Battery Charging Basics

Solar, DC to DC Alternator and Shore Power camper van battery charging system design and installation full tutorial. This video covers everything you need to know to complete your project from start to finish. From how to choose the right size wire and fuses to how to size your battery bank and buy the right components. Includes detailed, step by step diagrams and instructions with a focus on Victron components. Using my 2023 Ram Promaster build as a guide, this video will give you the information you need to design and install a safe, reliable and cost effective electrical system.
Throughout the video, I have referenced several specific products I used. Listed below are most of those items. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You’ll still need to take some time and do the necessary research to make sure these items will work for your particular application.
🔸 Electrical Components
Heated Lithium Batteries, amzn.to/49JOsaU
4/0 Battery Cable, amzn.to/48sw8mp
50’ 8 Gauge Wire, amzn.to/48ajuc3
50’ 10 Gauge Wire, amzn.to/3tEk6Yp
50’ 12 Gauge Wire, amzn.to/4878pbR
WAGO Connectors, amzn.to/48cSgSm
Victron Battery Monitor, amzn.to/3ve1fnH
Victron Lynx Distributor, amzn.to/48eKsPR
Victron Solar Controller, amzn.to/489gpZX
Victron Battery Charger, amzn.to/3tvLw2I
Victron DC/DC Charger, amzn.to/477cTOt
Victron Energy AC Inverter, amzn.to/3ttGxj8
Renogy 175W Solar Panel, amzn.to/3TyWu1V
Blue Sea Fuse Panel, amzn.to/3RV14X6
Blue Sea Fuse Block, amzn.to/3GT3vmK
Blue Sea Shut Off Switch, amzn.to/4az9Npd
Blue Sea USB Outlet, amzn.to/4auphL7
Shore Power Inlet, amzn.to/4aB5zxi
Light Dimmer Switch, amzn.to/48tZqRJ
Aluminum Switch Panel, amzn.to/41wl061
LED Ceiling Lights, amzn.to/3twrkO9
🔸 Appliances and Electronics
Dometic CRX110 Refrigerator, amzn.to/41A426E
Ramblewood Cooktop, amzn.to/3GW2wlK
24” 12V TV/DVD Player, amzn.to/3GVT3uU
RV Camera System, amzn.to/3S4FrUB
Propane Detector, amzn.to/3S4FsrD
Maxx Air Fan, amzn.to/3NE92S4
🔸 Plumbing
Water Pump, amzn.to/48vMtag
Water Tank, amzn.to/4aB5NVa
Kitchen Sink, amzn.to/47eNJNP
🔸 Hard to Find Items
Roof Rack Adaptors, amzn.to/3Txik64
Rear Door Organizer, amzn.to/3TCWtdE
Sliding Door Handle Mod, amzn.to/3TGcKOL
Thinsulate Insulation, amzn.to/3Tx58OB
Sound Deadening, amzn.to/48rRu3s
Wall Fabric Adhesive, amzn.to/48rwU3e
Heavy Duty Bike Drawer Slides, amzn.to/47darWs
🔸 Tools I found very useful
Rivet Nut Kit, amzn.to/48Nzhh9
Rivet Nuts, amzn.to/47dzybU
Ferrule Crimping Kit, amzn.to/47be3Zd
PEX Crimping Kit, amzn.to/47rRqjv
Lug Crimping Tool, amzn.to/41C3lcT

[@TwoTravelingTeachers]

A NEW VIDEO! YES! Thanks.

[@TheVanTeacher]

Hope you enjoy!

[@debbiewalsh7632]

Great video!

[@TheVanTeacher]

Thanks!