Victron system in USA Motorhome

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Here is our Victron setup in our Bluebird Wanderlodge motorhome.

Victron Quattro (European model) 240 volt 3000 12 volt set at 60 hertz

Victron Autotransformer to provide 2X hot and neutral line for 2X 120 volt legs.

2 X 330 ah Victron Smart Lithium batteries

Lynx BMS with Lynx Distributor

Victron Smart Solar MPPT 150/60

Victron Cerbo with touch screen

220 amp Battery Protect

Digital Multi Control

4 X 200 watt solar panels

I also carry an additional Autotransformer to connect to 120 volt shore power. This converts the 120 volt shore power to 240 volts for the Quattro.

Connected to the VE CAN are a Wakespeed 500 alternator regulator and a See Level NMEA2K tank monitor. These are visible on the touch screen.

The alternator charges only the lithium batteries. There are two lead acid batteries used only to start the diesel engine. They are charged by a Victron Blue Smart IP67 24 amp charger. It works great and keeps the batteries charged and completely isolated.

In addition there are Ruuvi Tags and a Mopeka LP gas sensor.

Have been running the basic system for over 2 years. Some things have been added or changed as we went along. Still have a few tweaks but very happy with the system.

Pictures here

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Nice rig, have a cci 36ft toy hauling mh myself

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Superb coach, I love it

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Nice vehicle and an expandable roof.
Why not a ‘saddle roof construction’ that can be folded down while driving 
 as in the picture and folded up at the location.

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I want something easy to use. The solar provides more than enough to keep the batteries charged when parked. If I was going for maximum solar I might do something like that. It has an 8K generator if needed.

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Great install Bobbie - not Victron related but I’d love to know more about your “mast” design that seems to hold your Wineguard. Inquiring minds want to know :wink:

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It’s a Bluebird Wanderlodge thing. I’ve never seen one on any other brand. It lifts up when camping, folds down for travel. I uploaded another photo showing it stowed. The only way I know to get one is buy a Wanderlodge (which is not a bad thing)!

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Very nice looking rig and a sweet Victron setup.

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I have added a bypass switch in case of a failure in the inverter system. It bypasses the entire inverter and autotransformer. The switch is a Blue Sea 8361. Hopefully I will never need it! I uploaded a picture to the album.

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I installed a Blue Sea meter for volts, hertz and amp loads. Since there were already analog AC amp meters reading the current at the electric panel, I mounted the current transformers on the cables from the Quattro to the Autotransformer. I was curious if the Autotransformer worked as advertised, that is split the amp load on each leg 50/50. I uploaded more pictures to the album, and as you can see, the panel is seeing most of the load on one leg, but the autotransformer is splitting the load equally. I was impressed! The voltage one each leg is slightly different, from what I understand this is common with an autotransformer. I would rather it be spot on, but that is within acceptable tolerance.

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I also installed a 240 volt water heater. It’s connected to the AC2 out on the Quattro. That way the Quattro will not power the water heater without shore or generator power. Since it’s a 240 volt water heater, it can run off the 240 volt AC2 out without an autotransformer. There is a circuit breaker, it’s on the left side in the photo showing the selector switch. However, I wired in selector switch for the water heater. It switches between the panel and AC2 out, so the water heater could be powered by the Quattro if desired.