120V SMARTPLUG SHORE POWER install on a Ford TRANSIT. Choose your location carefully!

Shore power is not always needed, but when it is available, it's a huge convenience that you really appreciate! You need to be sure your install is proper and safe. This video provides the initial tips to that end. Stay tuned (and subscribe) for the rest of the details.
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[@stevehori673]

George I put the magnets in a ziplock bag first. When your done take the magnet out of the bag (over a trash can) and all the metal filings drop off and your magnet is clean to start again.

[@HumbleRoad]

That is absolutely brilliant, Steve! thank you for the tip, I will put it into practice ASAP. I'm sure you know how hard it is to "clean" the magnets! 😡

[@ovmn]

Great tip

[@brlowe1]

This is perfect and I will be using it in my build to catch stuff.

[@questioner1596]

I like it. That's essentially how my magnetic sweeper works. The magnet is inside an aluminum case, and when you pull a lever, it pulls the magnet away from the housing so all the shavings fall off.

[@josephjuno9555]

Genius! I will use that when I put in roof vent and widows!

[@esparka]

For my whole life, I have spoken to my vehicles. Mostly while the beast is in motion. “Get going, ‘ole Bessie!! I am afraid of what my ride will have to say to me, when I finally allow her to have the word & to speak back to me… Deathly afraid! Great advice, thanks

[@LJ-jq8og]

Love the "let the van speak to you" wisdom. You got me all charged up. :)

[@lisamaurizi4274]

What a wonderful video......makes you aware of things you my have not thought of! Never heard of an air pressure hole saw!

[@garykoblitz4932]

So true about ideas coming in sleep when working a project!

[@HumbleRoad]

Yes!!

[@ashleydruve]

Love the ending, I totally relate. Always have a pad and pencil beside your bed to jot down those sleeping hours ideas.

[@HumbleRoad]

Right?!

[@markhuber8345]

Thank you.. this is some good common sense content. I can see myself now with my big hands trying to wire the shore station up from the inside.. probably dropping a few things along the way. It’s true.. common sense isn’t so common.. Thanks again..!!

[@waltgongaware2710]

You crack me up George ! The ending of this video was a classic ! 😆

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

More great info for the DIY crowd that learn so much from you. I remember when you made that shelf for your pleasure way. That was in the old days when you were doing lots of mods to it. Now look how far you’ve come👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼 l love watching every build. Boy with the current price of fuel your mini me’s are likely going to be in high demand. Have a lovely week George and crew. What a treat this week a double feature 🚐♥️

[@HumbleRoad]

It's been a wonderful experience! All of it! Yes, I ran a Promaster City for a few years as my personal daily driver just to make sure it was a viable option for the Mini-Me project. I put 50,000 miles on that little mule and averaged 32 MPG under load!

[@stuartkorte1642]

Would not have thought to use my knock out hole cutters. Thanks for the great tip.

[@HumbleRoad]

No problem 👍

[@RoadrunnersOfCA]

You're the Master! Thanks for posting!!

[@rainsticklandguitartalk9483]

I just fell in love with a new tool - the hydraulic hole punch. I'm definitely weird.

[@lynnekerr3890]

Good morning! Only half way through….lol. I’m sure you’re aware of 3d printing. Might be something to look into. You know, in your spare time. That could solve things like putting the backer plate on that curved away. Ladi and Margaret do some cool things. Nice to have you back!

[@cbarnes94]

I was going to make a similar comment. I’m thinking for a small scale outfit, it might not be worth the time or effort. Time + effort = money = lost profit. But it would be nice to put things exactly where you want by making a spacer perfectly contoured to the sheet metal.

[@HumbleRoad]

An excellent suggestion!

[@HumbleRoad]

My thoughts exactly. If the location was absolutely imperative to the success or failure of the project, then yes, print it.

[@tomcorbett7027]

Thanks

[@MrCavah]

We will assume you painted the cut hole……. I love that punch !

[@darkexpose5153]

Nice Advise, Thank You.

[@dindog22]

the "van whisperer"

[@hopehope938]

I have a strange idea of using a small lithium battery on the back door in the inside of the van to power phone and to recharge tablets. As a recharging station for kids when the van is locked and it is on its own battery bank and not on the house battery bank, and mistakenly they can not run the house battery down. I do not know if anyone has done anything like this is having a designated battery bank for kids to use. Where the recharging station can be used both inside and outside of the van. Regards Hope

[@brlowe1]

I'm planning on using smart plug also but I'm going to mount it on the hitch with the trailer plugs so it will just look like another plug.

[@janetdupree6353]

A cliffhanger! 😉

[@ArthriticAngler]

Next up, 3D printed mounts to account for curvature

[@extramedium3920]

Best installation ever. Do you have a link to the SMARTPLUG? All I see on Amazon is cheap plastic stuff.

[@HumbleRoad]

Lately, the SS version is unavailable!

[@extramedium3920]

Thanks for the word.

[@davidburchettephotography6513]

Have you considered 3d printing a backer that could have a matching curvature of the sheet metal panel? Love the end! Some of the best ideas come in your sleep. The trick is to remember them, lol.

[@HumbleRoad]

I did consider a 3D printer spacer. Ron is a maestro with his 3D printer. In this particular case, the integrity of the shore power plug was more important than the space it occupied inside the van.

[@davidburchettephotography6513]

@@HumbleRoad Strength of material not sufficient then. Anyways, the build is looking great as always and thank you for the tips.

[@jeffsteinmetz7188]

If you want the Transit van to be more stealth you can use the OEM square grommets holes under the van to install the shore power plug. It is definitely not the most convenient location for use, but if the van is more intended for boon-docking not a big deal. The wire goes up into the frame of the van and comes out in the raceway at the very back sides of the van.

[@HumbleRoad]

So far, none of my clients were interested in stealth. Ease of use and maintenance are key objectives.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

No such thing as stealth anymore. You might as well go with ease and convenience instead of the illusion that you are being stealthy.

[@MsRotorwings]

That’s my plan. I don’t want the plug visible on the outside.

[@MykSr]

Haha❗️Honey 🍯 sleeps in the same place, right in the middle between us … and neither one of them wake up if I’m “up during the night”❗️😂😂😂

[@leonardcroft1467]

Thanks George

[@markmauro2569]

Very clever. Let the van pick 6 numbers for you. 🙂

[@HumbleRoad]

Ha!

[@guynicklin271]

This might be an odd comment, by why not just use the NOCO shore power plug? Im just curious. I have never heard of the SMARTPLUG before.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

Smart plug is much easier to plug in and out. That’s basically what people like about them.

[@anthonyg9787]

omg how did you know I was working on getting and installing a smart plug ... :) thanks for the info..

[@HumbleRoad]

Glad I could help!

[@HumbleRoad]

Make sure the adhesive from the backing plate schmears along the cut edge of the body to seal it from rust.

[@THeChickmagnet0031]

What size 80/20 is that? are you using a mix of 1010 and 1515?

[@rudivandoornegat2371]

Nice to see the hole puncher in action on a real job. I wonder why they don't have the quality port plugs in other colors (black and white), or could you paint this metal looking one?

[@HumbleRoad]

This is the stainless steel version. It is also offered in a black plastic.

[@kensoutham6828]

George, that big cavity is only in the XL van, the 148 wheel base has your perfect box on the flat spot 😀. I like your hydraulic hole punch but shouldn’t you have rust proofed you cut out hole? (I am sure you did in your dream…) I also prewired plug first, probably since I learned from the same teacher you did 🤔 Hmmm putting that shore power plug through the body panel seems to be commitment to me….

[@HumbleRoad]

I make sure the adhesive on the backing plate schmears through to coat the cut edge. Better than paint!

[@gogglespaesano2931]

Great entertainment. As usual. Thanks

[@HumbleRoad]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Greybeardmedic]

Humbleroad SOP #1 All employees should change out of any orange colored shirts or apparel before making any trips or errands to The Home Depot.

[@HumbleRoad]

word.

[@dindog22]

good advice unless you want your own Reddit "Lady I don't work here" story

[@GilbertsPeeps]

I've accidentally drilled in an area that was not flat enough for shore power on a chevy express 2500. It is leaking. Have you ever seen anybody be able to fix this?

[@HumbleRoad]

Print a 3D gasket

[@David_11111]

yay

[@mermaidvanvb]

Great video 📹 Brand of smart plug? Really like it's look & what was the shelving for - couldn't get it in the dream sequence 🤔

[@HumbleRoad]

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[@vincecarluccio5018]

Did you prime/paint the exposed metal after drilling the hole?

[@HumbleRoad]

The backing plate adhesive covers and seals the cut edge better than paint.

[@007nadineL]

I need a visual George of yr comment here .

[@BelindaTOV]

Now im not so afraid of making holes.

[@user-th2uu2jh3o]

👍✌️👏👌💯❤️

[@bartonmediagroup5126]

Do you ever use step beats for “working your way up to” intended size?

[@bartonmediagroup5126]

Bits

[@HumbleRoad]

Yes, I used one in this scene!

[@johnbarrett9008]

With the plug in that spot, it looks like the rear door won’t open fully with a cable plugged in. That would tick me off.

[@paullehto2294]

It has room to open, door has bumber too

[@HumbleRoad]

Tested it today after reading your comment. You are correct, It’s too tight a fit, I do not approve. I will make a bumper pad extension for a proper fit. I’ll try to get it done quickly so you aren’t ticked for too long. 😁

[@johnbarrett9008]

@@HumbleRoad One of the things I can rely on, George, is your integrity and attention to detail. I only wish I could afford to get in line for a van... maybe some day. :) For now I'll continue to look forward to the next video!

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Vanwhisperer

[@LilyWasHereMB]

Plastics, in the 1960's 3D printer, in the 21st century

[@HumbleRoad]

True

[@007nadineL]

Why do you want to collect metal garbage ? . .