Timely thread as think need to replace my LB due to lack of care. Planning on fitting a solar panel now.
@rascal this is my T5 under passenger seat installation that I did in 2017. I am sure Terry or someone will spot something and ask why I am not dead yet ha ha!
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Top row; Mains RCD/Fuses. 12v Split charge relay. 12v fuses.
Middle row; Battery (has to be not too high so not to foul seat swivel
Bottom row: 12v battery charger.
The mains hookup is under the bonnet at the back of the engine bay. Pretty standard for T5 owners.
I was very nervous installing it because when I started planning the first google result was a burned out T5 on someones drive on one of the forums that had caught fire the first night back from the convertor. Apparently they had run a battery lead under the battery which had bounced up and down on it causing insulation fail and a short and fire. I was really careful to ensure that all cables were carefully routed with extra protection if needed.
I bought my kit from Martyn at Travelvolts who was super helpful and a legend on the T5/6 forums. A quick google suggests he has retired and his son has taken over.
People criticise the T5 scene tax but one benefit is so many have been converted there are well documented common approaches that have been done by thousands of people.
