48-Volt Camper Van Electrical System - Part 1

This is the first video in a series where we'll be exploring an advanced, 48-volt power system in a Sprinter van with a powerful secondary alternator. This video discussed why you'd consider 48-volts instead of 12-volts or even 24-volts. Subscribe and stay tuned for the other videos in this series. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Update January 2025. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Victron has released their NG (new generation) Smart Lithium Batteries including a native 48-volt battery (51.2 nominal voltage). As a result, we’ve slightly redesigned this system to use those batteries instead of using 2x 24-volt batteries in series. The NG batteries have a bunch of new features you can learn about in this video.    • How does the new Victron Energy Lithium NG...   * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Blog post about this system https://www.vanlifeoutfitters.com/48-... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Check out our blog for tons of other posts and videos about mobile electrical systems and DIY camper van building. https://www.vanlifeoutfitters.com/blog/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Check out our store full of the very best, road-tested products for conversions: https://www.vanlifeoutfitters.com/shop/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *