230V Set Up In A Builders Van | Simple Install

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In this video I help my brother install a 230V system up in his builders van.
Being a builder, having 230V in his van is an absolute luxury and allows him to not only charge power tools batteries but also enables him to use a microwave giving him a hot dinner through the winter months.
It's a simple set up which anyone can easily install in their own van. Here's the equipment used in this video (with the exception of one of the fuses which i won't be recommending):
100A Fuses (You want 2 of these)
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50A Fuse
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The cable.. 25mm Tri-Rated Flex
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120ah 12V Deep Cycle Leisure Battery
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Battery Terminals
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*BEWARE* Amazon has now changed this link to a 24v inverter. Make sure you buy the 12v version for this set up!
1500W Inverter
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@cosmiconion87 Месяц назад

Thanks for taking the time to make this vid. Subbed

@ant_hart 3 года назад

I rekon you could start a nice career out of this mate👌🏼 mobile van spark! I know it’s something I’m keen to do myself in the future 👍🏼 hope you have a good Christmas dude🎄😁

@BejamVan 3 года назад

Haha 😄 cheers mate 👍🏻 I hope your keeping well and have a great Christmas dude 🎅😊

@ddoubledutch4783 2 года назад

I’m just lookin into getting a set up for my van. This is class 👍🏽

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Cheers dude.. my bro still uses it cooking his Ginsters pasties in the microwave on site! Works well 😁👍🏻

@darrenheath412 2 года назад

great video and very well explained. thankyou

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Thanks Darren 👍🏻

@mrashford122 10 месяцев назад

Great wee set up video

@chunkyboyize 8 месяцев назад

Lovely job

@joebud321 3 года назад

Excellent vid, just what I needed 👍

@BejamVan 3 года назад

No worries at all matey.. the set up is still working really well and he uses it nearly every day 👌🏻

@silvercamper6478 3 года назад

Hi merry Christmas Thanks bill

@BejamVan 3 года назад

Thanks Bill. Merry Christmas to you too.. have a good one 😊🎄

@jimjamsjhonnymurphy5486 9 месяцев назад

Really helpful good man 👍🏻

@UrbanVanlife 3 года назад

Be curious to see how quick 1 bat runs the microwave for . Obviously depends on the size . But nice clean install mate

@BejamVan 3 года назад

We tested it with the microwave on full power and it was pulling 32A on the 12V side.. its a 120Ah battery (-45% efficiency factor), thats about 2hrs but we will see 😅 I think he will end up running the van too when the microwave is going and is looking at getting another battery just some extra capacity 👌🏻 Hope you're having a decent Christmas mate 👊🏻🎅

@colinhughes8642 3 года назад

Bit of a late reply here, but in my previous work van I had a "run lock" fitted, so if the battery's were dropping I could safely run the engine for a while to charge them up. I got an auto spark to fit it so I'm not sure how easy it is to fit, but it was fairly inexpensive to buy. You simply flick a switch which keeps the van running and allows you to remove the keys, and if the handbrake is released the engine stops.

@redactedcomment709 2 года назад

@@colinhughes8642 that would be a PTO possibly?

@whatyousaidbud 2 года назад

@@redactedcomment709 not if it was inexpensive too but, I think it's probably just a relay that essentially hotwires the ignition but only if it's started with the key first, then the relay is switched off with the same switch that turns your handbrake light off.

@oakashthorn5714 11 месяцев назад

Great stuff,fancy putting one in a landrover 😉

@harryhoudini7777 Год назад

Cheers mate , thank you for sharing. Great video

@theoteam4641 3 года назад

Nice, basic but effective 😁

@junyau340 3 года назад

This is just the video I need! Top man! I may just buy everything in the description. You mention on another comment about running the van when the microwave is on. Do you reckon there would be any problems connecting the inverter to the starter battery with no leisure battery and then running a microwave? My next problem will be fending off other builders trying to use my microwave!

@BejamVan 3 года назад

Hey man, haha cheers.. its still going strong in his van 👍🏻 The microwave does draw a fair bit of power, so if you're using it for 4 or 5 minutes defo just worth running the van as it's some extra juice from the alternator. The issue you might have running it directly from the starter battery is that starter batteries are designed for a very quick heavy discharge and take a few miles of driving to fully recharge back to full capacity. Leisure batteries are designed for a longer slower discharge, so better for generally running things from for a longer period. You can buy decent batteries that will do both but the last thing you want is to run your starter battery down enough to not start the van 😅 The split charge relay separates the batteries and protects that from happening 👌🏻 I hope that helped dude and best of luck 🤙🏻

@igorchuchro4991 2 года назад

@@BejamVan I have similar setup with a microwave, is your voltage dropping on battery when using microwave ?

@BejamVan 2 года назад

@@igorchuchro4991 Hey man, yeah the voltage does drop when the microwave is running.. this is because of the significant load being applied to the battery. The more current applied the more voltage will drop. I have thought of getting a larger battery but as its only for a reasonably short duration and the battery recovering quickly I don't see it as am issue and still works well today 👌🏻

@juicespirit 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant

@tyronegabbadon3609 2 года назад

Great video instead of a generator could this run a jet washer and hoover not at the same time but used for mobile valeting

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Depends on the ratings dude.. I think most hoovers are around 1500-2000W so may need a slightly bigger system with regards to battery and inverter size to cope with the loads for longer. Would also be worth getting panels for the roof to keep the batteries charged. It's all possible though man 🤘

@johnbiddle9126 2 месяца назад

I want s something like this in my van want to run power tools and chargers what inverter should I use thanks

@ishmaelnewham5183 2 года назад

Just the video I was looking for! Planning to run an inverter in my transit. It’s got two starter battery’s tho under the drivers seat. Could I get away with one leisure battery Or would you recommend x2.? I’ll be running drill chargers, drop saw and microwave plus kettle. Not all at the same time of course haha Kettle I’d be looking at a travel kettle at 1kw. Thanks

@BejamVan Год назад

Hey man.. sorry for the late reply. I've been useless at checking comments. 2 batteries will just last longer and not put so much load on a single battery.. have you managed to do it?

@toddb8390 2 года назад

Hopefully you'll see this comment. At 1:50 you say "the negative side to the battery, weve just tapped off this bolt on the body of the van". What does that mean? is it acting as an earth point?

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Hey mate, the body of the vans are always tied down to the negative of the battery. Similar to an earth. So as long as you've got a good connection from the starter battery to the body, you can use the body as the negative 👌🏻 I hope that helps chap.. I reply to all my comments so feel free to drop another message or look me up on instagram if you get stuck 👍🏻

@maximolotov Год назад

Hi How would you set up a mobile tire change van with 1500w inverter powering 1500 w air compressor + 1050w tire changing machine ? 24 gallons air compressor gets full in aroud 4 minutes which is enough to fill 1-2 tires , meaning air compressor will have to be filled 2 -4 times per car . Tire changing machine will probably work for 8 minutes per car. 120 ah battery should fill air compressor and still have about 75 ah left after it. Once 1 car is done this way then van will idle for 10 minute while packing tools and then travel to next car for about 20 minutes + can idle for another 10 minute while getting tools out for the next car. Wonder how fast can van's alternatot recharge battery while idling and driving for this kind of time intervals. Ford transit 2004 , 2.0 tdci, fifa, 92 kw i think it has 105 a alternator . Where to look for larger alternator if it can be installed ? Thicker cables as well ? Thanks !

@BejamVan Год назад

Hey John, sorry for the late reply mate.. been useless at checking messaged 🤦‍♂️ Have you managed to sort it or so you want me see what would work? Cheers chap

@maximolotov Год назад

@@BejamVan wb mate. Well it looks like the only way without petrol geny is to install secondary alternator from some bmw 7 or even better from the lorry. For now will have to plug a cable to customers sockets. Otherways can always get 50l stinky little petrol air compressor + 120 ah battery charging from van's only alternator Air compressor is the only big power eater really

@ogbob1 2 года назад

Wicked I’m starting straight away I need it for a hot tub while I’m camping any tips? 🤔

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Haha mad.. you wana run a hot tub 😅 What's the rating of the pump, heater etc. on hot tub do you know?

@adamkostan8671 2 года назад

Nice work 💪 Keep more video's coming 📹 👍 n sub

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Thank you dude 😊🤙🏻

@spartt4360 Год назад

Are inverters safe to use without extra battery etc? I believe you did separate battery as you need power for long times for light, chargers etc.. I'm only thinking of getting microwave and maybe just maybe a smallest possible kettle and run it only with van running as it would be used for 5 min a day

@thefreshclub9165 3 года назад

I need to run a 110 tig/stick welder or 240v to 110 Box to run the welder , what's you suggestion please mate

@BejamVan 3 года назад

No worries dude.. do you know the current rating of the welder? It should be labelled in Amps or Watts somewhere on the welder.

@davidasquith7803 2 года назад

Hi, I’m looking to do something like this to use 2x 2000watt QSC speakers and a laptop with a mixing controller. So that’s 4x 240v plugs needed what’s best for this as I’ll be djing for at least 3/4hrs at a time? Nice video 👍

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Hey mate.. you're going to need a quite set up for this! I woido recommend going with high load lithium batteries and a couple of decent inverters. Would also recommend a decent charging system, preferably a 230V charger to fully restore the batteries once you are home. Solar would be good but you'd be using a lot of power over a few hours in the night. I could work it out but take a bit of time do a good job on it.

@tango4159 2 года назад

So live feed to inverter comes from van battery not alternator

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Hey Les.. the live feed wants to come from the leisure battery really as last thing you want is it running your starter battery down. Then just charge the leisure battery from a split charge relay linked to the starter battery... you don't want to do it from the alternator as it measures the starter battery voltage too prioritise it. I hope that makes sense mate. Give me another message if you get stuck 👍🏻

@scotttraynor2393 Год назад

Can you have the same set up with a larger inverter

@robinbean6716 3 года назад

happy new year ben ,,,quick question ben how is the bed in your van have you had any problems with damp or mould on the mattress did putting the holes in work do you think ,or if you did it again would you do it any different ,,rob

@BejamVan 3 года назад

Hey Rob, happy new year to you too mate. Its funny you ask as I've found the edges of the bed gets cold in comparison to the rest of the mattress but its not damp or mouldy (yet 😅). I think putting the holes in the board may have helped as it allows the mattress to breath.. also the garage area is heated, so I imagine being heated both underside and on top of the mattress helps. To be honest mate, there's lots of bits and pieces i would do differently, mainly with the layout but with regards to the bed, i would make it smaller and maybe use pine slats instead of ply as a base and also space the mattress a couple inches away from the walls as that's where it gets cold. I think if the mattress has space to breath its all good. I hope that helps in some way mate 👍🏻 Have a great 2021 😁

@shotokanman1 Год назад

Can I attach a portable inverter with croc clips to the jumpstart positive in fuse box

@bedgezoobc5780 10 месяцев назад

If I wanted to fit 1000w one would I still need 100a fuse

@foxy-xd8nb Год назад

Does that battery in the back charge off the autonator or will it need charging manually

@roberttees6350 2 года назад

Any tips on a set up suitable to run large chop saw?

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Hey.. sorry mate I'm useless!! Do you know what the rating (Watts or Amps) is of the chop saw?

@zaheersarwar7815 11 месяцев назад

Will this system run an air compressor 1100 watt output ?

@eddyejcelectrical5766 Год назад

Great video, so thanks for posting it. If I were to go for a similar set us in my van it would only really be for battery chargers and a kettle occasionally. If I were to leave battery chargers turned on say over night by mistake. Would there be any risk of the starter battery being affected?

@georgemcmanus5943 Год назад

No because the split charge relay is there to charge the leisure battery when the engine is running and will not let the leisure battery draw power from the starter battery

@stephenb5560 3 года назад

Lucky bruv

@bigmanbreakfast 11 месяцев назад

Where are you based mate and can I pay for you to do something similar in a burger van build for me?

@zaheersarwar7815 11 месяцев назад

Will you fit an RCD running off the inverter ??

@aliob88 2 года назад

Hi there, How many charges of a drill battery would this set up do roughly. Rgds

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Hi Alistair, it depends on the batteries you're charging and the charger.. Have a look at your battery chargers and see what the Amperage or Wattage (if its in Watts, divide the Wattage by 230V and that will give you the Amperage). The system in this video is effectively a 60A per hour system (due to battery efficiency) so.. you have 60A for one hour to play with before your battery dies. If your chargers are 10A for example, you can run them constantly for 6 hours before the battery dies. Therefore with these 20min chargers that's about 18 batteries before having to recharge or go for a drive. I hope that helps mate but again it dowa depend on your chargers 👍🏻

@ScottMcMillan-c5r 10 месяцев назад

What microwave did you end up using.

@MichalSposki Год назад

Is it possible to have a stick welder connected to a set up like that?

@BejamVan Год назад

Sorry for the ridiculous late reply.. I've been useless at checking RU-vid for comments. With the right set up you could certainly connect a welder to it.. just need to check the input currents and design a system to suit.

@MichalSposki Год назад

Thanks for the answer! :)

@ianwalker616 2 года назад

With this set up could I use 16mm 110 amp cable instead ?

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Hi Ian, sorry for the hugely late reply 🤦🏼‍♂️ You can use 16mm but you woudl need to reduce the main fuse rating down to 100A as its there to protect the cable not the appliance. Cheers 🤘🏻

@anthonypengelly1053 3 года назад

Got myself in a muddle with this and wondered if anyone can help. Got the stuff on the list, but the link is for a 24v inverter, and I'm no expert, but I think the video shows a 12v setup. Any advice for the cheapest/easiest way to get what I have to work? Can I get a second battery and charge both through the relay? Do i just have to get a replacement inverter? Can't return what I've bought. Thanks all

@BejamVan 3 года назад

Ahhhh I do apologise Anthony.. it looks like Amazon have changed the page for the inverter 🤦🏼‍♂️ previously you could select options with 12v or 24v but now it's only the 24v showing. I am sorry mate, I'll get this changed!! You could buy another battery and connect them in series to give you 24v but I'm not sure of the best way to charge them.. you could then connect the relay in parallel to both batteries but I'll need to double check that this is possible. Another option for charging is buy a small 24v solar set up from somewhere like Bimble Solar.. my solar does more than the split charge relay. I do apologise again mate 😒

@anthonypengelly1053 3 года назад

@@BejamVan Thanks for the super quick response. I just didn't think about what I was buying. Solar isn't an option as it's my work van and the boss wouldn't want that. My preference would be to get a second battery if it's possible to get the charging working. I drive lots and would use relatively little electricity so could charge them one at a time if i could rig up a switch? I guess the split charge relay can't cope with charging two 12v batteries in series?

@BejamVan 3 года назад

No worries at all mate, I feel terrible that my link sent you to the wrong inverter! I've stuck a warning in the description now 😅 To be honest I think the split charge really would work connected in series.. it would just take longer to charge, but if you're doing lots of miles it should be okay.. in my camper I have 4 batteries connected to one of these relays in series and it works well 👌🏻 Only difference is that my 4 batteries are all connected in series where you would need the batteries connected in parallel but the relay connected in series 🤔 I think it would work okay to be honest 🙄

@vipi4u 2 года назад

Hi mate, What is the best set up if i want to run a 230v pump directly from alternator?

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Do you know what the rating of the pump is chap? It'll be in Amps or Watts.

@danielsands8589 Год назад

Hi . Could I have a list of parts please .

@vrsturbo4427 2 года назад

Would this inverter be able to run a 2.2kw pressure washer?

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Hey man, it wouldn't to be honest.. you would ideally need a 2500W inverter for that and would probably want to double up on the batteries 👌🏻

@MaTtYc0270270 Год назад

Would this work for a 1400w makita chopsaw?

@AmalsFutureHusband 2 года назад

Does the battery not release hydrogen?

@BejamVan 2 года назад

These are sealed batteries.. they do however release an extremely small amount of hydrogen. Not enough to do any harm in a ventilated area.

@AmalsFutureHusband 2 года назад

@@BejamVan ah okay cool not sure if you mentioned that in the video hopefully people don't go putting regular batteries in the back

@OutdoorBen 2 года назад

Great video bud, I'm thinking of doing this but could I connect 2 leisure batteries for more usage? Would that be an option so I could run for more time without having to charge or turn the engine on? Thanks

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Hey mate, thank you. You're 100% right.. connecting 2 leisure batteries together will help hugely. Just make sure you connect them in parallel so you still get 12V 😅

@OutdoorBen 2 года назад

@@BejamVan I'll pretend I know what connecting them in parallel means 😂

@BejamVan 2 года назад

@Ben Wilczynski haha no worries dude.. just make sure you connect the 2 positives together and the 2 negatives together and you'll be good 👍🏻 😆

@OutdoorBen 2 года назад

@@BejamVan I'm with you, cheers buddy 👍👌

@TheEddyNart 2 года назад

Where did you get the split charge relay from buddy?

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Have a look on Amazon dude, you can buy the Durite split charge relay on its own or as a kit so you can spec it up to suit 🤙🏻

@aussiemate2320 2 года назад

My renault trafic x82 2014 ( old shape )has a smart charger, I ve ruined batteries as it wont charge the other battery.Does this get around that?

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Hello mate, the smart chargers on post 2012 vans have caused a pain with these split charge relays.. as you say they just isolate the alternator when the starter battery is full so they won't charge your leisure battery. To be honest, you are better off getting a little solar set up that'll keep your leisure battery topped up. They work really well, even in winter sun.

@MT_T991 2 года назад

You need a battery to battery charger.

@johnscopes7021 Год назад

Good video mate quick question will this setup be ok in my 2010 Bipper van ?? Will it kill the alternator has I think mine is 90amp. I only want a battery and inverter big enough to charge my laptop and small electric bits what size would you recommend thanks

@maudcls5610 3 месяца назад

Aldi 300w that plugs into 12v

@whatyousaidbud 2 года назад

Beginning to do something similar in my van, how does a 1500w inverter only need a 50A supply at 12v? Isn't that only 600w? (A × V = W), I'm putting a modified sine 6000W peak (3000W Cont.) Inverter in my van, how many Amps do you think that'll need? Cheers buh!

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Hello mate, sorry for the late response.. I've been useless at replying recently. The fuse rating is to protect the cable rather than the appliance and its good to apply diversity. So.. you can rate your cable to the max load of the inverter or you can rate it to the expected average rating of the appliance or equipment you are plugging into it. So your 3000W inverter should need a 250A fuse and perhaps a 50+mm CSA cable which is huge 😅 but depending on what you want to run you could scale it back, as long as the fuse is smaller than the current rating of the cable. In my brothers van in this video, we ended up uprating the cable and installing a 100A fuse recently, as his microwave running for 6mins overloaded the 50A fuse and blew it (which is odd as it's a 500W Microwave [500w÷12v=41.7A] so the 50A should of been fine). I hope that helps dude 👌🏻🤘🏻

@whatyousaidbud 2 года назад

@@BejamVan Thanks mate! That's cleared it up! With your 500w microwave blowing the 50a fuse, it's possibly because microwaves are rated on their output not their input, so to produce 500w of Microwaves, it needs a lot more power, having said that........6 MINS??? What was he cooking, a sunday roast? 😄👍

@cliveboyland8980 2 года назад

Would a normal extension lead plug straight into the Inverter?

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Yeah it sure would chap 👍🏻

@cliveboyland8980 2 года назад

@@BejamVan cheers man thanks for the reply. Great video by the way

@BejamVan 2 года назад

@@cliveboyland8980 cheers dude 🤘🏻

@scottbarrass289 2 года назад

Amazon only have the 2000w 12v one available will it still be the same set up using that one?

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Yeah you can get away with the same set up.. only thing you should consider is upgrading the fuse between the inverter and leisure battery to 150A. 👌🏻

@scottbarrass289 2 года назад

@@BejamVan thank you. Would it not be worth buying the £80 charger relay Amazon also do? I can post the link if you want to take a look at it for me?

@BejamVan 2 года назад

@@scottbarrass289 no worries mate.. post it and I'll take a look 👍🏻

@barryflint7487 2 года назад

hi the crapy 100 amp your refering to is this advised to not use this ? i take it thats what the 2 are for 1 for starter battery and the other for leasure batttery?

@barryflint7487 2 года назад

also what other inverter could i use on this setup thanks barry

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Hey Barry, yeah those fuses I used in this video are rubbish! They are more for audio which spike at a high current rather than having a constant high current (if that makes sense). You are better off getting some 100A in line fuses which I have now replaced these with 👌🏻 Yep.. one is yo protect the cabling from the leisure battery to the starter battery and the other is to protect the cabling to the inverter. The inverter in this video appears to be unavailable annoyingly.. this one looks good though: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08L7KL775/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_XHQN1ZVD49VB10Z7DD2F Just have a good look at the reviews. I hope that helps mate 👍🏻

@barryflint7487 2 года назад

@@BejamVan perfect very helpful 👌 excellent informative video will be purcitems very shortly cheers 👍

@Boab_Cherry 2 года назад

Do you know where I can get the relay in the video

@BejamVan 2 года назад

Hey mate, you can get them from Amazon as kits which is probably the best place. Try and stick with the Durite kits as they seem to work well 👍🏻 Here's a link to a 7m kit... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HXTLWN5/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_KXRPGVE1QEZ1BMPD8TAP

@Boab_Cherry 2 года назад

@@BejamVan thanks so much for the link I’ll buy today. Thanks mate

@BejamVan 2 года назад

@@Boab_Cherry no worries at all dude 🤘🏻

@zjzozn 3 года назад

Great.,is black positive?😂

@BejamVan 3 года назад

😅 May of ran out of red heat shrink when making this video 😉

@A.AInc. 2 года назад

Inverter

@BejamVan 2 года назад

NOVOPAL 1500W Pure Sine Wave Inverter 12V to 230V 240V Car Converter Power Inverter with LCD Display 2AC Outlets And Usb Port-Remote Control for motorhomes,Truck,Boat,Camping,Household,Van www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08L7KL775/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_XHQN1ZVD49VB10Z7DD2F