This is a bit technical, but for the right viewer, it could be really helpful. Victron Energy: www.victronenergy.com Nations Alternator: www.nationsstarteralternator.... Wakespeed Offshore: wakespeed.com/ Just Roaming Design: www.justroamingdesign.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/JustRoamingC... Instagram: instagram.com/justroaming... See my Vanlife Tour Map Here: jayoe.com/vanlife-industry-tour/ Check out my stats and Vanlife plans here: jayoe.com/vanlife-industry/ 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - Why 48v as opposed to 12v? 01:34 - 48v High Amp Secondary Nations Alternator 02:29 - Just Roaming History 03:48 - 4 x 12v 200Ah Smart Batteries 05:27 - External vs. Internal BMS? 07:06 - LYNX Victron Distribution System 10:54 - Victron GX System 12:13 - Smart BatteryProtect 13:09 - Multiplus II 48v Inverter Charger 14:29 - Wakespeed WS3000 17:00 - Solar Charge Controller 17:59 - Touch GX 70 20:06 - My Cooperation with VICTRON 21:55 - Heated Floor System
Have you posted a diagram that maps this system out? I would love to be able to see that with a components list. I wanted to get a Volta 48v system, but they make it VERY difficult to purchase unless you are using a builder for everything in the van. One thing I don't think was mentioned was how fast this recharges the system from empty to full while driving. Volta's comparably sized system will recharge in about an hour and a half of driving. They don't really need the solar if you drive much. I expect this would be about the same recharge rate?
How are your 12v devices powered? Are they connected to the vehicle 12v and you depend on ws3000 to power them from house 48v when parked? Or do you have a seperate 48-to-12 Dc converter. If so what product is it? Thx🙏
been searching for days for such an explanation on 12/24/48 benefits. good to see potential watts charging from the alternators - a benefit that seems to be missed when so key to 4-seasons full timers.
Nice video! Thanks for sharing! Before connecting the batteries into series, do you run an initial charge on each individual battery with BMS like the Victron manual suggests?
Great technology but if 100dc volts is safe to the human skin. It's still more efficient to have a 100 volt DC system to an inverter. The closer you can get DC voltage to the AC output voltage the more efficient the system will be
Yeh for a 48V system I wouldn't go for Victron as they don't do 48V native batteries which they themselves in many of their manuals suggest reducing the number of links in the system and adding in another 3 links to buy an overpriced battery when you can get a native 48V battery from a reputable brand for like 1/3 the cost.
Nice! I'm planning a similar 48V system in my Mercedes Actros 6x6 build. I hear good things about the Wakespeed controller, but haven't heard of this alternator... What made you choose this one over the Balmar 96-48-100-K8 (48V, 5000W)?
You forgot to mention the most important difference between the MultiPlus and the MultiPlus 2... the hugely improved efficiency... Check out the "zero load" power in the spec sheet... 25W for the MultiPlus 48/3000 vs 11W for the MultiPlus 2 48/3000...
@@dbrophy yeah, the idle consumption rate for the multi+2 was the reason why I purchased it. I will have two of those in parallel at a total of 22 W of zero load capacity. The only thing that sucks about that setup is that it only produces 4200 W at 20 A max running.
This is awesome to see, great setup and looks like you have a great team helping you build and design it. I also have 48V system, that I inherited when I bought my van, having little electrical knowledge beforehand it taken me a bit to wrap my head around it but I'm getting there. I love the sound of the 48V alternator and the Wakespeed 3000, plus those 48V solar panels!
The difference between Victron batteries and all the others is the astronomical price! 2 or 3 times the price of other good Lithium batteries with cell level BMS monitoring.
I am really struggling to find 48V alternators. Do they need to be specific for the model van? For example Nations has one for the Ford Transit 3.5L. Would that work on a 2L van? thank you
For me, too much bluetooth, I don't trust the health risks to 2.4ghz. I would much rather if they gave cable options to all their devices. Maybe they do?
So multiplus 3k only good for 2400 watts.All brands hype #’s so I see.Double up when buying 😅What’s the floor board,sounds so cool but I missed what it was called? How’s it holding up? Looked maybe grippy like bed liner on top?
I like your videos and they are very helpful, I'd like to know of you'd be able to give me some advice or help me with my dilemma, I have a soft serve ice cream machine and need to power it to my ice cream truck. How will I be able to do that with these inverters.
I would have to study for some time to figure out what he said…. I’m not the most mechanically astute when it comes to electronics or mechanics but if I needed to I suppose I would be quick to learn. It was interesting and I do look forward to seeing when it is installed and you explain in your words how it works.
WHOA! Information overload - but you can bet we'll be looking at this over and over. I was thinking "Cap'n if we divert power to the forward Nacells...we might just be able to escape from the Takion field"
Sam obviously knows his stuff; but, if he is to deserve the moniker "Ambassador" for Victron; he might consider working on his communication skills. Maybe a speech class could help him slow down, cut out some of the jargon and vary his intonation. I do appreciate his confidence and deep knowledge of the subject. JaYoe!
I must say I don't understand this kind of thing (I just dont know much of this stuff) but respect your choice of content. Sending you and your family lots of love
Hey Matt how’s it going brother . I’m a electrician bro and o my god 200 amps capability lol that’s Bad Ass . 👍 that’s the Cadillac of a battery’s set up . This will be able to support what ever you need . Think about it a normal house has a 125 Amp service lol
Sorry for another comment I spoke to soon I understand everything he is saying and once again o my god lol . This is cool what they are able to do and what they came up with . Your crazy brother the stuff you find and do is the coolest thing . But where is the reef tank going , you have plenty for power there to support a good system lol
Dude, I know you feel you need to change up your vlogs but everyone has done van builds. Judging from the views you're getting these days its not why your subscribers like tuning in for. I'm a sub by the way. I still wish you well in your journey but I've seen enough of the van life vlogs out there.
I’m not doing this as a gimmick. I’m building something to tell some cool stories in a unique way. But the van needs to be built and it’s part of the process.
I have not seen enough of the van life vlogs, so am interested in how this van comes together. Can't wait to see the finished product. Also looks like this will be a efficient well designed system for Matt's power requirements. JaYoe!
the victron charge controller has a max 100v input, so you will not be able to series your panels. Since you ordered 48v panels, you will not be able to take advantage of the MPPT high voltage input to overcome high temperature or low light voltage sag.
Hello Matt . I shared this on my FB wall . Very informative ! I learned a lot today about the advanced methods of energy managing . Greetings from France . 👍👍
There are 48V Lithium solution with a single block in many telecommunication base station solution. i do believe they are more compact. no external BMS required.
Yes indeed. They are about $1,000 +tax and shipping from Alibaba. Top quality as they are meant for telecom and no fooling around there. Victron is totally overpriced on batteries. I am building a 5 kw solar (10 X 500watt panels) with 10kw 48 volt batteries (2 X 5kw , one year old second hand telecom batteries) with 3 phase hybrid inverter with built in mppt with up to 1,000 volt solar string , full safety, full wifi connection, all for about $4,500 usd . All top end Chinese components. China is by far the leader in solar tier 1 systems. I am doing this as DIY in Indonesia. Same system in USA would set me back nutty money. Throwing endless money in doing a system like this is easy. Doing it safe and cheap is the real challenge.
