Victron 500A SmartShunt Battery Monitor Install, Walkthrough & Review

Today we're installing the Victron 500A SmartShunt battery monitor in the canopy setup. This is an upgrade I've been wanting to do for a long time so thanks to everyone who recommended the Victron model in my "canopy dislikes" video!

📸 @explorebound on Insta for pics of the setup/camping trips.

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[Nightlifeimages]

I watch too much YouTube so i know a good video when I see it

This has to be one of the best demonstration videos on here. You spoke clearly and with confidence. A lot of videos that show these type of products get themselves confused and just end up all over the place.

[andrewjones-productions]

A very easy to understand explanation on how to install, set-up and use. This is a very nice piece of kit. Simple, yet functional. It also avoids drilling any new holes into your caravan/camper/motorhome furniture and unlike a TV or computer monitor, a battery monitor isn't something you stare at continuously and is only something you want to check periodically. I am glad you did a proximity test. Being Bluetooth, this is always going to be its downside and is the nature of the beast, but for those who have a relatively large caravan or leisure vehicle, knowing that you can check the battery at the most distant point in the vehicle or from your comfortable position sitting outside drinking beer, is useful to know. Good job on a thorough video.

[ozpestadelaide]

Excellent showing me this. I’ve included two of these shunts with my trolling kayak motor batteries to track their usage. So no more running out km’s from home. 😊

[adamgregg]

Charged voltage should be higher than 13.2V for lithium, 14.2-14.4V is good, otherwise it’ll keep telling you the battery is back to 100% when it’s over 13.2V which is often the case for lithium

[HammerRocks]

A comprehensive and very clear review. Brillantly done. 👍

[davidpanic]

After watching this I decided to get one and installed it. It works a treat. Had been putting this off due to the need to install the panel, but with the complete wireless option, install was very easy. Great video

[med]

I’ve been watching videos about this smart shunt and this one fixed my problem about how to remove the power cable from the unit, great video and well done mate

[markhofland]

Great video! My son is building a camper, and I'm bussy with the electrical stuff. Battery, solar panels, MPPT, DC-DC convertor DC-AC convertor, wall power etc, and the Shunt, to monitor the battery. Great explanation about te Shunt.

[brucetyron]

This was explained so well I don’t think I’m gonna pay an auto electrician to install it now 😂🙏

[randyschultz]

Great video. I’ve been using that shunt for a couple years. It is a big help to know state of charge and current load

[larrybell]

Great video. Thank you for including how far the signal will transmit.

[bigman-adv]

Fantastic video. Straight to the point and super helpful!

[jackturtle]

One of the best gadget to have in your system Good onya Daniel

[arnoldsnodgrass]

You absolute superstar; the first video I’ve seen that shows how to *disconnect* the little positive cable to the shunt! Haha cheers

[JRCadventures]

Great purchase mate! I'm looking for one for a build im doing atm. Love it

[renaulttraficconversion]

Thanks for the video. It is an excellent explanation of how to install this device. I hope you have a nice day.

[MatthewDoyle]

Great walkthrough and testing, fantastic video!

[seanrorie]

I have the same shunt and its been great

[aTissa]

Nice and easy upgrade! Great video, as always👌

[lukerobins]

Thanks for the vid. I invested in the smart shunt based largely on this video. While I love it generally, I have to mention my particular disappointment with the Bluetooth performance. Specifically, I cannot connect to it once I close my canopy door. I was very keen to be able to monitor the system from inside the cabin while driving. Very very weak Bluetooth transmission!! I've tested other BT equipment from within the same enclosure and had full connection. Same poor performance with the IP65 smart charger from Victron.

Very disappointed and feel victron missed a trick here.