240v charger

[Matt-T68]

Afternoon chaps/esses.

Quick question for the massive. I'm about to start Part 2 of my leisure electrics. I want to install my 240v charger under the seat with my dc to dc charger. Can I connect the 240v charger to the output of the dc/dc charger that goes to the battery. Would save another cable run. My brain says it should be ok but just wanted a confirmation.

Cheers

 

[Pauly]

yes its fine, as long as the cable is sized correctly and everything is fused appropriately then no issues
its no different than joining them at the battery posts

 

[Dellmassive]

Should be fine.

Assuming the dc-dc to battery cable is fused ok

Post a pic of the dc-dc and battery so we can check suitability.

 

[roadtripper]

Logically both would go to the same battery terminal but a few things to consider:

The cables need to be sized for max current of both chargers for safety.

I would avoid joining cables on charger terminals, they're not normally designed for that, use a local bus bar.

Also consider if you need to remove one because it has failed, again a local bus bar will let you do that.

 

[Matt-T68]

Decided to use some Anderson connectors just for the 240v charger. I have some removable panels on the rear of the seats so can run a cable off the battery directly to that point. Probably only use it infrequently anyway as the van is a daily driver so alternator will keep it topped up I should imagine. I am learning that plans need to be fluid with this stuff