Installing 12v and 240v Van Electrics

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What a milestone! I never thought that this day would ever happen and certainly not by myself. However with some decent research and some helpful phone calls to the technical department this Sargent system has worked out great for us.
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@margueritenally4459 6 лет назад

Hi, if you thought that video was fragmented, well that’s how most of us work. I love your channel and you explain things in a way that a novice like me can understand. I have just bought a van and am starting the conversion with absolutely no previous experience in any of the skills needed, but your videos and a few others have given me the confidence to give it a go. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos.

@andrewreynolds2647 6 лет назад

Hi, I have been watching your videos and find your work ethic and attention to detail amazing. thank you so much for the time and effort you have put in to share your amazing build, your energy is boundless and i am gradually getting to view all your videos. Keep on with these brilliant videos, once again thank you so much for all your hard work and sharing your videos van looks amazing. I have subscribed i cannot think of any other you tuber more deserving of support than you and your missus. cheers. Andy.

@davec200i 6 лет назад

I've got absolutely no plans at all to do a van conversion, but I've not missed a single one of your episodes! Good video as always Tim

@Lee12238 4 года назад

I said the same thing, but now i bought a van and currently converting i wouldn't look back, so much fun mate!

@sparkyprojects 6 лет назад

Be aware that the wall switch (assuming it's rated for mains) will usually say 'ac only', dc may arc more and could potentially weld the contacts.

@devonabraham3588 3 года назад

i guess Im kinda off topic but does anybody know a good website to watch newly released series online?

@nickryan7968 4 года назад

Well, I've just bought the Sargent unit for my Merc sprinter and I too am a little daunted looking at the wiring. But your warts and all video has helped alot. Many thanks. Nick.

@davidjcoupland 4 года назад

We have the same unit also a 15 plate Sprinter. We're using a 12v fridge direct to the battery. How are you getting the signal from the vehicle to the Sargent unit so the battery charger works? Thanks in advance, David

@stevebrown6665 6 лет назад

Used the same in my camper No worse at changing than my split charge system in my work van Plus it kills the lights correctly when the engine is started

@VampyRagDoll 6 лет назад

Im sure you work on a 30 hour day system. I don't know where you get your time from.

@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt 6 лет назад

Tim, brilliant work, as usual. Time's getting tight! No worries though. No one's going to remember that anything wasn't ticked and tied. What Jo and the girls will remember for a lifetime is how incredible her husband/their dad is. I don't know if Father's Day is observed in the UK, but it's tomorrow here in the States. So, one father of two daughters (mine are grown) to another, Happy Father's Day, Tim. Also, "youth group"? My respect of you just grew beyond a level that I thought was already topped out! Well done sir. Those children/students are lucky to have you leading/serving. Now, get out of town and have a wonderful time!

@Gimpy1987VFR 2 года назад

Hello i know this video is a few years old but. Can you or any of your followers tell me what the connectors are called that go into the back of the control board? The white ones

@karenkaren5221 6 лет назад

Keep up the great work, love watching 😊, kids r so cuite 😀

@jeronomosp 5 лет назад

Hi Tim, I'm trying to fit a sargent unit now and wondered if you installed a relay for your fridge to only come on when then the van is running - this is what was in the sargent schematic - you say in this vid that you are running your fridge straight in - could you explain a little - would be very much appreciated.

@TheRestorationCouple 5 лет назад

No. Compressor fridges need direct feed from battery. The Sargent supply is for 3 way type.

@jeronomosp 5 лет назад

Thanks so much for the swift reply - especially on a Friday evening. I take it there were no issues with the battery running down quickly then - do you put in an isolation switch??

@bobbyedwards6144 Год назад

Do you have the Orange and white cable running to the vehicle battery and leisure

@grahamfrear9270 3 года назад

Sorry you make everything too complicated to understand

@jockwalker24 6 лет назад

Great video as always, I can't understand where the thumbs down come from. Always one or 2 on your vids, if it's the same people all the time, why watch! What sort of mpg do you think you'll get?

@timothy790110 6 лет назад

where did you get those oak wall switches, Tim?

@grahamfrear9270 2 года назад

Too complicated just watched the first 30 s econds

@in-the-vanpeter5157 6 лет назад

That looks a really good set up , I agree a pre made plug and play is certainly neater and it does give peace of mind. Does your van have a smart alternator ? Trying to get my head around that with a cetek at the moment . Great vid and 10 out of 10 for your little helper.

@NomaddUK 6 лет назад

There is no way you would have got the 240v mains working if that expert hadn't been on hand. :o) Not to be picky Tim, but your videos appear to be getting shorter and less detailed. Still love watching them but I am also hoping to learn from you. Even your mistakes are useful as I will no doubt make the same mistakes otherwise. The van is coming along great. Many thanks for your hard work on these videos.

@TheRestorationCouple 6 лет назад

These videos are just daily updates during the last week getting it useable for a family holiday. I will do som more complete videos in the future if I get chance.

@LillaHusVanlife 6 лет назад

Doing a fantastic job of your van..I've watched several of your vids recently. I hope my build turns out at least half as good. On a side note, I work for Sargents, building the main looms and this is the first time I've seen someone using one of our looms in a build.

@TheRestorationCouple 6 лет назад

Hope I haven’t installed it all wrong! It’s worked out great so far, doing some more on the van electrics next week so more videos to come. 👍

@LillaHusVanlife 6 лет назад

The Restoration Couple To be fair, I never see more than the wires and also some the moldings with the terms, so things like the consumer unit are a mystery to me .. I'd say if it all works, you've done a good job 😉 Enjoy.!

@MrScoresby 6 лет назад

I would not cut back those unused 12 volt circuits. Instead install them a extra power points and there are always more things added. On my 50' boat all my wiring problems are from the add ones by previous owners. But it is 44 years old. And as we change to LED lights all the Micky mouse'ng is reveled; 10 Amp loads on speaker wire. the old guy Bert

@TheRestorationCouple 6 лет назад

When i said cut back I just meant that I would shorten and re crimp. There will be a few spare feeds which will just be taped up and tucked behind so plenty of scope to extend like you suggest.

@mmanut 6 лет назад

Love it. Looking real slick. 👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

@lionelhatch9358 2 года назад

It’s all dietary as I’ve found out

@sherpashane1240 3 года назад

So you're not using solar power and wiring it all, you have an 'all in one' type deal? You dint mention the company or that this was a video involving this unit to get 240v. Majority of us dont have that setup so .....yep

@TheRestorationCouple 3 года назад

Solar, 12v and 240v all covered in other videos. Not everything runs through the unit.

@dawnbaker9274 6 лет назад

You know what's what. I was a bit overwhelmed with it all. Kudos to you.

@harrismagnum04 2 года назад

blind leading the blind comes to mind

@joesoap7142 6 лет назад

Let there be light!

@norwegianzound 3 года назад

Note: This ec155 unit CANNOT charge AGM leisure and most GEL batteries. The charge is too low and will damage the battery. I was told this by Sargent support.

@AndyUK-Corrival 6 лет назад

Looks great Tim' nearly there.

@rob7538 6 лет назад

I've watched all your vlogs love What you do.

@noeleenfalkner4557 3 года назад

Got 12 volt lights in my ceiling and they keep going out with brown outs of surges. they want to solar on a 12 volt capacitor onto the wire of the light, it may not work read their body language well. Can i change the 12 volt to 240 lights

@MichaelNolanUK 6 лет назад

It may not be an issue for you but if you run anything from the load terminals of the epever solar controller, watch out that it's negatively switched (and common positive). I originally had one installed but appliances would complete their circuit via an earthed appliance. I swapped for a different model that's positively switched (and common negative) and it works fine. With the Tracer A, it appears orange buttons are common positive and blue buttons are common negative.

@robertb2468 6 лет назад

I was hoping to see you explain and install custom wiring job, everything else is custom made. But I realize you already bought it and now stuck with it. From across the pond, Keep up the good work.

@paulunion1947 5 лет назад

hi does the charger switch on top have to be on to supply 230v to the rest of the van. The reason I ask is that I want a similar set up but want to tie in a 230 inverter so can use 230v when not connect to electrical hitch. I want to to use the rcd on the sargent to save additional wiring. But dont want to loop back to the batteries through the Sargent charger.

@wjlacey 4 года назад

im really struggling with this system. I've got a black and white wire that doesnt seem to go anywhere. The brown and blue to leisure battery ends at a fuse with no wire to goto battery, did you have to buy more? All those orange and white wires, did you use them all/ where did the all go? 'Light feed' vs Front/ Rear lights, wtf, what did you do there? Thanks

@davidjcoupland 4 года назад

Hi, I've just had the same question about the black and white wire. From the instruction book it looks like it's the negative feed from the fridge. Hope that helps? D

@barbelbasher 6 лет назад

hi Tim just doing a van myself have same control panel but my van has smart regen alternator how did you get around that on yours , how far back did you cut the loom

@tomjeffery3037 4 года назад

Hi, iv just bought this kit. Do I still need a split charge system?

@crazy1901 5 лет назад

Is that a stolen screwfix pencil behind your ear? I was in there yesterday and no pencils.

@mmd1957 6 лет назад

Most impressive, I feel quite lazy in comparison, but hope i will recover soon!

@bobbyedwards6144 4 года назад

Hi we’re did you buy the 12v buzz bar?

@liammolloy4367 5 лет назад

Hi Tim thanks for the great video. Did you use a separate smart relay along with the seargent system?

@margueritenally4459 6 лет назад

Hi thanks for your lovely videos. When you add the solar power, does it connect to the power control system or directly to the leisure batteries?

@WatchingTheo 6 лет назад

Hi im Tim and welcome to the restoration man.

@leighspeck4398 4 года назад

3 gang switch seen as there is 3 switch wires...

@richardkaz2336 6 лет назад

Rather than using the unsightly metal brackets fixing the false wall you should have fixed two long block of wood behind the false wall so you only have four neat screws through the false wall into the blocks. With the supply to your unit you should have made a cover for the back of the battery housing and fitted a couple of re-settable circuit breakers. 1/ They make it easy to see if a circuit has tripped. 2/ Easier to reset and no need to find a spare fues of the right rating.

@TheRestorationCouple 6 лет назад

It’s all coming out when we are back from our first trip so I can do things more thoroughly including most of what you have mentioned. 👍 just needs to be working and safe to get away for now.

@keeperofdestiny 6 лет назад

This is such an interesting an informative series!! Super useful for me, currently just in the planning stages of my build, but you explain things so well!

@jasonwilding602 6 лет назад

Hi Tim, can you tell me which batteries you have used and what dimensions they are, also have you packed under them at one end to make them flat or do they slope?, cheers Jason

@TheRestorationCouple 6 лет назад

Should be a whole video on it. They are standard sizes 100ah agm. 👍

@ericmueller1987 5 лет назад

Nice work! Great camera person. 🎥

@markpeacock6345 6 лет назад

Where do you get your energy?!

@dougf94912 6 лет назад

Kaiser Wilhem ll, good reply but I don't think that's what Mark was asking. 8-)

@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt 6 лет назад

Doug F :)

@jonesynet 6 лет назад

My mother-in-law was once asked this by a young man outside a Tesco's. "Oh, I play a bit of tennis" she answered, flattered. Turns out he was working for an energy switching service. :-)

@markpeacock6345 6 лет назад

He, he, that was funny.! I did mean where does he get all his energy from, DIY, van conversion, DIY for sister-in-law, gardening, plus a youth group, I feel knackered just typing all that!

@dougf94912 6 лет назад

Then there's his photography job, 'on the side'. 8-)

@mapstheway9763 6 лет назад

I too have a 155 to wire up, was it easy did you have to cut any bulgin plugs off ? Is the split charger of use I see you still had to add a earth buss bar .

@ciaranokelly3693 6 лет назад

I also have the Sargent EC155 system in my van (Sprinter). Plug and play is almost correct....I have bypassed the built in split charger with a VSR between starter and leisure batteries. I also installed a separate 12v fuse box because the Sargent psu isn't suited to a 12v compressor fridge. The control panel is great as are the fresh and waste water tank level sensors. The 240v side is more than adequate with lots of expand-ability for me in terms of water heater etc