Camper Van Electrical Overhaul. The SOK Internal Battery Monitor Is AWESOME!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- I NEED MORE POWER to like as a DIGITAL NOMAD. So i've decided up increase my storage capacity to Four SOK 100Ah LifePo4 SOK BATTERIES (Marine Grade) DOUBLE THE BATTERY CAPACITY. Links Below....
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The folks at Ray outfitted do great work. Having someone who is a professional and experienced is a great asset to have in your ecosystem.
BEST ADVICE EVER when building a Van…put your wiring accessible! That’s what I’ve done thanks to Your Advice Sweet Soul Vanlife-Bro❣️
Wow... we loved this vlog!!! Learned a bit more on electricity but still a mystery. Glad the new fridge is working . Cheers from the bunny and I.
These vans really are a never ending project. There is so much I'm always doing to mine or at least it usually needs something that I put off due to financial reasons.
I'm grateful that I've had your channel to watch over the years. My rig is nowhere near as nice as yours. I'm living more of the poverty side of vanlife, but you give me something to aspire to!
BOY I TELL YOU RAYNOR IS ONE SMART YOUNG MAN YOUR SO LUCKY CHROME TO HAVE HIM
It amazes me how someone like Ray O knows SO MUCH about all that electrical! Incredible mind - you are so fortunate to have found him. He must be a genius.
Rainer is the Superman of Electrical work. Big hand for this guy!!
You got him to smile a big one!
Thanks Chrome gave me an idea for my own secondary battery for my radio equipment in my car.
Shout out to the only man who uploads everyday. Man I love living vicariously thru you!
This!
I feel like I am having a bedtime Story ❤️
Chrome, really, really, LOVE these Install Upgrade Van videos! Raynor is absolutely worth every penny you pay him! What a great asset for you!
I may not have a lot of technical know how, but I totally agree with you on keeping things accessible and easy to fix. I’ve lived in multi unit apartments, sticks and bricks, and I wished they would do that with heat and plumbing as well because things break down and I move into a unit with all these holes in the walls.
No shock at all such fine workmanship ! lol sweet set up and thank you for sharing your skills sir ,big hugs from MN
Chrome I’ve not “caught up” watching all of your old videos, but as I remember when you first started this adventure your van was pretty simple…
And look at you now, apps to monitor individual cell health, heated battery compartments, your positively “high tech”…
It’s wonderful to see all of the improvements that have happened over the years.
Safe travels
Your tip on leaving the electrical exposed and not built into the wall has changed how I want to build. Every build I see it's all behind and kept me wondering what if something changes. Enjoying the videos and always look forward to them. Safe travel's to you!
Thank u for sharing your life with all of us chrome
You are getting so sophisticated!
Raynor ias a true Mcgiver & Divinci!!!
Like the idea of warming the bed...but summer?
@@valnpaulvanorden I presume in Summer he simply doesn't turn on the Webasto heater.
That's why my in my small home DIY solar system, i have two separate systems. One mainly for lights and the other bigger system for everything else, including a few lamps. So, if any system goes down i still have lights.
Cruze snores really loud! I am watching this before bed. I study and learn best when I am getting ready to go to sleep.
Great electrical guy, very professional
Rainer is just brilliant!!!👠🚌👠
Ray is a genius!! Great job, Ray.
Absolutely sweet Ray Outfitted are a great crew much love to you all
SOK is definitely AOK. thank for sharing.
Tupperware-type containers for Cruz' snacks and dry food can help you organize under your bed.
Problem with using containers like that is, they take up lots of room when they are only a quarter full. Wasting more space. Those things are better left in bags or Ziploc bags.
@@VANCITYVANLIFE Not to mention that you'd lose a lot of the air flow that the honeycomb cutout allows!
So glad you are getting an upgrade in your electrical. The technical stuff still flies over my head, but as always I love your enjoyment of life and glee over new and better living. Hope it makes a big difference in your Vanlife
Brilliant idea on the dry heater duct to the batteries 😎🫡
At the end Chrome your eyes look like Christmas Morning!!!!!
The thing I like about Van Dwelling is being unplugged.... boy howdy are you plugged now!!!!!!
I LOVE IT ❤️
Awesome video Chrome. Glad you now have a awesome battery setup and a new fridge.
I've been running the sok 205 for 2 years now. Love it. No issues
That Ray dude is an electric wiz. Totally impressed.
Ray Outfitted👍
No matter how much it costs to get this done, its worth it. Your life and mr cruzy is worth it, keep making videos! Love you bro! (ps: I was way out in the mountains and a lil mouse ate my fuel line wtf LOL)
A addition you might want to consider for your batteries is to place them on a drainage tile. Those tiles for garage floors or a patio. It will allow more airflow around the batteries. It will give the batteries a balanced temperature from your heater. Canadian tire sell them. Those SOK batteries are killer 👍
Thank you Chrome. I’m working on getting a new panel. Mine burned out on Winnie😳. First day. She’s old I knew to watch for it. Others need to consider that when living in older rigs.
It will be interesting to see how many of these upgrades will be installed in the ambulance when you build it. Learning new things with the van will make the ambulance build go a little more smoothly I'm sure. Great video.
Fantastic vid. This was so very well done and so interesting.
i am so happy that you got an awome upgrade on the Batteries and also some othere uprades
First 20 seconds you can hear Cruz snoring. LOL.
I can't wait!!! these cliff hangers are killing me!! I wanna see what happens next right Meow!!
Howdy!! I have a question. If you setup the solar panels on reflectives while charging, will they charge faster with more rays bouncing around?
Is there anything Raynor does not know? Seriously, the guy is great at his job and an EXPERT with all types of van builds.
This is quite the dockside availability that both you and Emi have got going on.
Powerful electric system
I love all these technical upgrades and learning a little more about things I didn't know about. Definitely my favorite videos you make. Love upgrades!
I just upgraded my solar , i didn't have a lot of wires hidden behind my walls but I realized that I never want to have to tear down my walls to upgraded or fix any problems. This is a huge problem because basically you have to rip everything out of your van just to fix Any problems
Hey man
I dig what you're doing big time. I love your vids sir. Is there any way you'd consider describing the story behind all of your tattoos sir? If too personal i understand, but if i said i wasn't really curious id be lying.....
I know nothing about power. If I ever need to do something like this I’d pay someone like Ray Outfitter to get it done.
Chrome, The only product from China with a lifetime warranty is the word starting with the capital Cxxxd-19😉 :)
Pretty Awesome my friend !
Great video ....obviously You and Cruz are the stars xx glad your getting your van sorted xx
looks great chrome!!! enjoy the new juice upgrade
Awesome Chrome appreciate you sharing will watch for the next one
Wish you kept the 2 old ones to make A Mighty 600Ah battery bank!!!
it is NOT wise to mix old & new batteries , or types ; that's "Batteries - 101 !! " , right down to AA's & AAA's 🙈 !
Setup Looks Great!
Sweet. Great job guys
Great video Chrome keep up the great work in making videos 😄👍
definitely think that if people are going to do electric they have to be extremely careful and I'm glad you recommend professional help the way you did
Awesome job
I have one question, and just because I have the same maxx air fan, but where did you run the wires for that? Are they run thru your ceiling? Raynor = genius!!
He could do an awesome job in your amboy once you figure out how to build it
Hi. I got in here quick today. 😜
Although you have probably already left Ray Outfitted, here is an idea someone reading this may use. 'TIMER'
Get a timer put beside the bed wired up to the inverter so it turns OFF the inverter after set time OR AT set time.
It's good having those switches to turn on and off the output. 100% I would fall asleep with starlink turned on so after checking out the 'starlink power supply pinout' I would be making changes.
ICECO needs to make an app like that for their fridges. would help.
Doubling you battery capacity is the smart way to go
Nice install
first CLASS job no doubt
awesome. wondering if now that you have updated the batteries and the inverter, will it support running air conditioning, like a 12 volt one, and if so are you considering getting one?
Great video
I have a question that probably should be answered by Rayner. You are doing a lot to keep the batteries warm for the winter temps, is there enough ventilation under the bed so they don't over heat during the summer months?
The underside of my van would never get to that kind of extreme heat to cause those batteries a problem. That would mean the inside of my van would be at an un livable temperature.
Thanks
Dont forget the carbon monoxide detector and the gas detector and the Geiger counter as well as the stop watch and pedometer and all the other meters and counters and gauges and such. . . . .
Can make it look like a Boeing cockpit if you wish
What is your alternator's output? I've considered adding a second 12/12-30 to my setup, but I'm apprehensive about drawing 60 amps from my 150-amp alternator, especially during the first few miles when it's recharging the starter battery after a start. Thanks!
Awesome video!!
GOOD MORNING CROME
Can you please share with me the name of the battery that failed you? I don't want to go through the same thing you did. Please??🤗
Canbat
could you give a full review of the setup starting at batteries fuse size wire size extra.
planning the same system and want to see if I have the right stuff.
the only thing different is the batteries are chins.
Thumbnail looks like you are on a spacecraft lol
Under bed heating could also help to keep it dry. . . .
You came a long way well deserved 👏 🙌 💯 ❤️
Curious, have you ever driven that home onto a scale?
Could you didtch the victron shunt and just use the SOK batteries' internal monitoring system? I'm getting by just fine with Renogy's smart battery monitoring screen, and do a daily check of usage (mostly just the fridge, plus occasional rice cooker, immersion heater and device charging).
Random side note: I looked at the SOK 200ah (great price!) but noticed max 50a charging current - if you use 2x100ah batteries instead you can push in up to 100a charging current (eg 40a alternator + 25a solar while driving).
Need get more batter puck lights
Where did you buy your batteries?? Nowhere do I see sell 100ah marine plastic. 🤔 why did you go for 4 and not 2 sok 206ah? I am now buying batteries and curiouser where u bought yours? Thanks!!
Curious Campervan does not sell them for Canada, I dont see on Amazone.
Ordered from the SOK website. If you have the space definitely go with the 206 amp hour ones because they are way better deal. My space I had back there was quite unique and we tried to measure it out for the 200 amp hours and it was just a finicky fit
@@VANCITYVANLIFE Thank you!!! Better price directly from Sok.
Hello, friend!
Love to see it when it’s done 😊
SEE, I told you a french Press works good,Makes Coffee hotter,faster,and Better,Weak or Strong,how ever you like It!!!!!!!!!!
Nice!!
The SOK BTs have heaters in them,..why did you heat the compartments with the diesel heater?
NOT all SOKs have heaters. Mine have NO HEATERS. But they do make heated versions of them.
What's the next upgrade?
That's raynor
Chrome, can the heat you are diverting make the battery compartments too hot??
No, that’s why it has a turn dial so I can SHUT the vent if I want .
Thank you so much for the answer, I'm building my own, and didnt want to make a costly mistake...
@@lelandbischert3388 as chrome mention, the battery has bluetooth to tell what's the temp. inside.
So how is the Iceco plugged in? where into what?
@vancity vanlife Chrome, Can you also talk about how the Noco is able to charge the SOK batteries. I would assume/make ass of myself that that battery load would be to much for the Noco.
The noco is just a battery charger. It could charge one battery or 10 batteries it wouldn’t matter.
@@VANCITYVANLIFE ok. Just at a max of 50amp. 👍
Do you have an external shore-power plug?
Shore power is through his Noco battery charger
@@cole650 In yesterdays video there's a shot of the external shore power connector. So yes, there is one, I'm happy to see.
SOK is sold out for now.
What is the name of the BMS battery app that you are using for the SOK and is it hard to set up?
ABC-BMS in the App Store and no set up. It just reads the internal BMS in the battery via Bluetooth. Super simple..
@@VANCITYVANLIFE Awesome! That is the one I downloaded I just thought for some reason it was the wrong one, I never ran the so I wasn't sure. Thanks man for your help! 😁
Could you run a AC unit in the summer..can I ask how much is this costing you
I did a quick check according to what I read their $570 not counting tax per battery and they get a lot more expensive than that so he spent almost $1,800 for four batteries
@@michaelmyers3892 thanks
@@keithwillis4524 I'd love to upgrade and go with more modern equipment but on a fixed income I just got to stay with old school stuff but it all comes down to the individual and their wants and needs and what makes them comfortable
• Many people install small common window-style air conditioners that they often buy on-SALE @ the begining or end of the Season.
• The BETTER type to buy is called a "Mini-Split" . They're twice the price but use HALF (or less ) the electricity ; quite common overseas where electricity is very expensive , but largely unknown in the U.S.
• In your house , you'll SAVE those dollars back in a year or two. In an RV , you'll save the need for more batteries , solar , etc. WELL WORTH it , but people are resistant to _change_ 😱 .
Was up weirdo army
Where’s all that Jackery you have
✌️ Chrome
You made me yawn Chrome .. :)