Can you charge a campervan Leisure battery from EV charger

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Can you charge a campervan Leisure battery from EV charger is a question i get asked more and more especially over winter when the days are short and the sun is low in the sky and solar just isn't an option. But the Big Question is Should you?
Can you charge a campervan Leisure battery from EV charger? Yes You Can
EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations.
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@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off Camper van build parts list www.amazon.co.uk/shop/melsvanworld buy me a coffee and i will send you a sticker . your support is really appreciated www.buymeacoffee.com/BigVanSmalWorld

@897aa33 Год назад

How many chargers do I have to make before breaking even? Looking at US version j1772 to nema cost only 75 usd

@Richard.Goldenman Год назад

Many thanks for sharing this, I went down the rabbit hole about step down transformers last year and this is exciting to see for the UK!

@robertmackay3795 Год назад

This is without doubt a game changer to my winter van life,brilliant

@itsallfabrication Год назад

Top video Mel, this is going to help so many full time vanlifers. And you're right, just don't take the piss with it and everyone's a winner.

@skookumjack Год назад

Good stuff, Mel! 👏 you won't regret that install. We'll done for promoting the 'don't abuse' approach.... the world would be a better place if there was more with this attitude! More things to design and incorporate in the next van build !!

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Hi Jack yeah I’m down for doing a proper electric hookup in my next van 👍

@londonjacks8371 Год назад

Wondered if this could work now we know, at Tescos at least, well done Mel this is a game changer for VanLife in our often cloudy land. I don’t see any problem with someone charging their camper batteries, you’re paying for the power like anyone else.

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍🤓👍

@gavindean Год назад

OMG, I had no idea this existed, I have a Marco polo and a home charger for our EV this is a game-changer!! as the leisure battery discharges even when not in use, thanks man for a great video.

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Glad I could help!

@Adrian-fy7rd Год назад

Hi Mel, great idea and great video again! My other car is an EV And I would have no issue with the van using the charger as they would be no different to anyone else. Very thoughtful of you to leave the space open, good common sense. Hopefully other EV drivers will take a symbol of you as myself, “charging it’s charging “😊

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍🤓👍

@maxreynolds3538 Год назад

As an ev user for work. Charging isn't charging. For me getting a charge is the difference between getting to a meeting or getting home on time. This is worse than a hybrid using a public charger

@MACK13 Год назад

Excellent informative video yet again. Thanks for taking the time to film and share. Mack and Maggie, Huddersfield 👍🏻

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🤓👍

@chrisramsay-cb8vt Год назад

Over the moon for you great channel you deserve to go full time looking forward to the up coming videos.🤗

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you so much!

@linz_in_NZ Год назад

Good info Mel. One other positive to this is that if it becomes more common/accepted practice for campervan charging, then more EV charging points might be installed in some of the out of the way/rural places, this would benefit visitors and also those who live there can also charge their EV locally without having to install anything special at home. Plus, some charging points that don't get a lot of use by EVs might be kept as campervan use will make them viable.

@Mevi Год назад

Newer charging standards that actually communicate with the car being charged, they won't allow this, sadly. 😔 There's still plenty of these older charge points and probably enough demand from older EVs to justify keeping them installed.

@897aa33 Год назад

@Mevi there is an adapter available type1 to type2 with a chip inside for communication etc

@Mevi Год назад

@@897aa33 I'll Google for that. Thank you. 😎

@malcolmwhyte5856 Год назад

Mel, you have to be commended for your thoughtful approach. One thing I'd like to mention though is in my opinion you are a valid paying customer with every right to use that space to charge your batteries. I don't see why it would be a problem.

@somethingfromk6816 Год назад

I think its because EV’s need to charge to actually drive. That is the purpose for the charging points. Camper’s are just charging ”extras”. And you can probably argue that heating isn’t an extra etc but in the end i doubt it will make a difference, like Mel said, they’ll figure a way to stop non EV’s using them.

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

It’s just common curtesy as mentioned EV drivers need them more than a camper driver

@foodparadise5792 6 месяцев назад

I agree...as long as you pay for the product, the end use is irrelevant. Is like the gas station owner upset that I purchase gas for my backyard stove instead of my car....don't make any sense. You not stealing anything.

@Caroline-hx7wh 3 месяца назад

Excellent point!

@mentalneil Год назад

Very informative Mel, hope you'll be adding a hook-up point to Becky's van as well, not only can you charge at EV points, you'll be able to use camp sites should you need it. Take care buddy, your #1 fan in Medway

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Hay buddy that’s a really good point I’ll have to talk to Becky about it 👍🤓👍

@thorbjrnhellehaven5766 Год назад

I think we (EV drivers and camper) should embrace each other. I welcome campers to charge the batteries for their vans/caravans, at EV charging stations. In return I want camping sites to allow EVs to connect when they stay over night, either sleeping in the car or in a tent. I believe that paying any paying customers create revenue and demand, to install more service.

@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk Месяц назад

We have electric vans now, so the sight should be more common soon. Just don’t “camp” at the charger

@thorbjrnhellehaven5766 Месяц назад

@@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk as long as a battery is charging, I don't mind whomever uses a charger. But if they continue "camping", regardless if it's an abandoned EV or a camper, just blocking the space out of laciness; then I do mind.

@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk Месяц назад

@@thorbjrnhellehaven5766 teslas have a cool feature that will charge you a parking fee if you stay x amount of time past full charge. Not sure if that’s only Tesla and Tesla charger combo but I think it’s good.

@M0LHA Год назад

I did the exact same thing a few years ago but to charge electric skateboards :) There's quite a few around that are free...

@petewarby7158 Год назад

Bloomin good idea, I hope everyone else is as thoughtful :) nice one.

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

I hope so too!

@davidhett3830 Год назад

Hi Mel Ive been waiting for this video ever since you first advertised it and it was well worth the wait. Can you tell me and the rest of your subscribers where you managed to get your cable? as you didnt tell us during the video thanks again Mel you're a top youtuber 😀

@aliceblumlein8685 Год назад

Also want to know where to get the cable please

@christate590 Год назад

Hi Mel, another great video. Quick question, would you consider doing a video on the cost of charging say a Bluetti EB 70, or a Jackery 500ah from zero percent from one of these EV chargers as they seem to be the most common ones used? Cheers Mel.

@chrisneville7310 Год назад

This could be Ok with a decent system drawing in 24-48v and a high amp charger. This goes to show how limited these power banks are in winter. A good system with a decent B to B is a must in the winter months.

@orangerucksack7083 Год назад

great vid as normal , didnt even cross my mind ..

@namastesteven5655 Год назад

I charge my ecoflow pro up at the gym , my membership is only £ 21 per month I use the showers and get in shape at the same time. Then at night use that power to run the electric blanket all night . Happy days

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

That’s a fantastic van life you have there living the dream 👍🤓👍🍻

@tranquillitydysfunction8142 Год назад

🤔 It's hard enough to find an empty EV charging point when visiting my parents in the UK, with all the hybrid ICE EVs with tiny batteries using them up. I can't wait for people to be using them to charge their leisure batteries 😉. Maybe councils could install 240V supplies for Van life, etc, in addition to more EV charging stations. In the Netherlands, we have lots of charging stations, so it will be less of an issue (I'm British BTW, not Dutch). Anyway, great video, and cool idea

@chrisknightstravel Год назад

The more people demand and use them the greater the supply will be. It should help in theory. 😁

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Let’s hope as demanded increases so will the supply

@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 3 месяца назад

Unfortunately there's no encouragement from UK councils for #Vanlife, they prefer folk to use campsites.

@markshrubb Год назад

Great idea I wouldn't have a issue with u using the charger to do this unless I really needed a charge then I might ask if I could use the bay but why not take advantage just be aware if u park in the bays u can get a ticket if ur not a EV

@joline2730 Год назад

The BIG question ... ... How Much ❓ and ... How Long ❓ (I suppose that depends on how low your etti is when you start ... but let's say about 50% 🤔🤔) Also, if Tesco was closed, do parking charges apply - some s/mkts only allow you to park for the "three hours" limit whilst it is open 🤔🤔 Interesting vid, and glad you warned ppl about not abusing the system - after all, it's primary use is to service EVs only

@r33gts Год назад

Correct on the parking, and only use during opening times too, (people have had very heavy parking fines for not reading the rules) cost of podpoint atm is 28p kWh. Others are about 35p kWh.

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

I was there for 2 hours and it cost 28p 👍🤓👍

@joline2730 Год назад

@@BigVanSmallWorld wow, never knew it was so cheap ‼️ which means it probably IS going to be abused ... but hopefully people will respect others ✔💯 We didn't get a Waffle this week 😥

@LeisureBit Год назад

Really interesting video, thank you - good idea! I wonder how long it will be before they stop campervans charging, in theory if you are paying for the electric, it shouldn’t ever be a problem unless an EV needs to charge up. It was nice when Tesco EV points were free :) All the very best, David 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

We shall see 👍🤓👍

@897aa33 Год назад

They will eventually go to "rapid charging" only

@zoltar666pz Год назад

Wow nice one Mel when we do buy a Luton van i will be doing this

@DA11NOON Год назад

Great vlog Mel 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you 😁

@Silvestmentpms Год назад

It is good to see it works, and I don’t see any reason why you shouldn’t be allowed to use EV charger, you are paying extra for the electric your using. However if a EV did need to plug in, it is very kind and thoughtful of you to let them go ahead of you. I don’t known how payment works or if you disturb the charge does it affect the payment, out of curiosity Mell can you let us know in the update the cost please ? Thank you buddy 👍🏻🙏🏼

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

That’s a great point and a good question I’ll definitely do a follow up video soon 👍🤓👍

@johnwebster2263 Год назад

Great vid and info Mel

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it

@mikebourke1185 Год назад

Good idea Mel at least you have back up power if the S##t hits the Fan Stay Free and Safe Travels 😀 👍 🙏

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you 🙏

@markhead8193 Год назад

GREAT VLOG HOPE YOU ARE WELL

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you! You too!

@philwilliams23 Год назад

Great video Mel, how much did it cost you to charge up? How long were you there?

@laimonasrake8367 Год назад

Perfect, just what is needed to make the existing queues to charge for actual EVs even longer

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Not if people follow my advice

@andyetheridge 9 месяцев назад

he’s paying, what’s the problem?

@FiestyFoxy1971 Год назад

Great video Mel. Can you buy the EV to hook up lead from somewhere if you shouldn’t DIY that? Very informative as always. I think they should have these charging points for campervans along side the EV charging stations that way everyone can benefit 😘

@Mevi Год назад

Mel has pinned a comment that links to a ready made cable.

@FiestyFoxy1971 Год назад

@@Mevi Thankyou! Just checked it out 😁

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@markteager Год назад

Another very good video Will do update on cost of charging

@johnriordan288 Год назад

Great video Mel where did you get the Ev cable. I can’t find it in your store? Keep up the good work

@smycker8563 Год назад

Hi Mel, great video as usual👍 but you didn't put a link to where you got it from.

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@stevesanders2350 Год назад

Great video 👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you 🙏

@rockinginafreeworld3256 8 месяцев назад

Tel me if this is correct. You take a type 2 ev lead and connect a cee plug on the end. You fitted a cee box on the outside of your van with the white cable going from the cee box to the white household 3 pin box in your van. You then plug in your bluetti in to the household box in the van. The bluetti regulates the power it takes from the ev box . If this is correct it’s bloody genius.

@BigVanSmallWorld 8 месяцев назад

Correct but I did install a RCD as well just for safety 👍

@dazednconfused31337 Год назад

Cool, I figured it was possible. Perhaps they could add a bonus socket for campers with long leads or small devices, ebikes, scooters etc. Then have a notice giving parking priority to the EV. I rember the services once had lockboxes where you could charge phones. Maybe they could add one with a pin code/time lock and charge £1.

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

That's a great idea!

@stephenpoessl5464 Год назад

Brilliant idea.

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Glad you think so!

@uptowndisco2 Год назад

Mel I use 2 bluetti powrbricks to charge my bluetti AC200P , one in the normal port and the other into the solar input , takes half the time to charge so less time on an EV point 😀

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

That’s brilliant I actually just ordered the bricks for mine keep watching ill make a video to update how I’m getting on with the Bluetti in my van

@r33gts Год назад

Mels got(or did have) an Allpowers s2000pro, which charges @1500W with its built in charger.

@smycker8563 Год назад

@@BigVanSmallWorld l thought you had a Bluetti D050S because that's even better

@hughjasse3375 Год назад

I've been doing this a while - just a heads up, a few rapid charging points won't work unless you really are in an EV or hybrid. They exchange data through the cable and recognise your make of vehicle, reject you if they don't get a valid car make.

@897aa33 Год назад

You don't use rapid charging points but instead using type 2 (slow charge)

@hughjasse3375 Год назад

@@897aa33 True - but again, plan. Some fast chargers are 22Kwh. Some will happily step down, but some do the same thing as some rapid chargers, and try to exchange vehicle data for identifier. Chademo rapid chargers let you charge leisures, but that standard is dying out. The next gen rapid chargers seem to be the only ones going up now, and most of those are problematic. It used to be about 2:1 fast chargers Vs rapid chargers, about 5 years ago. It's about 3:1 in the rapid charger favour now. Hopefully, as the network of charge points expand, fast or slow chargers will sprout up everywhere, as more locations not on high voltage lines see an opportunity. That's what I hope for - the focus has been entirely on rapid charger infrastructure at the moment. I can see an "AirBnB" type opportunity for pubs, restaurants, even homes, to provide fast or slow charging points on a much larger scale.🤞

@vainglory-matei1067 Год назад

@@897aa33 Are type 2 charger the ones that dont work or do they work?

@897aa33 Год назад

@@vainglory-matei1067 type2 works perfect

@vainglory-matei1067 Год назад

@@hughjasse3375 Does it work with type 2 chargers or not?

@joe-sc2vf Год назад

Morning mel, Seeing as it's all about power supply and to what you can use my question is this. If I put 3 leisure battery together in line,can the alternator deal with charging of 3..there's a split charger as well...I've not found any links in setti g up 3 etc. Excellent vlog as always.

@outdoorjunky1 Год назад

Good skills brother 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thanks ✌

@chris4631 Год назад

Hi Mel ,another great video.I’m thinking of converting to Lithium batteries and at the moment like you I have a Ring RSCDC30 DC To DC Smart Battery Charger.Do you know if this is compatible with Lithium batteries.Always look forward to you videos,keep up the great work 😊

@Adria_Twin Год назад

Great advice

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you 🙏

@whippetsadventuresandoneman Год назад

Wow this is truly brilliant bud 😊 fantastic how it’s been going ? I think I may have to do the same for next winter I never wanted to have one of these fitted to the van but I might have to tho. How much you have to pay? Is it expensive? Great vlog bud. 😊❤ Where did you buy your cable from bud? 😊

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Hi buddy definitely worthwhile investment especially if you’re full time Van lifer I’m trying to get the price down for the lead I’ll let you know in the week when and where you can get the lead 👍🤓👍

@whippetsadventuresandoneman Год назад

@@BigVanSmallWorld aww yeah definitely be perfect for next winter :) il probably rock with an exstention lead 😂 not sure about cutting a hole in the side of my van 😂 great video bud 🚐💙

@crafter63 Год назад

Great stuff, tho' I'd have to colour match the plastic hook up cover.

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Good call!

@royhighton13 Год назад

I use the sealant tape around the socket same as you use on roof vent

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

No it’s different

@antoinefleuriot2509 Год назад

It would be good if they could add maybe 2 low power inputs suitable for a camping electric hook-up connector for camper van battery charging while the main high power input for battery car charging can still be used as well. If it's a power problem They could set a limit so it doesn't interfere with people trying to hi power charge there car. So for example you only get enough power to charge your battery but not run a microwave or electric fire while connected as it would trip off.

@denisecafferky2248 Год назад

Brilliant idea

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@patrickjobling8676 Год назад

Strooth mate ..gettin all hi tec n stuff ..😎😍😁pip pips

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

lol I know rite 👍😂👍

@philcorp1213 Год назад

Well done mate. Say no more

@johnsavage248 Год назад

There will be numerous new regulation on charging bays soon, this from Aus for example "NSW introduces fines of up to $2,200 for “ICEing” electric vehicle charging stations"

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Wow that’s harsh

@art969bones Год назад

Hi Mel, another great informative video, any chance of asking, are you ever going to do anymore waffle on a Wednesday video’s ? I getting withdrawal symptoms

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you and yes waffles will return soon 👍

@rabsrealm Год назад

As an EV driver, I don't see an issue with this per say. My only niggle is the possibility of someone plugging in a campervan then walking away. Some EV drivers who don't have the facility to charge at home rely heavily on public chargers. Other than that, there's no reason why we can't all get along as long as you stay with the van and be prepared to free up the charger if a car turns up :)

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you for taking the time to comment and keeping it positive really appreciated

@alanjohn6355 Год назад

Looks a great way to emergency charge, do the charging points run 24h? Maybe night charging would be the way forward. Looking to build my own van and like you was not looking at fitting external point, maybe I will do now, cheers for another informative session.

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you 🙏

@r33gts Год назад

Alot don't, plus you may get a parking fine through the door cos they are often time limited. 👍

@johniooi3954 Год назад

Yes they work 24/7 & that is exactly what the car next door was doing. It had been left all night. Just need to make sure it is a A/C charge point (slow) & not a DC charge point.

@alanjohn6355 Год назад

@@johniooi3954 definitely have to look further into this charging method, 24 hour tesco shopping, park up on charge as I shop, normally a couple of hours on the time display boards, jobs a good un.

@0CABN0 7 месяцев назад

Hello Mel, I really enjoy your videos. I would like to know where I can buy the cable you use to connect to electric vehicle charging points, or what specifications to look for to find them properly. Also, could you please share the type of internet you use in your van? Thank you very much, and keep up the good work.

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@stum8374 Год назад

Mel you don't need a genie,just buy an EFOW power cell.

@daviddarling9036 Год назад

A great bit of kit mel can you put the link up for us please 🙏 😀

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

No links available at the moment but I’m working on it

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@keswickadventure Год назад

What consumer unit did you install in your van? Seems like a really quick job

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Yeah I did I just didn’t film it

@StopLossLOL 8 месяцев назад

Interesting video. How often did you test charging at a public charging station and how often did it work and how often did it NOT work? I'm asking myself if they would somehow stop charging or block your account if you charge with 500W instead of the 22kW that cars take. Thank you and keep up the good work!

@BigVanSmallWorld 8 месяцев назад

Works every time

@kenbartlett2267 Год назад

Remember with AC the polarity changes every cycle. Do not mix up with DC. ON AC you are dealing with Live & Neutral. Regards.

@teresachenery6508 Год назад

Hi Mel where did you get you EV converter from, very interesting video thanks

@kesobyrne2270 Год назад

HI Great vid would also like to know which plug to get to plug into EV station

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@Mevi Год назад

I can foresee a time when these older 7KW & 22KW chargers become less used as EV charging tech has already moved on. Modern vehicles can use the new *360KW* charge stations now. 😲 Hopefully they keep these old Pod Points installed for a while longer, as this method of plugging in won't work with modern rapid charge stations.

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

I’m sure it won’t last so just enjoy the power while we can 😵‍💫

@Firthy77 Год назад

Great Idea just need to know cost and time if you have the data

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

I’ll be doing a full data analysis video soon

@r33gts Год назад

Hi Mel, you didn't show the disconnect process, with an ev you have to stop the charge in your car else the plug won't disconnect(and I have had them lock in any way, had to call the help line), how did you get the plug out? Also you had(and I have) the Allpowers s2000 pro, it charges @1.5kW...which would be much better for not hogging the charge point. 👍 Btw Alliexprees do the adapter leads for £38.00,so you need to shop around Mel. 😊

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Yeah that’s absolutely correct 👍

@voyageadventurevans Год назад

As usual Mel, you are courteous and very vanlife aware. However, I can only assume most people will fall below your standards and by the time it's been in the newspaper's that someone was late getting to a hospital appointment because they had to wait for a camper to vacate the space😉...you may as well empty your cassette in the hedge behind the charging point🤣🤣🤣 For all the bad publicity it will give motorhomes. (Joke....before anyone thinks I mean it 😉). But seriously if e.v charging is as oversubscribed as we are lead to believe, surely it is our responsibility to power our vans accordingly. With the current trend towards doing more with electric, then this won't be an easy task. It maybe worth putting a small tag or note on your hook up saying that you are happy to let someone use the point for an e.v....you know what people are like... they won't confront you but you can guarantee it will be all over social media with pictures etc😠

@897aa33 Год назад

It's only a matter of time before all cars would be electrics. charging points growing business, I believe.

@theWuWeiWay 9 месяцев назад

Genius!

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 месяцев назад

Why thank you ☺️

@manondeslauriers2645 Год назад

Really clever

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you 🙏

@diycampervanman1633 Год назад

I often wondered if this was possible and guess it is 👍🏻 Cant agree more re keeping the EV Drivers happy or we may start to find tents pitched up using their points 😂

@Sammo-w2y Год назад

Don't you have a B2B charger installed, in which case staying off grid just means either running your engine to charge battery (bit inconsiderate) or go for a drive.

@sunseeker8457 4 месяца назад

Mel. Thinking of getting this unit., and the new one has just been releasted. You're using the Buletti 200 Max for both to your 12v fuse box and to charge via the EV car chargers. The new Bluetti 200L has some changes to the unit and I can't see the 30A port. Did I miss something or can both still be done the same way as you have with your 200 Max?

@BigVanSmallWorld 4 месяца назад

The 12v 30amp outlet is the most important part for me as it allows the AC200 Max to be connected to my 12v fuse bord I dont know about the 200L I’ve not seen it yet

@p24hrsmith Год назад

Unfortunately there are some who will abuse this as is the owner of the EV on the charge point who it appears like they are using the charge point for parking not just charging. My friend who has an EV complains about this all the time and thinks people should be fined for it. As for this idea lets just say he was not keen

@r33gts Год назад

Correct, more common sense needed, plus a little bit of thought for others. 🤔

@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk Месяц назад

Why are you getting only 400 watt? The AC200Max should do 1200+ or so. I’m in the USA, if I want to test this out I’ll have to find a 240v lithium charger with a 48v output for a diy battery bank. 20amp output would be good for ~1100 watt of charging. Can you recommend chargers with 20, 40, 60, 80 & 100 amp outputs? Preferably if they mail to the US too.

@Jord_in_a_van Год назад

Is that your only electric source the Bluetti any idea on what sort of size battery needed for always off grid camping

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

That’s a really good question I’ll make a video to answer you soon 👍🤓👍

@Jord_in_a_van Год назад

@@BigVanSmallWorld thank you soo much So helpful really appreciate your videos

@toastiesvanbuild4644 Год назад

❤

@cathalmccionnaith8268 Год назад

Have you the link to. Purchase the adaptor you demonstrated in the video, thanks!

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@Milkybar3320011 6 месяцев назад

Really glad that you pointed out that the adapter lead has inbuilt electronics, so don’t try and build your own, you’ll burn your van down!

@BigVanSmallWorld 6 месяцев назад

That’s what happens 🙏

@thegrave2000 5 дней назад

Just a few resistors to trick the charging station it's connected to an EV.

@DeltaCmndrElite Год назад

Made my own one up so can charge my electric bike

@simongatrell6564 Год назад

Hi Mel,just to say I'm enjoying your videos. Can you tell me where I can buy an adapter from the ev power point to go to my hook from please ? Would like to buy one ASAP ,thanks Simon

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@lavardo76 7 месяцев назад

HI there, Just wandering what the adaptor make is and where you bought it . Thanks

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@Dio-wn3zf Год назад

hi have you got a link for the ev cable to camper plug as this is a great idea an i need to get ev adapter plug myself if you could point me in right direction please

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@eddt430 3 месяца назад

Awesome advice. How long do you think to fully charge a leisure battery? Mine takes for ever. 🤦🏻‍♂️

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

How long it takes depends on your setup and how much your battery’s can handle 👍

@ianvaughan1907 2 месяца назад

It's all down to your battery charger. Probably worth while looking into upgrading that first before splashing out on a £195 ev lead

@frankelf3151 Год назад

I think this can be a huge problem as the points were designed to charge EVs at 7KW. If many campervans or even worse, some just use it as an electrical socket drawing very low power they'll hog the chargers for hours. It does specifically say for EV charging only. The infrastructure for EVs is already bad enough yet to add another problem. I don't mind responsible owners using it when it's very quiet but unfortunately, you're going to find plenty who don't give a dann and hog the chargers up as they see others doing it.

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

You’re right it’s a real concern and I do try and make that point in this video let’s hope the message doesn’t get lost 👍🤞

@sueb8270 Год назад

Wow, that's a game changer!

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you 🙏

@tine8849 Год назад

So where do you get the £130 quid lead from?

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@stephenhornigold3993 Год назад

Nice video Mel where did you get the lead from?

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

I made it

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@user-ny5pz7mr7m 7 месяцев назад

Hi, Could I please ask which company is it that sells the EV plug to campervan plug adaptors that you mention?

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@dottysdetours Год назад

Hi Mel, For us guys who don’t mind paying the price. Could you provide a link either on the comments or PM me directly please?

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@Plod1212 Год назад

Hi can not see the ev adapter listed. Can you say where it is available. Ps quick question, if I keep an electric vehicle(bike) on the rear of my van on charge and use my van as a conduit to charge the bike at an ev point it should be a legitimate use of the point.

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@jamesdrummond348 5 месяцев назад

Hi Mel, is there a link to where you got the ev charge converter cable with the blue caravan hook up end? Thanks

@BigVanSmallWorld 4 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@ianvaughan1907 2 месяца назад

@@BigVanSmallWorldUnfortunately the code no longer works and the cable is now £195

@jk6472 4 месяца назад

A link to the EV adapter would have been good!

@BigVanSmallWorld 4 месяца назад

EV charging cable, the Juicy Brucie - www.juicybrucie.com - It’s 10M long and meets EV regulations. I have created a code MEL15. If you’d like to share the code it will give you £15 off

@thorbjrnhellehaven5766 Месяц назад

One thing worth being aware of. Those adapters will ignore signal from charging station. As long as the charging station supports enough power; it's not a problem. If the charging station is part of a load balancing system, or other reason for reduced power; they might temporarily or permanently not support enough power. Large parking with many stations, can have load balancing, where they restrict the power. Home stations, can have load balance with the rest of the building, where available power at charger can change depending on how much is used inside. Some installation can be permanently set to low power. The lowest power is ~1.4 kW, if you appliance/charger use less, then you are good to go. If you are above 1.4 kW you should verify the power setting for the station, if it's permanent of dynamically changes. If you try to charge at 2 kW from a 1.4 kW station, it will probably shut down, depending on the system, it might auto reset or you need a service technician, Mind you, I'm not trying to scare anyone, but I think it's useful to be aware of the possibility, to avoid shutting down the system for many stations.

@thegrave2000 5 дней назад

As long as no damage occurs to my equipment I'm OK with this risk - I can probably run away faster than they can realize I've caused an issue :D

@thorbjrnhellehaven5766 4 дня назад

@@thegrave2000 CCTV is becoming fairly common on charging sites. I guess you run faster than the camera can catch you then.

@thegrave2000 3 дня назад

@@thorbjrnhellehaven5766 they will have very hard time proving what exactly happened. And by the time this investigation is completed (if someone even bothers to do it which I seriously doubt) you'll be long gone.

@loony457 Год назад

Hi nice one on this ,, but I NOTICED YOUR STOVE FIRE IN BACKGROUND what’s it called can I buy them ? Thankyou

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

here's a link to my woodstove (affiliate link) cubicminiwoodstoves.com/collections/all?ref=melpettipher

@namastesteven5655 Год назад

I wander how much it costs to charge the bluetti from zero too 100% any guesses?

@sasvanach7859 Год назад

This will take a bit of stress out of winter...how much did it cost?? For the electric used ?

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

I’m going to do a follow up video very soon as I’m still on a learning curve with this 👍🤓👍

@r33gts Год назад

Podpoint charges 28p kWh atm, so not a lot. 👍

@radioguyuk1970 День назад

hi mel can you put a link for the ev cable to single socket as on video thanks

@jeffrybradwell9589 Год назад

Hi love woching your Chanel please never give up have you ever heard of a campervan simler to yours get a aviation notice I got one and the fine could be from £2500 to £20.000

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

Thank you that’s really kind of you. Do you mean an eviction notice?

@jeffrybradwell9589 Год назад

Sorry for my smelin never went to school went to werk at 8

@johnhealy9231 Год назад

Now Wondering if I could use this to charge my ebike on long trips 🤫

@BigVanSmallWorld Год назад

I was thinking about that too 👍🍻

@johnhealy9231 Год назад

Mel I remember reading about a grocery chain store ,that provides lockers on there premises with electric sockets for charging e-bike battery,it works on the principle that you go ask for a key pay a set amount ,put your battery in and lock it , think it was lidl or aldi but I can’t for the love of me remember where it was )