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The simplest way would be to
The simplest way would be to have a pair of sockets inside the van. One fed from the inverter, and the other from the EHU. Then run the van electrics via a 13amp plug on a flying lead which you plug into whichever socket is powered.
I used modular switches mounted to the back of a rotary control to make a change-over switch.OwellyParticipantThe simplest way would be to
The simplest way would be to have a pair of sockets inside the van. One fed from the inverter, and the other from the EHU. Then run the van electrics via a 13amp plug on a flying lead which you plug into whichever socket is powered.
I used modular switches mounted to the back of a rotary control to make a change-over switch.March 1, 2016 at 12:06 am in reply to: I either have a great AC solution or a terrible idea.. don’t know which. #114618OwellyParticipantApologies, that was a bit
Apologies, that was a bit short!
250w at 115v = 2.174amps
250w at 240v = 1.04amps (if you’re using an inverter, they can have a 20-35% loss)
250w at 12v = 20amps. If you have a 100ah battery, it would theoretically run for 4 hours. In reality, once the charge starts to drop in the battery, it will discharge quicker until it doesn’t have enough power to run the AC units. You’ll be lucky to get an hour out of it.
So, how big are your batteries and PV panels?March 1, 2016 at 12:06 am in reply to: I either have a great AC solution or a terrible idea.. don’t know which. #114615OwellyParticipantApologies, that was a bit
Apologies, that was a bit short!
250w at 115v = 2.174amps
250w at 240v = 1.04amps (if you’re using an inverter, they can have a 20-35% loss)
250w at 12v = 20amps. If you have a 100ah battery, it would theoretically run for 4 hours. In reality, once the charge starts to drop in the battery, it will discharge quicker until it doesn’t have enough power to run the AC units. You’ll be lucky to get an hour out of it.
So, how big are your batteries and PV panels?February 29, 2016 at 11:46 pm in reply to: I either have a great AC solution or a terrible idea.. don’t know which. #114614OwellyParticipantNumbers….?
How big are your aux batteries?
250w at 115v……..?February 29, 2016 at 11:46 pm in reply to: I either have a great AC solution or a terrible idea.. don’t know which. #114611OwellyParticipantNumbers….?
How big are your aux batteries?
250w at 115v……..?OwellyParticipantWhat size van?!
I’ve found that the cab-heater isn’t really up to keeping the rear of a large van warm. Even if it’s well insulated, there’s a lot of space to keep warm. It’s for this reason that most large MPVs (and Mazda Bongos) have a separate heating system in the rear.
I’ve gone one step further and I’ve fitted an Eberspächer air heater in the back of my conversion. It keeps the rear toasty warm whilst travelling as well as whilst ‘wild-camping’. I also have an Eberspächer water heater to plumb-in which will heat the stored water, run a couple of low lever heat-strips as well as pre-heat the engine when necessary. My Eberspächers run off my main diesel tank and use such a tiny amount of fuel, you don’t notice it. They also have a low-voltage protection built-in so they shut down if the battery voltage gets a bit low.OwellyParticipantWhat size van?!
I’ve found that the cab-heater isn’t really up to keeping the rear of a large van warm. Even if it’s well insulated, there’s a lot of space to keep warm. It’s for this reason that most large MPVs (and Mazda Bongos) have a separate heating system in the rear.
I’ve gone one step further and I’ve fitted an Eberspächer air heater in the back of my conversion. It keeps the rear toasty warm whilst travelling as well as whilst ‘wild-camping’. I also have an Eberspächer water heater to plumb-in which will heat the stored water, run a couple of low lever heat-strips as well as pre-heat the engine when necessary. My Eberspächers run off my main diesel tank and use such a tiny amount of fuel, you don’t notice it. They also have a low-voltage protection built-in so they shut down if the battery voltage gets a bit low.OwellyParticipantEngine replacement.
Are you wanting to keep it petrol? If not, I’d go for an Omega 2.2dti engine and ‘box. Nice and compact and plenty of power. Or how about a BMW derv?OwellyParticipantEngine replacement.
Are you wanting to keep it petrol? If not, I’d go for an Omega 2.2dti engine and ‘box. Nice and compact and plenty of power. Or how about a BMW derv?OwellyParticipantPlod.
We’ve only been disturbed by the BiB once. We were parked in a remote layby and had just settled for the night. It would be about 10pm, the kids were asleep so it was pointless for us to be awake!
I heard a car pull up behind us and it was sat with the engine ticking over for about five minutes, then I heard footsteps and a knock on the drivers door window. Plod asked the what I was doing, where was I from and who was in the van. I answered his questions and passed him my wallet which contained my drivers licence, bank cards, work pass, etc. he asked how long we intended to stay. I said we’d be there “until we’d eaten our breakfast unless that was a problem?”
He seemed happy with us and off he went.
I’m happy to play ball as it’s us that are out of the ordinary.OwellyParticipantPlod.
We’ve only been disturbed by the BiB once. We were parked in a remote layby and had just settled for the night. It would be about 10pm, the kids were asleep so it was pointless for us to be awake!
I heard a car pull up behind us and it was sat with the engine ticking over for about five minutes, then I heard footsteps and a knock on the drivers door window. Plod asked the what I was doing, where was I from and who was in the van. I answered his questions and passed him my wallet which contained my drivers licence, bank cards, work pass, etc. he asked how long we intended to stay. I said we’d be there “until we’d eaten our breakfast unless that was a problem?”
He seemed happy with us and off he went.
I’m happy to play ball as it’s us that are out of the ordinary.OwellyParticipantThanks.
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