Installing an Auto Changeover Relay in our Motorhome

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We upgraded our Campervan with an inverter and asked our good friend Geeky Philip come around to help us install an auto switching relay that allows us to use the sockets in the van through the inverter when not on electric hook up. This now allows us to use my coffee machine and Lyndsay's hair straighteners through the sockets in the motorhome when we're off grid and not on electric hook up.

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4 июл 2024

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@leebrewis2133 4 года назад

We've just watched the video and we worked out that the relay was imperative for those life saving devices, a coffee maker and hair straighteners. Well done Geeky Phil.

@marknhopgood 2 года назад

Very informative. I now know that such a module exists off the shelf. I've been making my own and installing them for auto switch over. This is going to make my life much easier.

@markeaston4884 4 года назад

What a Gentleman Geeky Phil is.

@RoamingRadfords 4 года назад

He really is. Lynds x

@re33ce 4 года назад

Nice work 👌

@LyndsRadford 4 года назад

Sorry Geeky Philip, I just don't understand Elastictrickery - Thank you so very much for helping us.

@jeff_in_a_box 2 года назад

This is EXACTLY what I am trying to do! And I've learnt about inductive loads...which explains why I was finding an AC load on cables while looking for my turn signals. Are all of your sockets on 1 breaker then? I think mine are split across 2. Next time im on hookup I'll check. Awesome to know all i need is a relay and housing rather than all the expensive kit i've been looking at. Thanks

@RoamingRadfords 2 года назад

Jeff this is Lyndsay. I think I understand that this was helpful to you 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤣 Thanks for commenting Jeff, we appreciate it, even if I don’t really understand

@jeff_in_a_box 2 года назад

@@RoamingRadfords do your hair straighteners still work?

@jeff_in_a_box 2 года назад

Any chance you or geeky phil could identify the wiring pattern? My main question is what goes into pins A and B? I am guessing? that these are positive and negative from the hookup feed? Also with a common ground/negative feed, is 2 pole even needed?

@RoamingRadfords 2 года назад

Sorry Jeff I personally wouldn’t have a clue, that’s why I got Phil to help out

@chilledout8334 2 года назад

Hi how many leisure batteys do you have to run the inverter ??

@RoamingRadfords 2 года назад

We have 2 x 100amp lithium batteries

@nur5ey1 4 года назад

Hiya mate..great to see you and your channel!! 😉😊...we're looking at doing just the same as you've done..Monty the 7.2m moho needs an upgrade!! 😉👍may need your man too..is he local to MK??

@RoamingRadfords 4 года назад

Monty the Motorhome, Great name mate. Geeky Philip isn’t local I’m afraid, but there’s going to be someone local that can help. The inverter install was pretty straight forward, but the relay was a little over my head though.

@matty6848 3 года назад

@@RoamingRadfords Phil definitely sounds local to me. And he’s right about the parts as I also use R.S components as they only sell quality, safe products, rather than the cheap unsafe crap off eBay which could end up burning out of every kill you. If I require any electrical jobs done on my motorhome Phil is the guy for me

@chilledout8334 2 года назад

Hi where did you purchase the inverter, as ive looked online and they dont look anything like the inverter you have fitted

@RoamingRadfords 2 года назад

Our original inverter was cheap and didn’t last so we ended up replacing it with this Victron one from Alpha Batteries www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/victron-energy-multiplus-12-3000-120-16-230v-ve-bus-pmp122300001/

@stephenprice7502 2 года назад

What make and model is your inverter? Is it pure sine wave?

@RoamingRadfords 2 года назад

We have a Victron MultiPlus 3000 inverter charger

@junkmonkey4596 2 года назад

Could you provide a link to that relay please

@RoamingRadfords 2 года назад

Phil sorted it, I’m afraid we have no idea what parts he used

@chilledout8334 2 года назад

ok thanks and still running on 2 x 100 amp batteries ??

@RoamingRadfords 2 года назад

Yes we’re still running 2 x 100amp Lithium Batteries

@chilledout8334 2 года назад

Hi i take it that the inverter is man enough to run your Alde heating ??

@RoamingRadfords 2 года назад

The Alde heating runs straight from the gas and 12v batteries and doesn’t need to use the inverter

@Matt-df6hz 2 года назад

I want the same doing to my caravan, how do we get in touch with Philip, I'm happy to bring the caravan to him if it makes things easier?

@RoamingRadfords 2 года назад

Hey Matt, their website is ppprotect.co.uk/ or give Richard a call on 01283 342 123 and mention us and he’ll look after you 👍

@Matt-df6hz 2 года назад

@@RoamingRadfords awesome thanks will do

@shrekyou4040 3 года назад

Hahaha

@ZerHour 3 года назад

Great video i was wondering Do the test socket device show a different reading when testing the 240 sockets when its on inverter ? Something to do with the way inverters work ? Be interesting to know .mine says open ground when on inverter ? .have fun guys 👍🚐

@RoamingRadfords 3 года назад

Good question, but one I’d struggle to answer I’m afraid as I’m not electricity minded.

@ZerHour 3 года назад

@@RoamingRadfords ok thanks maybe Phil will see this and know 👍