A Simple Way To Run AC and DC Wiring In Your Van

[@elijah_thornberry]

Y'all are awesome. Informative - not as many details as some more technical channels but really fun to watch and you help me get a sense for how a whole section of work will go. You're also calibrated to my skill level somewhat which is helpful haha. Honestly if someone would just throw you an entire TV show budget you two would absolutely crush. I think there's so much serendipity and inventiveness and adventure in all of this and you guys are like the best possible messengers of that whole vibe

[@roannathephoenix8561]

I really enjoy watching you two. Such great chemistry and I love how you explain stuff. Really enjoyed the googly eyes too. Missed the doggos.

[@johnle6754]

Super 👌 cool. Thanks the breakdown!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Still too advanced for me right now.

[@michaelberman2402]

Can't believe you two don't have at least a 100,000 subscribers yet, your so much fun to watch!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnle6754]

Love the intro haha !!!

[@drewbradford7608]

You opened my eyes to wiring early on, this looks really great. Learned a bunch, thanks a lot

[@vitiniacooper4236]

You two are awesome together. Love watching your videos ✌️💜

[@Grouch3682]

Sharing the artist at the end was great. Very wholesome!!

[@TheRealAirhead]

Great video guys, I'm not building a van rn but it's still great to watch the content!

[@chartmann43]

Omg finally a video on electric that I can understand… thanks so much…😊😊❤❤

[@jfxl1977]

This is perfect for a quick tutorial on wiring, especially seeing how the wiring looks on the device when fully connected. Also, thanks for the links! They are very helpful! As always, your humor makes the videos super fun to watch! The intro and that little noodle character had me laughing out loud! I'm looking forward to the next one! And, lastly, Durry is great! Thanks for pointing them out!

[@dogcatmanvan]

We had fun with the little noodle haha

[@dinahreyes4947]

Omg you guys are the best! Loved the intro and the 70s elevator music towards the end of the video! Lol!

[@annegatter8866]

Love the dance intro!! Thanks for the electrical tutorial. Learning a lot!

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks for watching!

[@BdManus]

Great video. You two work very well together.

[@DoNDiPzOsH]

My brain aches lol. . . To make it simple I’m just going to copy this layout for sure. Thanks

[@bennyhaa]

Y'all have the best intros on KZbin

[@therugglet]

Thank you for this video! a very helpful overview of how the electrical system connects with the fuse box and the explanation of the 12v and DC circuits.

[@jhonnygringo1514]

you guys have the best videos! I don't even have a van and i like them.

[@barrybracegirdle2931]

I enjoy your presentations...you look like your having fun with the build. Keep adding more content.

[@tvholic224]

Another great video! I love how much personality y'all are able to put into the videos. I don't even own a van. I just find the video so much fun to watch!

[@dogcatmanvan]

We appreciate you taking the time out of your day to tune in and engage!

[@denisecafferky2248]

Another excellent informative and hilarious vlog. Love the dance moves 🙌. Keep up the great work x

[@toridzenis3359]

As always, another detailed video! love the music recommendation

[@pangeyi]

Both of you are amazing. Don’t feel like you are pis**ing on your time. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

[@timcarter7051]

You two are really good at your videos. They are always fun , funny and filled with useful information! Thank you, thank you , thank you for your time for doing these great videos. Definitely makes my day when l get to enjoy another of your excellent videos!!! BRAVO!!!

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks Tim! Glad to hear you enjoy the channel and our videos. We appreciate you taking the time to watch them and leave a comment on here!

[@messupfreq550]

Others have said it, but just had to add that I very much enjoy both of you and taking the time do the whole YT thing. Likewise, just discovered the vids about Julie's accident and wow, that had to be scary. Am glad to see she is getting back to herself and the humor & zest for life is still there. I really hope you continue to add to the series about adventures, or van-life knowledge as I have on my bucket list Hope of a year long trip around the country (North in the summer looping around South in the winter). Looking forward to more episodes; please take care and please stay well.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks so much for the support! Make that bucketlist trip a reality; maybe we'll see you out there one day!

[@rachaelmichael3845]

Sweet video! You two rock! Before you know it you’ll have a million subscribers.

[@dogcatmanvan]

We hope so!

[@kcq9634]

The intro😆💗Adorbz

[@brlowe1]

I think this is my first comment on your channel. I stumbled on to you looking at van conversion while planning ours. At first I thought you were kind of a goofy guy and remind me of one of our friends. But after watching more and learning a little more about you I think you are a smart well put together person. And Julie, well something about her is amazing. Love watching you guys and hope your new van and adventures turn out great. Maybe after our van is done (Just got it 2 weeks ago) we might run into each other on the road. Just saw the video about Archer and sorry about that. We have had many cats and dogs and it is never easy. We currently have a Aussie (Chewie) that is my best friend next to my wife and all build plans for the van include sleeping and riding spot for him. Keep the videos coming.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Hey Brandon, thanks for taking the time to leave this comment. We appreciate you sticking around and I'm glad to hear you've been getting something out of the channel. Hopefully some of our videos will help you on your build. I'm sure we'll cross paths at some point down the road. Chewie and Rocky will have to compare their van setups haha.

[@MrTylerGen]

So helpful! Looking forward to getting my van wired, thanks for the great video!

[@TheEthanification]

Best intro ever LOL good stuff in this one! Looking forward to more! Cheers guys!

[@TheEthanification]

Also already bopping my head to Durry, so thanks for that recommendation!

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks for going and checking them out!

[@ronstwart422]

Intro is AWESOME !!!

[@allegrosotto2126]

Loved the intro! Applaud all the hard work you put into filming and editing. 👍

[@bear8046]

the intro was perfect!

[@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath]

I miss This Old House. They had a host too, but they also had actual professional experts to come in and actually do the work and explain things

[@lsilva1965]

How are you two not grown more subs. Geez you both are so cool.

[@dogcatmanvan]

It's hard out here haha. Maybe when we start traveling I can release things on a more frequent basis since I won't be having to cram a bunch of details into a single video. Just fun travel stuff

[@nmartin5551]

My first visit back since the loss of Archer. I am starting to look at your second van build as I continue to work towards my first build. Oh well.

[@slptp]

Such a damn clean how to (0verview) video. Thank you.

[@SanchnDstroy]

On your way back to Indiana you should stop in Cleveland, Ohio for some great outdoor shenanigans! Happy to be a tour guide!

[@dogcatmanvan]

I've been to Cleveland a few times. What kind of things do you get up to out there?

[@SanchnDstroy]

@@dogcatmanvan some great spots to check out are The Holden Arboretum, The Cleveland Botanical Garden, outdoor climbing at Whipp's Ledges in The Hinckley Reservation, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, indoor climbing at Shaker Rocks, Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath trail + tons of lakefront stuff and awesome restaurants. Seriously, if you need a tour guide or place to stay on the way through, just hit me up.

[@SanchnDstroy]

Oh, and Ray's indoor MTB for sure!

[@dannyross]

You should check out Wago connectors. They work great for DC wire and AC wire. Also makes connecting different gauges together super easy. Not as cheap as the quick connectors but once I started using the Wagos... I never went back to quick connects or wire nuts. .

[@dogcatmanvan]

I've seen these around. We'll have to give them a whirl!

[@tomaustin4526]

Very cool and funny video with lots of useful information ❤️👍😎 love y’all’s chemistry ⚛️ thanks for sharing and safe travels

[@iancarry]

hey guys... i really like the dynamics of you two :) really kicked the chanel to the next stage :) .. also the van build looks great :) love the wool idea and am curios how it will work over the time ... good luck to y'all .. have fun, dont take YT too seriously :) love first!

[@dogcatmanvan]

We'll have to do an update on the wool as we go!

[@susancrowther3649]

Loved the intro!!!!

[@brodydaniel44]

Currently doing my build and waiting on the next video so I can set up my electrical system haha

[@dogcatmanvan]

It's up now!

[@Miles_To_Go]

Wow, you're moving & editing AND building out a van. That's a lot! I just moved by myself out of a house into my teardrop. It was hard work & I made zero videos. Thanks for sharing!!

[@blankidelics]

Talking about the favourite band/artists, my favourite band is Rare Americans.

[@dogcatmanvan]

We'll check them out

[@douganderson7412]

Always glad to see a new video keep up the great work. That's cool you're going to have your Xbox I play Xbox as well I just finally got a series x :-) I love I can game when my electricity goes out because I lithium batteries :-)

[@douganderson7412]

I am not living in a van I am living in a house that's why I said when the electricity goes out but I do live in the rural mountains so electricity goes out quite often.

[@dogcatmanvan]

I've got to get my hands on a series x. It's a bit smaller so it should save some space in the van haha

[@MannyWC]

Great video- had to slow it down to take it all in:))

[@dogcatmanvan]

Yeah we were in a rush on this one

[@philltwose4088]

Keep on ROCKin in the free world ROCK

[@annaredar3763]

Excellent dance moves

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks mom!

[@rebeccadunn3979]

Love the humor!! Oh and the video😂

[@potpie3930]

YAY, more content!

[@robertjosephmurphyii4947]

Nice job you two. Darn youtube not telling me about the new video posts!!

[@dogcatmanvan]

KZbin just doesn't like us!

[@robertjosephmurphyii4947]

@@dogcatmanvan Well that's lame they should love you two!! Since we do!

[@ret_rolution5268]

Great job ❤

[@morgananderson9647]

Love the vibe you carry forward on the channel! I miss Archer, however it appears, the chemistry, teamwork and affection between both of you, has made the grieving time & process a little easier. I'm pleased you have Julie & both pups. The interaction and creativity during your videos makes your content so much darn fun!!! I'm really looking forward to when the van is completed and you guys hit the road and bring us along on your adventures! All the best, Mo-

[@dogcatmanvan]

We're looking forward to the travels as well!

[@Pocket-Watch]

Great video, really helpful thank you, cheers

[@277kne]

Hi Guys. I know this is off subject but I thought I would ask I would ask on your most recent video. Could aluminum square tubing be glued to the bare metal floor. Would be less money than 80/20. And put mass loaded vinyl in between with thinsulate on top and plywood. The vinyl for sound deadening and vapor barrier and thinsulate instead of rigid foam board. Thoughts on spacing and thickness of plywood would be great. I did watch your video from the start. You used 2x2 and painted them, sealed with a waterproofing sealer.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Yeah I've seen a couple people go with aluminum tubing fro their floor joists. It's just a pricier option, but you don't have to worry about water proofing it. I think the vinyl and thinsulate would work fine. Are you asking about spacing between each joist? I think we tried to stay around 12" on center, but it's dependent on the size van you're working with. We went with 1/2" plywood to save on head space.

[@lawman284]

I just found your channel and subscribed. You guys make researching a van build fun! Now I'm off to lick a 9v battery...

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks for checking out the channel and subscribing! Let me know how the 9v goes haha

[@diiiiaaaaaa]

Intro was awesome lolol

[@chilibeanhere]

Reviewing! Thank you.

[@riotgirlckb6727]

Looks intimidating but worth it

[@dogcatmanvan]

It's not bad at all once you have a gameplan!

[@Leislady]

Great info! Also- you guys are so darn cute! ☺️

[@abit2556]

AWesome video, thank you

[@Dadsinrecovery]

Thank you.

[@MaximC]

Thank you

[@dogcatmanvan]

You're welcome!

[@my_van_apartment]

I wanna come to your van disco 💃🏼

[@dogcatmanvan]

We'll send an invite out the next time we have one haha

[@my_van_apartment]

@@dogcatmanvan do a live and we can do a group dance off 💃🏼

[@timmillervideo]

Very nice. One thing though, that's not a "type D" circuit breaker. That is a brand named "Square D" and you only use those if your particular panel is compatible.

[@MaximC]

Unless I missed it, you should add the second video in the series to the description of this one.

[@MaximC]

Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKucZICLrd2Ep5Y

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks for sharing that here. I'll have to update the description.

[@LaureReminick]

Still don't know if I'd do electric. But it's great to have the process de-mystified

[@Canadian_Ry]

Checked out Durry. They've got some good tunes! For those in the same boat as me, not having a tiktok, Durry has a KZbin channel also. It's worth checking out!

[@sleepless2899]

I found em on spotify too!

[@Canadian_Ry]

@@sleepless2899 Good call! Thanks!!

[@dogcatmanvan]

I linked their KZbin channel in the description

[@Canadian_Ry]

@@dogcatmanvan Sorry I missed it XD

[@MaximC]

16:32 A great lifehack.👍

[@suedefringe]

Don't ask how many times I hit the thumbs up to see the "party"🤣😂🎉 Edit :thankfully they are on youtube. I am the last person in the world who doesn't have tiktok. 🤣😂

[@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity]

Check out… 1) Wago 2/3/5 wire connectors. 2) 12VDC Power Connector 5.5mm x 2.1mm, (10 x Male + 10 x Female) Power Jack Adapter. 3) XT60 outlets attached with 4-40 countersunk hardware. 4) XT60 male/female connectors for my DC circuits. I would recommend never using wire nuts on anything that vibrates…. Automobiles, airplanes, rockets, etc.

[@bchurchill3551]

Like, subscribe, comment for 1) support, 2) the algorithm, and 3) the thrill. Haha. Great work Team DCMV! DBVB.

[@bchurchill3551]

Team D2CMGfV ?

[@dogcatmanvan]

It's getting longer and longer!

[@philltwose4088]

@@dogcatmanvan what is DBVB?

[@ThisPossumKnits]

🪩🕺🐕Great vid! 😀 Loved the intro!😄 🐶 💃🏻🪩

[@karenfranz3814]

👍

[@Van-d.I.y]

OMG you guys are so funny as a couple, this is very helpful but you guys do it way way to fast are guys on red bull ?

[@dogcatmanvan]

Yeah I definitely could've slowed the edit down haha

[@Van-d.I.y]

@@dogcatmanvan you not close to Texas are you ?

[@philltwose4088]

Is it worth me saying generally you don’t need AC for phones, laptops, cameras and such. I think even XBox,They generally run on 5 14 or 19 volts and you can get adapters for 12 volt outlets, I’m running my Smart tv on 12-19volt converter 🙃…………..I’ll get my coat

[@ExploringJ]

noticed that too? Laptops, phones, Xbox and camera are all DC haha

[@MultiPJoys]

Same here, phone, laptop, cameras and tv all on DC.

[@Miles_To_Go]

It gives them options if batteries are low

[@philltwose4088]

@@Miles_To_Go if batteries are low then the less efficient inverter is also out of the question, unless on electric hook up which would then charge the batteries anyway, you do have a point, I was just suggesting a lot of the equipment would be better charged not using the inverter if offgrid 🙃👍

[@dogcatmanvan]

Would you have any comparisons on rate of charge when looking at AC vs DC charging of appliances like that? Maybe I can include that in a future video. While we traveled before we had our electrical system, we had a charger for our computers that charged off the vehicles 12v, but it would always die quicker than it would charge. Are we just lame oh's with shit adapters?

[@dannygrissom1]

At 9:15 I said Holy S___

[@elijah_thornberry]

hahaha you guys make me laugh so much

[@dallenrussell]

🤟🤟

[@rav4living]

I can't believe I didn't set my last van on fire with my shoddy electrical work.

[@philltwose4088]

👀🤔👀🤞👀

[@AyyRainer]

..... 👀 MEEEEEE 🙃🙃

[@philltwose4088]

And Reilly (however it spelled) I suppose

[@Engineer3210]

God help us!😳

[@andrepels7906]

Where is Rocky aka fartosaurusrock? 🐕

[@dogcatmanvan]

He wasn't out in the van while we were working on the wiring, but he'll definitely be in the next video!

[@ExploringJ]

90% of the stuff you listed for 120v is DC, as an electrician by trade you will use a ton more electric up by using the ac converter cords that come with the phones, laptop, camera batteries , Xbox. You can run a Xbox off a high amp cigarette lighter if you want. Charge all your equipment off a lightning usb

[@OneTrackMind]

easier said than done. getting a USB-C port with high enough PD to charge those devices at a reasonable rate, or at all, is surprisingly hard, and creates a lot of heat. Until GaN chargers make their way into the DC/VanLife world, it's a bit of a tough challenge.

[@dogcatmanvan]

I've messed a little bit with running them off DC, but I've found that the item drains quicker than it charges when I'm using it. Is there DC chargers out there that you could recommend with a higher output?

[@ExploringJ]

@@dogcatmanvan tbh, it's a little too late for all that. You would need 8 guage wire going to a breaker from the load side of a the batteries. The batteries combined would need to equally 480v (that would charge your car battery in 15 minutes) total for DC fast charging. Minimum of 12 guage wire going to DC outlets. New USBC 20A (some now 30A) could power some devices without them dying.

[@fboest]

Guys...wirenuts...really!? Please DO not do this...thats the worst way especially on campervan to connect electrical components. Vans rattle etc...you dont want to have loose ends

[@philltwose4088]

Your in a garrrrajjj, I’m on a ship 🚢 with Wi-Fi as sketchy as your dancing not jules of coarse (smoooth 😎) tick another comment on the tally sheet wooooot

[@user-dr2pg8fk2i]

Uhhhh, there are a lot of questionable things going on here.

[@JasenFromBoston]

hard to watch sorry ayy

[@dylhoward]

Definitely not wasting your time ! Your videos are so sick !

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks Dylan!

[@philltwose4088]

You need to work on your dance moves

[@dogcatmanvan]

Our dance moves are great!

[@philltwose4088]

@@dogcatmanvan I’ve heard it both ways 🙃

[@philltwose4088]

@@dogcatmanvan I’ve heard it both ways 🙃

[@sleepless2899]

I just wanted to say great recommendation on the artist, I hadn't heard of them before but they're super cool! A little artist I found that y'all might enjoy is We Speak in Sounds, so go ahead and give em' a listen

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks for the recommendation! We'll check them out