{"product_id":"wired-campers-3m-5m-10m-dc-dc-b2b-40a-battery-to-battery-split-charge-kit-standard-smart-alternator","title":"Wired Campers 3M\/5M\/10M DC-DC B2B 40A Battery To Battery Split Charge Kit - Standard \u0026 Smart Alternator","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCharging technology is always expensive, especially when it comes to smart alternators. You normally find these fitted to later vehicles from around 2015 onwards, to meet emissions or other regulations (Typically late EURO 5 and EURO 6, or vehicles with stop\/start, ad-blue, or regenerative braking).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTraditional DC-DC or B2B charging kits can sometimes be over 10 times the price of a standard split charge kit, but we've put this kit together to try and make this technology a little more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the unit work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery simply, the voltage range from a smart alternator can be very wide compared to a standard one. For example, around 12V and sometimes exceeding 15V, clearly neither of these are suitable for charging a leisure battery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat the DC-DC unit does it convert these voltages to a more stable and constant one to provide an efficient and reliable charge to your leisure battery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition the battery charging is provided in three stages - Bulk, Absorption, \u0026amp; Float (Depending on battery technology).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen using Lithium, the unit also has a reactivation feature for batteries in a low state of charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work in my van?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNot only will this kit work with smart alternators, it'll also work with standard ones too. It'll provide a more stable and reliable charge to your leisure battery (extending life \u0026amp; available capacity) over a traditional voltage sensitive relay kit. It'll also allow you to run lithium battery technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSuch vans as the below will normally have a smart alternator fitted, but if you're not sure, or your van isn't listed, please just drop us a message and we should be able to confirm its technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLate Volkswagen Transporter T5.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVolkswagen Transporter T6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVolkswagen Transporter T6.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFord Transit Custom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLate Ford Transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLate Mercedes Sprinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLate Volkswagen Crafter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat battery technology does it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou can use this DC-DC kit to charge the following battery types, you just need to select the correct settings on the dip switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSealed lead acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFlooded lead acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAGM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLithium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40A DC to DC battery to battery charger (Adjustable to 20A for smaller batteries\/battery banks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3M\/5M\/10M 25mm2 Red hi-flex battery cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e3M 25mm2 Black hi-flex battery cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5M 2mm2 Ignition trigger wire cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 X Positive leisure battery terminal (8mm post)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 X Positive leisure battery terminal (8mm post)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 X PVC battery terminal covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 X Bolt down MEGA fuse holders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 X 60AMP MEGA fuses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 X 25mm2 8mm Hole copper crimp terminals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 X 25mm2 6mm Hole copper crimp terminals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 X 70mm Red heat shrink sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 X 70mm Black heat shrink sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 X Self adhesive cable tie bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 X Cable ties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWired battery temperature sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the battery temperature sensor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe DC-DC unit can come with an optional temperature sensor, it simply plugs into the RJ11 port and the probe placed in contact with your leisure battery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWith this sensor fitted, it will monitor the temperature of your leisure battery and adjust the charging rate in line with the battery temperature. For example if you battery was very cold it would increase the output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe unit will work without the sensor, its just an option should you want it as it may increase battery life and maximise capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDepending on stock, this will be either a single probe (pictured) or a probe mounted inside a ring terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTransformation - 12V \u0026gt; 12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInput battery voltage - 8V \u0026gt; 16VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCharging current - 20A\/40A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLead acid charging voltage - 13.2V \u0026gt; 14.7V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLithium charging voltage - 12.6V \u0026gt; 14.6V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEfficiency - 90%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wired Campers Limited","offers":[{"title":"3M","offer_id":52411489452296,"sku":"61581335454103","price":189.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5M","offer_id":52411489485064,"sku":"61581335519639","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10M","offer_id":52411489517832,"sku":"61581335585175","price":224.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bidnamic.store\/products\/wired-campers-3m-5m-10m-dc-dc-b2b-40a-battery-to-battery-split-charge-kit-standard-smart-alternator","provider":"Bidnamic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}