The Shabazan electrical system has been upgraded several times over the years. It currently consists of three (yes 3) power stations (aka ‘solar generators’) that are charged from the engine alternator (starter battery) or via a solar panel. The Shabazan starter battery is connected to a EcoFlow 800 watt (70 Amp) charger which loads up the Delta 2 Max while driving. The D2M also receives power from the two rooftop solar panels.
When parked for the night, I leave the feed from the D2M to the D3M on. My evening lights and fridge consume about 1k WH, which easily fills during the next day. If I need A/C I can get about 7 hours of cooling when in ‘sleep mode’. If it is super hot, there is always the options of a paid site with shore power.
With a total power storage of ~5K Wh I’m more than good for all my needs.
The system is fairly simple. Each component is described below.
Battery Connection
The starter battery feeds the 800 Watt charger. It was installed using the standard supplied instructions. Super easy.
800w Charger
The charger is mounted on a panel I installed behind the drivers seat. It allows easy access to the power switch.
Delta 2 Max
This was my first ‘upgrade’. I am now using it as the receiver of power from the van and solar.
Delta 3 Max +
The D3M+ is the main workhorse of my system. This was selected due to its 30 Amp Anderson output.
Location
The Electrical center is just behind the driver seat. I like this prime real estate because i like keeping an eye on these critical components.
Feed Switch
The 120v output runs to this lighted switch bar. This makes it east to see which downstream unit is getting charged up.
Delta 1200
This was my first power station. It provides power to Zero Breeze A/C, and the 120V outlets.
12v Distribution
Rather standard in all van builds. Not much to say here.I do have another on under the sink, and again in each back corner.
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