DIY CAMPER VAN ELECTRICAL INSTALL (Start to Finish Tutorial)

EXPLORIST life Mobile Marine & Off-Grid Electrical

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This video will show you, start-to-finish, how we installed a full DIY Camper Van electrical system into this 2021 Ford Transit Camper Van.
In this transit electrical install, we cover a wide range of topics, so we have included chapters at the bottom of this description if you need to find a specific part of the install.
This comprehensive video will cover wiring a 24V Battery Bank, building the battery enclosure for the camper out of 80/20, wiring a battery heater, wiring a lynx shunt and lynx distributor, installing a rooftop solar panel array, installing a ground deploy solar array, wiring a Victron MultiPlus, wiring the chassis ground in a camper van, wiring a 24V Nomadic A/C, wiring a 24V to 12V Victron Orion converter, wiring two 12V fuse blocks, wiring a 120V breaker box, wiring 30A shower power to the MultiPlus, wiring the Victron Cerbo GX and GX Touch 70 (with an HDMI hack!), mounting batteries to the camper van, wiring the battery bank to a lynx shunt, wiring a solar isolator, wiring an auxiliary solar port, and finally, programming and testing our electrical system in the van.
Parts for this system:
➤ EXPLORIST.life Wiring Kit: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-...
➤ Heated 270Ah Battle Born Batteries: battlebornbatteries.com/produ...
✅Use code 'explorist' for $50 off per battery.
➤ Wiring Diagram: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-...
➤ Wiring Diagrams for other systems: www.explorist.life/solarwirin...
Binge the Transit Van Build: • The Ultimate Camper Va...
OTHER ELECTRICAL PROJECTS ON THIS VAN WE TACKLED BEFORE THIS VIDEO:
➤ INSTALLING OUR ROOFTOP SOLAR ARRAY: • INSTALLING 580W OF MIS...
➤ INSTALLING OUR 24V DC AIR CONDITIONER: • Installing a 12V/24V D...
➤ HOW TO WIRE USB OUTLETS: • HOW TO WIRE USB OUTLET...
➤ HOW TO WIRE 12V OUTLETS: • Wiring 12V Outlets In ...
➤ HOW TO WIRE PUCK LIGHTS: • How To Install Puck Li...
➤ HOW TO WIRE 12V DIMMERS: • How to Wire 12V Dimmer...
➤ HOW TO WIRE RELAYS: • HOW TO WIRE RELAYS (To...
➤ WIRING 120V OUTLETS, SWITCHES, AND GFCI: • 120V Outlets, Switches...
➤ INSTALLING A 30A SHORE POWER INLET: • Installing a 30A Shore...
Regarding the shore power wire gland referenced at 44:24. Check this video at 30:22: • DIY Sprinter Camper Va...
We installed our enclosure to the L-Track in the floor. Here's a video of us installing that: • VAN FLOORING PERFECTIO...
Aluminum Extrusion Enclosure Info: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-...
I've added the basic settings we used to the product description of our wiring kit here: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-...
Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:37 How to Wire a 24V Battery Bank
00:04:45 How to Secure a Battery Bank Together
00:06:06 Building an Aluminum Extrusion Enclosure
00:08:11 How to Wire a Battery Heater
00:09:37 Finishing the Aluminum Extrusion Enclosure
00:13:14 How to Wire a Lynx Shunt and Lynx Distributor
00:16:20 How to Install Rooftop Solar on a DIY Camper Van
00:22:04 How to Install a Ground Deploy Solar Array
00:27:33 How to Wire a Victron Multiplus
00:32:27 How to Wire a Chassis Ground
00:34:45 How to wire a 24V Nomadic Air Conditioner
00:36:00 How to Wire a 24V to 12V Victron Orion Converter
00:40:11 How to Wire Dual 12V Fuse Blocks
00:42:54 How to Wire a 120V Breaker Box in a Camper Van
00:48:22 How to Wire 30A Shore Power
00:49:49 Alternator Charging
00:50:30 How to Wire the Victron Cerbo GX
00:53:50 How to Wire the Victron Touch 70 GX
00:56:29 How to Mount an Electrical Enclosure to a Camper Van
00:57:05 How to Wire a Battery Bank to a Lynx Shunt
01:00:10 How to Wire a Camper Solar Isolator
01:02:01 How to Wire an Auxilary Solar Port in a Camper
01:03:53 Turning on the System
01:04:26 How to Program a Camper Electrical System
01:07:23 How to Test and Commission a Camper Electrical System

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@ottigreenisgo Рік тому

Ive been installing 12v electrics in cars/caravans for 20 something years, I still watched your video through till the end. The time you have taken to plan and deliver a concise message for this install is commendable. I’ll definitely be sending this video to people who are asking me for help in the future! Well done

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey, Scott Doyle! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@ssteele1812 Рік тому

I share Scott's opinion. This is about as close to a proper "how to" video as you can legally get on UKposts. Excellent reference material. I plan to install a similar system in my 50A RV and will be referencing this video as well as visiting your store for the applicable install kits.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Thanks Sean! 😁👍

@willyum1208 Рік тому

@@EXPLORISTlife great video only thing missing is how to wire your alternator and starter battery to your house bank. can we get a video on this?

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

@@willyum1208 Did you perhaps see the section of the video that specifically addressed that?

@cablewrangler Рік тому

Ya’ll have done it again! Great walk through of an efficient 24v system. Thanks Nate and Steph!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@ErikSjaastad 11 місяців тому

The best part about building your van is finding really cool ideas after and being super happy you chose to use bolts for your install!!!! This setup is going on my wish list for my first remodel❤ Thank you for putting so much effort into your videos!

@XcessCapital Рік тому

Wow, this is really an amazing video. I built out a 600w/640ah system 11 years ago now, and it was such a struggle back then. The components have come a really long way. This has been a great refresher as I'm starting a new build, and will absolutely be going with Victron for the components. Thanks!

@JohnForTheWin Рік тому

Absolutely outstanding! I love all the detail and precision in your work and explanations!

@maryanntime 9 місяців тому

I feel like I shouldn’t be watching this video for free. It’s so precise and efficient. Even down to the order the bolts and washers go on, each time! I will definitely be doing this set up because of y’all. I will link y’all’s video when I get to that point in my you tube channel. Thank you so much for your dedication in making a quality electrical system how to video.

@danielvermeer5079 Рік тому

Nate and Steph, Thank you! Finally a power supply instructional installation video! Thank you for clearly and explaining everything in layman's terms.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey Daniel Vermeer, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

@properpowersolutions6036 Рік тому

Nice box we did something similar a couple months ago! Love using 80/20, best DIY friendly building material out there!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

It's super cool. Definitely takes more planning than wood only, but I love how easy it is to put together and take apart as the plan changes or we want to add stuff.

@jordanb1357 Рік тому

One of the best all around electrical videos on the internet for van builds, thank you so much for putting this together! I’m in the process of gutting and upgrading the electrical system in our class C, and while I can’t quite afford all the high end stuff you have here, it’s still extremely useful from a planning perspective. Now if only the price of copper would go down… 🤨 Keep up the good work, the world of DIY really appreciates it!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey, Jordan B! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@fuentes38 Рік тому

I am paraplegic laying down in my bed for two years. I don’t have a convention van and I’m watching this video for almost an hour. More like 160,000 people watching this video

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

💕🙌

@ceciljones2695 Місяць тому

You still have a great mind and are using it. God Bless you 😊

@mickmcgood6543 Місяць тому

Best wishes

@rockeyoliver7254 Рік тому

This is an “Incredibly & Complete” educational video well worth the time to watch. You cleared all my questions that I had with the 24V VE Equiptment (especially with the solar controllers and VE system to chassis grounding). Well done! Kudos! Looking forward to seeing your next video. Thank you. Blessings to y’all.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@brlowe1 Рік тому

Thank you for putt5ing out a very informative video. I have almost all the same equipment you show here. I'm using 24v SOK batteries and will be doing my Alternator charging different then you plan but the rest is very close. You videos have taught me a lot about setting up my system in my van.

@paulkozakiewicz Рік тому

The most helpful video I have ever watched on UKposts. Being a good van builder I’ve always had a fear of the electrics. This is helping me a lot. This video needs to reach near and far, to help people out. Well done

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey, BigBadKoz! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@VinceBadovinatz88 Рік тому

@@EXPLORISTlife he's si right and thanks again‼️

@lcbrme138 Рік тому

Incredible. I've spent the last two weeks researching how to do just this. I wake up to this tutorial. Unbelievable. Thank you so much

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@88corinutza Рік тому

hes talented no doubt

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Thanks 88corinutza! 😁👍

@rmccabe117 Рік тому

So love the use of 80/20! So many projects at work I've done with this magnificent extrusion. Have a habit of forgetting about 80/20 at home though. Great video and thanks for covering all the "basics. Be well!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey richard mccabe, Thanks so much! Cheers!

@Truthnlovelena Рік тому

I couldn’t thank you enough for this very precise video. I keep watching it over and over this is by far the best out there ❤ thank you

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@VinceBadovinatz88 Рік тому

I know you're right. And I really have to watch it a lot of times Even remotely think I'm going to get it right

@Pseudo-Geek Рік тому

This is also a tutorial on how to make tutorials. I'm not building a camper any time soon but the explanations of the principles of how to wire up solar and batteries is so good that I can't stop watching. Also appreciate that you didn't edit out your small mistakes, instead explaining what you did to fix them. And the fact that you provided links to the sections. You've set a new standard here for tutorial videos.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey, Steve Foster! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@Canoecamper Рік тому

Excellent comment, Steve!

@VinceBadovinatz88 Рік тому

I know right. There's no way I could do this I was having dreams about it because I'm messing with solar. I was having dreams that I could almost try to start doing this kind of thing for people. But there's no way I don't think I could get good enough. I didn't realize people have been doing this for so long. There are quite a few people that are very good at it

@hermangareis Рік тому

Oh man; I am so stoked on this video. With the exception of the battery, my system is identical to what you just built. Now I just need to order all the kits from you guys to make my life easier. Thanks guys!!!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey Herman Gareis, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

@jessicacostales4126 Рік тому

I couldn’t have done the electrical without your How to videos! Now I watch them just for fun 🤩 Not only are you thorough on your explanation but as a filmmaker I love the editing and production on your videos!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey Jessica Costales, Thanks so much! Cheers!

@VictorandMJ Рік тому

This video is a masterpiece! Thank you guys for such a hard job, putting all that together and sharing it with us!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey, Victor and MJ! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@riverbankjournal Рік тому

Your content is incredible in every way. Id really expect to be paying for this kind of tutorial but you are giving it away for free - how awesome is that!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

I appreciate that!

@VinceBadovinatz88 Рік тому

You're so correct space shed this will come back to him in many ways I'm sure. What great Karma. To be helping all of us like he is

@planetarygearvideos8110 8 місяців тому

I'm impressed with the detail and quality of your work. Kudos to you and your staff.

@EXPLORISTlife 8 місяців тому

Thank you very much!

@cmoreoverland6739 2 місяці тому

I just completely geeked out on this. Always looking for new projects for my rig. This is awesome.

@jonosphere Рік тому

Wow!!! The quality of your tutorials is light years ahead of anything I have ever seen on youtube! The attention to detail, the professional filming/editing, the pedagogical explanations, everything! Having this freely available is mind-blowing. And this comes from a non-native English speaker from Europe used to the simplicity of the metric system, who gets the chills every time some weird units pop up, like 4/0, 5/16", 6 gauge and whatnot :D. Kudos for the work on the Closed-Captions that make even these confusing units/words accessible :) Unfortunately, the mismatch in units/electrical systems means I probably won't be buying many kits from your website, but I wish your business to prosper nonetheless and I will for sure keep on watching more of your videos :).

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

@VinceBadovinatz88 Рік тому

I totally agree you spoke it so much better than my comment. What an amazing video. Everything you said was right on the money

@joshedcostanza Рік тому

Amazing! I think I'm going to do the exact same layout and really love the details in this video. Can't wait for the alternator install video. Going to the store to get these new plans. Thanks again for the killer tutorial.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

No problem. Happy to help!

@VinceBadovinatz88 Рік тому

I know right amazing Josh

@joshedcostanza Рік тому

@@VinceBadovinatz88 ended up doing this plan minus solar and added 2 12-24V DC+to+DC chargers. Love it so far with 4 weeks on the road and counting.

@VinceBadovinatz88 Рік тому

@@joshedcostanza I really like that dc-to-dc charger. I can't believe how much I like that install. It is so amazing glad you did yours had are having a great time

@JRathor Рік тому

Just finished watching the whole video. The system is very elaborate. The explaining the system is very through. Congratulation to all of you. Nate , Just let you know that you have inspired me so much is beyond explanation. Thanks to you I am building a 48 volt capable of off grid system at our farm with Victron system.Thank you .

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Nice! Sounds like an awesome project!

@tomaskey6844 6 місяців тому

Really enjoyed this video. I’m upgrading to a Multiplus and working on the layout. I’ve tried several ways that didn’t work out and learned a lot along the way from when I started with Renogy products. Victron is awesome!

@indubitably2589 Рік тому

Y'all put so much into this I'm very impressed with the energy and dedication y'all have 👍🏻👍🏻 and thanks again for the help on wiring you gave me.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey, Indubitably! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

*Hey there! Thanks for tuning in. I've got a metric ton of additional info hidden behind the 'read more' link below, so be sure to click that to check out all of the supplemental info for this video as you'd definitely be missing out on some important stuff if you don't.* System Cost Analysis: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/jJuTnmtopIWZrJs.html *Parts for this system:* ➤EXPLORIST.life Wiring Kit: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/complete-wiring-kits/540ah-3000w-24v-multiplus-580w-to-1700w-solar/ ➤Heated 270Ah Battle Born Batteries: battlebornbatteries.com/product/12v-gc3-lifepo4-heated-battery-kit/?afmc=explorist_bb67 ✅Use code 'explorist' for $50 off per battery. ➤Wiring Diagram: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/plans-and-diagrams/solar-wiring-diagrams/540ah-battery-bank-3000w-24v-multiplus-580w-1700w-solar-wiring-diagram-explorist-life-2021-ford-transit-camper-van/ ➤*Other wiring kits that may be helpful:* shop.explorist.life/product-category/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/ ➤*Wiring Diagrams for other systems:* www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams *Binge the Transit Van Build:* ukposts.info/slow/PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX *OTHER ELECTRICAL PROJECTS ON THIS VAN WE TACKLED BEFORE THIS VIDEO:* ➤INSTALLING OUR ROOFTOP SOLAR ARRAY: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/sqOhd4iCeHyprHU.html ➤INSTALLING OUR 24V DC AIR CONDITIONER: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/f2GgpaSvhYB10Js.html ➤HOW TO WIRE USB OUTLETS: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/kGGlhY2Qj49jp5c.html ➤HOW TO WIRE 12V OUTLETS: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/l554lqqGf2t1zGQ.html ➤HOW TO WIRE PUCK LIGHTS: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/p12KoKaxqaSm230.html ➤HOW TO WIRE 12V DIMMERS: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/nJ5oa2N6ma6DlZs.html ➤HOW TO WIRE 12V 3-WAY SWITCHES: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/j4KCqYyEfaKjypc.html ➤HOW TO WIRE RELAYS: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/pYR5ZYualoJjrmw.html ➤WIRING 120V OUTLETS, SWITCHES, AND GFCI: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/nZ5nhWiDbXiXlHU.html ➤INSTALLING A 30A SHORE POWER INLET: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/j3Ryrq2YfI2GtWg.html *Regarding the shore power wire gland referenced at **44:24**.* Check this video at 30:22: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/aGF3aId7jYCG0mQ.html *We installed our enclosure to the L-Track in the floor. Here's a video of us installing that:* ukposts.info/have/v-deo/bnhoiKyChaior2Q.html *Aluminum Extrusion Enclosure Info:* Working on it. Comment if you want it and I'll follow up with you when it's ready. *Programming Parameters*: I've added the basic settings we used to the product description of our wiring kit here: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/complete-wiring-kits/540ah-3000w-24v-multiplus-580w-to-1700w-solar/

@5FWS5 Рік тому

How about listing out some of those electrical tools - lug crimpers etc - and links? Thanks.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

@@5FWS5 For sure! I've got all of that listed out here: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/g3d1gZemnGxk258.html

@ffaubert1 Рік тому

Hi, did I miss the Sketchup file? I don't see it listed here. Thanks folks!

@ed-ey1yb Рік тому

Once again, thanks for your comprehensive videos! My biggest hurdle (after buying the van) has been sourcing materials. Stuff like "what kind of wood should this be?" or "what's a good price for x?" It's incredibly frustrating to buy something only to realize you've been taken for an extra 50-100%. Because of its popularity there is just so much out there. Your shop and material recommendations are solid, with good prices. It's definitely possible to get lower prices, but if one doesn't have 3 months to wait for a sale, or does not want to endlessly pick up metal shavings around the garage, your shop is a fantastic place to start.

@LenseEnvy Рік тому

Hey thanks so much for this info. Can you please link out the aluminum extrusion info? Thanks!

@sassyclass2555 Рік тому

This is exactly what I've been looking for to do my van build electrical system!!! Thank you so much for this video!!!!

@rickmaudlin2160 Рік тому

Thanks Battle Born for your sponsorship of Explorist Life ! You have teamed up with a winner !!

@mikhailmobius2308 Рік тому

By far the best electrical tutorial for a van conversion. Thanks so much y'all when I start my rig I will def. look up and buy your products. Bookmarking this page.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@michiganengineer8621 Рік тому

Perfect timing for this to show in my feed since the nephew was asking for ideas on _HIS_ van/camper setup. His is just in a Dodge Caravan though and right now he has one of those el-cheapo Amazon bundles with a 100W panel and a charge controller. I shared it to him hoping it will give him some ideas.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Glad it was helpful. Cheers!

@allenkenning4 Рік тому

One of most comprehensive information videos since my IC-A school in 73, and Gyrocompas school in 75. excellent job.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Glad it was helpful!

@gregmckay666 11 місяців тому

Wow!, Just Wow! Never seen such a detailed installation video like this before. I'm not even in the market for a job like this but still watched every minute of it.

@EXPLORISTlife 11 місяців тому

Hey, Greg McKay! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@OurThrivingLife Рік тому

Wow! What a great video. You are doing a great service to everyone doing campervan conversions. Thanks!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Glad it was helpful. Cheers!

@richardroberts1090 7 місяців тому

These video's and wiring kit packages are just plain Awsome Nat and his crew have taken so much guess work out of the processes and planning.

@EXPLORISTlife 7 місяців тому

Hey, @richardroberts1090! We appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@tomblauyou72 8 місяців тому

super nicely done video 👌🐬 thx so much 👍

@ssteele1812 Рік тому

This is about as close to a proper "how to" video as you can legally get on UKposts. Excellent reference material. I plan to install a similar system in my 50A RV and will be referencing this video as well as visiting your store for the applicable install kits.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

I appreciate that! Here is our recommendation for a 50A OEM RV Retrofit: www.explorist.life/50a-camper-inverter-with-solar-alternator-charging-wiring-diagram/

@erwinschumann5576 3 місяці тому

Best instructional video on anything ever! Clear video, clear audio and no music!!

@EXPLORISTlife 3 місяці тому

Glad it was helpful!

@oceancape 2 місяці тому

This is a fantastic tutorial. Well done. I plan to watch it twice, I also enjoy your quality of work.

@TK-123 Рік тому

Just superb, detailed work Nate! Thank you.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey T K, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

@perblommers3281 Рік тому

props for the good detailed explanation, watched the entire video without even needing the information because its just so well made!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

I appreciate that!

@dannyroy3084 Рік тому

yeah, i back all of the kudos mentioned here. im not new to electrical but am in diapers with all this solar stuff. this guy makes it easy to wrap your mind around solar if you have electrical working knowledge of residential 110/240v applications. even if you have not a clue about electrical......if youre not scared of electrical and follow what he does..........you're golden. Good Job

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey, Danny Roy! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@taichigoodness1798 Рік тому

Your videos are the optimum gold standard for all instructional videos! Incredible!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Wow, thanks so much! Cheers!

@joekool5005 Рік тому

Wow. What a video! I've got a background in mechanical and electrical and this has to be one of the best videos ever! Thank you!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey, joekool5005! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@barrytimm5497 Рік тому

I'm a fairly experienced solar system builder (non Pro), having built a handful of systems for our multiple full-time RV rigs over the years. This video is simply astounding in terms of content detail, product knowledge, delivery, editing, camera work. It does not get better than this. I wish that I could justify the multiple blue box systems used here, but, for me, really cannot. The only aspect of the entire system that I am not thrilled about, is the use of multiple drop-in batteries to power the system and the resulting reliance on charge and load devices each being programmed and managing their own charge and load parameters through network systems that, in my years of IT experience, I find not to be 100% reliable. Other than that personal preference, this is simply the de factor reference for DIY solar & LFP systems builds on UKposts. Thank you for the effort, and your kits are extremely well designed and built. I wish you every success in this venture, and am amazed that you are not over 1 million views on this video already! I will do my bit! :-) Oh, one tiny niggle I forgot to mention - the Orion runs VERY hot and it's best to mount it vertically as it is designed to exit the rising internal hot air through the top. It cannot do this when mounted horizontally.

@Albert_206 7 місяців тому

That is looking incredibly awesome, actually nicest I’ve ever came across. Cheers Albert 🇳🇱

@tedenda Рік тому

Thank you for making videos that are this good, easy to understand, important steps are repeated many times, filming is really good with closeups and well planned shots. I will defiantly check out your other videos!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey, Daniel Tedenljung! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@alexmayor4980 Рік тому

This video is amazing! Sometimes it is hard watching videos until the end but this one leaves you wanting more. Thanks for such great content.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@zeothorn 9 місяців тому

Great video!Perfection,nice ,neat and clean. Thanks for sharing!

@EXPLORISTlife 9 місяців тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@rogermead4532 Рік тому

Such an awesome video. I really appreciate the amount of work that went into making it. Well done 👍👍👍

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Thanks a ton!

@adamkuklych6672 Рік тому

This is a lengthy video but very much well worth watching in its entirety. Some fantastic tips and tricks here and a very neat installation. As long as you do not abuse your batteries, this install will last you a very, very long time indeed. Thank you for the time and effort to produce this.

@VinceBadovinatz88 Рік тому

I know such an amazing video. There's no way I could do something like this.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey, Adam Kuklych! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@wagz Рік тому

Thanks guys!!! I watched the entire video and this is just what I needed. Super clear instructions. Thanks for taking the time to make this detailed video!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey PWags, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

@VinceBadovinatz88 Рік тому

So true

@bh67754 Рік тому

Always love your videos! Definitely would like more information on Aluminum Extrusion. Thank you for the video.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Aluminum extrusion is FINALLY back in stock and I've released the full plans and cut list here: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/plans-and-diagrams/3d-files-project-templates/electrical-enclosure-plans-transit-video/

@philjachowski1709 8 місяців тому

First of all, this is an absolutely fantastic video! You guys really go above and beyond in detailed explanation. I do still have one question however that I cannot find a straight answer to. I am building out a composite flatbed camper with the only metal structure being a under floor aluminum subframe and external aluminum trim all the way around. I am using all Victron equipment + BB batteries. DC-DC charger is the isolated version. Everything else is as you would expect (3K inverter, solar on the roof, shore power, no generator, etc.). My only remaining uncertainty on installation is if I need to tie the camper electrical ground back to the truck chassis ground. My gut tells me no, since the camper electrical system truly is isolated from the truck electrical (with exception of the isolated DC-DC charger.). I'm also not certain if I need to find a way to tie the camper ground to the aluminum subframe & trim. Any insight you can offer would be very appreciated! If you already have a video on this, my apologies I didn't see it. Thank you!

@davew7628 3 місяці тому

Your video was so professional I thought I was watching an episode of How It's Made. Absolutely amazing video quality and narration. Extremely well done, thank you for the content!!

@EXPLORISTlife 3 місяці тому

Wow, thank you!☺️

@engineernme3973 10 місяців тому

You have an amazing helper and partner!

@Steve_Logic 11 місяців тому

This is a fantastic install video. It gave me a lot of inspiration for the system that I am currently building for my Jayco Alante. As a professional ambulance mechanic, I see rat's nest wiring jobs on the daily. Its so satisfying to see someone take pride in their work and have a thoughtfully laid out system. I will provide one piece of advice for future installs... Purely from a technician's POV; I would recommend having a short loop of excess wire (we call it a service loop) at each connection to a mounted component. It very marginally increases the amount of wire you use, however as the name implies when it comes to servicing and trouble shooting components it helps to have a little built-in slack in the system.

@EXPLORISTlife 11 місяців тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@crazedmtndude6953 Рік тому

Been looking forward to this since Overland Expo Mtn West. Thanks Nate and team!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Rad! Thanks for tuning in and I hope you find it helpful. 😁🙂👍

@markdaugherty6378 Рік тому

What a great video, fantastic editing and camera work. I like your use of high-end hardware and well-thought-out design. This should be a defacto design for any high-end RV/camper electrical needs.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Thank you very much!

@redfish3204 Рік тому

Thank you. Your videos are the best with life builds unlike some of the other ones.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@vernarddevilliers7899 Рік тому

I'd love to see a video where you just do wiring with some background music. This level of wiring perfection is like therapy

@evil17 Рік тому

Excellent job & so professional. Didn’t think I would last to the end, but I did, really informative, precise & well presented, thanks for ur efforts.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@davidpatrick1813 Рік тому

Wow, you did/do a lot of work .... for this update. Good job .. this one will be around for years. I am glad Battleborn and maybe Victron has given a lot that would cost me more than I can imagine.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@robsev24 Рік тому

This satisfies my electrical OCD so much! nice job!

@LegendLength Рік тому

Cleaning all terminals with alcohol was pretty hardcore

@marcelcurious2111 Рік тому

This is an amazing tutorial for newbies like myself. Thank you so much for this great video. Wonderful. Just wonderful

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Glad it was helpful!

@MrMaikeul Рік тому

Heck yeah. THIS IS GOLD! Thank you so much for making this video.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Glad it was helpful. Cheers!

@nasseral-momen1463 Рік тому

Absolutely brilliant work. Keep up the great work and I will gor sure be buying everything through you

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey Nasser Al-momen, Thanks so much! Cheers!

@eus9 3 місяці тому

This was incredibly complete, fantastic effort and thanks for sharing this with the community!

@EXPLORISTlife 3 місяці тому

Glad you enjoyed it! cheers!

@kadachiman7234 Рік тому

I am a qualified electrician and telecommunications technician in Australia (40+ years in the trades) I have recently taken ownership of a mobile home with 2.5Kw of solar on the roof with 800AH of lithium batteries, via a Victron EasySolar 3000VA Found your video to very well put together and should go a long way to make DIY van electrical system builders a lot more confident in what they are doing and therefore a lot safer for the industry as a whole...very well presented.

@Joe-zh2gv Рік тому

Excellent well explained video. Thanks Nate and Steph

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey, Joe! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@sanjeevbhalla2506 Рік тому

Beautiful in-depth vlog ....loved every second of it 😍👍

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey Sanjeev Bhalla, Thanks so much! Cheers!

@brookestephen 2 місяці тому

this is spectacular! Highly recommend!

@DaveK84 Рік тому

Very cool, its nice to see all the options for distribution etc that is available out there for future projects. Also, interested to see how that dc air conditioner performs.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Thanks so much! I appreciate that. Will do some testing on the air conditioner next summer. Temps aren't getting much above 65 degrees where we are at the moment. 😂🤣

@305dutch4 Рік тому

This video is very informative and inspiring! Articulated very well! Great job!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@ChaoticDemon7 Рік тому

Definitely needed this 🖤 THANK YOU.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey Paulina Evans-Byington, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

@bill2292 Рік тому

Great video! Very helpful and through! Details matter. It would be great if you did several install series for sailboat systems. They are a big step up in size from a camper, and they are the next step up for us "Explorists"

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Haha good idea! Probably be a while on the boat videos. We live in the mountains in Colorado; so not particularly a sailboat friendly environment.

@ds4050 Рік тому

Dang, I always love watching these videos, so easy to follow! Have you guys ever thought about creating a mobile solar trailer?? It would be awesome for house backup, EV charging, powering sheds, ebikes etc..

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Thanks for watching! We 'almost' did a video earlier this year that would have been a HUGE 48V split phase system that would have been a mobile solar trailer for farmers markets, events, concerts, etc; but the trailer was in an accident a few weeks before install and they couldn't get a replacement, so we had to scrap the project for now.

@newhorizons8607 Рік тому

So clear and concise, great work, thank you

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey New Horizons, Thanks so much! Cheers!

@amsoiladam Рік тому

Great video, I almost wish I would’ve watched it before I built my system. When I installed my cerbo GX device I use an extension cable for both the HDMI and the USB and I’ve had zero issues with it.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

That's great! Glad that worked out for you. Definitely one of those hit-or-miss kind of things with the USB extension.

@waynec2962 Рік тому

Another great video!! love this series keeps me on my toes 😊

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Thanks! 🙂🙌

@pumpkin4539 Рік тому

After watching your video I almost believe I can do the power system in my rv. Such a great video. Thank you.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

@abdmasoud Рік тому

Thank you for taking time explaning how things got to be done correctly. As usual very informative video i am sorry that you are far away. in between i enjoy watching your videos.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Glad it was helpful!

@abdmasoud 7 місяців тому

@@EXPLORISTlife Were you able to get in between the buck boost 100A. there are no useful Videos about this element and i am looking forward to watch how you are going to present it which i hope your video will be a good reference as usual which can be watched Internationaly to. best regards from Vienna

@mikegiordano Рік тому

Awesome Instructional Video. Great job to your team. Thank you.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey Mike Giordano, Thanks so much! Cheers!

@dudewheresmyvan Рік тому

12/10 video, honestly super amazing.. now if only this whole electrical setup wasn’t worth more then my mini bus I just bought 😅😅. God victron stuff looks good.

@Bonanza41 Рік тому

This was the best explanation on this subject ever !! You rock m8 . Thank you very much ❤

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey sailingyacht my way, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

@timhintz6617 Рік тому

An amazing video thank you for producing it! I would like to see the programming settings especially the inverter when they become available.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

I've added the basic settings we used to the product description of our wiring kit here: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/complete-wiring-kits/540ah-3000w-24v-multiplus-580w-to-1700w-solar/

@timhintz6617 Рік тому

Can you add the Battle Born recommended settings for the Multi plus 24 V system? Do you have any concerns with mounting the electrical components over the batteries?

@chiphill4856 Рік тому

Outstanding quality and outstanding technical demonstration! Well done!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey Chip Hill, Thanks so much! Cheers!

@chrisshockley8852 Рік тому

Great content and explanation of the install. The best I’ve seen on UKposts yet.. Great job!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey Chris Shockley, Thanks so much! Cheers!

@bluegroovemodelsports9650 Рік тому

Great video and great timing uploading it. I have almost the same system to install. Using a Victron multiplus 2 is only change. So this will be a great reference. I watched it in its entirety.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@poerava 3 місяці тому

That’s some serious power

@travellingcowboy Рік тому

Superb work. Amazing production. Incredible teaching and sharing. Many thanks. Very well done. Maestro’s!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Glad you enjoyed it!

@madmouse7915 Рік тому

One heck of an informative video 👏💯. Due to following my electrician uncle around I picked up a few things along the way, however I learned more from just two of your videos than I did in all my days, weeks and years of following him around 😅. Thanks for sharing your knowledge man, don't know if I'll ever get to build my own off grid vehicle but I'm loving learning all this new wiring stuff either way 😊 👍

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey, MadMouse79☆ ! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@bryandraughn9830 Рік тому

What a fantastic system! Great job!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Many thanks!

@calevel Рік тому

A very detailed video with impeccable visuals and narration. Thumbs way up!

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Hey calevel florida, Thanks so much! Cheers!

@renaulttraficconversion Рік тому

Thanks for the video. Because this is the best video I have ever seen on building a system like this one, I watched every minute of it. I have never seen so much detail in any video on UKposts. You have a new subscriber.

@EXPLORISTlife Рік тому

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!