Replacement of original VW shunt by Victron Smart Shunt?

[Arnoud64]

I could not find the exact answer to my question if the original VW shunt can be replacent 1 on 1 by a Victron Smart Shunt in a California T5 while maintaining the normal functionality of the overhead control panel?

 

[WelshGas]

I could not find the exact answer to my question if the original VW shunt can be replacent 1 on 1 by a Victron Smart Shunt in a California T5 while maintaining the normal functionality of the overhead control panel?

It can be. There is a How to document in the Resources section for VIP members.

 

[Arnoud64]

It can be. There is a How to document in the Resources section for VIP members.

After consulting two Victron dealers I was told twice that the Victron smart shunt could simply be installed in series with the Volkswagen shunt. Knowing this, finding a convenient way to install the smart shunt was easy.
The shunt is installed just above the rear Super B 100Ah LFP battery in the cable leading to the original Volkswagen shunt under the fridge.

 

[Shadrack]

After consulting two Victron dealers I was told twice that the Victron smart shunt could simply be installed in series with the Volkswagen shunt. Knowing this, finding a convenient way to install the smart shunt was easy.
The shunt is installed just above the rear Super B 100Ah LFP battery in the cable leading to the original Volkswagen shunt under the fridge.

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Top job, Very neat and tidy