Description
We highly recommend that you read through this post that details an example electrical system using these components to help you understand how the system works, how you would need to wire it up and configure everything and to help you make decisions on which of the options we offer in the bundle would be best for your power system.
Bundle Includes The Following with FREE Shipping!
- A Victron MK3 to USB Interface that helps you to program/configure your MultiPlus inverter/charger (details on this process).
- The Lynx Distributor(does the work of two bus bars and a whole bunch of fuses). You may want two of these: one for the batteries and another for the loads/chargers.
- Cerbo GX monitoring and system control (see below)
Your Choice of MultiPlus Inverter/Charger
The original 12/2000/80, the newer 12/2000/80, the original 12/3000/120, the newer MultiPlus II 12/3000/120 or the dual phase/240 volt capable MultiPlus II 12/3000/120. Please feel free to contact us if you’re not sure which one to choose! The most popular options are the original 12/3000/120 or the newer MultiPlus II 12/3000/120.
Your Choice of Victron Smart Lithium Batteries
Choose between one or more of either the 200 amp hour Smart batteries or the 330 amp hour Smart batteries. We don’t recommend mixing the two versions.
Your Choice of BMS/Battery Monitor
The batteries included in this bundle require an external BMS. You can choose between the following BMS options.
- The simple and affordable VE.Bus BMS
- The Smart BMS CL 12/100 which combines the functionality of the BMS with alternator charging (from a 12-volt vehicle). The maximum charging current from the vehicle alternator/battery through the CL 12/100 is electronically limited to approximately 90% of the fuse rating you use with the unit and configure in the VictronConnect app for the device. For example, if you use a 60 amp fuse, the current will be limited to approximately 50 amps. If you choose this option we will include 1x “Cable for Smart BMS CL 12/100 to MultiPlus” for use with the MultiPlus inverter/charger. This is required so that the BMS can load/charge disconnect the MultiPlus when necessary. If you also add a solar charge controller (MPPT) your bundle will also include a VE.Direct non-inverting remote on-off cable to use with the Smart Solar charge controller. Please refer to the Smart BMS 12/100 CL manual for details.
- The most feature-rich (and also most expensive) Lynx Smart BMS. Note that this BMS enables you to upgrade to a dedicated charging alternator as we illustrate in this blog post in the future.
If you choose the VE.Bus BMS or the Smart BMSL CL 12/100 your bundle will come with the Victron SmartShunt for battery monitoring. If you choose the Lynx Smart BMS, a battery monitoring shunt is integrated into the BMS.
System Control & Monitoring with Victron’s Cerbo GX and the GX Touch 50 Screen
We offer two versions of the Cerbo GX in this bundle: the original Cerbo GX or a less-expensive Cerbo-S GX that does not have the analog temperature sensor inputs, the resistive tank monitoring inputs, and the BMS.Can port. This PDF datasheet compares the two shipping models. If you use a digital temp sensor like the Bluetooth Ruuvitags we sell or a digital tank monitoring solution like the SeeLevel system the removed ports on the Cerbo-S GX are not needed. The Cerbo GX offers sophisticated monitoring and control of the components of your electrical system – both locally in your van and, if you choose, “in the cloud” through their VRM portal online. The Cerbo GX pairs with a small, colorful touch screen (Touch 50) to control the various displays. In addition to monitoring, you can control your MultiPlus inverter/charger from the touch display.
Optional Add-Ons
- Orion DC-DC charger for charging from your alternator when driving
- Your choice SmartSolar MPPT solar charge controllers. Need help knowing what size solar charge controller you need? Check out this awesome calculator.
- One or more Victron Smart BatteryProtects. You’ll probably want two of these if you’re using the VE.Bus BMS and one of them with the Lynx Smart BMS.
- A second Lynx Distributor.
Please see our terms & conditions regarding electrical and power system products. Many of our customers are DIY van builders but, if you're not familiar with power systems, you might consider hiring a ABYC or Victron Energy certified professional to assist with this part of your build. The team at Vanlife Outfitters is happy to answer any product questions but we do not assist in system design or configuration or troubleshooting for free. However, we do offer a wide range of example power systems and other informational content. If you need help understanding power systems, designing your particular power system or troubleshooting issues, we offer consulting services for camper van electrical systems. Unlike most retailers (we're looking at you, Amazon), Vanlife Outfitters is committed helping our customers in any way we can and we have free information on our site including detailed example power systems. We would love to sit on the phone with each and every one of our customers while they figure out how to install their system or if they wired something incorrectly but we would need to hire a team of electricians to do that and, frankly, we would rather keep our prices low and offer paid consulting instead.