Great set-up. I upgraded my van about 6 months ago. Went from 400ah of lithium to TWO 460ah batteries (920ah), with a 3000 watt inverter. 12 volt system. The biggest game changer for me was installing a second under hood alternator.I will likely NEVER plug into shore power again. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great system. What second alternator did you go with? Did you have it professionally installed? I hear the process is very involved for Promasters.
I haven't drawn it out, but perhaps I should. @EXPLORISTlife is the best resource I've found for blueprints and DIY camper van electrical. Their videos helped me a lot with this build.
Great catch... Technically the true voltage is usually between 110 and 120, but closer to 120. It used to be closer to 110, but it has risen over the years. I'm not sure why I said 110 in the video, bc I usually refer to it as 120. 🤷🏼♂️
Planning to run a 12v air conditioner, an induction cooktop, and a convection oven/microwave. I'll also be traveling with my wife and two daughters. Their hair dryer use alone would drain a smaller battery system!
Some people like to use more power than I guess other people you have your standard amount of power but like someone like me I like to keep air conditioned and the TV running and cook on electronic devices like air fryer and watching TV with surround sound bose system or my 12-in subs connected to the same power I mean the so many power needs if you are that type of person but for those who just could survive off one or two batteries on such 2K inverter That's their choice me I have 4,000 continuous $8, 000 peak power and I'm still building my battery bank as I get my payrolls
Great set-up. I upgraded my van about 6 months ago. Went from 400ah of lithium to TWO 460ah batteries (920ah), with a 3000 watt inverter. 12 volt system. The biggest game changer for me was installing a second under hood alternator.I will likely NEVER plug into shore power again. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great system. What second alternator did you go with? Did you have it professionally installed? I hear the process is very involved for Promasters.
Have you got this on a wirtten down blueprint, I'm struggling getting my head around all the different circuits to power different appliances
I haven't drawn it out, but perhaps I should. @EXPLORISTlife is the best resource I've found for blueprints and DIY camper van electrical. Their videos helped me a lot with this build.
So, is it 110v AC or 120v AC? I've heard it both ways, but you said 110 in the video.
Great catch... Technically the true voltage is usually between 110 and 120, but closer to 120. It used to be closer to 110, but it has risen over the years. I'm not sure why I said 110 in the video, bc I usually refer to it as 120. 🤷🏼♂️
Why so much power? Most camper vans seem to run between 200-400ah and a 2000W inverter.
Planning to run a 12v air conditioner, an induction cooktop, and a convection oven/microwave. I'll also be traveling with my wife and two daughters. Their hair dryer use alone would drain a smaller battery system!
Some people like to use more power than I guess other people you have your standard amount of power but like someone like me I like to keep air conditioned and the TV running and cook on electronic devices like air fryer and watching TV with surround sound bose system or my 12-in subs connected to the same power I mean the so many power needs if you are that type of person but for those who just could survive off one or two batteries on such 2K inverter That's their choice me I have 4,000 continuous $8, 000 peak power and I'm still building my battery bank as I get my payrolls