The Orion-Tr is another battery charger in my purchase catalog. The wiring photographs on this page show the actual cable-entry work that formed part of the van's wider electrical build.
The trimmed roof opening where my cable groups enter the van.
The item in my kit
I bought Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30 Charger as part of my camper van equipment.
The Orion-Tr is another battery charger in my purchase catalog. The wiring photographs on this page show the actual cable-entry work that formed part of the van's wider electrical build.
Where it fits my build
On Day 104 I pulled the roof wiring through the PVC route with fish tape and brought the cable groups into the van. I fitted plastic trim around the roof opening where the wires passed through.
I also finished the remaining light-wire connections, fitted the junction-box covers, joined the remaining PVC sections and tightened the metal ties around the route.
The roof at the end of my Day 104 wiring session.
My build notes
This stage pulled together several earlier sessions of drilling boxes, fitting glands and arranging the roof hardware. The final cable entry was the point where all those separate roof routes met.
My notes show how much of the work was physical organization: pulling cables, keeping entry points accessible and closing boxes after the connections were finished.
The route into the van was a layout problem as much as a wiring task.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The Orion XS is a 50A charger in a different housing, while the Renogy purchase uses a 60A charging format; their connection layouts and isolation arrangements differ.
Victron Orion XS 12/12-50 Charger
This DC-to-DC charger transfers charging power between 12-volt battery systems. The Orion XS 50A model provides Bluetooth access to its settings.
This DC-to-DC charger transfers charging power between 12-volt battery systems. Its enclosure provides separate input and output terminals for the two sides of the charging circuit.
