Thanks a lot for the explanation!Smartpass 120S is the Lithium version (plus other chemistries). Smartpass120 is the non-lithium version. Add S for Lithium.
The 120S is the charger installed in the IG if you choose the aux power option.
CTEK 250SE is the Lithium version (plus other chemistries) of the other charger, the non-Lithium version being the 250SA. Yep only the last letter changes A or E.
The CTEK 250SE also gives you a solar input.
The IG aux battery is not lithium, but if you get the 120S and the 250SE you can install a Lithium battery later and not have to buy new chargers (you do need to make some minor wiring changes).
So the best combo, in terms of features and battery chemistry, is the 120S with the 250SE (although the image below shows the 120).View attachment 7810148
It can be done, no problem. Just need to change the connectors on the roof and trace the cable back to the fuse box and disconnect it from the overhead panel. I'm going for a Redarc BCDC50 and my current lithium battery, unsure if I'll use the solar input as with the type of travel we do having a solar panel on the roof it's not needed (in most cases for overlanding it isn't needed as you are driving every day)I am still thinking whether it will be possible to use one of the roof outlets as an inlet for solar power. Anyone smarter than me has an idea whether that could work?
We used to have fixed solar panels but are now going for the portable suitcase style solar panels that have their own inbuilt mppt controller. Our sort of traveling and the fact you can position them to be more efficient means they work for us. Already have one of these in the attached link and will be getting another to supplement. We find 200watts is plenty for out needs and moving every two or three days.I am still thinking whether it will be possible to use one of the roof outlets as an inlet for solar power. Anyone smarter than me has an idea whether that could work?
Sounds like an idea.I am still thinking whether it will be possible to use one of the roof outlets as an inlet for solar power. Anyone smarter than me has an idea whether that could work?
If I was going for fixed panels this is exactly what I would do.Sounds like an idea.
Just check whether the solar panel is compatible with the voltage and amps of the plugs and the fused circuit.
Remember one plug is 25amps (driver’s side front on RHD vehicle). The other 3 plugs share 25 amps between them. You would need to do some rewiring, but that is easier than running new wires.
Just FYI the INEOS Australia rep was strongly against Lithium batteries in the IG. He did all the ADR work for INEOS and said they did not test Lithium.For simplicity I'm keeping my Kickass battery box with built in controller. When the AGM battery eventually dies I'll pop the latest Lithium one in. The battery box is portable, which is a useful feature (for me).
I realise that. My Kickass box is wired in (most vehicles) or standalone (charged at home/solar).Just FYI the INEOS Australia rep was strongly against Lithium batteries in the IG. He did all the ADR work for INEOS and said they did not test Lithium.
Personally I would only use a high end Lithium battery like the Invicta, not one of the cheap brands.
Much appreciated. The CTEK website was about useless.Smartpass 120S is the Lithium version (plus other chemistries). Smartpass120 is the non-lithium version. Add S for Lithium.
The 120S is the charger installed in the IG if you choose the aux power option. You need to buy and install any CTEK 250SE.
CTEK 250SE is the Lithium version (plus other chemistries) of the other charger, the non-Lithium version being the 250SA. Yep only the last letter changes A or E.
The CTEK 250SE also gives you a solar input.
The IG aux battery is not lithium, but if you get the 120S and the 250SE you can install a Lithium battery later and not have to buy new chargers (you do need to make some minor wiring changes).
So the best combo, in terms of features and battery chemistry, is the 120S with the 250SE (although the image below shows the 120).View attachment 7810148
I’m hoping to run my portable suitcase style panels by plugging directly into the duetch plugs once I’ve received the vehicle and checked it all out.Subject to seeing the wiring schematic, and there, being no blocking diodes in the wiring, I’d keep it simple, make up a duetch plug Anderson adaptor, run an external regulator between the panels and roof plug and make sure all amps from the solar regulator are <25.
A few weeks ago I managed to decipher the differences, after making a few mistakes.Much appreciated. The CTEK website was about useless.
I built my own 100 amp Lifepo4 with new calb cells and a decent BMS, had it now 4 years.Just FYI the INEOS Australia rep was strongly against Lithium batteries in the IG. He did all the ADR work for INEOS and said they did not test Lithium.
Personally I would only use a high end Lithium battery like the Invicta, not one of the cheap brands. Plus, I would only use LiFePO4, not any Lithium chemistry. For me A grade LiFePO4 cells with a great Battery Management System.