The Bluetti AC300 That Im using in my Vario all that power for only £600 shrsl.com/4opw8 New B300k at only £1099 shrsl.com/4ovt1 gives you everything you need to power your campervan for only £1699 and best of all its simply plugin and play AC200max that i have used in my sprinter for over 3 years shrsl.com/4opw5 AC240 that Becky is using ih her campervan shrsl.com/4opwt AC240 that Becky is using ih her campervan shrsl.com/4opwt take advantage of my exclusive 5% code B300KMel.
I am one of those people who have thanked you for introducing us to the BLUETTI AC200MAX - it has absolutely been a game changer for our van! Thank you for your help! Also… awesome space near London! I might need to take them up on that soon!
Hay buddy you are going to absolutely love what Bluetti has coming up soon but can’t tell you what it is yet all I’m saying is they have taken my advice and it’s going to be great for anyone who has any power pack in there van 👍👍👍
good night Becky and Mel i love watching your TH-cam videos on your TH-cam channel I hope that you are all well and have found another barn to finish your camper van conversion soon because you two make me laugh and smile I hope whatever you to are up to please keep safe and warm and please keep up the good work on your you tube channel
Love the sound of a part at that stunning location and it would be great to meet you and Becky I’m now using a BLUETTI because of you and your recommendation thanks it’s been faultless
we love them, and not just because we make videos about them , their customer service so far has also been better than most others we've tried and their features keep improving too. Look out for us at events in 2025 and come say hello!
Thank you and yes definitely a brighter feeling to the videos now I’m not inside all the time my next video that I’m editing now is so much more positive and I can feel that I’m going back to my old joyful self 🫶👍
Mel , What about fitting a Input Plug on the outside of the lock up, Similar to a Campsite Hookup. You can then Run 240 Cabling inside the Lockup with as Many 240 Sockets as you need Saves Just Running a Trailing Socket into it
Rave on Mel, another great video. The vario looks flipping gorgeous, I can't wait to see the finished version. Come on now, winters approaching, let's see her road worthy and preped for next spring. Take care. 👋🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦🇮🇪
Thank you for the encouragement really appreciated I am going through some stuff right now and it’s comments like this that make such a difference so when I say thank you I really mean it 🫶💕👍
Please, please, please make the meeting happen, been watching mel for years andI met you both a couple of years ago at van festival, super nice couple, best wishes 👍 Alan (pug camper)
Great video guys, that lodge is absolutely stunning. We would definitely be up for a gathering there Becky that's for sure 😊.. So glad your able to continue work.on Dragonfly, keep safe guys and we shall see you both soon..☯️😊☮️
Hi Mel, you can drive to a pre-booked mot if your previous mot has expired but it is useful to get proof that it is booked in, incase you are stopped on the way. You must also drive the direct route to mot testing station. Its also useful to check your insurance as some companies require the van to be taxed and to have current mot to validate the insurance. If the van fails it is considered unroadworthy for insurance purposes, so again the insurance could be invalid.
Nice to see you back in stride Mel. That little trip was quite obviously beneficial to you. As for the Bluetti kit, I am impressed with it and I can see the benefits of it....certainly makes the electrical installation a lot simpler. However, I don't think I'll be going down that route with Kinlough Herman as I fitted those little blue boxes (which I have to love), mppt, dc-dc, ac-dc, bus bars, cables, fuses and two fuse boxes. We're away in Spain for a couple of months and it's all working just fine....but we don't have an inverter yet, probably never. However, I will possibly be doing a van conversion for a family member soon and I will be recommending a Bluetti system for said build. Keep it up Mel, your Vario is going to be pukka. Hope you give advance notice of a meet up and I'll make the effort and travel over from Ireland 🇪🇸😎🇮🇪👍
Thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciate it I have just been chatting with Bluetti about a new product they’re working on it’s going to literally blow the competition out the park they’re actually taken my advice and produced something that everyone who has a power bank in their camper van is going to want no matter what make it is I’m really excited about it It’s definitely going to be a game changer 🫶
Hey Mel and Becky, I'd definitely be interested in a meet up next year, I'll bring my new caravan along, then you can both meet your #1 fan, keep me informed please, I may have invested in a Bluetti by then, you never know, all the best, safe travels #1
@@BigVanSmallWorld t Mel, that's even better, you did say that there was 16amp power on site, asi don't have power bank as yet, unless you have a spare knocking around for your #1 fan
Glad to see your smile returning . Buy a stater battery ! Those gel batteries might be a good choice ..... do you agree , for starter batteries that is ?
Thank you for the positive vibes really appreciated I do have some AGM batteries that I’m thinking about using as starters would be interesting to see if they work 🫶🤓👍
I'm actually glad your out of the barn situation as most of us dont hsve have access to that kind of cover snd workshop space and are doing our vans on drives and in some cases curbside , do keep up the brilliant vids mel the haters are only jealous (BARN DWELLERS) and dont matter yiuve been doing this longer than most of them and they are playing catch up , take care and F em all
Just a thought... I think I would have cut out a decent size panel in that area where you were making separate holes for the plugs (to allow extra air-flow). Leaving enough of a lip of course to keep the units in place.
@@bigcreator oh I’m sorry to hear about your problems with the awning it is a fiddle putting it up but after you have done it several times you will get the hang of it 🫶👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld they are but currently trying to clear my debts that my sisters racked up my credit cards to clear my late parents house with, dosent help they ran off with all the money either and took what il entitled to either :( so these luxury items will have to wait
Hello Mel, I have a question … Have you ever hooked up your Bluetti to charge via a B2B rather than just Solar. It’s something I’m looking at as I don’t have the Solar capacity to charge quickly. Your thoughts and opinion please 😊
This project is so new my friend hasn't yet finished Building the website but go check out there instagram if you are wanting to come here for a visit. we will definitely be back there will you join us? instagram.com/thelodgesevenoaks?igsh=cWp2eXZrMzFyNHJl
my AC200P has went wonky , when using as soon as it drops below 70% it suddenly drops to 0% left , it then only takes less than an hour to recharge with its own power brick charger when it should take 5 hours from flat to full , tried recycling several times to get it to recalculate the meter but It is still the same , so much for 80% use left after 8 years this one's less than 2 and was a replacement for the first one that did the same thing going flat overnight with no use. 🤣 and I bought with my own cash no free for me
@@uptowndisco2 sorry to hear that you are having issues send me an email and ill pass it on to my contact at Bluetti see if we can get some help for you melpettipher@msn.com
there's sadly no links at the moment. WE WERE THE FIRST to visit and view it, so the website and instagram profiles will be LIVE very soon! We will keep you posted and link it all in the description ONCE it's been created! Maybe mark a new comment saying 'LODGE' on this video and we can reply once it's all up and running, so you don't miss booking in first!
As far as I know yes it will but please do check their website for more information before deciding on perching the new B300K will be available from the 25th September
I just checked bluetti website and yes the ac300 is 600 but it says it needs the b300 to work which I nearly 2k or am I looking at it wrong, and put me down for the van meet up next year if it goes ahead
@@travellingjournalist966 unfortunately there out of stock I’m hoping the newer B300k will be cheaper we will find out Wednesday when they come available 🤞
Mel you did a video using the Bluetti battery enhancer from your split charge relay to charge your AC200max. My question is does the battery enhancer wire directly to the plus minus of your VSR.
Thank you and yes it was a constant struggle to film in the barn and I do actually feel much more relaxed and less stressed now I’m out Thank you for your encouragement really means the world to us 🫶
Hi Mel great vids, been watching for a while over the lasts 2 years . Hope you can give me some advice? I have 320watts of solar and 2x 110amp batteries. The batteries are lead acid and soon lose the power that I need . Plugging my small cooler fridge and working my tele at the same time soon runs the batteries down. I want to upgrade to the next level of batteries without spending thousands, any advice keep your info thanks Trevor 😊
Hi Mel , grt video….this is rather a ‘tung in cheek question ‘ but how could I get a power station off of say Bluetti for free?? …I certainly could nt afford one .I did get in touch with them but to no avail.🙏🏴
It’s simple just start uploading videos on TH-cam and when you have made around 600 videos like me you will start to get product for free just be warned that it’s hard work especially to start with and you don’t actually get paid for all the hours you have to put in to create a TH-cam channel and when I say hours what I really mean is years of grinding hard for no reward at all until one day you’re offered a power pack 😃so if you like the sound of that then go for it 👍👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld mmmm,I ll just save up for a unit; thanks for the insight to making videos . Glad you enjoyed your hols a wee break does the world of good.👌🏴
I'm seriously considering going down the Bluetti route for my build. Do you know if it's possible to use a generic lithium battery as an expansion battery? Thanks.
@@jrsuk1170 I’m going to do some research and experiment on exactly this in the future I think it might be possible but needs some time to research before I can say yes 👍
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Hi Mel, II love your channel but just one question for now what drone have you got. I've just started to get into the idea of having one. Cheers fella, Dan
I use DJI maverick pro I’d highly recommend getting DJI drone forget the cheap ones there a waste of money if you’re serious about it get the best form the start 👍
Hi Mel, Geat video as per usual well done, I was very near tempted to purchasing the Bluettie AC300 but I'm not quite ready just yet as you mentioned changes to these models Etc is happening regular so for now I opted out plus it worked out over £2k. And what a great idea to use your set up for power supply to your lock up. This has given me thought too for my own lock up 😀. Hey look; in case you not seen this You Tuber - Check out the link below and share it with Becy too. th-cam.com/video/BcQUo3AMxOQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=h6Yq3GlSn72mI6vR I discoved it while brousing there channel as theres many more things to see of interst on there channel that you both may find insteresting exspecially Becky for her Van. With best intentions Steve from Manchester, Thumbs Up 👍👍👍👍👍
Its very sickening for ne to see you with your bluetti. Same as you my wife and myself have just got home from a wedding in Scotland to find our van has been ransacked and had our bluetti stolen along witm my tools. Police don’t care and as im still building its not insured. Im gutted
Just a comment about your recommendation for the Bluetti AC300. Their website for the £600 AC300 states that 'Requires the B300 to work'. They have also sold out and are promoting the AC500, which with the battery is nearer £2.5K. Out of interest how does the DC-DC charging work? What power input? Is there a separate DC-DC charger that you need?
No need for separate chargers they’re built in all the specs are on the website I think the AC300 will be back in stock soon I know it can charge at 3000wats that’s 3 KW as standard but you can turn it up even more the AC500 charges at 5KW I think 🤔 but like I say all the specs are on there website even at £2.5k you can’t build anything close to that for the same money especially when to take into consideration your time or even if you have to pay for a professional to do it for you 👍
The words "bought" and "brought" are different in meaning, even though they are spelled and pronounced similarly: Bought The past tense and past participle of the verb "to buy", which means "to obtain something by paying money for it". For example, "Last Christmas, my girlfriend bought me my favorite cologne". Brought The past tense and past participle of the verb "to bring", which means "to carry someone or something to a place or person". For example, "I brought you a gift" means you transported a gift to someone. One way to remember the difference is to think about the simple verb that each word comes from. "Bring" has an "r" in it, while "buy" does not.
Thank you for your comment, however he does know, sadly it's old habits from his poor education. I think we can all give some slack to anyone, including Mel from this. There are many people around the UK and beyond who have suffered lack of empathy for dyslexia and many other learning conditions from their teachers and peers during their childhood. It's even more important to support and encourage re-writing of these mental and emotional patterns. Adults need to know they are perfect exactly as they are, even if they do struggle with spelling, grammar and pronunciation x
The Bluetti AC300 That Im using in my Vario all that power for only £600 shrsl.com/4opw8
New B300k at only £1099 shrsl.com/4ovt1 gives you everything you need to power your campervan for only £1699 and best of all its simply plugin and play
AC200max that i have used in my sprinter for over 3 years shrsl.com/4opw5
AC240 that Becky is using ih her campervan shrsl.com/4opwt
AC240 that Becky is using ih her campervan shrsl.com/4opwt
take advantage of my exclusive 5% code B300KMel.
I think you will find that it's actually £799 following your own link
I am one of those people who have thanked you for introducing us to the BLUETTI AC200MAX - it has absolutely been a game changer for our van! Thank you for your help! Also… awesome space near London! I might need to take them up on that soon!
Hay buddy you are going to absolutely love what Bluetti has coming up soon but can’t tell you what it is yet all I’m saying is they have taken my advice and it’s going to be great for anyone who has any power pack in there van 👍👍👍
Great Mel 👍
Thank you ☺️
good night Becky and Mel i love watching your TH-cam videos on your TH-cam channel
I hope that you are all well and have found another barn to finish your camper van conversion soon because you two make me laugh and smile I hope whatever you to are up to please keep safe and warm and please keep up the good work on your you tube channel
Thank you so very much for your kind words and encouragement really appreciate it 👍🫶
Love the sound of a part at that stunning location and it would be great to meet you and Becky
I’m now using a BLUETTI because of you and your recommendation thanks it’s been faultless
we love them, and not just because we make videos about them , their customer service so far has also been better than most others we've tried and their features keep improving too. Look out for us at events in 2025 and come say hello!
Will do keep up the great work
@@MrSteve1412 thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍🫶
Hi Mel, welcome back. A Nice sunny video again (in more ways than one). No more dark barns!
Thank you and yes definitely a brighter feeling to the videos now I’m not inside all the time my next video that I’m editing now is so much more positive and I can feel that I’m going back to my old joyful self 🫶👍
Mel , What about fitting a Input Plug on the outside of the lock up, Similar to a Campsite Hookup.
You can then Run 240 Cabling inside the Lockup with as Many 240
Sockets as you need
Saves Just Running a Trailing Socket into it
That’s a great idea thanks 🙏
Think my next van build I'll be using the bluetti set up .good stuff👍
@@stek2190 don’t think I’ll ever use anything else other than Bluetti
Rave on Mel, another great video. The vario looks flipping gorgeous, I can't wait to see the finished version. Come on now, winters approaching, let's see her road worthy and preped for next spring. Take care. 👋🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦🇮🇪
Thank you for the encouragement really appreciated I am going through some stuff right now and it’s comments like this that make such a difference so when I say thank you I really mean it 🫶💕👍
Great vlog Mel good to have you back.
Be safe 👍
@@DA11NOON thank you 🙏
Please, please, please make the meeting happen, been watching mel for years andI met you both a couple of years ago at van festival, super nice couple, best wishes 👍 Alan (pug camper)
Thank you Alan we are going to give it some thought and don’t worry if it goes ahead we will let you know 👍😁👍
That 3rd. hole can be a vent hole Mel.😊
Respect !! From a scotsman to a English man .... kick arse and move on !! Respect
Thank you that means a lot 🫶
Great video guys, that lodge is absolutely stunning. We would definitely be up for a gathering there Becky that's for sure 😊..
So glad your able to continue work.on Dragonfly, keep safe guys and we shall see you both soon..☯️😊☮️
Definitely!!💯 🫶👍
wow mel the lodge is stunning , happy days laddie love to all from scotland , just fitted a rino roof rack to my renault master
Thank you for the positive vibes really appreciated well done with the rack 👍
Great video. Good idea for a van (Vario) meet
I think so too!
Hi Mel, you can drive to a pre-booked mot if your previous mot has expired but it is useful to get proof that it is booked in, incase you are stopped on the way. You must also drive the direct route to mot testing station.
Its also useful to check your insurance as some companies require the van to be taxed and to have current mot to validate the insurance.
If the van fails it is considered unroadworthy for insurance purposes, so again the insurance could be invalid.
Not true, stop talking boll£ocks.
@@tonyphilp953 thanks it’s booked in for this week 🤞🫶
Great video good information about the batteries .
Nice to think now you will be back on the van getting it sorted looking forward to it
Thanks 👍
great see you put vlog out on travels in vqan leep up the great vlogs thanks lee
Thank you so much for the positive feedback really appreciated
That lodge is fab
Nice to see you back in stride Mel. That little trip was quite obviously beneficial to you. As for the Bluetti kit, I am impressed with it and I can see the benefits of it....certainly makes the electrical installation a lot simpler. However, I don't think I'll be going down that route with Kinlough Herman as I fitted those little blue boxes (which I have to love), mppt, dc-dc, ac-dc, bus bars, cables, fuses and two fuse boxes. We're away in Spain for a couple of months and it's all working just fine....but we don't have an inverter yet, probably never. However, I will possibly be doing a van conversion for a family member soon and I will be recommending a Bluetti system for said build. Keep it up Mel, your Vario is going to be pukka. Hope you give advance notice of a meet up and I'll make the effort and travel over from Ireland 🇪🇸😎🇮🇪👍
Thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciate it I have just been chatting with Bluetti about a new product they’re working on it’s going to literally blow the competition out the park they’re actually taken my advice and produced something that everyone who has a power bank in their camper van is going to want no matter what make it is I’m really excited about it It’s definitely going to be a game changer 🫶
Hey Mel and Becky, I'd definitely be interested in a meet up next year, I'll bring my new caravan along, then you can both meet your #1 fan, keep me informed please, I may have invested in a Bluetti by then, you never know, all the best, safe travels #1
@@mentalneil hay buddy I’m actually considering the first meeting to be for members only and patreon members to keep it small and more manageable 👍🫶
@@BigVanSmallWorld t
Mel, that's even better, you did say that there was 16amp power on site, asi don't have power bank as yet, unless you have a spare knocking around for your #1 fan
Glad to see your smile returning . Buy a stater battery ! Those gel batteries might be a good choice ..... do you agree , for starter batteries that is ?
Thank you for the positive vibes really appreciated I do have some AGM batteries that I’m thinking about using as starters would be interesting to see if they work 🫶🤓👍
I'm actually glad your out of the barn situation as most of us dont hsve have access to that kind of cover snd workshop space and are doing our vans on drives and in some cases curbside , do keep up the brilliant vids mel the haters are only jealous (BARN DWELLERS) and dont matter yiuve been doing this longer than most of them and they are playing catch up , take care and F em all
Thank you 🙏
oh dear ,you only came 3rd on becky,s holiday favourite list Mel 😁😂 your no 1 on our list m8 .
thats because my No.1 was something we can't show online....ha ha ha!
@@SACREDTRAVELLER hahaha
Welcome back. Nearly as good as the underpass 😂😂😂
@@stevenworboyes8154 wow that’s a long time ago thanks for sticking around 🫶🤓👍
Just a thought... I think I would have cut out a decent size panel in that area where you were making separate holes for the plugs (to allow extra air-flow). Leaving enough of a lip of course to keep the units in place.
Great point!
I bought the Bluetti because of Mel and it has served me well, however I also bought the caravan awning because of Mel and that was a nightmear LOL
@@bigcreator oh I’m sorry to hear about your problems with the awning it is a fiddle putting it up but after you have done it several times you will get the hang of it 🫶👍
Looked a lovely place to spend together 😊
Bluettie are lovely 😊one day love to be able to afford one.
Great vlog😊
They are coming down in price now and Bluetti are most definitely the best 👍👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld they are but currently trying to clear my debts that my sisters racked up my credit cards to clear my late parents house with, dosent help they ran off with all the money either and took what il entitled to either :( so these luxury items will have to wait
Mel. I've seen in previous videos that you have small solar panel. Ideal to keep your battery charged up. So why not use it?
@@philcorp1213 oh yes you’re correct I did have one but unfortunately it is for 12v and my van is 24v
I say that looks a bit good 👍
@@Flossy_tops thank you 🙏
Mel just gone onto your link for AC300. Says I need b300 for it to work. But re looked at your video & it looks like yours is a stand alone model
@@daviddring8692 my AC300 is sitting on top of the B300 👍
Hello Mel, I have a question … Have you ever hooked up your Bluetti to charge via a B2B rather than just Solar. It’s something I’m looking at as I don’t have the Solar capacity to charge quickly. Your thoughts and opinion please 😊
yes i use 3 of these DC Charging Enhancer (D050S) shrsl.com/4ovsy
one to my AC200max and then one for each battery
So much for being precise with your cuts Mr hole in the wrong place 😂😂😂😂. Sorry for laughing 😂😂
Just keeping it real I could have edited that out but decided not to
@BigVanSmallWorld definitely makes for a better video mel 😂👍
@@reddave8628 thank you 🙏
Tell everyone it was deliberate - a bit of extra ventilation to match the new battery 😂
"warts'n'all" is definitely best - that way I don't have to compare myself with perfection 😊
❤trying to find the link for the barns website.
This project is so new my friend hasn't yet finished Building the website but go check out there instagram if you are wanting to come here for a visit. we will definitely be back there will you join us?
instagram.com/thelodgesevenoaks?igsh=cWp2eXZrMzFyNHJl
Great vlog u look both well.womt u have book van retest after 14 days .
Thank you 🙏
my AC200P has went wonky , when using as soon as it drops below 70% it suddenly drops to 0% left , it then only takes less than an hour to recharge with its own power brick charger when it should take 5 hours from flat to full , tried recycling several times to get it to recalculate the meter but It is still the same , so much for 80% use left after 8 years this one's less than 2 and was a replacement for the first one that did the same thing going flat overnight with no use. 🤣 and I bought with my own cash no free for me
😢
What's the guarantee like?
@@uptowndisco2 sorry to hear that you are having issues send me an email and ill pass it on to my contact at Bluetti see if we can get some help for you melpettipher@msn.com
@@alanhat5252 4 years
Awesome stuff, glad everything has worked out for you both.
F!ck the haters 😎
I cannot find the Giles Farm link bud.
It’s so new he is still working on the website but I have put a link to he’s nista in the description of the video
there's sadly no links at the moment. WE WERE THE FIRST to visit and view it, so the website and instagram profiles will be LIVE very soon! We will keep you posted and link it all in the description ONCE it's been created! Maybe mark a new comment saying 'LODGE' on this video and we can reply once it's all up and running, so you don't miss booking in first!
Awesome, thanks again to you both 🍻🥂
Hi guys would the old battery work with the new head unit and visa versa ?
As far as I know yes it will but please do check their website for more information before deciding on perching the new B300K will be available from the 25th September
👍
I just checked bluetti website and yes the ac300 is 600 but it says it needs the b300 to work which I nearly 2k or am I looking at it wrong, and put me down for the van meet up next year if it goes ahead
@@travellingjournalist966 unfortunately there out of stock I’m hoping the newer B300k will be cheaper we will find out Wednesday when they come available 🤞
@@BigVanSmallWorld
Maybe they’ll give you a discount code, I know wishful thinking lol
The pirate in Cyprus was Leo he’s a friend of my friend in paralimni
Brilliant 👍
which Pirate? They were all super friendly and fun to spend the day with!
Mel you did a video using the Bluetti battery enhancer from your split charge relay to charge your AC200max. My question is does the battery enhancer wire directly to the plus minus of your VSR.
that's correct
Is that Norsted manor farm? Giles Cook?
Correct 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld Cheers Mel 👍🏻
Solar generator and panels 👍
it's the way to go
How refreshing to see you away from that barn. In hindsight it was probably ruining your channel 😊
Thank you and yes it was a constant struggle to film in the barn and I do actually feel much more relaxed and less stressed now I’m out Thank you for your encouragement really means the world to us 🫶
Hi Mel great vids, been watching for a while over the lasts 2 years . Hope you can give me some advice? I have 320watts of solar and 2x 110amp batteries. The batteries are lead acid and soon lose the power that I need . Plugging my small cooler fridge and working my tele at the same time soon runs the batteries down.
I want to upgrade to the next level of batteries without spending thousands, any advice keep your info thanks Trevor 😊
Hi Trevor thanks for watching my videos I’d say buy the best you’re budget can stretch too
How do we get the AC300 for £600 Mel? I’ve tried
At the time of filming this video Bluetti was having a sale
Hi Mel , grt video….this is rather a ‘tung in cheek question ‘ but how could I get a power station off of say Bluetti for free?? …I certainly could nt afford one .I did get in touch with them but to no avail.🙏🏴
It’s simple just start uploading videos on TH-cam and when you have made around 600 videos like me you will start to get product for free just be warned that it’s hard work especially to start with and you don’t actually get paid for all the hours you have to put in to create a TH-cam channel and when I say hours what I really mean is years of grinding hard for no reward at all until one day you’re offered a power pack 😃so if you like the sound of that then go for it 👍👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld mmmm,I ll just save up for a unit; thanks for the insight to making videos . Glad you enjoyed your hols a wee break does the world of good.👌🏴
I'm seriously considering going down the Bluetti route for my build. Do you know if it's possible to use a generic lithium battery as an expansion battery? Thanks.
@@jrsuk1170 I’m going to do some research and experiment on exactly this in the future I think it might be possible but needs some time to research before I can say yes 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld Thanks Mel. I look forward to the results 👍
Hi Mel how do you charge the power bank once it goes flat ?
I have solar panels on the roof of my van in the summer it never goes flat 👍
Ok definitely solar in the summer what about the winter charging I'm new to this .
Ok thanks for no reply x
Hi Mel, forgot something also what camera do you use to shoot all of your videos., Dan
Filming equipment that i use
Sony Alpha ZV-E10 | APS-C Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Vlog Camera
amzn.to/3mFRaYY
Sony E 11 mm F1.8 | APS-C Wide Angle Prime Lens (SEL11F18)
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Hi Mel, II love your channel but just one question for now what drone have you got. I've just started to get into the idea of having one. Cheers fella, Dan
I use DJI maverick pro I’d highly recommend getting DJI drone forget the cheap ones there a waste of money if you’re serious about it get the best form the start 👍
Thanks Mel
Why did the Vario fail MOT Mel?
Rear Brake imbalance
What happened to keep it simple keep it safe 😂
You both look refreshed ❤
@@montygti16v11 thank you we’re feeling good 👍
Hi Mel, Geat video as per usual well done, I was very near tempted to purchasing the Bluettie AC300 but I'm not quite ready just yet as you mentioned changes to these models Etc is happening regular so for now I opted out plus it worked out over £2k. And what a great idea to use your set up for power supply to your lock up. This has given me thought too for my own lock up 😀. Hey look; in case you not seen this You Tuber - Check out the link below and share it with Becy too. th-cam.com/video/BcQUo3AMxOQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=h6Yq3GlSn72mI6vR I discoved it while brousing there channel as theres many more things to see of interst on there channel that you both may find insteresting exspecially Becky for her Van. With best intentions Steve from Manchester, Thumbs Up 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you that’s really helpful 🫶👍
Sorry….video title….their not there !!!!!
Its very sickening for ne to see you with your bluetti.
Same as you my wife and myself have just got home from a wedding in Scotland to find our van has been ransacked and had our bluetti stolen along witm my tools.
Police don’t care and as im still building its not insured.
Im gutted
Just a comment about your recommendation for the Bluetti AC300. Their website for the £600 AC300 states that 'Requires the B300 to work'. They have also sold out and are promoting the AC500, which with the battery is nearer £2.5K. Out of interest how does the DC-DC charging work? What power input? Is there a separate DC-DC charger that you need?
No need for separate chargers they’re built in all the specs are on the website I think the AC300 will be back in stock soon I know it can charge at 3000wats that’s 3 KW as standard but you can turn it up even more the AC500 charges at 5KW I think 🤔 but like I say all the specs are on there website even at £2.5k you can’t build anything close to that for the same money especially when to take into consideration your time or even if you have to pay for a professional to do it for you 👍
The words "bought" and "brought" are different in meaning, even though they are spelled and pronounced similarly:
Bought
The past tense and past participle of the verb "to buy", which means "to obtain something by paying money for it". For example, "Last Christmas, my girlfriend bought me my favorite cologne".
Brought
The past tense and past participle of the verb "to bring", which means "to carry someone or something to a place or person". For example, "I brought you a gift" means you transported a gift to someone.
One way to remember the difference is to think about the simple verb that each word comes from. "Bring" has an "r" in it, while "buy" does not.
Thank you for your comment, however he does know, sadly it's old habits from his poor education.
I think we can all give some slack to anyone, including Mel from this.
There are many people around the UK and beyond who have suffered lack of empathy for dyslexia and many other learning conditions from their teachers and peers during their childhood. It's even more important to support and encourage re-writing of these mental and emotional patterns. Adults need to know they are perfect exactly as they are, even if they do struggle with spelling, grammar and pronunciation x
@@SACREDTRAVELLERalways asking the Mrs how to spell the simplist of things , I think we should spell as it sounds like sugar should be shuga lol
Come on, come on, come on, come on, I said! come on, come on, come on! Nice van Boomer yawn 🥱
500 hours of video have been uploaded to TH-cam *every single minute for the last 5 years!* I'm fairly sure you can find _something_ you like.