TRANSIT ALTERNATOR CHARGING - DUAL VICTRON ORIONS
11 June 2023 · 12 min · 250K views
What this video covers
Installing two Victron Orion DC-to-DC chargers in parallel doubles the charging current from a vehicle alternator to a house battery bank.0:11 To manage limited space, mount the chargers on a 3/4-inch plywood backer board, stacking one unit above the other using a custom-fabricated metal bracket.0:39 Ensure the remote jumper plug is installed in each Orion, as the units will not function without it.1:15 Use 2-gauge wire for the main connections between the start battery and the Lynx distributor, incorporating MRBF fuse holders on both the input and output sides.2:31 For a 2021 Ford Transit, connect the negative wire to the starting battery terminal stud and the positive wire to the 175-amp CCP connection on the seat pedestal.8:01 Configure the system using the Victron Connect app, updating firmware and syncing settings across both chargers.8:51 Set the Victron SmartShunt as a DC energy meter to monitor alternator input through the Cerbo GX and Touch 70 display.9:21
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