Using a Bluetti AC200 Max to Power My Van Life

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  • Using a Bluetti AC200 Max to Power My Camper Van Life Going completely off grid.
    I have done this as an experiment to find out if it really is worth investing in this type of power system to power your off grid home on wheels. is it possible?
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  • @BigVanSmallWorld
    @BigVanSmallWorld  2 месяца назад

    AC200MAX shrsl.com/3nhip
    B230 Expansion Battery | 2,048Wh shrsl.com/3sa3d
    DC Charging Enhancer (D050S) shrsl.com/3nhio
    bluetti 12v 30 amp RV CABLE shrsl.com/3uqm5
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  • @outdoorjunky1
    @outdoorjunky1 Год назад +2

    Thanks for this video Mel
    I’ve had mine now since March and use it daily at home for verious things,
    I have the 30 amp lead as am going to use it in my next van build so enjoyed seeing your doing the same 👍

  • @DAZSAVENTURESINWONDERLAND
    @DAZSAVENTURESINWONDERLAND Год назад +3

    this is the way I'd like to go with my eventual build, so its going to be interesting to see the long term review

  • @andyfv1
    @andyfv1 Год назад +9

    it would be nice to mention the cost of the product(aprox), many vanlifers avoid it,especially if they have been gifted the item...

  • @almostrvperfect6203
    @almostrvperfect6203 2 дня назад +1

    Wow. I was here at my laptop thinking about writing how none of the SoGen's on the market can support hooking more than one 12 van component directly to the power station. I started listing what I would like to hook up. Van LED lights, water pump, roof fan, diesel heater for the glow plugs and a 12 volt fridge. Yeah Blueitti 200 max. You won't find this on anything designed into an Echflow, Jackery, Anker or Pecron. Nice video.

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  День назад

      Thank you for the positive feedback really appreciate your taking the time and yes you’re right it’s a great way to power a camper van I haven’t looked back I’m excited to be installing a Bluetti AC 300 in my new build 👍

  • @parkay3560
    @parkay3560 Год назад +5

    a great idea, Mel and if I ever manage to afford a Bluetti thats the way I'm going to go- all powerpack and no gas. Respect and regards-Kenny

  • @DaveTheDasher77
    @DaveTheDasher77 Год назад +2

    Great video as always,,
    I have the EB3A and loving it to see how much certain appliances draw in current,,

  • @clee1173
    @clee1173 Год назад +1

    Fantastic and informative!!

  • @spiderbush129
    @spiderbush129 Год назад

    Just come across your RUclips channel, brilliant, we're just building our van, and you have confirmed something we've been thinking about, we're looking at the ecoflow pro to be the power plant, brilliant vids by the way

  • @zenzen9131
    @zenzen9131 Год назад +1

    Another excellent video Mel and a really good power set up too :)

  • @glynatmore1817
    @glynatmore1817 Год назад +3

    Another excellent vid mel.
    I had to bite the bullet and but a motorhome & now can't wait to relocate back home to Kent.
    Nice to see your looking good mel.

  • @ad-van-ture
    @ad-van-ture Год назад +1

    Nice plug n play solution👍

  • @ianmonk4871
    @ianmonk4871 Год назад +3

    Great video Mel, really helpful. We have an EB70 so we can run a Dyson fan or boil a kettle when off grid (boiling on electric is quicker than gas). Inspired by your previous videos

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад

      Thank you buddy that’s really kind of you to say 🙏

  • @whippetsadventuresandoneman
    @whippetsadventuresandoneman Год назад +2

    Extremely great video😊 always like your videos as you go the extra mile to experiment.
    Looks amazing set up bud 💙

  • @RedBatteryHead
    @RedBatteryHead Год назад

    I'm going to do the same, from ground up. I would have done a new XT60 (I believe) with wire. So the are always able to disconnect and use with other connector.
    It's awesome unit.
    Do note the fan outlet is on your panel side.

  • @supergem7093
    @supergem7093 Год назад +2

    Great vid , ok loads of info,nice one, thanks Mel, 😜👍

  • @Apache__
    @Apache__ Год назад +3

    Very informative video. The thumbnail fooled me though, I thought the Bluetti was an accordion 😄

  • @minttea4972
    @minttea4972 10 месяцев назад

    Absolutely BRILLIANT!! Such a helpful video 👍👍👍👍👍 Defo need to hook one of these up to the alternator if you're in England!!

  • @deanlucas6393
    @deanlucas6393 Год назад +3

    Brilliant 👍

  • @harveyjoineryservices2723
    @harveyjoineryservices2723 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice one helped me out no end

  • @stephanstocker3717
    @stephanstocker3717 Год назад +1

    Thank you sir!! Awesome job. How many watts do your plug output put out? The US version have 120watt outputs. I think?

  • @Casualfulltime
    @Casualfulltime Год назад +1

    Unreal how hot the UK is now. I'm originally from the UK and moved to Australia in 2000. New Zealand since 2007. Every year the temperature in the UK has risen. Late October and 29 degs? Mental.

  • @philwilliams23
    @philwilliams23 Год назад +1

    Great video Mel as always 👍 I'd love to know how you wired that switch up that allowes you to toggle between 2 different power sources. I want to do something similar with my 100amp Lithium and my backup 110amp lead acid.

  • @lenward474
    @lenward474 Год назад

    Agree with Martin 200 w is 17 amps that needs 5mm wire. Interesting to measure voltage drops on the wire connectors.

  • @kendibben3179
    @kendibben3179 Год назад +1

    Great vid mel always enjoy watching your vids 👍

  • @skookumjack
    @skookumjack Год назад +2

    Very informative Mel. So nice when a plan come together!
    I got a little lost at first but I'll put that down to old age, covid, gastroenteritis and brexit of which I'm suffering from at present😮‍💨

  • @NJcoots
    @NJcoots Год назад +3

    Superb video mel. Especially liked the builders bum part at 5:05. Cracking stuff

  • @alanmilchard762
    @alanmilchard762 Год назад +1

    What an interesting video Mel . I have a ring solar controller like yours with two 120 agm cannot start my diesel heater with out running the van. Will not run fridge all night. So have ordered an ecoflow to help.
    What you have done is amazing.

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад

      Thank you buddy that’s really appreciated good luck with your setup 👍

  • @BigVanSmallWorld
    @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад +1

    Blueitt UK Web site Use discount code BLUETTIMEL TO SAVE £80 ON ORDERS OVER £500 shrsl.com/3nhit
    Everything i use in my camper van you will find here www.amazon.co.uk/shop/melsvanworld

  • @MELODYMUNRO
    @MELODYMUNRO Год назад +1

    When we had our horrific bushfires, in several Australian states the temp was 52C - was like being put in an oven. Cheers from Queensland Australia.

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад

      Oh I love Queensland many happy memories of my time there and some sad ones too 🙏🇦🇺🤗

  • @paulsingleton1970
    @paulsingleton1970 Год назад +4

    Great video Mel ,looks nice but I’m wondering , would you personally buy one of these for your everyday electrics or would you still go old style with split charger and a few batteries in the back ?

  • @geoffcampbell7846
    @geoffcampbell7846 Год назад +1

    Really enjoyed that Mal, cheers.

  • @nakedcampers512
    @nakedcampers512 Год назад +1

    Nice on Mel we have gone the same way but we not full time so went for the Ecoflow Delta Pro when not out in van it's paying for its self by running part of the house.

  • @denisecafferky2248
    @denisecafferky2248 Год назад +1

    Brilliant

  • @robertdrinkwater7514
    @robertdrinkwater7514 Год назад +1

    Another great video and a great peace of kit. A bit out of our price range at the moment so our 3 Yr old agm batteries will have to do for now 👍

  • @StephenAirey-hs6rw
    @StephenAirey-hs6rw 2 месяца назад

    Great video. Very informative. How would you suggest connecting to a smart alternator with the dc enhancer? Thanks 👍🏻

  • @glynmoore3730
    @glynmoore3730 Год назад +1

    Another fascinating video. You'll know this I'm sure, but computers have 12volt fans in them. I strip them out and use to blow across items that produce heat, for example, my tv is running from a 300 Watt invertor that would shut down at times due to overheating. A well placed ex computer fan solved this issue. Wish I could afford the Bluetti as my van is all electric and it would be so useful, although we do stay on sites that have hook up.

  • @ghost70
    @ghost70 Год назад +1

    Greta video but now you have introduced a SPoF (single point of failure) in the 12v socket and also the Bluetti unit itself. 2 x100ah LiFEpo4 batteries would be better option, at least if 1 failed would still have power in the other battery.

  • @chriskinne4940
    @chriskinne4940 Год назад

    Great video as always can I ask the 30amp lead is there a knack to connecting it mine I can’t get to screw in ?

  • @Wayward_wanderers
    @Wayward_wanderers Год назад +1

    Hi mel i use a ecoflow river pro plus the extra battery works great in my van changes through a 12v inverter when driving the van get the full 660w

  • @debbie62140
    @debbie62140 Год назад +7

    Great video Mel. You were confused that with the lights etc in the van turned off, the watts from solar and VSR went down. It's because battery management in the Bluetti charges at a progressively slower rate the nearer to 100% it gets. But of course, when you turn the DC output back on to power all the lights etc in the van, it will show a higher draw even though the charge rate remains the same.

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад +2

      Thank you that makes perfect sense 👍😊👍

    • @gabsy6443
      @gabsy6443 8 месяцев назад

      ​@OMNISLASHER1000I am sure that they come with local plugs but you can buy an adapter. Are you based in the UK?

    • @gabsy6443
      @gabsy6443 8 месяцев назад

      Sorry, I meant sockets

  • @keenansillence4730
    @keenansillence4730 Год назад +2

    Hi Mel, how did you connect the VSR to the supplied Bluetti adapter wires?

  • @JustlifeTomSandraYordi
    @JustlifeTomSandraYordi Год назад

    Do you still have the ac max set like this? Make sure there is some space on the sides, there is the suction fan and on the other side the fan that discharges warm air. Maybe turn it a quarter so that everything has plenty of room

  • @CharliesVanlife
    @CharliesVanlife Год назад +3

    Great video mell and very informative 👍 even though its all beyond me m8 take care mucka 😉🙏🙏🙏😁

  • @Chubbydippin
    @Chubbydippin Год назад +1

    Big fan of bluetti. This will be my next power station. Thanks for sharing. Maybe it's just something done in the states, but the outer jacket of wires usually has the wire gauge and # of conductors stamped or written on them. Seems a shame to cut them just to find out what gauge the wires are.

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад

      I do these experiments for people to see what they are getting for their money and for my own curiosity to I’m glad you liked the video thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciate your encouragement 👍🤓👍

  • @lewisclark6358
    @lewisclark6358 Год назад +4

    Interesting video. Why not just switch your 4no. AGM batteries for an equivalent Lithium Ion battery instead of the Bluetti?

  • @cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739
    @cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739 7 месяцев назад

    Great power station..

  • @MrGclyde
    @MrGclyde Год назад

    Hi Mel, excellent video. I'm now away to buy myself a bluetti thingy- the same as yours. And do the same things as you. Can you tell me what cable that you ended up using?

  • @neilsparks.4447
    @neilsparks.4447 Год назад +1

    Great video Mel as always, can’t help thinking, this reminds me of the great Kenny Everett’s Reg Prescott character !😂👍

  • @dominicespengler
    @dominicespengler Год назад

    Thanks for all the info! What happens if you plug your dc to dc charger into the aviation jack input of the Bluetti? Can you get more than that 180W out of it? I'd quite like to charge it with 900W, especially if connecting a B230 extension battery to it. Thanks :)

  • @parisulany5060
    @parisulany5060 5 месяцев назад

    thanks for this video! Im about to buy ac200 for my old ducato motorhome. do you think I can plug this the same way you did ? I mean your system looks diy so you have the fuse box. can I get an update how it performs after? I want to exact same way as you did in to my ducato. and you know this black cube thats go between bluetti enchancer and alternator. where I can get one?

  • @GedandMichele
    @GedandMichele Год назад +1

    Very tempted by one of these but as its a big long term in investment would expect a longer warranty than 2 years.

  • @mattevans2719
    @mattevans2719 Год назад

    I am going to do this setup on my van minus the leisure battery etc as new build I want to just run off the Bluetti. Can you draw up a wiring diagram and share what you bought. Happy to purchase through your links so you get some money from this

  • @KevinFoulds
    @KevinFoulds 4 месяца назад

    Mel. Any chance you can show how you connected the wires to the relay. Are you connecting both wires or just one of the two that you cut. Both black and red. Which to where. Thanks..

  • @joejust9269
    @joejust9269 Год назад +1

    What a fantastic addition! Let me know how it goes. I don't buy things online. That would be the biggest leap for me🥺. Now go wash your solar panels, LOL😁

  • @sccobyste
    @sccobyste 11 месяцев назад

    Hi Mel want some quidance we have a factory motorhome and don’t want to mess with the factory wiring could I plug a Bluetti as an example to my van via shore power connector any drawback ??

  • @pijanysamuraj
    @pijanysamuraj 5 месяцев назад

    I hope ypu don't mind me asking :) just one more question. you think this kind of setup would power my waterpump, fridge, lights, small tv and a laptop charger?

  • @chillicamper
    @chillicamper 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the videos ,they are so helpful ,We just got the same a power unit as you , our split charger is 140amp did you just wire is straight to the enhancer wires , you made it all easy and simple cheers

  • @philiplewis9825
    @philiplewis9825 Год назад +1

    Hi Mel great video but expensive.

  • @NorCal-refrigeration
    @NorCal-refrigeration 10 месяцев назад +2

    Bluetti makes a good foot stool. Awesome stuff 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @BACKSTAGEPASS.ROCK-NEWS
    @BACKSTAGEPASS.ROCK-NEWS Год назад +1

    Hi Mel, You read my mind Ive searched but not found an answer to this until I saw your Video.I have planned a similar idea, Could you please confirm I have got this correct. You can charge the Powerstation with a B2B charger? I am going to keep my leisure batteries but I use a CPAP machine and have bought a Ecoflow Delta 2 for this purpose but it will need to be charged regular so I am also looking at a way to use the power of the alternator to charge the station. I have x2 sterling 110ah lith batts and 2x B2B 60w chargers so I'm hoping I can get this to work I'm just not great on electrics and working it all out it fries my little brain cells. great video TY

  • @linz_in_NZ
    @linz_in_NZ Год назад +1

    Very interesting, always wondered if you could just hook one of those into your 12V system in a campervan. I was surprised you could charge via 2 different sources at the same time. I think that first cable did look very thin, maybe only 10 Amps or less.....

  • @stephenpoessl5464
    @stephenpoessl5464 Год назад +2

    Sounds like the ideal way to power the van and do away with some of the leasure batteries.
    Thanks Mel and have a good trip away.

  • @charliegibbo
    @charliegibbo Год назад +2

    woow mel nice

  • @onemanandhiswhippet
    @onemanandhiswhippet Год назад +13

    Mel the Grey charging box is a power booster as well so it’s taking the 12 V and boosts the amperage to the input of the mains socket on the AC200 so it works like a victim battery to battery unit so the Cable input only needs to be thin as it’s not taking a lot of power 👍👍

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад

      Oh thanks buddy 👍

    • @vickimathews1970
      @vickimathews1970 Год назад +1

      In regards to that, would it be worthwhile getting a sterling power DC-DC Battery to Battery Charger 12V 70A in - 48V, I don't have a voltage sensing relay, (my vehicle is a Kia Carnival 2022 mini-van, so I'm starting from scratch), or would I be better off with a Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12 - 30 Isolated DC/DC Charger, or something else? I'm trying to wrap my head around all of this, and not sure what is best to get to charge from the alternator to my AC200MAX, pretty, pretty please guys.

    • @onemanandhiswhippet
      @onemanandhiswhippet Год назад +2

      @@vickimathews1970 Hi in my van I have Victron 30 amp battery to battery charger that charges my leisure lithium battery then I run a separate fused charging lead to my AC 200 max
      I have a 320amp eco-tree lithium battery that runs all my 12v system and it can also charge my AC200Max but if needed the AC200Max can also charge my leisure lithium battery if needed too So I have two independent systems that can charge each other if required

    • @vickimathews1970
      @vickimathews1970 Год назад +1

      @@onemanandhiswhippet thank you so much for responding.
      Is it a waste to get the Sterling Power 12 to 48V/70A B2B Charger, will the Victron 12V to 12V/30A do the same thing due to how much the AC200MAX can take in, does it even need a B2B Charger, do you just attach the car battery to the AC200MAX using the connector Bluetti have for the lead acid battery? (I have that already)
      I like your setup, great idea.

    • @onemanandhiswhippet
      @onemanandhiswhippet Год назад +3

      @@vickimathews1970 I how much prefer the Victron battery to battery unit as it boost the power up to 30amps if you don’t have a lithium leisure battery it will struggle I would buy a large lithium battery that’s unless your battery before I bought a solar generator !
      The 12v from my leisure battery goes through a fuse and to the 200Max 12v input but I also use a Bluetti D050S DC Charging Enhancer this enables 12 V to be put within the mains input of the 200Max too therefore I can put 200 Amps in from my battery system
      Also by using the Bluetti D050S DC Charging Enhancer I can plug portable solar panels in to let you know as well 👍👍

  • @bananasandcream8192
    @bananasandcream8192 Год назад +1

    I'm probably going to do similar, Built in mppt and inverter makes for a lot less wires and hassle. Though I'm probably looking at ecoflow over these or jackery just based on the fast charge capabilities.

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад +5

      The one good thing the AC200 has over the rest is the 35amp 12v outlet all the others only have 12v 10amp if you’re fridge come on at the same time as your diesel heater it will trip the 10amp out 👍

    • @bananasandcream8192
      @bananasandcream8192 Год назад

      @@BigVanSmallWorld thanks Mel, obviously there's more things I need to consider 👍

  • @maxbandarlok
    @maxbandarlok Год назад

    Thanks for the vidéo! At the first step, you chose (and cut) a wire that's too small. And then you chose another one ( bigger). The bigger one (the good one you choose) is the 12V/30 AMP RV cable from Bluetti?

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад

      yes its the buletti RV cable without the extension plugged in the end of it

  • @mikestevens2053
    @mikestevens2053 Год назад

    Great video, thanks! Newbie here, and I'm personally wondering why one couldn't just charge the generator directly from the vehicle's female cigarette plug using the male cigarette charging cable which comes with the unit? The unit has a built-in DCDC charge controller and in my case I've installed a H.D. fused 10A car plug wired with 10GA leads (purchased from Dometic). Why the need for the $200 DC charging enhancer?

    • @andreblanchard8315
      @andreblanchard8315 Год назад

      Maybe a bit late, you probably have the answer by now.
      The cigarette plug that comes with the Bluetti plugs into the same input as the solar. The gray charging enhancer plugs into the same input as the black mains charger, which will let you charge from solar and the vehicle's 12 volt system at the same time.
      That said, I think for the money the charging enhancer is of limited use. It's input is limited to 10 amps so that it does not blow the vehicle's cigarette lighter fuse.
      I would like to see the enhancer have a switch for cigarette lighter mode limiting the amp draw or direct connect to the 12 volt battery mode, through a fuse of course. That way it could pull 30 or 40 amps and charge the Bluetti at the same power levels as the black mains charger.

  • @residentweavil233
    @residentweavil233 Год назад

    would love to have a break down of all the "optional extras" costs it took to make it integrated like the dc>dc charge unit etc whilst you have a link and cost to the dc charger i think you mentioned other cables you had to buy optional extra or were they included in hte dc charge unit

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  9 месяцев назад +1

      Sounds like a good idea for a new video I’ll see what I can do 👍

  • @paullovegrove6889
    @paullovegrove6889 Год назад +1

    Hi Mel great videos can u tell me what the minimum voltage required to run your diesel heater thnx paul

  • @no.planman
    @no.planman Год назад +2

    Interesting video, especially in regard to your connection with the alternator. One question though: isn't the AC200MAX a bit oversized for your setup? I mean, did you choose this one over Bluetti's smaller products for a specific reason? Asking because I'm doubting what I should do.

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад +2

      The AC200 Max has a 12v 30amp outlet that’s perfect for a RV or camper van that’s why I’m using it in my van also I intend to do a one year un sponsored review on how it’s performed over time so I can give my honest unbiased opinion of Bluetti AC200 max I hope this helps

  • @chillicamper
    @chillicamper 7 месяцев назад

    Just on with changing over in our van , how did you connect the enhancer to the split charger, did you take the splitter out cable off and connect the pos. Enhancer cable and did you ground the enhancer neg. ? Keep good work up

  • @strawberryroad1347
    @strawberryroad1347 Год назад +1

    How many watts is this bluetti?
    Yes I could Google it, but I guess others might wonder too. 😉

  • @mariapalmer5671
    @mariapalmer5671 Год назад +1

    Just found this channel. Don’t understand even half what you’re all talking about. Sounds amazing though . I’m about to convert a ford custom . And don’t want any complicated electrics or gas . So I’m going for a leisure battery and a delta solar generator with a panel. I have discovered a small heater rinses the delta , so I’m going to try and squeeze in a small wood burner . The great thing about the delta is it has lots of little socket things for phone iPad kettle etc and can itself be charged from the leisure battery or cigar lighter or panel . Anyone know a good pop top installer in the south east of England?

  • @itsallfabrication
    @itsallfabrication Год назад +1

    Well done Mel. Iwas expecting melted wires at some point during the video, but it seems not.

  • @davidyarra5648
    @davidyarra5648 Месяц назад +1

    My van has 240v mains input so I simply connect 240v bluetti outlet to 240v input on van and run van as if I were connected to mains power.

  • @tomfezz
    @tomfezz 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great Vid Mel. I just recently installed the bluetti 200max. Great power bank. At the mo I only have 200watts of solar. Will be interesting it to 400 soon so charging could be better. I haven’t got a DC to DC charger yet but I experimented with an
    2000 inverter and plugged in the AC charger.. wow.. 400-500 watts going in. Seems better than buying the bluetti DC charger.. is the Bluetti still holding up for your needs as I think this is the way to go.. cheers mate. Thanks for posting videos

  • @philiplewis9825
    @philiplewis9825 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Mel just been watching you video I'm interested in a bluetti AC200MAX and changing it from a DC-DO but I have a Renogy DC-DC with MPPT there is a ± & - connection's that to the battery to scenes to battery charger any ideas how I can do this?

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  8 месяцев назад +1

      I’m sorry i can’t help you with this as i dont know anything about Renogy I’m using the Bluetti charger enhancer along with a VSR

  • @AustenGoldsmithPhotography
    @AustenGoldsmithPhotography 10 дней назад +1

    Great video !
    So how long does it take to charge the unit from low to high with the engine running ?

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  9 дней назад +1

      Thank you it takes a long time to change using just the engine I can’t say how long because I’m using solar as well so they work together plus I’ve never actually run it down it’s been amazing good 👍

  • @scottl5028
    @scottl5028 Год назад +2

    Would like to see how long you could cook for with the induction hob and maybe boiling a kettle. . The only way I'd consider buying one is if I could save on gas and 240v

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад +4

      Thank you I’ll make a quick demo of the induction hob boiling a kettle for you on Wednesday 👍

    • @scottl5028
      @scottl5028 Год назад

      Nice one.. how about egg n chips with a nice cuppa tea .
      No sugar but a drop of ketchup on the chips please.
      I'm sure you said you'd do some cooking videos a while back. 😁

  • @hunter00047
    @hunter00047 Год назад +3

    Those cables should be 5mm cross sectional area.

  • @pgm7035
    @pgm7035 Год назад

    Hi Mate. How would I wire the Blu to my Ute tub? I run a fridge off the 12 v socket but it only is on with the engine running. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thankyou 13:43

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад

      The Bluetti will run a fridge with no problem at all 👍

  • @Dirt-Diggler
    @Dirt-Diggler Год назад +5

    It is a nice but of kit and you done a fine job on the vid but i have to say you could build 3 or 4 complete van systems for the cost of the bluetti 🤔
    Would i have one? Yes !
    Would i buy one? No !
    Nevertheless i enjoyed the video chap 👍 horses for courses snd all that, if you can't build a system DIY you have to expect it to cost more 👍
    AND unlike the TV , no smoke or small explosions ( bit of a shame really ☹️ i like explosions) 😁

  • @leoharris3260
    @leoharris3260 Год назад

    Hi Mel can you tell me where you got that thicker cable to run your van. The RV leads in your link are temporary unavailable. But I wanted to get the thicker one that you have got.

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад

      Hi Try this link BLUETTI RV CABLE 12V. shrsl.com/3uqm5

  • @rickozaccess4832
    @rickozaccess4832 Год назад +1

    Gday Mel, much appreciate your vids, wanted you to know your link to 'Bluetti AC 200 Max' has no stock. Cheers...

  • @toyesteve
    @toyesteve Год назад +1

    Another great video Mel. That's a nice piece of kit, and good to see you put it through all the possible options.
    So, where are your travels taking you this time? Have a great time!!

  • @rubblestacker
    @rubblestacker Год назад +2

    I do like them new all fandangled power stations, but they r so dear! Also in winter with short sun hrs would need lots of solar to fully recharge in day ,I still think for winter heating n cooking electric is not the way , unfortunately I think we will still be burning gas n diesel in winter months

    • @fredflintstone1428
      @fredflintstone1428 Год назад

      Why 'unfortunately'? The climate change agenda is as phoney as the 'PLANDEMIC'. Don't know if you know, but China's just pulled out of all the 'green agenda'. Every Western leader is a paid crook to the WEF.

    • @rubblestacker
      @rubblestacker Год назад

      @@fredflintstone1428 yep ,I think all this net zero is a load of old bollox too mateie but solar is free (once initial outlay )of cause , just I think the technology has a bit to go before it is able to keep up and be able to provide heat for a small place 24/7 in a off grid situation , with rising fuel costs people are looking into alternatives.

  • @robertdon777
    @robertdon777 Год назад +1

    Given my basic knowledge of these, is it possible to just run from one of the 240V outputs to the Vans External EHU to power your vans circuits?

  • @pijanysamuraj
    @pijanysamuraj 5 месяцев назад

    Hey, great video. Can you tell me if your setup now can be charged via solar and alternator at the same time now? its 1 year old video how the setup hold in thge longer period of time?

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  5 месяцев назад

      Yes it can

    • @pijanysamuraj
      @pijanysamuraj 5 месяцев назад

      @@BigVanSmallWorld and how much watt you were pumping while engine was on thru this enchacer ? Sorry for all the questions but I need to move in to a camper a they kicking me out of apartament I'm renting

  • @carlturner3611
    @carlturner3611 Год назад +1

    Nice bit of kit. £2000 though.....leisure batteries can stay!

  • @andyjame1892
    @andyjame1892 10 месяцев назад +1

    Put the oil in a little gas started on the first pull a little noisy but not bad !!

  • @mjs-1446
    @mjs-1446 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Mel looking into getting a AC200 for my van conversion, do you know if there is any battery drain over night with the AC outputs off but DC on via a fuse box, no load on fuse box hope that makes sense 😂

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  7 месяцев назад

      The dran is so small it’s hardly noticeable

  • @ASHEVILLEMOVINGCOMPANY
    @ASHEVILLEMOVINGCOMPANY 11 месяцев назад +1

    #Grateful 🙏 love you guys, thank you, #mahalo

  • @seamusharris1782
    @seamusharris1782 8 месяцев назад

    Hi Mel, great video, does the split charge relay work with a smart alternator

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  8 месяцев назад

      No you will need Dc to Dc for smart altimeter

  • @glynmoore3730
    @glynmoore3730 10 месяцев назад

    I have an Anker 767 power station. Max input I've seen from my 160w solar panel has been a disappointing 92 Watts. I've also tried from my cigarette socket and that put in 105 Watts which was far more than I would have expected ..... can't have solar and alternator connected at the same time on my model as they use the same input socket.

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  10 месяцев назад

      The that’s why the Bluetti AC 200 Max is buy far the best option for a camper van than any others link in the description 👇👇

    • @glynmoore3730
      @glynmoore3730 10 месяцев назад

      @@BigVanSmallWorld Thanks for your reply Mel. Had I known I would have probably have gone down the Blueetti route as charging from alternator and solar at same time would be a huge advantage. I hope your watchers read this and grasp the advantage when they make their choice. Sadly it was a simple thing that put me off and it was separate charging bricks etc., well now I know better.

  • @dennispendleton4305
    @dennispendleton4305 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Mel... just found this video and I have a question coz I'm trying to de the same but was going to use the DC input and switch between solar and DC..
    Is the negative of your van leisure system wiring connected to the van chassis? I'm trying to find out if it matters to end up with tev vehicle battery negative and the leisure system ( wiring) negative common connected via the vehicle chassis, obviously the positives are separate.
    Cheers
    Dennis

  • @toastiesvanbuild4644
    @toastiesvanbuild4644 Год назад +2

    👍

  • @wafc111
    @wafc111 Год назад

    Hiya mel, do you think the ring dc to dc would charge the ac200max,
    Ive got the ring solar/dc to dc charging my agm batterys but swapping the batterys for the ac200max
    Cheers mel

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад

      No you won’t need the ring the AC200 max does it all 👍🤓👍

  • @nicky-pn3pj
    @nicky-pn3pj 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Mel, do you know how long the Bluetti would be capable of running your van on full charge by itself. one full charge. would you recommend having both day batteries and Power bank?

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  5 месяцев назад

      Hi mine will last about 5 days without sunshine before I have to plug it in. I’m actually thinking about doing an experiment with the Bluetti AC 300 using it to power my 240 volt electrics and to charge 2 200Amph batteries to run all 12v in my new van build 👍

  • @seanogs
    @seanogs Год назад +1

    Thx for posting. Will I be able to plug the diesel heater directly into that? And, will the portable power pack run all night with the diesel heater running off and on?

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld  Год назад

      Yes it will most definitely i have used it all winter long 👍🤓👍

    • @seanogs
      @seanogs Год назад

      @Mel's Big Van Small World next question sir, I spoke with the a company representative from Bluette after I sent my question to you. He said some diesel heaters (I'll actually be using a gas powered heater) are not compatible with the power pack. May I ask which diesel heater you use please. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge.