Deaky’s Kombi to Camper journey

[Deep black sparky]

Ah of course- it’s a bit like a double pole switch that’s live on both sides in that respect. You can tell I’m used to AC not DC circuits. That’s another reason I’m kicking myself for not ordering the redarc then - the first being it seems much smaller than the victron which would help me squeeze an amp in there with it. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

 

[Deep black sparky]

Inspired by your thread I’ve taken delivery of caravelle front lower dash, door cards and steps. Waiting for my signature audio set up. Any chance you can help with part numbers for the sliding door cards, surrounds and clips so I can make my life complete?

 

[Littleblackflash]

The pub was called Hole in the Wall, just off the high street

The Hole in the Wall - Live Music & Craft Beers in Chichester

Chichester's go-to pub on Martin's Street, known for live music, street parties, fresh food, and craft beers

theholeinthewall-pub.co.uk

That's my local. Been drinking in there since I was 16. Just off West Street.

 

[Deaky]

Inspired by your thread I’ve taken delivery of caravelle front lower dash, door cards and steps. Waiting for my signature audio set up. Any chance you can help with part numbers for the sliding door cards, surrounds and clips so I can make my life complete?

Have a look here sliding door trim Transporter (TR) 2016 year Volkswagen EUROPA 867010

 

[Deep black sparky]

Had a look and it’s like someone’s eaten alpha Betty spaghetti and got caught short. Sorry for the imagery but There’s loads of different part numbers for each part and I can’t see any titan black. Am I missing something obvious?. Do you know which lower door cards (number 20 on diagram I believe) you ordered? Also, any idea how many clips are needed for the card and to go around the window? Sorry I know you must have better things to do but I blame your addictive thread

 

[Deaky]

Had a look and it’s like someone’s eaten alpha Betty spaghetti and got caught short. Sorry for the imagery but There’s loads of different part numbers for each part and I can’t see any titan black. Am I missing something obvious?. Do you know which lower door cards (number 20 on diagram I believe) you ordered? Also, any idea how many clips are needed for the card and to go around the window? Sorry I know you must have better things to do but I blame your addictive thread

I didn't buy mine new, they were off ebay so I don't know the part number sorry. From memory I think there are 7 clips around the window surround, you'll be able to see where they go in the metalwork around your window.

 

[Eli]

The fridge fits I did check first Just have to remove the shopping bag hook, or move the 12v supply to the other side of the van

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Hi Deaky, what model of Weaco fridge is that

 

[Deaky]

Hi Deaky, what model of Weaco fridge is that

I'm not sure mate, its 9 years old. I think it is a 65l one. I'll dig it out later and see if there's any info on it.

 

[Eli]

I'm not sure mate, its 9 years old. I think it is a 65l one. I'll dig it out later and see if there's any info on it.

If you don’t mind mate, I just bought a sliding tray and the Vevor 55ltr I bought is too tall without the tray in

 

[Deaky]

If you don’t mind mate, I just bought a sliding tray and the Vevor 55ltr I bought is too tall without the tray in

It’s a coolfreeze CFX40

 

[Deaky]

After almost 5 years I thought it was time to treat my van to a new leisure battery. Been looking at lithium for a while but been holding off because my DC-DC charger wasn’t compatible. After looking at offerings from Roamer, Victron and Renogy I decided to go with the latter as they do a low profile 100ah battery that would fit under my seat without having to modify anything. A straight swap for what is already in place. I would have loved to fit something bigger but 100ah will give me almost double the useable power than the AGM it’s replaced

Here‘s the before pic



The Orion DC-DC I’ve fitted is huge compared to the Redarc it’s replaced but I just managed to squeeze it in, I also decided to relocate my starter trickle charger



Everything in place, ready to drop the battery in

 

[Oceanis]

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That Renogy battery would make one hell of a seat heater if the seat frame ever touched those contacts .... but by the looks of the rest of the installation you know that, and the +ve terminal will be well protected

 

[Deaky]

That Renogy battery would make one hell of a seat heater if the seat frame ever touched those contacts .... but by the looks of the rest of the installation you know that, and the +ve terminal will be well protected

It has a rubber cover over it from the original OEM battery

 

[Deaky]

 

[Sabre]

Nice advertising too. Logo's with the kit?

 

[t0mb0]

After almost 5 years I thought it was time to treat my van to a new leisure battery. Been looking at lithium for a while but been holding off because my DC-DC charger wasn’t compatible. After looking at offerings from Roamer, Victron and Renogy I decided to go with the latter as they do a low profile 100ah battery that would fit under my seat without having to modify anything. A straight swap for what is already in place. I would have loved to fit something bigger but 100ah will give me almost double the useable power than the AGM it’s replaced

Here‘s the before pic

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The Orion DC-DC I’ve fitted is huge compared to the Redarc it’s replaced but I just managed to squeeze it in, I also decided to relocate my starter trickle charger

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Everything in place, ready to drop the battery in

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Seriously neat work!

Is that votronic trickle charger still in place in the new install though? Might be worth checking if so, my recollection is that they don’t recommend those for lithium because the voltage of lithium sits higher than AGM over a wide range of SoC? There is an ablemail one that’s lithium compatible though I think.

 

[Skyliner33]

Seriously neat work!

Is that votronic trickle charger still in place in the new install though? Might be worth checking if so, my recollection is that they don’t recommend those for lithium because the voltage of lithium sits higher than AGM over a wide range of SoC? There is an ablemail one that’s lithium compatible though I think.

I don't think @Deaky's starter is a Lithium battery.

 

[Dellmassive]

Seriously neat work!

Is that votronic trickle charger still in place in the new install though? Might be worth checking if so, my recollection is that they don’t recommend those for lithium because the voltage of lithium sits higher than AGM over a wide range of SoC? There is an ablemail one that’s lithium compatible though I think.

The Abelmail AMT12-2 is what I use .....

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[Deaky]

Seriously neat work!

Is that votronic trickle charger still in place in the new install though? Might be worth checking if so, my recollection is that they don’t recommend those for lithium because the voltage of lithium sits higher than AGM over a wide range of SoC? There is an ablemail one that’s lithium compatible though I think.

Thanks for the heads up @t0mb0 Looks like more money to spend

 

[t0mb0]

Thanks for the heads up @t0mb0 Looks like more money to spend

It’s never ending!

Might be worth just keeping an eye on. There’s a chance it’s ok in practice, maybe just does a bit more trickle charging than usual because of the larger voltage gap?