 DISCOUNT CODE: Diy200 AMAZON LINK : amzn.to/3ZQp67S
Great video. Please keep in mind that the AC200max does NOT like vibration !! If that RV is bouncing along the road it may cause internal damage to the MAX. Definitely DO NOT have it turned on while bouncing down the road . See Bluetti instruction manual . Also, the MAX should be fastened down somehow so it does slide around while in motion. Just my 2 cents worth.
I have been thinking about this with one of the smaller Bluettis like an EB3A to replace the AGM battery in my old airstream. Battery will live on the RV most of the time. Are you saying I'd need to remember to disconnect the battery from the 12v system every time I move the trailer? That might tip the scales in favor of just getting another AGM that is set it and forget it.
@@yachtboy I would check with Bluetti through their email. They have great customer service and answer questions pretty quick. Maybe check the owners manual on line to see how it would handle constant vibration. Or maybe plan on lots of foam to cushion the ride ???
These are great for motorhomes. You might need a soft start to run your air conditioner but your microwave will definitely work. This one can run my RV air conditioner but not my cousin's air conditioner
Well, I built my own version of your system. Don't get me wrong, I love Bluetti and have one of their smaller units to power a pellet stove during winter blackouts. The system I built for my travel trailer uses a 3000w inverter, a 200ah LFP battery, and has waterproof plugs for110v, 30a RV, and Anderson connectors for the 480w of solar on the roof. Put it all in a waterproof box with wheels and can use it at home or either of my travel trailers. Can even use it in winter and run off my Samurai plow rig's alternator as it charges @ 14.4v and also has Anderson plugs.
Great! @InTheDirtAgain Was thinking of doing the same thing, but how do you use it in winter? It it a server rack battery or something else? Will you share a link or identify it? Do you insulate the box? Do the batteries not get below freezing thus not allowing you to charge it? I want something that can stay in the belly of my RV or a little shed next to it, but nto have to worry about freezing temps.
I using a variety of Bluetti power boxes and this video help me out to undertand more about capacities and connections its a very usefull I did suscribe to continue waching more new videos I live complete off grid I been running all My electrical and electronic devices much as Bluetti can handle I had a grecell T1000 and one day I tried to run a 120v 3A small compressor But the peak power from the compressor didnt handle the T1000 and there is no way to turn it back on some thing went wrong in the unit That couldnt use it anymore So Bluetti I think is more quality and have a more overload protection in case if I connect higher power devices and the unit can not handle .
Aren’t you losing the amp hours from the house battery if you toss it out? I used our Bluetti AC200MAX to boondock all last summer (like 90 days). Bluetti charged via solar (or borrower 120 outlet if raining), plugged in shore power to the Bluetti to charge AGM battery/use 120 volt appliances. Disconnected shore power from Bluetti at night and ran off of 12V house AGM battery. Rinse, repeat. We barely had enough power if we used the micro, air conditioner (for like mins, ha) or air fryer. For more power, Is the play to add a Bluetti expansion battery (B230) and just toss out the AGM? Or get another AGM and run the same way. Seems cheaper to get a second AGM.
This looks like a great idea. I’ve been thinking on putting a small solar system in my fifth wheel, but I know I would cost at least 10,000 or more. How do you power to it when the connection for your shore power on your RV is way at the back I’d really like to try this. Thank you for your help all your tips and information.
My Shore power plug was also in the back of my rv. I just ran it around to the front where I was storing my power station. I also have a long 30 amp extension cord that I can use if needed but I haven't had to use it yet. Using this power station is really easy but if you want to have a larger battery I would suggest looking into my 48 volt RV build video.
Thank you just thinking about this today did a search up pop your video, now to find the $, but this is do-able the Victron system is way over the top in $$$$, as you say.
One guy added a second alternator and said it was wonderful to charge the RV battery, but I thought the engine would suffer from the load and use more fuel? Perhaps the 2nd alternator could be disengaged if not needed? Perhaps a clutch or something? Would it be a factor on a large diesel engine?
I have also heard of some people doing that. They had a 48 volt alternator. And it actually can produce a lot. I have never needed one though. I've actually never needed to really plug in to shore power either because my solar panels always have my battery topped off anyway. Even when I'm traveling they are charging
I am currently using the system that I feature in my 48 volt RV build video. This system is easier but it has less battery storage. So there are pros and cons to each setup
I KNEW there was a way to hook this up to your DC side as well!! WOO HOO!!! So quick question, when the RV is connected to your vehicle via the 7 pin adapter, you had to disable the ability to change the Bluetti from your 7 pin? Is there anything you can do where you don't have to do that? I would like to drive and still have DC for my fridge. Thanks, GREAT video!
Thanks for the comment. There are a couple options for you. First off, if you disable the 12v 7 pin charging you'll still have 12v to your fridge via the bluetti if you wire it up to the 12v 30a rv plug Like it did. If you really want alternator charging from the 7pin while driving, another option would be to re-wire the 12v auxillary power wire, from the 7 pin adaptor on the trailer, so it will supply power to the 12v car charging port on the Bluetti. Hope that makes sense :)
@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay Cool thanks. Now, another question, if I don't care about charging from my truck, can I just leave the 12v pin charging alone? Will it hurt anything if I just leave the 7 pin alone? I am still not clear as to why you disabled the 12v 7 pin charging
@markk171 I disable the 12v because I had a lithium battery in my RV. There are some dangers in directly connecting lithium batteries to regular car batteries. There's a lot of information online about that if you want to learn more. Regarding your 12 volt charging pin...You might be okay but I disconnected mine just to be safe. For example if your car battery is dead and you plug into your RV while your power station is connected it may send too much power into your battery to try and charge and that could damage wiring in your truck depending on what size wire you have there.
@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay ahh...yes I have heard of this dead vehicle battery issue. well for me, I NEVER connect my tow vehicle to my RV if my tow vehicle is not running. I was a truck driver for a few years and it was always a no no to connect the tow vehicle to any trailer if the tow vehicle was not running...just pounded into my head I suppose so its a force of habit. Thanks for the info!
There is a breaker that you can flip that will turn off your converter. Hope that makes sense. In my 48 volt RV conversion video i explained it in more detail.
@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay Thanks for the quick reply. At the :49 mark did you have to make the the 10 gauge wire and add the connector? If I understood you correctly, one end of the 10 gauge wire went to your positive battery terminal? Why would you connect it to a battery terminal? Sorry for being so dense.
@travisadams4470 no problem. Instead of connecting my positive and negative RV battery cables to a old lead acid battery, I'm now connecting the positive and negative rv battery cables to the positive and negative output of the 12-volt 30 amp bluetti pins.
I'm getting ready to this this exact thing. I do not have a bluetti I have an Oupes Mega 3. What I am trying to figure out is how I can get Sure power to charge the power station. In other words if I'm plugged into shore power at a campground how can I get my converter to charge my power station
@@jsdiecast I have an Oupes Mega 2 and he best way to charge it (as your house battery) when connected to shore power is to run the A/C plug from the Oupes to the power pole with a 110 extension cord or to one of the 110 outlets on your camper. This way, you are essentially charging at the max wattage as if plugged in at home while plugged into shore power. When the 12v 30amp Anderson plug is coming out of the generator to power your 12v items, that plug cannot receive power in to charge. You have to turn off your converter charger as it won't charge from the Anderson 12v 30 amp outlet as I understand it. I believe the converter could charge it if you upgrade to a lithium converter charger, but you would have to charge from the "solar" anderson port on the side of the unit, then run out to the camper from the 12v 30 amp Anderson power out on the unit. I just find it easier to charge it from the 110 input. Keep in mind, if you are powering the trailer with the 30 amp RV plug on the Oupes and powering your 12v 30amp things from the Anderson port on the front, you don't want to have the generator plugged into the camper. (you don't want the generator trying to charge itself).
I wondered why no one seems to do this mod, this is absolutely brilliant. Ray, even though the 7 pin won’t properly charge the Bluetti, do you think it would damage the truck battery, alternator or other components? Would the Bluetti backfeed to the tow vehicle? Thanks
Yeah, It's crazy. I think the reason no-one uses this mob is because powerstations usually don't come with the 12v 30a plug. I could only find it on this unit and the echoflow delta. Regarding alternator charging: It I were to wire the 7pin wires to go into my battery charging port it would work... but I took the lazy approach and just connected it straight to the battery..The nice thing about this unit is it already is ready to connect to a lead acid battery/alternator...It limits the amout of amp's it will draw so it won't wear out your alternator, melt wires or blow fuses. Regarding backfeeding the battery: good question, Let me go and test that now and I'll post back.
Ok, Regarding back feeding the tow vehicle. If it was me I would disconnect the auxilary 12v power(I did this on the towing chord that's on the RV side)... so you'll know there won't be any backfeed into the tow vehicle. Thanks for point this out.
@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay trailer break-away switch disabled with this mod. fifth wheels are great towing trailers down the road so an accident is unlikely.
Thanks for the comment. From my understanding the break-away switch will still work as normal. My brake-away switch, when pulled draws 13 amps. I just pulled my switch and measured it. The bluetti 12v port can handle amp draw that just fine. That's my understanding anyways.
Is this still working well for you? I bought the cable for my AC200 Max over a year ago but still haven’t hooked it up. Is the parasitic drain a problem?
@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay How did you connect the fixed solar array to the BluEtti? Did you have to use the D300S step down module? I have four 320w fixed panels and not sure how to connect them to the AC300.
You said in your previous video that 100 percent of your viewers were male well I don't know if I'm going to be the first the last or if I'm part of many females that watch you but when you took out your RV battery to connect the Bluetti as your primary battery in this video is there a way where you can do a video on how you did it and what is what,and why for me as a female who is learning this stuff and also layman terms will very much be appreciated lol.rt Now u are my Sing Sing, my Mentor on this Rv and Bluetti subject. ❤❤😮😮😅😅😅😊😊
Awesome, thank you for commenting. I think you might be the second female commenter so far on my channel :-). Thanks for joining us. Basically instead of connecting your battery terminals to the positive and negative of the battery you now connect them to the positive and negative of the 12 volt pins coming out of that plug. I know the wires are small but they will support the 30 amps of current that the blue Eddie can provide... I hope that makes sense.
I’ll be the third!
@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay I'll be the 4th 👋🏻
What a great alternative.....thanks for sharing...I plan to do a lot of dry camping in my class C and with a setup like that it could be recharged while driving or just run the generator for a couple of hours and it will be good for all night or help on hot evenings...
Thanks for sharing and helping me with the perfect solution
No problem. It's pretty awesome. If you put a few solar panels up top I bet that you won't even need generator charging or alternator charging.
When solar panels are being reviewed, the day is always overcast.
- My air conditioning unit is 15000 BTUs and requires 6000 watts to start. This power station he's able to start it just fine.
- As @stuartstuart866 has brought to light, you'll probably also want to disconnect any 12v axillary power from a tow vehicle battery just to ensure the Bluetti doesn't back feed the tow vehicle.
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DISCOUNT CODE: Diy200
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Great video. Please keep in mind that the AC200max does NOT like vibration !! If that RV is bouncing along the road it may cause internal damage to the MAX. Definitely DO NOT have it turned on while bouncing down the road . See Bluetti instruction manual . Also, the MAX should be fastened down somehow so it does slide around while in motion. Just my 2 cents worth.
I have been thinking about this with one of the smaller Bluettis like an EB3A to replace the AGM battery in my old airstream. Battery will live on the RV most of the time. Are you saying I'd need to remember to disconnect the battery from the 12v system every time I move the trailer? That might tip the scales in favor of just getting another AGM that is set it and forget it.
@@yachtboy I would check with Bluetti through their email. They have great customer service and answer questions pretty quick. Maybe check the owners manual on line to see how it would handle constant vibration. Or maybe plan on lots of foam to cushion the ride ???
I enjoyed the comic relief of tossing out the old batts!!!
Thanks. I think I need more of that. 👍
Vce Grip Garage stunt
I've seen a few demos of trebuchets, perhaps one could throw an RV battery? Sort of a collaberation?
Me too Lose the old Heavy AGM battery s. 🎉🎉🎉😂
great idea I was looking @ getting the Bluetti AC200 Max for my Motorhome now its even more interesting 👍
These are great for motorhomes. You might need a soft start to run your air conditioner but your microwave will definitely work. This one can run my RV air conditioner but not my cousin's air conditioner
Ray, Thanks for sharing. A Portable battery is really convenient for outdoor activities. :D
Well, I built my own version of your system. Don't get me wrong, I love Bluetti and have one of their smaller units to power a pellet stove during winter blackouts. The system I built for my travel trailer uses a 3000w inverter, a 200ah LFP battery, and has waterproof plugs for110v, 30a RV, and Anderson connectors for the 480w of solar on the roof. Put it all in a waterproof box with wheels and can use it at home or either of my travel trailers. Can even use it in winter and run off my Samurai plow rig's alternator as it charges @ 14.4v and also has Anderson plugs.
Nice!
Great! @InTheDirtAgain Was thinking of doing the same thing, but how do you use it in winter? It it a server rack battery or something else? Will you share a link or identify it? Do you insulate the box? Do the batteries not get below freezing thus not allowing you to charge it? I want something that can stay in the belly of my RV or a little shed next to it, but nto have to worry about freezing temps.
@@neelimabaird3159 use a self-heating battery
I using a variety of Bluetti power boxes and this video help me out to undertand more about capacities and connections its a very usefull I did suscribe to continue waching more new videos I live complete off grid I been running all My electrical and electronic devices much as Bluetti can handle I had a grecell T1000 and one day I tried to run a 120v 3A small compressor But the peak power from the compressor didnt handle the T1000 and there is no way to turn it back on some thing went wrong in the unit That couldnt use it anymore So Bluetti I think is more quality and have a more overload protection in case if I connect higher power devices and the unit can not handle .
Aren’t you losing the amp hours from the house battery if you toss it out? I used our Bluetti AC200MAX to boondock all last summer (like 90 days). Bluetti charged via solar (or borrower 120 outlet if raining), plugged in shore power to the Bluetti to charge AGM battery/use 120 volt appliances. Disconnected shore power from Bluetti at night and ran off of 12V house AGM battery. Rinse, repeat. We barely had enough power if we used the micro, air conditioner (for like mins, ha) or air fryer. For more power, Is the play to add a Bluetti expansion battery (B230) and just toss out the AGM? Or get another AGM and run the same way. Seems cheaper to get a second AGM.
My AGM battery only lasted 3 years and it didn't have any life left. They are more of a headache imo.
This looks like a great idea. I’ve been thinking on putting a small solar system in my fifth wheel, but I know I would cost at least 10,000 or more. How do you power to it when the connection for your shore power on your RV is way at the back I’d really like to try this. Thank you for your help all your tips and information.
My Shore power plug was also in the back of my rv. I just ran it around to the front where I was storing my power station. I also have a long 30 amp extension cord that I can use if needed but I haven't had to use it yet. Using this power station is really easy but if you want to have a larger battery I would suggest looking into my 48 volt RV build video.
Thank you just thinking about this today did a search up pop your video, now to find the $, but this is do-able the Victron system is way over the top in $$$$, as you say.
One guy added a second alternator and said it was wonderful to charge the RV battery, but I thought the engine would suffer from the load and use more fuel? Perhaps the 2nd alternator could be disengaged if not needed? Perhaps a clutch or something? Would it be a factor on a large diesel engine?
I have also heard of some people doing that. They had a 48 volt alternator. And it actually can produce a lot. I have never needed one though. I've actually never needed to really plug in to shore power either because my solar panels always have my battery topped off anyway. Even when I'm traveling they are charging
How do you disable the 12 volt charging pin? Can you show it on camera please? Thanks
Unfortunately, RUclips won't let me add content to an already posted video. But I just cut the wire and put s wire but on it.
hi, are you still using Bluetti 200 Max power station as your primary battery in your rv?
I am currently using the system that I feature in my 48 volt RV build video. This system is easier but it has less battery storage. So there are pros and cons to each setup
I KNEW there was a way to hook this up to your DC side as well!! WOO HOO!!! So quick question, when the RV is connected to your vehicle via the 7 pin adapter, you had to disable the ability to change the Bluetti from your 7 pin? Is there anything you can do where you don't have to do that? I would like to drive and still have DC for my fridge. Thanks, GREAT video!
Thanks for the comment. There are a couple options for you. First off, if you disable the 12v 7 pin charging you'll still have 12v to your fridge via the bluetti if you wire it up to the 12v 30a rv plug Like it did.
If you really want alternator charging from the 7pin while driving, another option would be to re-wire the 12v auxillary power wire, from the 7 pin adaptor on the trailer, so it will supply power to the 12v car charging port on the Bluetti. Hope that makes sense :)
@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay Cool thanks. Now, another question, if I don't care about charging from my truck, can I just leave the 12v pin charging alone? Will it hurt anything if I just leave the 7 pin alone? I am still not clear as to why you disabled the 12v 7 pin charging
@markk171 I disable the 12v because I had a lithium battery in my RV. There are some dangers in directly connecting lithium batteries to regular car batteries. There's a lot of information online about that if you want to learn more.
Regarding your 12 volt charging pin...You might be okay but I disconnected mine just to be safe. For example if your car battery is dead and you plug into your RV while your power station is connected it may send too much power into your battery to try and charge and that could damage wiring in your truck depending on what size wire you have there.
@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay ahh...yes I have heard of this dead vehicle battery issue. well for me, I NEVER connect my tow vehicle to my RV if my tow vehicle is not running. I was a truck driver for a few years and it was always a no no to connect the tow vehicle to any trailer if the tow vehicle was not running...just pounded into my head I suppose so its a force of habit. Thanks for the info!
Can you do another video of how you bypassed the onboard rv converter to use the bluetti? I'm still not understand how you cabled your system.
There is a breaker that you can flip that will turn off your converter. Hope that makes sense. In my 48 volt RV conversion video i explained it in more detail.
@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay Thanks for the quick reply. At the :49 mark did you have to make the the 10 gauge wire and add the connector? If I understood you correctly, one end of the 10 gauge wire went to your positive battery terminal? Why would you connect it to a battery terminal? Sorry for being so dense.
@travisadams4470 no problem. Instead of connecting my positive and negative RV battery cables to a old lead acid battery, I'm now connecting the positive and negative rv battery cables to the positive and negative output of the 12-volt 30 amp bluetti pins.
@travisadams4470 yeah I made that xt60 cable.
Before I did the conversion the negative of the battery cable just connected to the frame of the rv. Like normal. Hope that makes sense.
What do you do if there is shore power service? Does the inverter charge the bluetti?
I unplugged my Shore power from the bluetti and plug it into Shore power.
I'm getting ready to this this exact thing. I do not have a bluetti I have an Oupes Mega 3. What I am trying to figure out is how I can get Sure power to charge the power station. In other words if I'm plugged into shore power at a campground how can I get my converter to charge my power station
@@jsdiecast I have an Oupes Mega 2 and he best way to charge it (as your house battery) when connected to shore power is to run the A/C plug from the Oupes to the power pole with a 110 extension cord or to one of the 110 outlets on your camper. This way, you are essentially charging at the max wattage as if plugged in at home while plugged into shore power. When the 12v 30amp Anderson plug is coming out of the generator to power your 12v items, that plug cannot receive power in to charge. You have to turn off your converter charger as it won't charge from the Anderson 12v 30 amp outlet as I understand it. I believe the converter could charge it if you upgrade to a lithium converter charger, but you would have to charge from the "solar" anderson port on the side of the unit, then run out to the camper from the 12v 30 amp Anderson power out on the unit. I just find it easier to charge it from the 110 input. Keep in mind, if you are powering the trailer with the 30 amp RV plug on the Oupes and powering your 12v 30amp things from the Anderson port on the front, you don't want to have the generator plugged into the camper. (you don't want the generator trying to charge itself).
Thanks for sharing. Like 63!
I wondered why no one seems to do this mod, this is absolutely brilliant. Ray, even though the 7 pin won’t properly charge the Bluetti, do you think it would damage the truck battery, alternator or other components? Would the Bluetti backfeed to the tow vehicle? Thanks
Yeah, It's crazy. I think the reason no-one uses this mob is because powerstations usually don't come with the 12v 30a plug. I could only find it on this unit and the echoflow delta.
Regarding alternator charging: It I were to wire the 7pin wires to go into my battery charging port it would work... but I took the lazy approach and just connected it straight to the battery..The nice thing about this unit is it already is ready to connect to a lead acid battery/alternator...It limits the amout of amp's it will draw so it won't wear out your alternator, melt wires or blow fuses.
Regarding backfeeding the battery: good question, Let me go and test that now and I'll post back.
Ok, Regarding back feeding the tow vehicle. If it was me I would disconnect the auxilary 12v power(I did this on the towing chord that's on the RV side)... so you'll know there won't be any backfeed into the tow vehicle. Thanks for point this out.
@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay trailer break-away switch disabled with this mod. fifth wheels are great towing trailers down the road so an accident is unlikely.
Thanks for the comment. From my understanding the break-away switch will still work as normal. My brake-away switch, when pulled draws 13 amps. I just pulled my switch and measured it. The bluetti 12v port can handle amp draw that just fine. That's my understanding anyways.
Is this still working well for you? I bought the cable for my AC200 Max over a year ago but still haven’t hooked it up. Is the parasitic drain a problem?
How did you mount the unit in the bay for travel days?
I think I would use some ratcheting tie downs after installing some tie down hooks to connect to
Ok but you need about 800 watt's of panels
I've got double that on the roof :)
@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay oh well in your video you were fumbling around with those folding blow aways
@CatHound yeah they sent me those so I use them in the video. I definitely like the fixed ones on my roof a lot better
@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay How did you connect the fixed solar array to the BluEtti? Did you have to use the D300S step down module? I have four 320w fixed panels and not sure how to connect them to the AC300.
@@PatRicciardo will prowse just posted a video on this subject. I'd watch his video.