VanDaddy-O !! No I have not seen that !! I sounds like a great idea. I imagine you would need a heat gun, or at least a more constant heat source, for that. Thanks for contributing. Be well
A suggestion I came across on another channel is to use a cigarette lighter port and then plug in an USB adapter so down the road you can use a newer technology adapter.
Rob - yes a cigarette lighter port can be useful. BUT - it's a very low AMP transfer. That's the problem (in my opinion) with the Bluetti - it would take days, maybe weeks, to charge a battery. It makes no "cents" to me to use this system when you can build one with a 50 AMP DC-DC charger that can recharge a 100 AMP / Hour battery in a couple hours. Let me know if you'd like to talk about it. It's much easier than you can imagine. Dave
Hi Terry - you sure can if you have a plan that calls for one - I've never seen one but it possible - There are 2 things to be careful of: 1. Be sure to buy the proper switch - it's called a Single Pole Double Throw switch (SPDT) - 2. During the roughin you'll have to be very careful about labeling the wires cause there will appear to extra red and the black will actually carry power. I found this video - the guy is wiring his house but it's a remote cabin on 12 volt. The wiring is correct. ruclips.net/video/K7z6EPFY1CM/видео.html - good luck and be well.
Building my van soon and I will need to review this information! 😂
Also worked in the construction trades and had to chuckle when I saw your tool belt hanging in the background. Looks just like mine :)
LOL - being handy is certainly a good thing
Have you seen the heat shrink covers with low temp solder incorporated? Solder connect and protect with heat shrink wrap in one shot.
VanDaddy-O !! No I have not seen that !! I sounds like a great idea. I imagine you would need a heat gun, or at least a more constant heat source, for that. Thanks for contributing. Be well
Fellow Canadian Dave, Cheers Rob
Rob - HAPPY CANADA DAY - (or whatever) and I hope you're well
Nice job! Finally starting my build and every nugget of information is appreciated.
If one thing is true it's that there are a TON of ideas options and opinions when it comes to van builds. Are you posting photos anywhere ?
just subscribed, thanks for being simple
Hey There - thanks for watching and subscribing .... I'm a simple guy .... be well
A suggestion I came across on another channel is to use a cigarette lighter port and then plug in an USB adapter so down the road you can use a newer technology adapter.
Rob - yes a cigarette lighter port can be useful. BUT - it's a very low AMP transfer. That's the problem (in my opinion) with the Bluetti - it would take days, maybe weeks, to charge a battery. It makes no "cents" to me to use this system when you can build one with a 50 AMP DC-DC charger that can recharge a 100 AMP / Hour battery in a couple hours. Let me know if you'd like to talk about it. It's much easier than you can imagine. Dave
Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
Thanks again for your knowledge. Can I do a 3-way switch that I can operate from 2 different switches?
Hi Terry - you sure can if you have a plan that calls for one - I've never seen one but it possible - There are 2 things to be careful of: 1. Be sure to buy the proper switch - it's called a Single Pole Double Throw switch (SPDT) - 2. During the roughin you'll have to be very careful about labeling the wires cause there will appear to extra red and the black will actually carry power. I found this video - the guy is wiring his house but it's a remote cabin on 12 volt. The wiring is correct. ruclips.net/video/K7z6EPFY1CM/видео.html - good luck and be well.