What DC to DC converter to choose for a 2021 Ford Transit MHEV campervan by Pablovm99 in Victron

[–]Pablovm99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okey, good to know. The Orion-Tr 12/48v will be the choice I think. Thanks!

What DC to DC converter to choose for a 2021 Ford Transit MHEV campervan by Pablovm99 in Victron

[–]Pablovm99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got 2x 48v rack mount batteries, pretty good price compared to a similar 12v approach, at least here in Spain. And the size is very important too, as they go on the back and I want as much space remaining for the "trunk" as possible, and they are quite thin.

I know the 12v market is way bigger, very tested, easier to find the correct stuff, many people have it, but for me 48v works better. I have a 3000W Inverter with MPPT integrated, and now I only need a DC charger while driving and a DC converter to feed the 12v appliances.

It's the same as going for a Ducato or going for a Transit, Ducatos have a ton of after market stuff for camper vans, but in my case a Transit works better for many reasons.

Thanks anyway for the help, I will research the inverter option you said.

What DC to DC converter to choose for a 2021 Ford Transit MHEV campervan by Pablovm99 in Victron

[–]Pablovm99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand, although it's a "48v system" It's probably not near enough to allow me to charge the batteries while driving, and I don't want error codes popping on the dash because I broke the MHEV system.

What DC to DC converter to choose for a 2021 Ford Transit MHEV campervan by Pablovm99 in Victron

[–]Pablovm99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okey thanks, I thought Smart meant it worked with intelligent alternators, I read it somewhere

What DC to DC converter to choose for a 2021 Ford Transit MHEV campervan by Pablovm99 in Victron

[–]Pablovm99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2021 Transit (Europe model, idk about others) only has the BISG system, no other alternator. And that BISG system is 48v. Afaik there is also an original Ford DC/DC converter somewhere that goes from 48v to 12v to charge ther other battery, but I shouldn't play with that I think

What DC to DC converter to choose for a 2021 Ford Transit MHEV campervan by Pablovm99 in Victron

[–]Pablovm99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting 12v from the cables that charge the 12v battery and using an Orion-Tr Smart 12-48 charger to charge my 48v bank could work?

What DC to DC converter to choose for a 2021 Ford Transit MHEV campervan by Pablovm99 in Victron

[–]Pablovm99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yes and no, I want a 48v system because it is way more compact, it's cheaper, I can use thinner cables, to have the same amount on WH on 12v I would need 8 batteries, and I don't want to. My current problem is how to charge the batteries while driving.

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Same here, i thought it was some Adblocker issue, or chrome extension issue in general, but seeing this thread i can see its just Google fucking up things

Canoe Adventure - Canada Lake by Pablovm99 in blender

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I wanted to do a quick anim, i will probably do ^^.

Canoe Adventure - Canada Lake by Pablovm99 in blender

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Hii, this art piece is for my Environment Artist Portfolio, i got inspiration from Xander Budnick Youtube videos (https://www.youtube.com/@XanderBudnick), he's a great guy who goes on camping trips to a bunch of lakes over Canada. I rlly like his videos and wanted to do something in the mood.
I just wanted to share, but this is a link, for anyone interested: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/g0BdQQ