Thread: lithium placement with new rules

Well as a tourist and obviously not a new vehicle it had the solar and batteries fitted before the current rules applied.
My understanding is that even if the batteries or solar had to be replaced as long as it's like for like then the existing setup is ok too.
But if you are upgrading or adding to the existing main components then the new rules do apply, so just keep it to the same as existing, nudge, nudge, wink, wink.
Putting batteries outside is asking for problems long term as most owners won't keep them clean and as they must be in vented compartments they'll be subject to dust and moisture.
Even saw a new van the other day that had the batteries mounted on their sides so they didn't hang below the chassis! Most batteries aren't designed to be mounted on their sides in a mobile environment subject to vibration.

The rules are only from the date they become effective going forward…..


If it’s an existing set-up than you don’t need to do anything.

I was not aware of the rule for the solar panels, I pretty sure having multiple solar panels on one fused cable is fine….

I saw those rules a while back. It may affect what I am doing/have done on my L322.

However, who is going to check it? Only the insurance company when the car goes up in flames?

Originally Posted by p38arover

I saw those rules a while back. It may affect what I am doing/have done on my L322.

However, who is going to check it? Only the insurance company when the car goes up in flames?

At which point there will be nothing to check.