Beginner 12v Van Electrics | Beginner Van Conversion Series UK

[@jinglejacs]

Most video's say for beginners but they don't actually show the nitty gritty of fixing and placing wires so Thank you, I'm off to check out your other videos lol

[@CallumTash]

Thanks! We’re glad you’ve found it useful 😊

[@InopVirtualPilot]

Fantastic build. Good channel as well chap. Happy camping 🏕

[@shwmae4583]

Great work guys, I'm a big fan of Greg and I found your "live" installation a great help as I know nothing about this!!!

[@CallumTash]

Thanks! Good luck with your build 😊

[@harleybenjamin8058]

I can't wait for the travel vlogs when the van is built😃

[@CallumTash]

harley benjamin yes bruv 👊

[@David_11111]

I think this is the first time I have seen someone put solar connectors on :) Well done.

[@CallumTash]

David _1 thanks David :)😁

[@tibbsfamilyvan186]

Just about to tackle the electrics and this was so useful thank you!

[@CallumTash]

Thanks, we hope it helps :)

[@rvc9876]

Greg is great and you Guys are awesome!

[@CallumTash]

Thank you 😊

[@sheyedlington9046]

I'm a new sunny. I'm hooked, now on no 3. Brilliant. Think I am heading to the beginning of your build. Love your style guyzz. Happy New year 🎉😊😍

[@CallumTash]

Shey Edlington thank you! Happy new year!

[@jiri4023]

Awesome! Greg is definitely great and Will Prowse is the guy to go to for solar and LiFePO batteries. I've decided to buy LiFePO modules, a BMS from China and try to build the battery. I know nothing about electrics and am super scared but I'm going to give it a shot. Now we're starting to insulate the van and I'm going crazy trying to figure out which and how many wires to run where so that it's all ready before putting on the wall cladding.

[@CallumTash]

Ah cool, we’re sure you’ll figure the wires out. You just need to know what appliances you plan to have 👍

[@jiri4023]

@@CallumTash oh yeah, that, calculate the gauge of the wires, the capacity of the battery and solar array, and figure out how many switches, lights and outlets we want and their placement. Hahahaha. A piece of cake. I'm gonna follow Greg's advice about running the wires through conduits, that way I can (theoretically) add/replace any wires.

[@CallumTash]

@@jiri4023 sounds good.. hope it goes well 👍

[@anicetomaldonado]

Pro tip for stripping wires for connections. Do one first, then the other, never have to worry about live wires when you are only dealing with one wire at a time.

[@CallumTash]

Thanks 😊

[@scopegaming9209]

Thank you, what you thought is inexperience helps people like me!!!

[@CallumTash]

Thank you we’re glad it has helped you 😁

[@romeowhiskey1146]

Callum is doing ALL the work. Tash...time to step it up. LOL. TU #6

[@CallumTash]

Hahah we take turns :)

[@Frankiez220]

I know this was your first time and you were sort of learning as you went but I think you should have the batteries over the wheel arch and all the boxes above them on a panel. It just all needs to be neater and out of the way for when you are putting things in the back of the van

[@CallumTash]

We've boxed it all off, so we can still put things away ok :)

[@admanlincolnal]

Good job guys. 😎 Sometimes a Stanley knife is good for trimming the insulation off.

[@CallumTash]

Yeah that might be better actually! Thanks you 😁

[@admanlincolnal]

@@CallumTash You can usually feel when it's through the insulation and on the copper.

[@CallumTash]

Adam Lincoln well give it a try next time 👍

[@IanDDalton]

looking great, the electrics are always the hardest part as you need to plan out exactly what you are going to use, before you lay the cabling, looking good thou :)

[@CallumTash]

Ian Davison-dalton thanks Ian. Yes, we’ve got all the parts and have planned out as per Greg’s video

[@IanDDalton]

Gregs video's are really good, he has a great way of explaining things in lay mans terms. Really loved your video on Vietnam as well, really made me want to go back to Asia, maybe when things are back to a bit of normality I will visit again :)

[@CallumTash]

Ian Davison-dalton he does indeed. Glad you enjoyed the Vietnam video :)

[@csgobruh3250]

I like your videos just to support you guys best of luck love from india

[@CallumTash]

CS gOBRUh awesome, thank you!

[@csgobruh3250]

😁😁💓

[@Leons_camper]

Build looks good.

[@CallumTash]

Thank you!

[@andrewbennett137]

At 1 minute 55 seconds you say you are going to wire them in series. BUT this would give you 36 volts. Did you in the end wire them the correct way in Parallel ?

[@angharadphillips3276]

Super useful, thank you so much!

[@CallumTash]

Glad you found it helpful

[@tine8849]

Great stuff as usual. Even though I've barely touched my van I've watched so many videos I almost feel like I could do anything, except that is the electrical system. I just can't quite get my head round it. I understand what the parts are and what I need but sizing (if that's the right term) just makes my head hurt.

[@CallumTash]

Tine 😀 thank you!! And we know exactly what you mean. Hopefully this video helps you a little. Definitely recommend Greg’s video in our description of you haven’t seen it already 👍

[@tine8849]

@@CallumTash Yeah Greg's video helped explain some stuff especially with wiring sizes and breakers I've sorta understood that part but I probably need to go to Will Prose's solar forum as I need to know what size DC to DC charger, MPPT solar controller, etc. which is where a lot of my confusion lies.

[@CallumTash]

Please let us know if you think we're doing anything right/wrong... always happy for feedback :) Be sure to watch part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYbPlJywpJige6M

[@LouisEdmunds]

Would you be able to link the DC Isolator, MPPT Charge Controller and Trips please?

[@Randaalcz]

not sure if anyone already mentioned that - all the cables that have multiple smaller wires twisted into one cable there should be a cable shoe crimped at the end before mounting it to the terminal. Also a tip, if you don't have wire stripper for the size you need, just use a utility knife and go around the cable to cut the isolation without damaging the metal itself. I love the video, good job

[@diycaravanning6507]

One 200ah gel battery would be lighter and cheaper than 3 AGM batteries. Plus you would have more usable power from it.

[@CallumTash]

Maybe we’ll swap over in the future. It’s all working for now which is the main thing 😁

[@Pugwash.]

Looking good. Blame Greg if it all goes wrong, obviously. :)

[@CallumTash]

Pugwash haha obvs

[@EmilyVictoriaRob]

This is so helpful! The electrical side of a van build has been so daunting. Do you have links to all of the items you bought? I'm UK based so would be really useful!

[@CallumTash]

Thanks, we don’t but you can find it on Amazon, eBay and 12v planet

[@cboyerrrrr]

Great video.mate thanks a lot

[@CallumTash]

We hope it has helped 😊

[@pcat1378]

Guys I would always solder the connections in addition where you can because you are in a vibrating van

[@CallumTash]

We're aware that's a common way to connect cables but the for the connectors used in this video, we didn't think there was any need. When it comes to continuing with the wiring and other points, we'll be using heat shrinking

[@pcat1378]

@@CallumTash I agree it just adds that extra degree of security because I can assure you from experience you will be surprised what rattles lose in a van!! any nut and bolt use loc tite (blue)...trust me it was save you headaches in the future

[@louisself5749]

@@pcat1378 i work on lifts and simple spade connectors are enough to connect a battery up with the vibration

[@alefaso9924]

Hey great work guys! do you have a list of the main parts you have used for your electrics to see where to buy etc?

[@CallumTash]

Alessandro Fasolilli Hey, not on a video just yet but I think it’s something we’ll create down the line to share with everyone once the build is compete 😁

[@BruceLauderdale]

Why in series? That would give you a 36V bank! I’m hoping you meant parallel!

[@CallumTash]

Yes, we got it wrong, it needs re wiring.. not a big issue.. I'll correct it in a future video. Thanks Bruce

[@jonnyscott307]

Hi have you had any issues with them batteries, I wanted to get some just never heard much about them

[@CallumTash]

They been great. In the cold, their capacity drops and so does the voltage. So we need to find a way to insulate them

[@charlie_robin]

Where did you get the red and black wires from? I can’t find them anywhere!

[@David_11111]

Yay

[@CallumTash]

David _1 👍

[@mendozaconsultation]

Question. The solar controller has a load neg & positive side also. What can be connected to that.? Ex: can a separate 12v fuse box be connected to run things like a fan or to inverter to use microwave during the day without usjjng battery pkwer.?

[@CallumTash]

We're not using it but I'm aware the load terminal is only compatible to run one small 12 V DC load with low amp consumption. I'm not sure what you mean by the second question... can you run a microwave without using battery power? If so, then no

[@mendozaconsultation]

My microwave is 110v 900w. In order to use it, I have to run it through my 1500w PAW Inverter.

[@CallumTash]

Confusious oh I see what you mean. I believe you’ll have to turn the inverter off for it not constantly drain power

[@abodeless]

💙

[@MrEmbrogo]

Where do we get the product list from all of the things you bought

[@CallumTash]

Unfortunately there is no list, only what we mention in the video

[@theoteam4641]

Keep it up ☺️

[@CallumTash]

The O Team thanks guys

[@thekahunas123]

Great video found it really useful. What’s that isolator called? The one I bought doesn’t indicate positive and negative. They also don’t have those fittings u use with the crimping tool 🤷🏻‍♂️ thanks in advance

[@CallumTash]

It’s a 1000w dc isolator

[@prettyprincess3313]

Have you a link to the dc isolator you used pls?

[@CallumTash]

I believe we found it on eBay. It’s a 1000w one

[@joshsilk1680]

How do you know what to set the charge controller to?

[@CallumTash]

The manuel 😊

[@raidersheen4873]

a pair of scissors or a sharp knife would have cut the 16mm better, i work with 16mm and 25mm cable every day

[@CallumTash]

Yeah, we bought an actual pair of cutters in the end 😂

[@robertgould8845]

That cable does not look 16mm are you sure it’s not 16 AWG instead?

[@ianjamiesonmusic]

Thanks!

[@CallumTash]

You’re welcome. Hope it helped

[@ianjamiesonmusic]

@@CallumTash Yeh it gives me the confidence to know I can do it. Even though I have never wired anything in my life ha ha!

[@CallumTash]

@@ianjamiesonmusic Exactly! Go for it 😊

[@cboyerrrrr]

You got a link for the mppt thing? Cheers lol

[@CallumTash]

No link but it’s the 30 amp one from renogy.uk.com

[@cboyerrrrr]

@@CallumTash thanks a lot. Really appreciate everything

[@CallumTash]

@@cboyerrrrr no worries Craig 👍

[@katiehockey6587]

can you tell me where you ordered your isolator from please -getting brain fog with the options lol

[@CallumTash]

eBay :)

[@hotvideo1890]

Great video thank you so much 🙌🏾👏🏾

[@CallumTash]

Thanks! We hope it has helped 😊