Into wiring and layout on the electrical system of our camper. I know many of the higher end EU builders like Bliss use Victron components in their builds, as do many high end marine set ups including some Navy patrol boats. I havent been able to find many user reviews and was hoping some on the forum might have some insight.
It is expensive, but not much more than a comparable system from outback or the other higher end guys. And I love the control system Victron has that allows you to manage all of your components from a single display, as well as their battery management from LiFEPO4 batteries. I'd been veering towards the higher end componentry due to the cost of the Lithium batteries and wanting to ensure they are charged, monitored and balanced properly at all times. The Victron suite was attractive because all of the components talk to each other and it is built for Lithium.
Can anyone with a Victron set up comment on how it has been in practice?
The components we have tentatively ordered are
Victron Multi Plus 12/3000 boosting inverter (allows hydridized shore power and battery output)
Victron Blue Solar 150/85 (handles up to 85 amps at 12v - our solar array is ~ 1000 watts)
Color Control GX - Main display and control panel for all components
VE Bus BMS - Battery control for the LiFePO4
BP200i - Hard disconnect for low voltage - shuts your system down before batteries completely discharge
+/- A Cyrix Li Ct to connect starter batteries to the lithium for control of alternator output (this is an area Im still weak on).
2x200ah LiFePO4 batteries (likely Victron)
Something like this
It is expensive, but not much more than a comparable system from outback or the other higher end guys. And I love the control system Victron has that allows you to manage all of your components from a single display, as well as their battery management from LiFEPO4 batteries. I'd been veering towards the higher end componentry due to the cost of the Lithium batteries and wanting to ensure they are charged, monitored and balanced properly at all times. The Victron suite was attractive because all of the components talk to each other and it is built for Lithium.
Can anyone with a Victron set up comment on how it has been in practice?
The components we have tentatively ordered are
Victron Multi Plus 12/3000 boosting inverter (allows hydridized shore power and battery output)
Victron Blue Solar 150/85 (handles up to 85 amps at 12v - our solar array is ~ 1000 watts)
Color Control GX - Main display and control panel for all components
VE Bus BMS - Battery control for the LiFePO4
BP200i - Hard disconnect for low voltage - shuts your system down before batteries completely discharge
+/- A Cyrix Li Ct to connect starter batteries to the lithium for control of alternator output (this is an area Im still weak on).
2x200ah LiFePO4 batteries (likely Victron)
Something like this