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  1. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Thanks again with your big help that make me learn! In the description of the J1772 adapter at the bottom, You can read this: "Note, this adapter is not suitable for RV use due to the absence of a neutral connection on the J1772 - it's intended only for appliances that don't require neutral." I...
  2. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    I know that it's not a charger, and I have mention it in my above post. I just want a option for when I need to charge my battery and that I'm on the road and I'll able to do it for under CAD 500$! BTW on another subject, I've take a look at your Vanabolt on TheSamba forum, nice job! (y)...
  3. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    From the description of the converter quote: "It is a very useful device for camper vans and RVs. Van dwellers who want to plug in to electric car chargers to charge their batteries or operate appliances can easily do so now. " And it's CAD 300$. What wrong with that?!
  4. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    If I'm right, I think I have found just what I need to charge from EV Level 2 public station! https://www.evseadapters.com/shop/en/ev-chargers-charger-adapters-extension-cords/183-83-j1772-ev-charger-power-converter.html#/54-condition-3000w_model_new And any charger that can plug in a regular...
  5. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Could be great, but that not my plan! :)
  6. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Bop, with all my respect, can you start your own post please! (y)
  7. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    I'll live in my van 12 month/year so I can't simply forget November, December, January! I don't say an absolute no to solar, but I don't see it as a viable solution for me now.
  8. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Big thanks RV8R for all the time you have take to give me all that clear and quality info, it's really appreciate! 7.2 KW EV ,,, I don’t know, but is that something you want in a T-4 ? I think that I prefer that than solar panel in Canadian climate, and we have thousands of EV public station...
  9. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    The 240V to 12V/24V charger of the guys in the video output 100A from what I understand at 3:18 of her video. But he have 24V 300Ah battery, I don't know if or how much does it matter. I still need to learn more about electricity!
  10. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    First, thanks for this great and intelligent answer! If you want, you can look at the first post of the second page, where I have update what will be my build and what I'm here to learn and have more feedback about it. And I'll PM you with a question!
  11. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    At 3:18 in the video you see the info of the charging!
  12. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

  13. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Thank you! (y)
  14. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Thank for this very good answer! I'll keep it in my notes that I need a DC to DC charger.
  15. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    The first year, I’ll have access to the AC from where I’ll do my build so I only need DC for led, diesel heater, water pump some computer fans… if I don’t miss anything and for that I can go with a Li Time 12V or 12.8V 100Ah and a fuse box and keep the cost around CAD 500$. And in a year I'll...
  16. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    It was only a rhetorical question!
  17. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    What's going wrong in this world?!?! Is it's me who is stupid as shit?! Disable of express myself enough clearly in English? Have you read the first post in page 2 before writing anything?!
  18. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Do you let your house go under 0* celcius in winter?
  19. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Of course my battery will be inside the vehicle and at a good "normal" temperature!
  20. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Thanks for your reply, nothing again nobody, but come on guys, try to keep my post clean as possible, and it probably already have a lot of post where you can talk about the rest that I'm not here to learn! Look at the first post in page 2 to see what I'm looking for now! Thanks! (y)
  21. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Thanks a lot for your answer! I have see on YouTube some people who have use the EV public station to charge the battery in their VR and that was working. The best info I have found is from this video and it's look like it's working well with his 24V 300Ah battery: And I'm here to learn more...
  22. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Thanks for your reply, nothing again nobody, but come on guys, we try to keep my post clean as possible, and it probably already have a lot of post where you can talk about the rest that I'm not here to learn! Look at the first post in page 2 to see what I'm looking for now! Thanks! (y)
  23. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Thanks and yes I'm really considering Maple Leaf battery! I hope to see DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse open one of them someday!
  24. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Hi everyone and thanks again for your help! You make me redo my homework. The first year, I’ll have access to the AC from where I’ll do my build so I only need DC for led, diesel heater, water pump some computer fans… if I don’t miss anything and for that I can go with a Li Time 12V or 12.8V...
  25. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    I 100% agree with you that my build will be everything but perfect. My goal is more about getting the things done right the first time to get my build the more possible cost effective!
  26. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Thank for the idea of going with 2 separate systems! I’ll think at it now in my electrical system design and when it’ll be the time to add more batteries! About the fact of being stealth as possible, it’s more when it come time to sleep in town to avoid “the knock”! And also a big thank you to...
  27. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Another reason why I was not sure about the solar, was the fact that I want to keep it as stealth as possible, but you make me think seriously at it since you tell me that in your case it’s cost effective. Can I ask you what are the specs of the batteries you have? Thank for your comment and...
  28. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    I think that I’ll go with a LiTime 12V 200Ah Plus Lithium LiFePO4 Battery, Built-in 200A BMS, 4000+ Deep Cycles, Max 2560W Power Output, FCC&UL Certificates, 10-Year Lifetime, Perfect for RV, Solar, Marine, Off-Grid at CAD 850$ on www.amazon.ca with free delivery and add a second one next year...
  29. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Then I'll be in the "south" of Quebec most of the time in the winter, where the climate is even milder than in Manitoba!
  30. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Big thanks to everyone for your answer. I'll try to answer to all of them as fast as I can. Some answers to start: First, I have choose 48V because the video of DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse, that I have put in this post, and that I found this logic to go with 48V. But I'm open to step back...
  31. JohnD0h

    Eco-Worthy Hybrid inverter

    The Eco-Worthy All-in-one Inverter Built in 5000W 48V Pure Sine Wave Inverter & 80A Controller for Off Grid System have CE certification.
  32. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Thank for your answer! My van will be isolate and heat all the winter with a diesel heater. Cooking and fridge will be on propane. I don't want anything else than LiFePO4 Lithium Battery. The 48v alternator will be a second alternator only for the 48v battery.
  33. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    I learn from the best!
  34. JohnD0h

    First build this summer, Canada, VW T4 lwb, 48V 100Ah or 1x 48V 50Ah now and add another later too be smoother with my budget build?

    Look at the first post in page 2 to see what I'm looking for now! Thanks! I'm in Canada. First build this summer in a Volkswagen T4 long wheelbase, full time van-life, summer and cold winter. I'm looking for cheap, simple as possible, NO solar panel, charge with EV public charger (7.2kW) and...
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