How To Fit, Install And SetUp A Victron BMV-712 Bluetooth Battery Monitor For Motorhome Solar.

The Victron BMC-712 is an excellent Battery Monitor for all battery bank types including AGM and lithium.
This battery monitor will give excellent performance for lead acid, AGM, and Lithium batteries banks of all different setups and configurations.

0:00 intro to fitting Victron BMV-712
01:07 what do you get with the Victron BMV-712 kit
02:21 how to install the Victron BMV battery monitor
07:20 setting up bluetooth on your smartphone
11:51 testing the Victron BMV under various loads
13:16 review and conclusion of the Victron BMV

I needed a battery monitor that would accurately monitor more than just the condition of my batteries, I needed to know the voltage and amount of amps and amp hours being drawn at only one moment, crucially I needed it measured in real time.
This would be an essential addition to my solar setup, specifically when totally off grid.

The Victron BMV-712 fitted my system perfectly and with the added bluetooth and smartphone app I can see everything at a glance now...

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[bostinaycock]

Hey man I just wanted to say thanks so much for this video. It’s actually quite difficult to find any comprehensive videos on this monitor and showing the actual setup. It really helped me out.

[npop]

Thank you, I have watched a few installs and reviews about this and most skip over messing around with what the app looks like and what the settings look like. I appreciate you showing that part.

[johnjacobson]

Your battery compartment is so tidy...nice job!

[tommorton]

So many things to bring together between batteries, solar, battery management, etc. This vid is a well explained tutorial of this one component which makes up the whole. Thank you sir!

[Geoff--]

So glad I found you. You have explained it so well. Now I can see the cable routing is very simple. I have viewed almost every video available on this subject and I just did not understand the install. Until you. Thank you sir, and well done!

[jonbinnie]

Perfect thank you! I have 200ah across my two batteries in my Rollerteam 746. I have just started boiling my kettle etc using my invertenand your video helps me understand my true usage and capacity! Thank you!

[JeepTJay]

1:05 HA! Stop motion unboxing. Nice editing touch. I've got a Renogy brand monitor/shunt that just started flaking out on me after only 6 months. Thinking of upgrading to this one. Thanks for the info and install.

[RichDavey]

Hi there
These monitors are superior bits of equipment as you have said
I fitted one in my old van
Debating doing the same again as my Autotrail control panel is very basic and only gives an unreliable voltage readout
It may be a bit of a hassle getting the lead routed to where I need it but at least you get an accurate picture of your battery
At present I only know am getting low when the tv gives a low power warning
You pay for what you get with gear like this
One day I fancy building an array at home
I would be using Victron for that too
Great video 👍👍

[cynthiaarmstrong]

Holy moley, what a gorgeous, neat cabinet!

[stellarvi]

Thanks for this. Looking forward to installing in our home, 48v 19kwh, lots of sun. Stay well!

[marcdewilde]

Very informative vid Steve. This is the part of my campervan build I dread the most but at least I have something to fall back on . Thanks and keep healthy! Marc- Belgium

[adzinoz]

Great video mate. Very straight forward and easy to follow. Also well filmed and edited.

[samanthamclaren]

Best video on the BMV on YouTube thanks for doing that.

[adamstark]

Watched this and set mine up in mere minutes. Thanks.

[JeffinTD]

Very nice. I’ve used the Bogart monitor previously, but I think I’ll give this one a go.

[padre]

Thanks for your superb video.
This helped me alot.

Cheers from Sweden.

[stevedudley]

Great Video, I can't seem to find the PDF mentioned in the video with the wiring diagrams, can anyone post a link, thanks

[chipmeister]

thanx for taking the time and sharing this info.

[Wizardinthewild]

Thanks very much for making this vid. Very well explained. Now Subscribed 👍🧙‍♂️

[bobbyfischer]

Thank you very much for your very clear explanations. Am i correct in saying it can deduce all of this solely from the negative side of the battery bank? That is to say one doesnt have to have any wires going to any of the positive side (other than the small feed for power)?
Im trying to imagine how it does this, presumably the very slight diffetence in voltage on each side of bar? Anyway thanks, you have a great set-up