EP35 | Ford Transit Campervan Build | DIY lithium battery warmer, Trial and error

Welcome to my Ford Transit Mk8 Van build series.

My name is Alex Frood, I'm a UK based Freelance Expedition Leader and Outdoor instructor. During a Uk Covid-19 Lockdown I am converting my 2018 Ford Transit Mk8 L3H3 into a full-time Camper.

With colder weather starting the uk the lithium batteries are no longer staying warm. It is important for Lithium batteries to stay above 0°C to safely be charged or this can cause permanent damage. Whilst I have safety systems built-in to stop the battery is charging when if they got too cold I also want to build a system to keep the batteries warm. Without this I wouldn't be able to charge the batteries from the solar throughout the winter. It was a bit of a trial and error but generally using cheap parts and temperature-sensitive relay at its core. Version one Failed and used 5v 9W USB jacket warming pad but just wasn't powerful enough to heat the batteries. Version Two used 3 x 15watt heat pads ( one for each battery ) Attached to an aluminium plate you Help disperse the heat more evenly and built into a 3mm closed cell foam insulated jacket for each battery then built into an insulated box And it's been a success.

These videos are not How-to videos but showing my process for my conversion. feel free to copy me but id always recommend doing your own research as well.

My Amazon Store link contains many of the parts and products used for the van build. Purchases through my Amazon store help out the channel.
AMAZON STORE ----- https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/mispronouncedadventures

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