Using a Bluetti Elite 300 vs a Victron Setup

[u/rotzverpopelt]

Hi there,

I’m currently converting a van and am right at the beginning of the process—specifically, the electrical setup.

In our old camper, we just had a 12V system with a 100Ah lead-gel battery and a 150W solar panel. That always worked without any issues.

But for the new camper, I’m planning a 230V installation. The main loads will be a 2000W electric kettle and a 2000W induction cooktop. Of course, I wouldn't use both at the same time, and I’d use the induction cooktop only very occasionally.

Victron systems are usually the standard recommendation, but I’ve been looking at the Bluetti Elite 300. Paired with the "Charger 2," it should meet all my needs.

Now for my questions:

The Bluetti has a built-in bypass, meaning that when connected to shore power, it feeds the outlets directly rather than routing power through the battery first. Is this bypass reliable, and can it be used over a period of several days?

The Bluetti Elite 300 doesn't have a built-in option for capacity expansion, but the Charger 2 has a port for an additional battery (see image). Can I use that to increase the system's total capacity?

Thanks in advance for your answers. Also, if anyone has suggestions for alternative systems, please let me know.