Thanks mate, this really helped me out alot. Finding info and videos on the older models is getting more difficult. Having a learning disability I find it so much easier watching then repeating than any other way.

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

Hey 👋 Ah thats great 👍 glad the videos have helped with your project. Totally understand the watch and repeat.. My lad who you may have seen in some of the other videos that helped the full conversion and videos is autistic so a lot of how it was pulled together was down to him too 👍 good luck with your project! Keep me posted how you get on..

Best ctek install video I've seen.... answers all the questions I had. Well done.

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Joseph 👍 Thanks so much for checking out the video and also the great comment! Glad it was useful and answered the questions. Are you doing/planning your own van build?

Great video thanks watched many videos none truly explained smart alternators and wiring as clearly as yours you are now in my saved file for when I do it.

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Hey John! Thanks for the comment and feel honoured I have made the saved file 👍😃 Good luck on the install and give me a shout if I can be of any extra help I’ll try my best 👍

Very helpful, thank you

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍 Glad the video was useful and thanks for checking out the content 😃

Just to clarify, according to the manual, the red wire needs an ignition feed ONLY if you have a smart alternator. An older van with a normal alternator does not require this ignition feed.

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

Hi - Yes that’s my understanding of the set up 👍 I haven’t personally tested on a van without a smart alternator. However, this seems to be true according to the manual and other people installs and comments too 👍

These videos are so helpful. I'm going to be converting a Transit Custom in a few months and every single one is a gem. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming! Are you planning solar, Rock n roll bed or the passenger swivel chair?

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so good to hear thanks Nick! Not sure about about solar yet…As not planning that much total off grid… On the rock and roll bed… Yes, that’s being delivered next week actually 👍 Maybe on the swivel chair too in the future as think that will be a good addition! Just having to watch the ££ a bit now 🤣 Also want to have a few trips away, see how it works for us and then think about what’s next 👍 Good luck with your conversion! Hit me up if you have any Q”a and I can help if I can from anything I have learnt along the way 👍

@nickelliott123

2 жыл бұрын

@@TransitCustomCamper that's great to hear. Other thing that popped into my mind. Are you going for a gas bottle locker and/or ventilation fan?

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

So not having a gas bottle locker but gas bottle will be in cupboard under sink with vent through the floor of the van. And yes on the ventilation fan on the roof 👍 That should be coming up in a future video if all goes to plan. I had an 8 week timeline to get this first phase done so we could get away before end of summer… but still more additions to come 👍

Very helpful. From my understanding you can still use a split relay switch if you already have it but this method won't allow the ctek to trickle charge the van battery from solar if you have it as the relay is only one direction.

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Ah OK - Cheers Mark - I took out the existing split charge relay and just have the CTEK in place now and all seems to be working well (over the past 2 days anyway 😃). Thanks for checking out the video 👍 Are you doing/done a conversion yourself?

@monkeysausage2404

2 жыл бұрын

@@TransitCustomCamper Yep, only bought the van yesterday, Citroen Dispatch, I have the Ctek on order. I was going to use the relay with it until I found that the Ctek will trickle charge the van battery on the leisure battery if full.

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

@@monkeysausage2404 nice one Mark… Good luck with the conversion! 👍 Let me know how you get on with it all! All the best

Hi, can you remember which fuse you piggy backed off. I've attached to the blowers but not sure if that's a constant feed. The charger has drained my van battery as it didn't turn off when I turned the ignition off. Thanks, Chris

Lolz 2014 vans need DC to DC after all then! I laughed, but actually something that I'll be noting for when I do my van

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had to laugh too 🤣 I think if I didn’t I would have cried 😃 But glad it’s all sorted now ! 👍

Great videos. Some good pointers. I’ve just made a start on my electrics. Im using the ctek 250se as well. How did you connect to the starter battery. Did you use the Customer’s connection point, or direct to the battery. Either way do you have video on this.

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks for checking out the videos and the kind comment 👍 I connected direct to the battery terminal I didn’t use a connector or anything in addition. I didn’t video this bit I am afraid as it was a bit difficult to get a decent shot under the driver seat where the battery was. If I do another video on some other electrics stuff I’ll let you know 👍 Thanks again!

Hi there! I hope you had a great time away in Big Blue. We finally picked up our van and recommend the swivel plates, we’ve installed a single passenger seat rather than the double, just trying to work out how to lower the handbrake on the drivers side. Having seen this video after your other electrical episodes, would you say it’s best to get the CTEK instead of the split relay? We have stop/start function and aren’t too sure what will work (or not). Thanks

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Nicci! Great news you got the van! Sounds good with with captain chairs! We might still go for a swivel base on the passenger side maybe? Not sure yet 😃 The key with the split charge system is the type of alternator. Later models I think 2014 onward have a smart alternator and would need a DC/DC charger like the CTEK as the normal (cheaper) split charge relay won’t work and therefore won’t charge the leisure battery 🥲 I think there are other units you can get but the CTEK also has solar input also which if you thinking about that now or in the future then maybe worth it. Only downside was CTEK unit was £280… the full electric kit I got was only £300! So quite an expensive bit of kit… but also I think essential really to keep the leisure battery charged up 👍

@nicciellett5008

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave. Our van is a 17 plate so it’ll likely have the Smart alternator. I’m not sure if anything electrical has been purchased yet (I’ve taken a lot of deliveries since WFH!) 🤞🏻we can dodge an unnecessary expense! Solar has been mentioned once we get the pop top fitted in November (feels like a lifetime away). We’re going to the Lincolnshire motor home show in a couple of weeks, I’m looking forward to picking up some more ideas and bits that have show prices!

Have been watching you camper Van build great stuff I have the very same van and was wondering where did you eventually plug your piggy back Blade fuse?

@TransitCustomCamper

Ай бұрын

Hi - I honestly can’t remember the position sorry - I tested to see which one had an ignition feed.. I’ll have to check again 👍

Great videos guys. Does your ctek show a flashing A light whilst charging i think it is when the leisure batteries are charged but would like a fellow custom owners input. Cheers

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks for the comment and for checking out the videos. That is a really good point for me to check actually as one thing I haven’t checked is the different lights when the unit is in operation 👍 I checked the manual but I’ll do a live test and let you know.. I might post a quick video on it actually as I have seen a few comments online about this too and the info supplied with CTEK maybe doesn’t cover all the bases… I’ll drop you a note back once I have more information 👍

Hi, great video, really helpful as I fit my CTEK. Quick question, where is the common earth on a transit custom?

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋- thanks for the comment and checking out the video 👍 So our common Earth is on the body work of the van. We stripped all the metal off and used a bolt. This is as all our electrics in the back wardrobe. I think there is also an Earth point under the front seat? Although I am not 100% on that as wasn’t something I used myself on the build. Hope fitting goes well let me know how you get on 👍

Hi great video. On the ignition wire that went to the fuse board what fuse did you end up using (piggy backing off)?

@apilotslifeforme.

2 жыл бұрын

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I’m at the stage of adding the 12v ignition source, was curious what position fuse you put yours in?

@trovlog

Жыл бұрын

This is the question I had too!

With the piggy back lead what size should the additional fuse be for the ctek

Hi, recently bought a transit custom 2015. Most places online tell you to find the 12V signal from the c33-E connector under the drivers chair. However you need relays etc to manage it. What resource did you use to figure out what fuse was suitable for your ignition signal to the charger?

@TransitCustomCamper

7 ай бұрын

I looked up online which was for an item that only gets power when ignition on like fog lights etc.. then used that.. you can use a multi meter also but I just found the location that worked 👍

If the charger is switched on with an ignition live does that mean it starts to draw power from the main battery as soon as the ignition is on? Or does it wait for the engine to start first? I quickly scanned though the instructions and it mentions an alternator supply for the red wire, meaning it gets its on signal only when the engine is running.

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Hi - When I have been operating I have only tested with the engine running. Also it only starts to charge the 2nd battery once the voltage is reached on the main vehicle battery as a priority. It might mean the main red wire that runs from the main vehicle battery back to the CTEK as opposed to the ignition wire. I might test just with ignition though also

Just watching this video! It’s fantastic! Could you please tell me which fuse you used for the Ignition please do you have a number for it? Thanks

@nige99

Жыл бұрын

Any 10amp or 20amp fuse that becomes live after the ignition is activated , I think the heated mirror one would be a good choice look in your manual or watch a video on finding a non permanent live feed on a fuse board, not difficult

@nige99

Жыл бұрын

I just found that the headlamp levelling fuse 5 amp (number 24) I think it was on my 2015 custom transit under the steering wheel pop of the cover

what fuse did you piggy back into?

Hi, I hope you can help.. the orange light comes on for both the alternator and battery but only for a few seconds, im guessing these should stay on until the leisure battery is fully charged? If you have any idea on why it does this it would be very much appreciated👍🏻 TIA

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks for the comment and checking out the video.. I am not 100% on all the lights and what they indicate. I recently had a problem where my leisure battery not getting a charge and this turned out to be a loose connection. I had to check online… the manual is here and does show the light patterns for normal operation snd also faults.. hope this can help manuals.plus/ctek/ctek-dcdc-battery-charger-d250se-manual/amp#function_indications

Hi! What fuse did you go far in the transit custom? Will the light levelling 5amp fuse be ok? Thanks

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

Hi - I can’t remember what position it was in the end! I’ll have to take a look and post another video. I think anything that is only live with ignition will be OK but also make sure the correct fuse size is used in the piggy back. The alternative I believe there is an ignition live under the drivers seat and I have seen quite a few other people use that as opposed to the piggy back fuse 👍

Any links to the correct piggy back fuse tap? I bought a mini blade but it's not the right fitting for the transit custom. Loving the videos 👍👍👍

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

Hey - ahh thanks for the comment and checking out the videos! I checked my orders and think it’s these ones from Amazon CZC AUTO Add-a-circuit Fuse Tap... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08T8ZCR9Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@jonelliott9178

Жыл бұрын

@@TransitCustomCamper top man thankyou!!!

Is the fly wire with the piggyback fuse holder an item you purchased or did you make it up? thanks

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nigel - thanks for the comment and checking out the video 👍 The wire for the ignition feed came with with kit I purchased with the CTEK and the fuse holder was a separate item and I crimped the wire to the fuse holder 👍

@nigeleakin2157

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for your prompt reply, I'm starting to fit a 250se to my trafic conversion, and was a bit perplexed as to were to take an ignition feed, this video has been very informative 👍 thank you

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

@@nigeleakin2157 - no worries - glad it was helpful and good luck with the conversion 👍

Hi mate, any idea what the green light and orange “A” light staying solid mean?..there doesn’t seem to be anything in the manual with this combination of lights on?.

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

Hi - I am sorry no not sure 🤔 I have always referred back to the manual when I had issues but can’t see that light combination?! Might be worth a double check of all the connections… Also when the van is running I sometimes check the volks on my switch panel to make sure they go up… at least let’s me know things are working 👍

nice set up do i need a smart alternator to power it up

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne 👍 You should be able to use the CTEK with a “normal” alternator too.. It’s more that you need a DC to DC if you have smart as normal split charge relays won’t work 👍

Do you have footage of how you got the wire into the fuse box location? I’m just looking at feeding the wire through but can’t work out what route you took, (under the step? Up and then down the A pillar ?)

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks for the comment and checking out the videos 👍 I don’t have any footage on this sorry 😢 Essentially I ran this from the fuse box then just tucked under the trim by the step and then round the pillar into the back of the van… if you want to email the channel email I can send some pictures over if that would help then happy to do so 👍

@vidic2009

2 жыл бұрын

Ah that would be great thank you I’ll email shortly, no rush though! Thanks for your reply

@vidic2009

2 жыл бұрын

Apologies I don’t use KZread very often, where do I find your email address please

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

@@vidic2009 hey Sorry it’s transitcustomconversion@gmail.com

Hi, did the instructions for your CTEK unit say it had to be wired to the alternator and did you just wire it to a ignition live fuse yourself. I bought one from wired campers and it says it has to be wired to the alternator. Thanks, Chris 👍🏻

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris - the CTEK will need to take be connected to your main vehicle battery in the van. On the documents they usually refer to this as the alternator. This is so the CTEK can get a charge from the alternator when the vehicle is running and then keep your leisure battery charged up. If you have a smart alternator you will also need to get an ignition feed from the CTEK. This is a small thin wire. I got my ignition feed by using a piggy back from the fuse box… but I have seen there is also an ignition live under the drivers seat also. I am not sure on location of this one. Hope this helps! 👍

@chriscampbell1214

Жыл бұрын

@@TransitCustomCamper that's great thankyou. Might have a look for the ignition feed under the drivers seat. I have piggy backed off a fuse but not seeming to get power to the dc dc charger. Thankyou 👍🏻

Hi great vid just a quick.? What gauge wire used from main battery to ctek and is the same wire gauge used to connect to batteries? Thanks

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

Hey 👋 - thanks for checking out the video and the comment. I am not 100% as it came in a kit but I think it’s 4AWG which I believe is more or less standard for battery cables 👍

@ecrammo1227

Жыл бұрын

@@TransitCustomCamper thanks for quick response nice one that confirms my requirements for my 1500w inverter as well. Cheers Iain

HI. I have a victron DC to DC and it stops charging after 30 mins (approx) even if the leisure battery is at 65%. I have tried EVERYTHING. It is earthed, it is wired correctly and I am starting to wonder if it is the smart alternator. Thoughts?

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the comment and watching the video. I am not too sure about that charger to be honest. It might be smart alternator? Could be something else though too? Have you tried their website for common issues? Sorry I couldn’t help direct and hope you can get it sorted ✅

great video mate , i thought the ctek charger will now when the van is started due to a voltage increase and start charging battery etc eliminating the need to wire it the the fuse box using piggy back

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and checking out the video 👍 All the information I read in the manual and also online etc. all indicated it was needed to operate correctly. It has been working fine with no issues etc.. I’d be interested to know if you find out anything different too 👍

@roostaraver

2 жыл бұрын

@@TransitCustomCamper you are right in your process I did more research and it works the same as a split charge in that because you have the newer smart alternator it doesn’t pump out enough volts to start the charge but for old alternators there is no need to wire the ctek to the ignition , just straight replaces the split charge

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

@@roostaraver ah good to know mate - thanks for that… the docs with it not perfect and also notes the ignition wire as optional too.. I got it in kit form and the company that supplied it answered the questions I had too and told me it was needed for the model and year of my van 👍 Thanks again for the comment! Are you doing your own conversion too?

@roostaraver

2 жыл бұрын

@@TransitCustomCamper i am indeed , I have fitted a AGM leisure battery last year just with a split charger , but feel my AGM needs a charger that looks after the AGM better so going to swap the split charger for the CTEK , I also plan on adding a diesel heater now weather is getting abit colder so I don’t have to use campsites with electrics to run a heater

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

@@roostaraver ah sound mate 👍 You will have to send me some pics of the van.. I am planning a new feature called readers vans where I’ll put picture up from fellow converters who follow the channel etc and give a shout out 👍 though it would be good share ideas too and so many options and approaches - let me know if you want to get involved be great 👍

Hi just quick question Mate the black and red wire coming out of ctek charger . red goes to ignition what about black wire . i have a deep cycle battery as a leisure battery im

@TransitCustomCamper

11 ай бұрын

Hi mate 👍 My understanding is it depends on what type of leisure battery you have, an agm connect the black lead to earth, a normal lead acid battery no connection, but I can see why there might be some confusion as the instructions are not that clear, if I’m wrong hopefully someone else will be along to comment and check too 👍

@haroona3037

11 ай бұрын

@@TransitCustomCamper i have agm deep cycle battery . when black was connected to earth on my vehicle the ctek unit keeps restarting and powe light kept blinking battery volts keeps dropping and it wasn’t charging properly . i have disconnected the black wire (previously connect to earth on the vehicle ) i now have stable lights on ctek unit . wondering if that how it should be ? don’t want to ruin my new battery .

Is this charger enough for 100AH battery or i need to buy smartpass 120A ?

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks for checking out the video and the comment 👍 From the CTEK website below you should be OK 👇 “The D250SE is a fully automatic, 5 step charger that supplies up to 20A of power to any 12V lead-acid or lithium service battery from 40-300Ah” www.ctek.com/uk/battery-chargers-12v-24v/d250se

Hello again ! What's the piggy back mini fuse adapter called ? And where did you get it from. Many thanks JoJo

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

Hi again 👍 It’s called different things, fuse tap, piggy back fuse adapter, mini blade add a fuse etc… I got some from Amazon but I think you can get them from Halfords if you in the U.K. or other similar automotive type stores etc… The ones I got are below 👇 amzn.to/3XKLspE

@jojohale9328

Жыл бұрын

Fab I have a feeling that I may contact you again about various things. I hope that's ok. F not just say no worries. Beginning to get my head around 12 volt stuff a little. How did you establish if your van has the smart alternator. ? Mine is 2014 too. Thanks JoJo

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

@@jojohale9328 heya! Yeah no worries on the Q’s… I’ll try my best to answer what I can.. so you can test if you have a smart alternator by using a multimeter of the starter battery. Check voltage just after the engine starts and then check again about 5 mins later and if you have smart alternator voltage should go down. However… it’s a bit of a faff with the battery being under the drivers seat..I would say it’s most likely to have smart alternator if it’s 2014… I think most moved to smart alternators in 2013 - 2014.. hope that helps 👍

What size wire and fuse did you run for the ignition feed

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks for the comment and checking out the video 👍 I would double check the documents etc yourself too but it says to use 10amp. So in the fuse spur that what I used in the end. I would always say that get things checked too as I am just a DIY van builder so wouldn’t want to advise and you have any issues etc 👍

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Also sorry the wire size/gauge I am not certain as this came as part of a kit… Just looking at it appears to be around 14 AWG… again worth a check 👍 The company I got the kit from also offered great after service and answered any questions I had too I got it here through Amazon but CTEK 3mtr D250SE 12V 20AMp Dual DC-DC Battery to Battery Charger Kit with 70amp 10mm² Cable D250SA/K3 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07K8QQ6X9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_pp773Lp9LLOX7

What number fuse did you use for the piggy back fuse. Does it have to be 10amp.

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lch - thanks for the comment on this one too 👍 I’ll check the fuse location number next time I am in the van and drop it back in. I recall it was a 20 amp fuse I did the piggy back off so I used another 20 amp to make sure 👍 Not had any issues with the above and all operating OK. I would do a check yourself too though as I wouldn’t want to give a bum steer for you 👍

@lch7417

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Only asked as the instructions says to use a 10amp and couldn’t find one.

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

@@lch7417 - I didn’t read that but I would say yes if you found that it’s 10 then letting 20 though could be an issue!! You can piggy back a 20 and then use a 10 I would say for the CTEK as long as the fuses are in the correct location on the piggy back

What hinges are you using here bud?

@TransitCustomCamper

2 жыл бұрын

The hinges on the cupboard doors? They came with the kit I got for the furniture. Not sure of the exact name/type sorry 😞

How many batteries under your seat pls

@TransitCustomCamper

8 ай бұрын

I just have 1 battery under the driver seat which is the main vehicle battery.. My leisure battery in the back cupboard 👍

What size of cable did you use

@TransitCustomCamper

2 күн бұрын

For which bit?

There's no Earth. It's a vehicle sat on rubber tyres. There's a negative return path of course.

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks for the correction on the terminology on this one for me 👍

I didn't understand whatexactly to do at 11:20, 'taking a feed to the common earth etc. What exactly are you doing? It would have helped if you could show it rather than talking about it. A few gapsand things glossed over that means I can't follow this.

@TransitCustomCamper

Жыл бұрын

Ah OK - yes understand. The wire was already running from negative on leisure battery to common ground on the body of the van. This wasn’t direct part of the CTEK install and more to do with the existing 12v side of the overall setup that was on my other video. I put the electric stuff in this playlist Fitting Van 12v & 240v Electrics kzread.info/head/PL4K45Imzn1H9eLynvrVKlfmDcujCkgA2i - thanks for feedback and checking out the video too 👍

@thewanderer8

Жыл бұрын

@@TransitCustomCamper Thanks for the extra info. I'll get there in the end. Your video wasn't the whole picture but certainly helped.