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Hi guys, We’ve had a couple of occurrences of a weird, apparently random, issue with our charger/leisure battery setup. We have a CTEK D250SA charger, solar panel and LiFOS68 battery. Not sure if there’s anything else relevant. First time we parked up overnight a few months ago we were...

Hello all, trying to do research across the forum into whether I can use a CTEK D250S Dual with my 18 plate bluemotion panel van to charge my non factory fitted leisure battery. Sifted thru just about every page of every thread on here but getting a little lost in what I should and should not be...

I'm just about to install a leoch 130 agm under the drivers seat of my T6. There is all the usual split charger, 12v charger and 240 distribution to squeeze in too. I've been playing about with ideas before fitting and its looking extremely tight! Has anyone done this and can offer pointers on...

Hi everyone Starting to get the wiring together. Had a pop top fitted and got them to put a 150w solar panel onto as well. I’m using a ctek d250sa. They have given me a control unit with the panel. My question is do I just wire the live from solar panel straight into the ctek and disregard the...

Ctek have announced an updated version of the ever popular Dual 250. Now designated the 250SE, it is compatible with LiFePO4 batteries. As you might expect, it has gone up in price, but not by a huge amount so it is still very well priced. Available in the next 7 - 10 days.

Hi all. I'm just planning out my electrics and will be purchasing the CTEK D250SA to power a 110Ah battery under the drivers captain seat. I'll also be mounting 2x100w flexible solar panels on the roof to utilise the CTEKS's direct solar input for off grid camping. Think I have all that element...

Hi All Could someone check the positive terminal on their battery in the engine bay and maybe send me a picture? I think im missing the plastic cover that covers the terminal after having my suspension fitted last week, i found the negative cover in the back of the van but not sure if there...

Morning All, I’ve just recently bought a T6 and in the middle of converting it. I’m looking at the electrics and have got a Sargent EC155 PMS to control the 12v and 240v circuits. The question I have is that if I install a 100w-200w solar panel to trickle charge the leisure battery then do I...

Sorry, its a long video, and it may not be the "official" or "correct" way to fit a leisure battery and CTEK DC-DC charger system to handle the euro6 smart alternator charging on the VW T6. That said, this is how we did it!! I hope its useful for those of you that are converting a van to a...

i have just connected up the ctek today - when I connect the negative to the leisure battery all the lights come in for a second then they all turn off - the leisure battery is at 12.3v Any ideas?

I made this video because it needed a video! Sorry for the long explanation of smart alternators... but some of us need to know that stuff!! Give it time, the install happens eventually! - It was hard work finding a place in the bulkhead and routing the cables as i had to pull apart the dash...

I'm about to swap my lead acid battery out for a Super B Epsilon Lithium battery. We spend a fair amount of time "Stealthing" it both winter & summer, and the current 110ah battery is getting tired & isn't up to the job anymore. This is our current setup:- 1, 110ah Lead acid under passenger...

Everything is purchased with my own money, what I do may not be perfect, but it gives you a good indication of whats involved...

Since i bought my T6 in January, i have been working every weekend doing various internal changes. This is my first Van that i have done this sort of thing to. It has been great fun, and i have to thank the various members on this Forum for posting the numerous self help guides, videos and...

Hello all, after my first outing over the weekend I encounter my first problem. I only stayed two nights but on the third morning when I tried to start the van the battery was completely flat. I was using a mains hook up, and have a split charging system installed and all the van electrics...

I'm planning on installing the Victron BMV 700 battery monitor (Victron BMV-700 Multi-Function Battery Monitor (1 Battery/Bank)) in my new camper conversion. I really love the idea of measuring the current draw and the charge from my solar panels / charger etc etc I've always had Masterlink BTM...

Well it is now 2018 and looking to update my electrics.. Some of you may know I was fortunate to have the Ctek split-charge system installed by Andy Harris and his team. Anyway, now looking to update the CBE kit that I have for a more modern sleek look. CBE are obviously the main players in...