MJVW
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Hi All,
I would like to fit a battery backup, on my T4 the current leisure battery (75 amp) is located up front under the bonnet next to the starter battery a 50 watt solar panel and 10 amp solar controller provides a bit of extra charge to the leisure battery when off grid. Because of the battery location size restraints dictate the amperage of the battery.
I would like to fit a larger leisure battery under the seating area in the hab area this would be completely separate from the current 12v provisions via the zig unit and would be wired to a usb, 12v socket output unit, so van peripherals can be run from the (back up) battery it would be topped up by a roof mount secondary solar panel.
It could also be charged via built in trickle battery charger when on EHU, because of cost restraint looking to purchase the kit second hand is the Feasible solution?
* I think i will make or purchase a battery box, I guess this needs to be vented? the location of the battery will be over the rear axle, the water heater and water pump are currently in this are so i will put a separation partition in place. should be ok with overall weight.
I would like to fit a battery backup, on my T4 the current leisure battery (75 amp) is located up front under the bonnet next to the starter battery a 50 watt solar panel and 10 amp solar controller provides a bit of extra charge to the leisure battery when off grid. Because of the battery location size restraints dictate the amperage of the battery.
I would like to fit a larger leisure battery under the seating area in the hab area this would be completely separate from the current 12v provisions via the zig unit and would be wired to a usb, 12v socket output unit, so van peripherals can be run from the (back up) battery it would be topped up by a roof mount secondary solar panel.
It could also be charged via built in trickle battery charger when on EHU, because of cost restraint looking to purchase the kit second hand is the Feasible solution?
* I think i will make or purchase a battery box, I guess this needs to be vented? the location of the battery will be over the rear axle, the water heater and water pump are currently in this are so i will put a separation partition in place. should be ok with overall weight.