Can somebody check my wiring?

[Darren]

Hi Edd
Hi Edd

Nice to hear about your conversion.

Based on your power usage, I would recommending getting 2 x 110 ah batteries, as you’ll be using a fridge as well as laptop, etc. You don’t necessarily need the expensive Varta batteries. I’ve used cheaper (£60) batteries with great success.

Ensure you have a split charge relay, that is charging the leisure batteries from the engine, when it is running. This is a very important thing to have, to ensure your batteries are always full when you arrive at a location.

For 2 days of camping you don’t need to have solar power. The split charge relay, and 2 batteries will be fine for 2 days of use. You can always add solar afterwards if you need it.
If you do want to add solar panels, eBay is the best place to buy cheap panels. Some great deals on there. I would get 1 single panel, big enough to fit on your roof.

If you are going to be doing longer camping, without moving the vehicle, then a solar panel might be a good idea. Or you could fit a 240v hookup and battery charger if your holidays will be on campsites.

Your wiring diagram looks fine. I can see you are adding a split charge relay and hookup. I tend to run negative wires to all appliances, to ensure the best connection possible, especially over time.

[Darren]

Hi Edd
Hi Edd

Nice to hear about your conversion.

Based on your power usage, I would recommending getting 2 x 110 ah batteries, as you’ll be using a fridge as well as laptop, etc. You don’t necessarily need the expensive Varta batteries. I’ve used cheaper (£60) batteries with great success.

Ensure you have a split charge relay, that is charging the leisure batteries from the engine, when it is running. This is a very important thing to have, to ensure your batteries are always full when you arrive at a location.

For 2 days of camping you don’t need to have solar power. The split charge relay, and 2 batteries will be fine for 2 days of use. You can always add solar afterwards if you need it.
If you do want to add solar panels, eBay is the best place to buy cheap panels. Some great deals on there. I would get 1 single panel, big enough to fit on your roof.

If you are going to be doing longer camping, without moving the vehicle, then a solar panel might be a good idea. Or you could fit a 240v hookup and battery charger if your holidays will be on campsites.

Your wiring diagram looks fine. I can see you are adding a split charge relay and hookup. I tend to run negative wires to all appliances, to ensure the best connection possible, especially over time.

[eddhewett]

Cheers Darren,
Cheers Darren,

The 240v socket and battery charger is already fitted (when I bought the van) and I have decided to buy 2x110Ah Varta batteries and 1x150w solar charger (i got a good deal off amazon). I went for Varta in the end after reading this thread:
http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Hints-and-Tips/leisure-battery-which-to-buy-/26707/61/#M448449
I checked eBay for solar panels but I am on a bit of a time limit so bidding and waiting isn’t ideal. I figured I would fit the Solar now whilst everything is in pieces and all the panels are off.

Cheers again for helping out

[eddhewett]

Cheers Darren,
Cheers Darren,

The 240v socket and battery charger is already fitted (when I bought the van) and I have decided to buy 2x110Ah Varta batteries and 1x150w solar charger (i got a good deal off amazon). I went for Varta in the end after reading this thread:
http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Hints-and-Tips/leisure-battery-which-to-buy-/26707/61/#M448449
I checked eBay for solar panels but I am on a bit of a time limit so bidding and waiting isn’t ideal. I figured I would fit the Solar now whilst everything is in pieces and all the panels are off.

Cheers again for helping out

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