We want to be able to go off grid if needed and not worry about the batteries running flat. Also, we would love to eventually get a compressor fridge which runs off the 12v leisure battery. (We don’t like running the current fridge on gas all the time). There are many articles online on howContinueContinue reading “Installing a solar panel and controller”
Category Archives: Electrical
Headlight Warning Buzzer
Something I really miss from modern cars is a beep telling me i’ve left the headlights on when I open the door. As we’ll be venturing further and further afield, anything to prevent a dead starter battery in the middle of nowhere is a definite bonus. Luckily, the T25 has everything ready for this easy lowContinueContinue reading “Headlight Warning Buzzer”
Switchable USB Socket
Now that the lighter socket runs off the leisure battery I wanted to swap it with a dual USB socket with a switch to turn it on and off. Neither of us smoke so a USB version would be far more useful than the original socket for powering our phones/sat nav. I went for a Blue Sea Dual USBContinueContinue reading “Switchable USB Socket”
Rewiring Stereo to Leisure Battery
My investigation into the Zig MC-2000 12V wiring found that the stereo, lighter socket, courtesy lights and clock run off the vehicle (starter) battery. This seems silly considering the van has a 90AH Leisure battery fitted. I want to use the stereo and socket (to charge devices) when camping without worrying whether the van will start the next day. Research AContinueContinue reading “Rewiring Stereo to Leisure Battery”
Zig MC-2000 Wiring
The task this week was to get a better understanding of the electrics installed in the van, some of the labels had rubbed off the Zig unit so it was impossible to know what did what. I downloaded the MC-2000 wiring diagram from the VW T25/T3 Autosleeper Info Site, which shows the following: Note: Sir Adventure isContinueContinue reading “Zig MC-2000 Wiring”
VW T25 - Sir Adventure 