DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial

This video will show you, start-to-finish, how we installed a full DIY Camper Van electrical system into this 2021 Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van.
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Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:
➤DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams: www.explorist.life/solarwirin...
➤How to Perform a Power Audit: • How Much Solar Power D...
➤Basic Parts & Components of an Electrical System: • Basic Solar Parts Need...
➤How to Cut Wire: www.explorist.life/how-to-cut...
➤How to Strip Wire: • How to Strip Wire from...
➤How to Crimp Wire: • How To Crimp Wire Lugs...
➤How to Make MC4 Connectors: • How To Make MC4 Connec...
➤How to Wire Solar Panels in Series-Parallel: • How to Wire Solar Pane...
➤How to Crimp Wire Ferrules: • How to Crimp Ferrules ...
➤How to Wire an AC/DC Breaker/Fuse Box: www.explorist.life/how-to-wir...
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:28 Building the Frame
00:09:24 How to Wire a Battery Bank
00:12:50 How to Wire the Victron Lynx Distributor
00:20:15 How to Wire a Chassis Ground
00:23:14 How to Wire an Inverter/Charger
00:29:37 How to Wire a 120V AC Distribution Panel
00:34:44 How to Wire Shore Power
00:38:50 How to Wire a 12V Fuse Panel
00:41:56 How to Wire Camper Solar Charging
00:52:43 How to Wire Sprinter Alternator Charging
00:59:18 How a Camper Electrical System Works

[@snowguy2954]

This guy is next level genius. I love when a perfectionist works. His brain thinks so far ahead. You are the gold standard for this industry. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Wow, thanks! Cheers!

[@nightwing5177]

I never, never, ever seen such perfect video illustration like this before. You are the KING of KZbin!, Your the Man!, Outstanding Video. Wonderful video on installing wiring from start to finsh. God bless you.😇, and Thank you.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@mikefranks4528]

Totally agree. So helpful through your well-presented details. When I finish out my van, I’m going to be sporting my Explorist life T-shirt proudly!

[@tgtmkfamily107]

How much is it ?

[@jessnalley8146]

@EXPLORIST life - DIY Campers I tried to join you paid advice group. no luck. I still need help wiring a converter to my one house battery in my sprinter. can you help a greatful fan?

[@dgitlripplz]

Agree. No time wasted. The instructions were clear and concise. The time lapse video was perfect for driving the ideas home.

[@SorieI]

Genius. He makes an incredibly thorough and comprehensive guide while using pre-made kits from his own company in an hour long tutorial/ advertising bonanza. This man is winning on both fronts. 👏

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Education based sales. 🤣😂 It's nice to be able to have a thumb on quality control now. Seems most people would rather give me their business than have me and Mr. Bezos split it when I'm doing all of the work to teach everybody this stuff. 😁🤣

[@robertkoon3940]

This video deserves to be in the Hall of Fame!!! and you deserve to win best instructional Video for Van systems! I have literally watched hundreds of tutorials on Vans over the years and their systems and none of them hold a candle to this one. For you to share all of this knowledge and understanding with the rest of us is utterly priceless! and we are all extremely thankful! You Da Man! & your wife is Da Woman! for helping you with all of this! Thanks again Nate, much appreciated!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@mainemorningwalk]

This video gets an Oscar! I used your system from 2 years ago to build my electrical system and at that time was far and away better than any other resource. You have really stepped up your game here and it makes me want to build a new van! You are very generous with your knowledge.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Greg Emerson, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@davidworthington3661]

"This is the way!!" I would like to know more about your package.

[@TheDavogc]

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[@TheDavogc]

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[@JM-nc3tq]

For the 1st time in my life I actually understood everything. Your video are amazing !!! ❤

[@americomp3]

if youtube gave tutorial awards this one would win a prize every year over and over

[@millerhoo]

This video is amazing. So through and well shot. I had to watch it over multiple settings. I have already installed multiple power systems and still learned a lot watching this video. Will use this kit next time.

[@stevehori673]

Excellent tutorial Nate. Combined with your other beginner videos I think I’m ready to do my electrical system myself ( with you kits). Also nice to see Steph who we haven’t seen since the ski videos.

[@edwardconover4728]

So good!! I started this series feeling completely out of my depth. Twenty-one, or so, videos later and I feel absolutely confident in being able to size, spec out, and build a functional and SAFE system. I can't thank you enough.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@lewisfrancis6592]

Thank you so much for making this video! I am about to install solar to my parents converted bus and then to my own converted horsebox and was struggling to get my head around it. This video is absolutely fantastic! Can't wait to watch more of your content! Thanks again!

[@VeroniqueHarris]

Loved seeing Steph in this video. I’ve missed her 😊 Nate, your content is getting stronger as you go along. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and sharing so openly. I’ve referred to your past how-to videos when I was building out my van, I could not have been as successful without you.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@Shanks344]

I love the extreme detail and explanations of the ENTIRE system. Nothing was skipped, glossed over or expected to be known by the viewer before hand. Thank you for making this video and excellent wiring job as well, it looks great!

[@MichaelNatrin]

Wow. This video contains one million times more useful information than any other off grid / van build electrical video ever made. Thank you for the attention to detail and safety. 👏👏👏

[@petewoodhead52]

Well Nate and Steph, I hung in for the FULL tutorial. :) Wow, you guys did a great job. I can't imagine how much work that was for you to produce this. Thank you.

[@sailor7025]

Been following you two for years and share your channel with others as I think you guys are simply the best at explaining everything solar - and the parts list / kits are terrific!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@kylechetty707]

Hi Nate, this was the best camper power management video I've ever seen, you have a wealth of knowledge my friend and not afraid to share it with everyone. Great tips and tricks for wiring that no manual will tell you. Hands down will be sharing this around keep up the good work and happy camping. Cheers Kyle

[@kipbeegle8260]

Ive always enjoyed your videos, instruction and attention to detail but this new series is really going above and beyond. Great Job Nate and Steph!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@patrickgosselin9756]

Had to say thanks for the quality content. This video in particular inspired me to work on my fully custom solar setup and a few weeks in, its done and working great! You guys rock, keep up the great work.

[@perrychrispy1]

How much did it cost you total for the power kit?

[@perryspecht7029]

I have never seen a more comprehensive van electrical system video, ever. Very well done. I've been researching for 2 years and we're about to start our build. We're certainly going to purchase your kits. Well thought out and presented.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@Luis-ql3mm]

Thank you very much for your excellent videos 👍

[@hermangareis]

That was an incredibly well put together video. And I love love love the wiring kits that you put together. This was exactly what I needed . Thank you so much Nate!! That cleared up a lot of questions I had about wiring. I just got a 1977 GMC Classic Motorhome in the 23 foot version and am in the process of modernizing the drive terrain. The next stem is to gut the interior and start fresh in there. Probably the biggest part of the build for me is the electrical system and the cost is way up there also. I started collecting the Victron parts for the build a little while ago and almost have everything for it. People like yourself make it possible for us to do a build without breaking the bank.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Nice! Sounds like an awesome project!

[@jjmccloud]

Whats the cost for this size of system

[@EXPLORISTlife]

@J. McCloud Just shy of $10,000 for everything from the batteries to the solar panels all the way down to the screws: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/600ah-multiplus-3k-12v-orion-12-12-30-400w-solar-wiring-kit/

[@jjmccloud]

@@EXPLORISTlife Very nice set up, not a bad investment for something like this

[@trevorevans1796]

That must be the most comprehensive kit and instructional video I have ever watched on KZbin. Very clear and a great summary at the end. I am watching it in the UK and our systems are 230v, so are unfortunately a little bit different, but the process would be similar. Brilliant video!

[@robbyandgeorganna]

We just ordered all the parts we need for our electrical setup! Thank you for putting this together, it really helped us continue to understand the ins-and-outs of a full electrical system!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@TimShelnut]

Absolutely perfect as always! Very clear and lots of important details that people do overlook. Wish you were my neighbor I would assist with no compensation lol. I should make more videos of some of my projects but do not as time typically doesn't allow. So lots of credit to all of the time you have put into this with sourcing and documentation of the build along with video / editing.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey T ShelNut, Thanks so much! Yeah, it definitely takes a ton of time juggling the project and the camera. lol

[@MoonLitSouls11]

You’re a really good teacher, I just wired my multiplus into my truck camper and your videos have empowered me to take on these projects on my own. It’s a really good feeling and I can’t thank you enough

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Nice! Sounds like an awesome project!

[@johnkattenhorn]

I've watched a lot of videos on this subject and this video and infact your entire channel and website is the most detailed, high quality I've ever found. Once I've watch more of your episodes I'm sure I'll be equipped with the knowledge I need to build our own van.

[@thomaseusterbrock6980]

Thomas - I agree with Greg - video deserves Oscar ! Totally well done. I am a layperson trying to learn and to loose fear. Feel much better about chances to build my own system with Exploits advising ! Thanks - awesome job !

[@travishurt876]

That was dope! I’m in the planning phases of doing a conversion (thinking a step truck for my needs) and that was a very well put together and talked through process. I feel like I learned so much but I’ll probably need to watch about 30 more times before I feel comfortable tackling what you just did. That was like nerd art and I loved it! Bravo!

[@jordanicenhour1147]

lol nerd art

[@jordanicenhour1147]

Not wrong though, Im wanting to throw some power into my 97 G20 (Express). I like dont know where to start power wise. I just want a tv/monitor, xbox, and router hotspot to run with the possibility of a hotplate. I can't figure if ill kill batteries or not I probably have room for 3 panels on top maybe 4.

[@DangOlZane]

im on my 90th watch during this whole process tbh

[@2sherrymoore]

You guys are awesome! Thank you so much for doing this video!! I appreciate all the time and effort that went into this video and the sourcing of the products. Thank you!!!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@larry78cj7]

I’m building a boat. This video has helped me more than any “boat” video. Thank you.

[@aljotock]

A fantastic resource! Thank you so much for the huge effort and organisation you put into making this 👍

[@damon4427]

Wow! With this degree of tutorial, I think I could tackle this myself. Thank You!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@saltydog888]

Excellent tutorial and a stark reminder why I work hard and am good at what I do and get experts to do what they’re good at. I’d be bumbling along for months doing this and not confident of the outcome. I can definitely have input into my build from watching.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@floydsworld]

Hahahaha "Steph decided for me..." Love it.

[@user-qn6ei3ti3r]

I could cry.... this is EXACTLY what I needed. Customer for life!

[@jacolubbe7604]

Excellent Excellent video. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make this video. I am busy redesigning the electrical system for a yacht and your video has really clarified a lot of questions for me on how the different components fit together. I am looking forward to watch more of your videos.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@donwithrow1549]

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[@trevorlongman3783]

Thank you so much Nate. Your videos have singlehandedly given me the confidence to tackle my own electrical system, just when I was on the brink of crumbling under the stress of it. I do have a technical question about this arrangement and the lynx distributor. I purchased your diagram for this build and I'm trying to see if I could wire a second 12v fuse block into it safely or if the space available in the Lynx will not allow for that. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks again!

[@carsten.unverzagt]

Rarely seen such a comprehensive and well structured video on the subject.

[@cron9800]

Your videos are by far the most comprehensive, complete and all around fun videos on KZbin. You make it incredibly easy to follow and learn from. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Jason DeLeon, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

[@JonCyrCom]

Wow, nicely done… my system will be that one when my new Transit us delivered. It looks like I can make a subtle change for my dual HD alternators, one will be dedicated. Really nicely done, I hope to buy your kits to make this painless to build.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@bhoward425]

Great job Nate. You’ve created the gold standard of van build electrical videos! I applied to have you use my van for the video so I’m glad you turned this around so quickly. Now I have my instructions! I very much appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@dalendru]

The quality of work done on this project is 100%. Great work, great explanations. Keep up the great work.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@jacksonpinney3669]

Such an incredible video! I just did my ABYC Electrical Certificate last month and to watch your video and hear you compare it to the standards not only helped me figure out my van build but also gave me great visual and experiential examples of how to use the codes and when they come into play best! Thanks for the well explained lessons!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@OurThrivingLife]

Best video ever on building a camper van electrical system. Thank you!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@dmwi1549]

Great video! A really helpful tutorial for any DIY’er or someone looking to check the work on a vehicle prior to purchase. I used your wiring diagrams and previous tutorial videos to build my system because you came highly recommended. Note: if you need specific info on how to crimp or another task-separate videos are available at Explorist. One major thing missing we discussed: it would be nice it would be if ALL the power system components were available from a single source. Especially with the surge in RVing, supply shortages and the resulting here today-gone tomorrow and price gouging sellers. I appreciate how long you’ve been doing this, and if you have everything a DIY’er needs at the same cost of going to Amazon, AND I know it all works together, it’s a no brainer. Can’t wait to check out your upcoming build in 2022!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@MooreDoing]

I'm so proud of the electrical system in my conversion and it's thanks to Nate. His guidance and experience demystified everything and made an otherwise impossible task a breeze.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful. Cheers!

[@djdiscomark]

Yeah! You're still with Steph! I was winding what happened to her. So great to watch your evolution - also you've gotten more comfortable and smoother talking infront of a camera. Keep it up!

[@josephtirrell9160]

Thank you for this very well organized and comprehensive video. One question, will the solar charger and the alternator charge work simultaneously? As your driving on a sunny day you could get 30 amps from the solar panel and 30 amps from the alternator?

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Not yet. That's apparently coming out in a firmware update; but Victron has also been saying that for a while and I don't think that will be feasible to expect until they come out with their next version of the orion with a VE.Direct communication port.

[@petedamore2153]

@@EXPLORISTlife Very interesting. Which component differs to the other right now?

[@daves8407]

This is a wonderful straightforward but fairly comprehensive tutorial. I'm glad you consolidated all 10 episodes into one video. Makes this very easy to find and watch the entire process, and honestly for everything that was gone over I really do t thing it's too long of a single video. Even though I'm not looking to get I to the van life, (I'm more interested in saliboating) all if this is still applicable since you went by ABYC standards which are there for so many great reasons. Well done. Great video series and content

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@alexsmedile]

This is hands down the best breakthrough of mobile power systems. Thanks man

[@betweenparties]

Incredibly in depth. Your videos are appreciated by all of us DIY'ers who haven't yet worked on these types of projects and also for us who feel insecure about our knowledge on these specific projects. Thank you for the lengthy yet informative video!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@wiktorkaro]

This is such a perfect video, couldn't ask for a better how-to. I'm currently using this to set up my own electrics on the van so really really appreciate it!

[@briangudger3466]

This is the best video about anything that I've ever seen. Excellent detail and clear explanations - not to mention beautiful work. Thanks for making this!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@jimanderson2518]

Cannot find anything wrong with this absolutely GREAT!! VIDEO From a 37 yr industrial eletrical tech .... Well done ....

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@jeffreywalker4710]

Love the fast speak/time lapse delivery of this tutorial! Great way to get what would probably be a 3+ hour video into a 1 1/4 hr. video. Perfect for us impatient types.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gemerson4274]

Very good video. Great presentation, content and quality. Its hard to get the level of the content right for the most viewers. I think you hit the sweet spot for those that are building a van and know a thing or 2 about the basics.

[@MSIMark]

That has got to be one of the most well executed tutorial videos that I have ever watched on KZbin. The step by step detail, the progression of events, the clear narration was excellent. I never wired up 120v power in my race car trailer, because I didn't feel confident in my ability to select the correct products and didn't know where to turn for help. You solved that all for me. Now I feel comfortable powering up the trailer, tiny house and other projects. Thank you.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@jasehuynh9200]

Amazing job!! So much effort you and your wife has put into this.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Jase Huynh, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@zinedlabs]

i had a few minutes and stumbled upon your video. ended up watching the whole thing without pausing start to finish. so informative, well produced and entertaining! thank you!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@rebeccadunn3979]

I love how resourceful you are! Seeing that with all of your tools, your knowledge and your resources that are available to you you STILL only have the stationary miter saw so even YOU can’t just run out and purchase the biggest and best saw so you make do with what you have❤

[@garywhite7077]

I just followed this video step-by-step through each segment and completed my install. Everything works. I never could’ve done this without Nate‘s video. Totally off the charts!!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@64maxpower]

By far you guys do the hardest stuff and break it down to explain it so well a 6 year old could follow it. Thanks for making your videos

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Happy to help!

[@frantube20]

You, my friend, are the JEDI of installation. Masterful and professional. Thanks for setting high standards

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@plantbasedginger2602]

This is by far the best video I have seen on the topic. Thanks so much. I'll be ordering your kits for sure, when the time comes!

[@micheandmikey]

I sure wish you had this up about 2 years ago. LOL Great video, you break it all down to be so incredibly easy. I kept my van all 12 volt as I'm use to it on boats. Thanks Nate!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

No problem. Happy to help!

[@RacineandPeter]

This video helped me plot out the electrical system for our van, thank you so much!!! 2 years later and its still helping out!

[@shakurass]

Absolutely love the detail and organization of content in this video. Great job!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ryanm7865]

Excellent video! Thank you for putting together an all-inclusive tutorial. Excellent source of information.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@williprittie4236]

Hi Nate. I've watched most of your video tutorials and read most of your blog spots. Wonderful, state of the art, best practices stuff! I used to set up off-shore cruising sailboats with electrical systems 25 years ago, and it's truly unbelievable how much has changed and how much information is out there now! It's also interesting how much I have forgotten about the basics. . . I'm retrofitting a Tab teardrop trailer that we have used for years with a new system, given that many of the components from 2004 no longer function. We have very simple needs while traveling, and have propane cooking, heating and refrigeration. The only thing other than a few LED lights and charging phones and an iPad, is charging our new e-mountain bikes off grid. If my math is correct, running both chargers (and wall current chargers are apparently the only way to get the proper charging pferamaters for the 48-volt Lithium batteries that the bikes use), running both chargers at 2.2a each for a 4 hour recharge is 4.4a x 4hr = 17.6 Ah + 4Ah for inverter operation = 21.6 Ah. Not a particularly big load, and I am space challenged for the components inside the Tab. A 2,000w inverter seems like major overkill, and finding the space to put it is pretty much out of the question. I'm thinking more on the lines of a separate Victron battery charger (perhaps 60a for my 200Ah Battle Born bank as I will be using mostly solar charging) and separate Victron inverter of around 800w. There doesn't seem to be any combined units available much below 2,000w. Victron has MultiPlus 500VA, 800VA, and 1200VA (I assume that the number followed by "VA" refers to the watt rating), but not in the US. They all seem to come from Europe and I assume with an output of 240v rather than 120v. My main question is: Can these smaller, separate Victron units be set up with the correct pferamaters for the LiFe batteries? I'm finding that these smaller chargers seem to be set up with flooded cell chemistry in mind with voltages a bit too high in their four stages for LiFe cells, and it seems difficult to actually answer this question from published literature, most of which seems incomplete. Some are selectable for flooded, AGM, or Gel, but I also don't know if this is close enough to optimized for LiFe. Re: Inverters: Victron's own data sheets for the smaller inverters do not specify a pure sine-wave power like you stress. Am I to assume that they are not? (I don't have any particular desire to have internet connectivity on any of these units, as this is a pretty simple system and I don't have any desire to make it any more complicated that it needs to be). Thanks for sharing your expertise! You can bet that I will be ordering the supplies that I can direct from you to help support your efforts.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

The smaller Phoenix inverters can be connected to a computer/phone for further customization. I believe ALL Victron inverters are pure sine wave inverters.

[@pfry]

Wildly helpful! I was super worried about doing this on my upcoming (first) trailer conversion, but now I'm very excited about it. Thank you so much.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful. Cheers!

[@samfish6938]

This is one of the best explanation of wiring a lot of other youtubers show finished product

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Thanks!

[@robkoons2100]

The best ever how to wire and set up your van hands down. This is a high quality detailed step by step that makes it pretty simple for just about anyone to be able to install their own system

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Thanks! I appreciate that. I just dropped a new one that may even be better. 😁🙌 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2bUaJJqe61ngrM

[@maquinna100]

Excellent video. Very good detail. I like how you’ve consolidated from an A* shopping list to your Explorist life shopping list. Thank you for doing that!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey peter evans, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

[@gilbertpatterson2497]

This is the highest quality, well presented and structured video I have ever seen. Also as a mechanical electrician in Australia. The best standard of electrical work and practices I've seen on KZbin. Well done dude...You're a high functioning human.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad you liked it!

[@paigylou]

Extremely well presented - every shot, regardless of the task at hand, can be seen clearly and understood as you talked through every step. Subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your content. Thanks!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@Macktheknife11]

This is the video I've been scouring all of KZbin for, for years!! Been following your channel since the Adventure In A Backpack days and always enjoy your content but this video has to be the best of it's type on the Internet.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@rout9291]

Wow! You are one talented young man! I worked 40 years in the mechanical contracting industry and wished I had guys like you. You are detailer, installer and developer all in one! Congratulations to you and your parents for raising such a talented young man! Your a pleasure to watch in your videos. I would also like to credit the young woman who is working with you as well, you two are a great team!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey, rout9291! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

[@miketcq8]

This is the best DIY tutorial video by far, two thumbs up. Well done

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful. Cheers!

[@acefullking]

This is the best video explaining the Van electrical install for the camper! Great work and THANK YOU.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Acefull, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@meeboy2386]

Man! keep doing what you are doing the way you are doing it. This was so awesome and so well put together. I'm getting ready to start my build. I'm pretty mechanically inclined as I am an industrial mechanic/electrician. However, I was worried most about how to build an electrical/solar system and what model would be a good place to start. You sir take the cake. You definitely saw a need within this community and filled it. Knocked it out of the park as far as I'm concerned. Thanks for all the resources and work you've shared.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey mEEboy, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@stephenkirk4145]

Incredible! Unbelievably detailed and patiently articulated. Thank you!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@CubanRider]

Brilliant. I watch very few hour-long videos on KZbin, but you had me hooked from the get-go. Learned a lot from your video; thanks and hope to start working on our on system in the near future.

[@stewartperry7797]

I’ve watched many of your videos over the past week. I’m retired now and have an extensive technician and electrical engineering background in aviation, your stuff is top notch. Made me a fan and if I needed something done you’d be the guy.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@redfish3204]

Awesome video....I used your van build for my cabin 2 years ago. You got the best DYI solar hands down. Thank you

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@collinmerideth8274]

This video is nuts man. You did a fantastic job! Thank you for spending the time to create this tutorial.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Collin, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@jasonlucas2328]

The more I watch RV build DIY videos, the less I want to buy a factory-made RV. I can guarantee that the wiring of those RVs never looks like this. Hence, problems occur all the time for new RVs. Great video! 👍👍👍!!!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@gui8572]

The best video on electrical RV systems I´ve ever seen... congrats and thank you very much.

[@neilninnam2794]

As an engineer myself, this is one of the best technical yet practical DIY videos that thoroughly explains the electrical system for a camper van!! Definitely a FOLLOW, LIKE, must-see for anyone building their own. Keep up the excellent content!! 👍

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@Horizonlight]

This is the best video on the complete installation of an electrical system in a van. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@armandopereiraPT]

Fantastic video. You guys are amazing. Especially the last part explaining in detail the diferent sources and power differences and how it all works in a very easy and simple understandable manner even for people like me who have not much knowledge about electricity. Wish you guys the best of luck and superb traveling adventures.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful. Cheers!

[@jonn7384]

Outstanding! As a none electrical person wanting to build a camper, the video you have made has given me a clear understanding of what I need, installation and how these systems all work. The knowledge is invaluable. Many Thanks 🙏

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mymobile5014]

I am shortly doing a similar project on my boat, with only basic electrical knowledge. I wondered where I'd get the knowhow from, and I have a lot of it now. This is fantastic, thank you so much.

[@chrisjohnson4110]

WOW!. Amazing. So sano. I've been thinking about adding a solar panel to my travel trailer and know that the multi-plus is the best in order to charge controller from all the research I've been doing and you just laid out everything so simply. I've always been a mechanical type guy staying away from volts and watts and amps but I am getting more and more comfortable with delving in. Thank you so much!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Chris Johnson, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

[@VinceRoberts1]

I'm just getting into off-grid, solar, and van conversion. For a couple of weeks now I've been watching videos of people piecing systems together and talking about checking your specs to be sure this works with that and how they started out with one thing and then changed to something else before they finally settled on a certain other thing, etc, etc. BUT after watching this video, I think I'm in LOVE! This is the most BEAUTIFUL installation I've ever seen! Thank you for your videos! Subscribed, liked, rang and commented!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@sound_photos]

I'm watching for the 4th or 5th time now, as I go though my plans and part lists I refer to each part of this video to make sure I'm not forgetting anything! Thank you Nate!!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Charles, Thanks so much for watching!

[@briansnow9942]

My wife asked me what I was watching, I'm not an engineer but just from your video I was able to convey to her the entire concept of how off grid vanlife is possible. Simply said best video...... Info and parts.....

[@EXPLORISTlife]

That's great! Glad it helped. I'm not an engineer either; just a guy who likes to build stuff. 🙂👍

[@omfgishBenneh]

Hands down the best 12v system build video I've seen so far. You earned yourself a subscriber 😅🤙

[@VictorandMJ]

Thanks for very detailed information! Your videos are always very helpful! Thank you Nate!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@seanj-ski1352]

Torquing down battery terminals? Wow you are a master and I love watching a master at their craft. Keep up the great work.

[@rodrigosmithico5950]

Wow awesomely intuitive, detailed and very well explained video, thank you very much for your time explaining the intricacies of a camper van electrical system.