Considering going all electric with my build . My question is do you think it,s feasible to live in your van using the bluetti ac200max power pack? Fitting a compressor fridge and using a air fryer for cooking. Some kind of hot water heater and a few led lights. Fitting 400w solar panel and a lesuire battery as well . Big thank,s in advance
Bluetti ac200max power
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No not live year round unless you are going to travel a lot to recharge as 400w of solar in UK winter will barely run a fridge.
Work out what you want to run and for how long calculate ah per day needed and you should be able to answer your own question
Work out what you want to run and for how long calculate ah per day needed and you should be able to answer your own question
You would have more chance with an Ecoflow product,which charge a lot quicker than Bluetti.
You need to do some basic calculations to see if the numbers stack up. Very likely they won't.
A big power pack will hold about 2000 watt-hours (2kWh) of energy. An 11kg bottle of LPG will hold 12,800 kWh of energy. That is a massive difference. Heating water and keeping the MH warm in freezing weather takes a large amount of energy. In winter you are lucky if the 11kg bottle lasts a week. So you can see that a power pack will last no time at all.
Of course it depends a lot on your lifestyle. If you shower at a swimming pool or gym every other day your hot water requirement will be a lot less. If you eat out a lot, your cooking requirement will be less too. And if you're out all day hiking or sitting in a pub, or even working, your heating requirement will be low.
But in general, even a massive battery bank won't last very long, and you need to find a way to recharge it anyway.
If you don't want gas, another solution is to fit a diesel heater/water heater, as many do. You can also fit a diesel cooking hob. Diesel is similar to gas in its energy capacity per kilogram. The takeoff pipe from your diesel tank is fitted so that it never takes about the last quarter tank, so you can always start the engine and go for more fuel.
A big power pack will hold about 2000 watt-hours (2kWh) of energy. An 11kg bottle of LPG will hold 12,800 kWh of energy. That is a massive difference. Heating water and keeping the MH warm in freezing weather takes a large amount of energy. In winter you are lucky if the 11kg bottle lasts a week. So you can see that a power pack will last no time at all.
Of course it depends a lot on your lifestyle. If you shower at a swimming pool or gym every other day your hot water requirement will be a lot less. If you eat out a lot, your cooking requirement will be less too. And if you're out all day hiking or sitting in a pub, or even working, your heating requirement will be low.
But in general, even a massive battery bank won't last very long, and you need to find a way to recharge it anyway.
If you don't want gas, another solution is to fit a diesel heater/water heater, as many do. You can also fit a diesel cooking hob. Diesel is similar to gas in its energy capacity per kilogram. The takeoff pipe from your diesel tank is fitted so that it never takes about the last quarter tank, so you can always start the engine and go for more fuel.
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Thank s for all your replies, maybe I should look at a couple of Lithium batteries as well ? Can get to main,s charging at least once a week (visiting children) . Next problem is how do I wire my build up to accommodate a power pack. Your fast knowledge is most welcome 
I don’t understand the logic behind what you are contemplating.
The cost of the power pack would be better spent in adding extra onboard battery capacity and the means to charge them.
Ian
Sorry Ian , watched a YouTube video and the Bluetti power pack come across as the best thing since sliced bread . I have now retired and want to travel maybe move every few day,s. I would like to be gas independent in my build . Maybe people on here or yourself can suggest what would be best for myself. Would a b2b a couple of lithium batteries more solar suffice ? As you can tell I have no idea about van electrics. I watch YouTube channels ( Greg Virgo) in particular but still not sure the right way to go . Can anyone suggest a campervan electrician around the Dumfries Galloway area.
100%the way to go along with diesel heating if needed
For your requirements as much solar as you can fit likewise as big a B2B as isensible for your alternator plenty of lithium,a a high ampage mains charger and diesel for heat of any type where possible,but diesel for water and cooker is not cheap compared to gas.
Try and work out how much electricity you will need per day this will give you an idea of how big a system you need to be stationary off grid for the time you want and how much charge you will create when using the van as you expect
Try and work out how much electricity you will need per day this will give you an idea of how big a system you need to be stationary off grid for the time you want and how much charge you will create when using the van as you expect
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autorouter ’s post #5 is pretty much spot on but to answer your questions:
Expensive!
Not a chance. However, as has already been suggested, you really need to figure out what you want, what you could get away with and what you can afford.
That’s reasonably achievable with the right size battery bank (LiFePO4) and a big enough inverter and the means to recharge the batteries.
Very expensive! Water heating is best achieved by other means (it needs a lot of energy).
You’ll need as much solar as you can fit on your roof and you’ll need a large battery bank (think circa 500Ah).
See above.
Ian
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