charge a e bike battery moterhome how

[DangerMousy]

We have just bought a couple of Specialized Vado SLs which don't have removable batteries. I've fitted a Victron 375 inverter and a couple of 230v sockets in the rear of the van with a changeover switch.
This allows us to charge the bikes whilst they're mounted on the bike rack, either while traveling, on EHU, or off grid, if its sunny enough.
We have 2 x 110ah batteries and 300w of solar but I think we'll struggle to charge both bike batteries unless we're on hookup or traveling as the inverter pulls 50-60 amps on full chat.

Hi Mixyblob, we've got a couple of Vado SLs on order....would love to know more about your charging setup. Which inverter did you get? Is it easy to wire in?

 

[Toady]

I charge our electric bikes on the move whilst they are located in the garage. I have B2B (60amp) and a Victron 2000W inverter. Never had a problem and seem to charge in no time.

 

[jumar]

I charge our electric bikes on the move whilst they are located in the garage. I have B2B (60amp) and a Victron 2000W inverter. Never had a problem and seem to charge in no time.

Would charge be top up or complete charge from flat...

 

[Mixyblob]

Hi Mixyblob, we've got a couple of Vado SLs on order....would love to know more about your charging setup. Which inverter did you get? Is it easy to wire in?

Its a Victron 375 which coped with charging one bike at a time quite easily. Notice I said coped rather than copes, as we had both our Vado SLs stolen while we were in France.
Wiring the inverter was quite easy, the secret is to keep the 12v cables as short as possible and use a 240vac extension lead to reach the bike charger.
I dont know what van you have so explaining exactly how I did mine won't necessarily be of any help.
We always tried to charge the bikes while traveling or when it was sunny as even a 300w inverter draws a fair old whack from the batteries.
Feel free to ask if you have any specific questions.

 

[DangerMousy]

Its a Victron 375 which coped with charging one bike at a time quite easily. Notice I said coped rather than copes, as we had both our Vado SLs stolen while we were in France.
Wiring the inverter was quite easy, the secret is to keep the 12v cables as short as possible and use a 240vac extension lead to reach the bike charger.
I dont know what van you have so explaining exactly how I did mine won't necessarily be of any help.
We always tried to charge the bikes while traveling or when it was sunny as even a 300w inverter draws a fair old whack from the batteries.
Feel free to ask if you have any specific questions.

Thanks! As we don't yet have the bikes I wasn't sure what size inverter is needed - that's really useful thanks.

Sorry to hear yours were stolen Hopefully the insurance paid out without too much hassle.

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[Mixyblob]

Thanks! As we don't yet have the bikes I wasn't sure what size inverter is needed - that's really useful thanks.

Sorry to hear yours were stolen Hopefully the insurance paid out without too much hassle.

Yes, full replacement cost

 

[Toady]

I charge our electric bikes on the move whilst they are located in the garage. I have B2B (60amp) and a Victron 2000W inverter. Never had a problem and seem to charge in no time.

Always topping up but to be fair when travelling in Europe, we find that due to the amount of time on the road, the batteries are always recharged.