Transit Custom self build Electrics question

[MartiT]

Hi everyone

I have a dilemma. After some advice from local camper converters they advised me to get the Sargent EC155 kit due to simplicity and reliability

My Van I'm converting is a 2015 ford transit. I've now researched that it could have a smart alternator and could render the Sargent setup useless

I liked the ease of installation setup the Sargent seemed to offer but if its going to be useless id rather not and get something better

Thanks for any help

 

[Raul]

You don’t need a Sargent unit, in fact I would advise against it. A nice KISS installation will be far more reliable, and open for unlimited upgrades. We don’t have one and run serous power.

 

[Manic]

I don’t know if this would be of any help.

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[Jamesh]

First of all work out what power requirements do you have.

For instance I run a cool box, lights and water pump. No inverter kettle etc...(I weekend in mine nothing more)

Secondly does your transit have a second battery? Mine does and has been adequate for my loads. The transit has a optional extra of a inverter so able to take the extra load.

Does it have a consumer connection point? Drivers side seat base next to door - two terminals one always live, the other ignition live.

I would use either a vsr or b2b connection to one of these. That are rated at 60amp so anything up to 50amp should be fine.

I made a little black box with all my electrical needs in it. But if starting from scratch you might want something more complex.