Installing 2 Victron DC/DC Chargers in our Bus Conversion!

In today’s video, I installed two Victron Orion TR Smart DC/DC chargers in our Van Hool bus conversion. These chargers will enable the stock 24V system in our bus to charge our house batteries while the bus is running, ensuring a reliable power source for our off-grid setup. Setting up an efficient electrical system is crucial for bus life, and these chargers are key to keeping our batteries powered on the go.

We’ll walk you through the entire installation process, share some tips and tricks we’ve learned along the way, and explain why we chose Victron Energy for our power needs. Whether you're converting your own bus or just curious about off-grid power solutions, this video will give you an in-depth look at how we’re powering our bus and living comfortably on the road.

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OUR ENTIRE BATTERY SYSTEM
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Battle Born 270Ah 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle GC3 Battery:

Solid Brass Fuse Holder:

4 Post Power Distribution Block Bus Bar Pair:

273Pcs Copper Wire Terminal Connectors:

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[leahleblanc]

We would love a setup like that. Thank you for sharing!

[paulainc]

I would use two fuses. One for each charger. if one charger went bad you don't want to bring the other one down too. I would recommend the use of ferrules.

[PoncePappas-zoot]

Yeah I can’t seem to get information regarding a Victron Orion 12/24-15. I want to know if I can charge 12 V battery banks and 24 V battery banks using it I would think so but I can’t find the information. There are charts but they are not clear as to If it will work

[ChrisYid]

Hiya,

What have you got cable size wise from the truck battery to the DC DC chargers? Ive got 1 x 16mm² from my truck battery to 1 DC DC charger at about 7m long but im worried about them being too small if i run 2 DC DC chargers in parallel

[SteampunkSteve]

I love Victron products. Not sure if you can network the DC to DC chargers like you can the solar charge controllers.

[thetslabus]

I'm curous with the size of your system why you chose a 12v house system instead of 24v?

[stevenannett]

Did you install those just to charge your batterys from the truck engine alternator ?

[TheRedneckprepper]

The only other thing to put on the system is a EMP shield ? awesome

[tommon]

Must be mind boggling to remember what all of the components tasks are.

[stevenannett]

Im not going to lie solar is freaking me out