DIY CAMPER VAN ELECTRICAL INSTALL (Start to Finish Tutorial)

[@ottigreenisgo]

Ive been installing 12v electrics in cars/caravans for 20 something years, I still watched your video through till the end. The time you have taken to plan and deliver a concise message for this install is commendable. I’ll definitely be sending this video to people who are asking me for help in the future! Well done

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@ssteele1812]

I share Scott's opinion. This is about as close to a proper "how to" video as you can legally get on KZbin. Excellent reference material. I plan to install a similar system in my 50A RV and will be referencing this video as well as visiting your store for the applicable install kits.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Thanks Sean! 😁👍

[@willyum1208]

@@EXPLORISTlife great video only thing missing is how to wire your alternator and starter battery to your house bank. can we get a video on this?

[@EXPLORISTlife]

@@willyum1208 Did you perhaps see the section of the video that specifically addressed that?

[@lcbrme138]

Incredible. I've spent the last two weeks researching how to do just this. I wake up to this tutorial. Unbelievable. Thank you so much

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@88corinutza]

hes talented no doubt

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Thanks 88corinutza! 😁👍

[@macsinvan]

Very impressive presentation with all the information and no irrelevant chatter. Well done and thanks.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad you liked it!

[@fuentes38]

I am paraplegic laying down in my bed for two years. I don’t have a convention van and I’m watching this video for almost an hour. More like 160,000 people watching this video

[@EXPLORISTlife]

💕🙌

[@ceciljones2695]

You still have a great mind and are using it. God Bless you 😊

[@mickmcgood6543]

Best wishes

[@jordanb1357]

One of the best all around electrical videos on the internet for van builds, thank you so much for putting this together! I’m in the process of gutting and upgrading the electrical system in our class C, and while I can’t quite afford all the high end stuff you have here, it’s still extremely useful from a planning perspective. Now if only the price of copper would go down… 🤨 Keep up the good work, the world of DIY really appreciates it!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@davew7628]

Your video was so professional I thought I was watching an episode of How It's Made. Absolutely amazing video quality and narration. Extremely well done, thank you for the content!!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Wow, thank you!☺️

[@VictorandMJ]

This video is a masterpiece! Thank you guys for such a hard job, putting all that together and sharing it with us!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@allenkenning4]

One of most comprehensive information videos since my IC-A school in 73, and Gyrocompas school in 75. excellent job.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cablewrangler]

Ya’ll have done it again! Great walk through of an efficient 24v system. Thanks Nate and Steph!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@gregmckay666]

Wow!, Just Wow! Never seen such a detailed installation video like this before. I'm not even in the market for a job like this but still watched every minute of it.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@jonosphere]

Wow!!! The quality of your tutorials is light years ahead of anything I have ever seen on youtube! The attention to detail, the professional filming/editing, the pedagogical explanations, everything! Having this freely available is mind-blowing. And this comes from a non-native English speaker from Europe used to the simplicity of the metric system, who gets the chills every time some weird units pop up, like 4/0, 5/16", 6 gauge and whatnot :D. Kudos for the work on the Closed-Captions that make even these confusing units/words accessible :) Unfortunately, the mismatch in units/electrical systems means I probably won't be buying many kits from your website, but I wish your business to prosper nonetheless and I will for sure keep on watching more of your videos :).

[@EXPLORISTlife]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

I totally agree you spoke it so much better than my comment. What an amazing video. Everything you said was right on the money

[@erwinschumann5576]

Best instructional video on anything ever! Clear video, clear audio and no music!!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@riverbankjournal]

Your content is incredible in every way. Id really expect to be paying for this kind of tutorial but you are giving it away for free - how awesome is that!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

I appreciate that!

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

You're so correct space shed this will come back to him in many ways I'm sure. What great Karma. To be helping all of us like he is

[@LetstalkaboutitwiththeLees]

I couldn’t thank you enough for this very precise video. I keep watching it over and over this is by far the best out there ❤ thank you

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

I know you're right. And I really have to watch it a lot of times Even remotely think I'm going to get it right

[@robsev24]

This satisfies my electrical OCD so much! nice job!

[@LegendLength]

Cleaning all terminals with alcohol was pretty hardcore

[@JayDee25895]

Y'all put so much into this I'm very impressed with the energy and dedication y'all have 👍🏻👍🏻 and thanks again for the help on wiring you gave me.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@dannyroy3084]

yeah, i back all of the kudos mentioned here. im not new to electrical but am in diapers with all this solar stuff. this guy makes it easy to wrap your mind around solar if you have electrical working knowledge of residential 110/240v applications. even if you have not a clue about electrical......if youre not scared of electrical and follow what he does..........you're golden. Good Job

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@JohnForTheWin]

Absolutely outstanding! I love all the detail and precision in your work and explanations!

[@kadachiman7234]

I am a qualified electrician and telecommunications technician in Australia (40+ years in the trades) I have recently taken ownership of a mobile home with 2.5Kw of solar on the roof with 800AH of lithium batteries, via a Victron EasySolar 3000VA Found your video to very well put together and should go a long way to make DIY van electrical system builders a lot more confident in what they are doing and therefore a lot safer for the industry as a whole...very well presented.

[@joshedcostanza]

Amazing! I think I'm going to do the exact same layout and really love the details in this video. Can't wait for the alternator install video. Going to the store to get these new plans. Thanks again for the killer tutorial.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

No problem. Happy to help!

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

I know right amazing Josh

[@joshedcostanza]

@@VinceBadovinatz88 ended up doing this plan minus solar and added 2 12-24V DC+to+DC chargers. Love it so far with 4 weeks on the road and counting.

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

@@joshedcostanza I really like that dc-to-dc charger. I can't believe how much I like that install. It is so amazing glad you did yours had are having a great time

[@taichigoodness1798]

Your videos are the optimum gold standard for all instructional videos! Incredible!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Wow, thanks so much! Cheers!

[@rhubarbranch]

This is an outstanding video, I'm at 55:40 and still watching with the other 5. I have been researching this topic for about a week, and this is the best, most detailed explanation of how this is done. Although, I realize that you have to "remove/replace the nuts, washers, and lock washers" 😂👍🏻😁🥰

[@Pseudo-Geek]

This is also a tutorial on how to make tutorials. I'm not building a camper any time soon but the explanations of the principles of how to wire up solar and batteries is so good that I can't stop watching. Also appreciate that you didn't edit out your small mistakes, instead explaining what you did to fix them. And the fact that you provided links to the sections. You've set a new standard here for tutorial videos.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@Canoecamper]

Excellent comment, Steve!

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

I know right. There's no way I could do this I was having dreams about it because I'm messing with solar. I was having dreams that I could almost try to start doing this kind of thing for people. But there's no way I don't think I could get good enough. I didn't realize people have been doing this for so long. There are quite a few people that are very good at it

[@rickmaudlin2160]

Thanks Battle Born for your sponsorship of Explorist Life ! You have teamed up with a winner !!

[@oceancape]

This is a fantastic tutorial. Well done. I plan to watch it twice, I also enjoy your quality of work.

[@perblommers3281]

props for the good detailed explanation, watched the entire video without even needing the information because its just so well made!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

I appreciate that!

[@richardroberts1090]

These video's and wiring kit packages are just plain Awsome Nat and his crew have taken so much guess work out of the processes and planning.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey, @richardroberts1090! We appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

[@EXPLORISTlife]

*Hey there! Thanks for tuning in. I've got a metric ton of additional info hidden behind the 'read more' link below, so be sure to click that to check out all of the supplemental info for this video as you'd definitely be missing out on some important stuff if you don't.* System Cost Analysis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipzFm2hnorSbgck *Parts for this system:* ➤EXPLORIST.life Wiring Kit: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/complete-wiring-kits/540ah-3000w-24v-multiplus-580w-to-1700w-solar/ ➤Heated 270Ah Battle Born Batteries: battlebornbatteries.com/product/12v-gc3-lifepo4-heated-battery-kit/?afmc=explorist_bb67 ✅Use code 'explorist' for $50 off per battery. ➤Wiring Diagram: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/plans-and-diagrams/solar-wiring-diagrams/540ah-battery-bank-3000w-24v-multiplus-580w-1700w-solar-wiring-diagram-explorist-life-2021-ford-transit-camper-van/ ➤*Other wiring kits that may be helpful:* shop.explorist.life/product-category/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/ ➤*Wiring Diagrams for other systems:* www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams *Binge the Transit Van Build:* kzbin.info/aero/PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX *OTHER ELECTRICAL PROJECTS ON THIS VAN WE TACKLED BEFORE THIS VIDEO:* ➤INSTALLING OUR ROOFTOP SOLAR ARRAY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKTTdIWBdqurgaM ➤INSTALLING OUR 24V DC AIR CONDITIONER: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWLSoqGug693pck ➤HOW TO WIRE USB OUTLETS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmLXgoqPjb5lfMU ➤HOW TO WIRE 12V OUTLETS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ-qk6eFfZp3oZI ➤HOW TO WIRE PUCK LIGHTS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pV68naOwp9OosKs ➤HOW TO WIRE 12V DIMMERS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp-aaGB5l92Fask ➤HOW TO WIRE 12V 3-WAY SWITCHES: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYO0pomDe9Gln8U ➤HOW TO WIRE RELAYS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4WrYoiZlLFlg5o ➤WIRING 120V OUTLETS, SWITCHES, AND GFCI: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5-ZgmWCa6eZaaM ➤INSTALLING A 30A SHORE POWER INLET: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXWkq6qXeryIipY *Regarding the shore power wire gland referenced at **44:24**.* Check this video at 30:22: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmKpZYR6i6-Ip5I *We installed our enclosure to the L-Track in the floor. Here's a video of us installing that:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHmahamBg9eqhJI *Aluminum Extrusion Enclosure Info:* Working on it. Comment if you want it and I'll follow up with you when it's ready. *Programming Parameters*: I've added the basic settings we used to the product description of our wiring kit here: shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/complete-wiring-kits/540ah-3000w-24v-multiplus-580w-to-1700w-solar/

[@5FWS5]

How about listing out some of those electrical tools - lug crimpers etc - and links? Thanks.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

@@5FWS5 For sure! I've got all of that listed out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXinfpSlmptmsM0

[@ffaubert1]

Hi, did I miss the Sketchup file? I don't see it listed here. Thanks folks!

[@ed-ey1yb]

Once again, thanks for your comprehensive videos! My biggest hurdle (after buying the van) has been sourcing materials. Stuff like "what kind of wood should this be?" or "what's a good price for x?" It's incredibly frustrating to buy something only to realize you've been taken for an extra 50-100%. Because of its popularity there is just so much out there. Your shop and material recommendations are solid, with good prices. It's definitely possible to get lower prices, but if one doesn't have 3 months to wait for a sale, or does not want to endlessly pick up metal shavings around the garage, your shop is a fantastic place to start.

[@LenseEnvy]

Hey thanks so much for this info. Can you please link out the aluminum extrusion info? Thanks!

[@VidiViciVlog]

I wish I found you guys before I I bought my electrical system.

[@alexmayor4980]

This video is amazing! Sometimes it is hard watching videos until the end but this one leaves you wanting more. Thanks for such great content.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@davidpatrick1813]

Wow, you did/do a lot of work .... for this update. Good job .. this one will be around for years. I am glad Battleborn and maybe Victron has given a lot that would cost me more than I can imagine.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@planetarygearvideos8110]

I'm impressed with the detail and quality of your work. Kudos to you and your staff.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Thank you very much!

[@codycranson5853]

Thank you for such amazing content! This tutorial is certainly worth paying for, but you clearly spent considerable time and effort putting it out there for everybody to learn from. Thank you, again, for sharing your knowledge so freely!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ErikSjaastad]

The best part about building your van is finding really cool ideas after and being super happy you chose to use bolts for your install!!!! This setup is going on my wish list for my first remodel❤ Thank you for putting so much effort into your videos!

[@maryanntime]

I feel like I shouldn’t be watching this video for free. It’s so precise and efficient. Even down to the order the bolts and washers go on, each time! I will definitely be doing this set up because of y’all. I will link y’all’s video when I get to that point in my you tube channel. Thank you so much for your dedication in making a quality electrical system how to video.

[@bdphourde]

I have never seen a "How To" video of this quality that didn't have something to do with nuclear weapons! You deserve a BZ (Bravo Zulu) for this video!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@Albert_206]

That is looking incredibly awesome, actually nicest I’ve ever came across. Cheers Albert 🇳🇱

[@joekool5005]

Wow. What a video! I've got a background in mechanical and electrical and this has to be one of the best videos ever! Thank you!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey, joekool5005! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

[@JRathor]

Just finished watching the whole video. The system is very elaborate. The explaining the system is very through. Congratulation to all of you. Nate , Just let you know that you have inspired me so much is beyond explanation. Thanks to you I am building a 48 volt capable of off grid system at our farm with Victron system.Thank you .

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Nice! Sounds like an awesome project!

[@renaulttraficconversion]

Thanks for the video. Because this is the best video I have ever seen on building a system like this one, I watched every minute of it. I have never seen so much detail in any video on KZbin. You have a new subscriber.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@TheGlobalMind]

Well count me as one of the 6. This was an excellent series.

[@pumpkin4539]

After watching your video I almost believe I can do the power system in my rv. Such a great video. Thank you.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@timr6290]

Very nice set up!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Thanks for watching!

[@yawnbox]

thank you for this detailed video. it helps a newbie like me sooo much! :)

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@patrickrobinson6154]

You make this tutorial so cut and dry….you sir definitely 👍🏾 rock 🎸

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Patrick Robinson, Thanks so much! Cheers! Hey Patrick Robinson, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@andrewleeson6121]

The best video of it type i have seen. Thanks from the land down under.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Andrew Leeson, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@hermangareis]

Oh man; I am so stoked on this video. With the exception of the battery, my system is identical to what you just built. Now I just need to order all the kits from you guys to make my life easier. Thanks guys!!!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Herman Gareis, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

[@chrisshockley8852]

Great content and explanation of the install. The best I’ve seen on KZbin yet.. Great job!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Chris Shockley, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@michaeldean3771]

I have not seen a better explained video done by anyone else. Very nice work making it so pretty much anyone can understand and follow. Did catch the oops on the breaker knockout lol your human.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dudewheresmyvan]

12/10 video, honestly super amazing.. now if only this whole electrical setup wasn’t worth more then my mini bus I just bought 😅😅. God victron stuff looks good.

[@calevel]

A very detailed video with impeccable visuals and narration. Thumbs way up!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey calevel florida, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@mikhailmobius2308]

By far the best electrical tutorial for a van conversion. Thanks so much y'all when I start my rig I will def. look up and buy your products. Bookmarking this page.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@mauriceykatia]

Hello guys, awesome video these one but also all the how to series from top to bottom, incredible clear and precise information. As a starting KZbinrs ourselves builders of our own 1982 RV (and I say builders because we demolished it and started over from zero) I feel ashamed of showing our rudimentary adventures about how we (me and my wife) do things. Every time I watch your videos I feel enlightened and afraid at the same time, thinking about building and electrical codes that I might’ve not followed 😮. People who watch our videos consider me smart and creative but I feel embarrassed of mi self when I see the clean and professional work you guys do, we admire you’re talents and thanks you for sharing with us rookies.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey, Maurice y Katia! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

[@travellingcowboy]

Superb work. Amazing production. Incredible teaching and sharing. Many thanks. Very well done. Maestro’s!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rmccabe117]

So love the use of 80/20! So many projects at work I've done with this magnificent extrusion. Have a habit of forgetting about 80/20 at home though. Great video and thanks for covering all the "basics. Be well!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey richard mccabe, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@HumbleRoad]

A magnificent demonstration! I have always respected your skills and talent for explaining so concisely. Bravo! One point that gave me a shiver; the PCB ground connection wire on the negative buss has a RED terminal ring on the end!! That is a bit misleading. Design flaw at Victron?

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey George, I sure appreciate that! It means a lot coming from someone who has the impeccable attention to detail that you do. Thanks for watching! I also hate how smaller ring terminals like that are color coded. Traditionally, the small ring terminals (18-22awg) have red heat shrink on them (14-16 are blue, 10-12 are yellow, and then red again for 8ga (because there are apparently only three colors?) but this definitely leads to a bad feeling when trying to connect a small wire with red insulation because of it's size to a negative busbar.

[@chiphill4856]

Outstanding quality and outstanding technical demonstration! Well done!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Chip Hill, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@ronniemoore7461]

I wish I could afford it. I enjoy watching a video.

[@Espiritiv]

Wish i would have known about wire ferules before. Makes inserting wire into those MPPT controllers way easier.

[@Espiritiv]

Side note....i noticed @33:10 you did you sand the black stuff off the wall support to attach your ground. you always want bare metal contact for any ground

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Our serrated washer between the lug and the metal does that for us. 👍

[@merog2]

The only improvement victron could do, that I think would make this easier was if all the different "blue boxes" would use the same communication method. EG using all RJ45 cabling. This would make the install easier and cleaner, with custom made cable lengths. And maybe the GX com could power and communicate with the touch screen via POE. I'm not even building any systems like this, but great video!!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Yeah, that would indeed be nice.

[@jessicacostales4126]

I couldn’t have done the electrical without your How to videos! Now I watch them just for fun 🤩 Not only are you thorough on your explanation but as a filmmaker I love the editing and production on your videos!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Jessica Costales, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@Bonanza41]

This was the best explanation on this subject ever !! You rock m8 . Thank you very much ❤

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey sailingyacht my way, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

[@ssteele1812]

This is about as close to a proper "how to" video as you can legally get on KZbin. Excellent reference material. I plan to install a similar system in my 50A RV and will be referencing this video as well as visiting your store for the applicable install kits.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

I appreciate that! Here is our recommendation for a 50A OEM RV Retrofit: www.explorist.life/50a-camper-inverter-with-solar-alternator-charging-wiring-diagram/

[@rockeyoliver7254]

This is an “Incredibly & Complete” educational video well worth the time to watch. You cleared all my questions that I had with the 24V VE Equiptment (especially with the solar controllers and VE system to chassis grounding). Well done! Kudos! Looking forward to seeing your next video. Thank you. Blessings to y’all.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@2006mrderrickh]

I don't even own a van but this was very interesting!

[@ericg4042]

Great video ! My wife and I will not have need for solar, as the shuttle bus we are going to convert will be used either in a park or the driveway of friends/family - in other words - shore power only for AC. No need to convert DC to AC. Will need a converter for charging the battery. It's been a challenge to eliminate all of the components so many videos use.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Yeah, that's a pretty minimal system and atypical for viewers of this channel so I don't have any direct tutorials for something like that at this time, unfortunately; but I suspect if you check out some of our DIY camper and electrical play lists and watch through those, you'll be able to learn enough to be able to design one yourself.

[@evil17]

Excellent job & so professional. Didn’t think I would last to the end, but I did, really informative, precise & well presented, thanks for ur efforts.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

What an amazing video. you guys are so good.. Whatever money some person spent that wanted a van like that would be so worth it to have you are guys doing the job. You really do everything so correctly correctly ...anyways you're right thanks to battleborn for sponsoring the video. well I didn't read any of the other comments but I'm sure there's some similar ones to mine. Thanks again you really break it down great all the wiring and everything. Wire size. What tools to use and everything. It is amazing, so helpful. At the end of the video You said I hope you learned something while I sure did. Thank you...😁

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@VinceBadovinatz88]

@@EXPLORISTlife my pleasure of course

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Just from they intro I knew I could not afford, but lots of great info 👍

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

[@abdmasoud]

Thank you for taking time explaning how things got to be done correctly. As usual very informative video i am sorry that you are far away. in between i enjoy watching your videos.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@abdmasoud]

@@EXPLORISTlife Were you able to get in between the buck boost 100A. there are no useful Videos about this element and i am looking forward to watch how you are going to present it which i hope your video will be a good reference as usual which can be watched Internationaly to. best regards from Vienna

[@exit8ext]

I don't know any of the electrical terms / tools used in this video but it is still fun to watch stuff getting built

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@timothyroper1897]

thankyou for your clear and well put toghther work, totally brillant.🤙🤜

[@EXPLORISTlife]

No problem 👍

[@XcessCapital]

Wow, this is really an amazing video. I built out a 600w/640ah system 11 years ago now, and it was such a struggle back then. The components have come a really long way. This has been a great refresher as I'm starting a new build, and will absolutely be going with Victron for the components. Thanks!

[@UseR-ne8fm]

wow, that's ... incredible, fabulous - whatever you might call the work shown in this video, it is simply a class of its own. Congratulations and thank you for sharing this! ;)

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Use R, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@missingMBR]

Mounting one of the arms of the crimper to the workbench is engenius!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Helps a ton!

[@silvanocometta9760]

Hi! A suggestion: Next time you use Sikaflex do not tighten the bolts to the max. Tighten them slightly, wait for curing and the next day tighten the nuts to the final torque. A better alternative to Sikaflex for fixed items such as the pedestal would be butyl tape. Less messy and can easy be separated if needed. Good luck and regards from Switzerland, Silvano

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Great! I usually do not have the patience to turn a 5 minute sealing project into a 2-day project when the method I show seals just fine; but the next time I do, maybe I'll try that.

[@dexstewart2450]

Am I being 'that guy' with being concerned about the absence of anti-vibration washers ? Superb video.

[@dexstewart2450]

....should have watched the whole thing...

[@EXPLORISTlife]

🤣😂

[@sassyclass2555]

This is exactly what I've been looking for to do my van build electrical system!!! Thank you so much for this video!!!!

[@docbreezy4900]

"Now, this password is only for professionals... sooo... if you're not a professional... skip forward about 20 seconds so you don't see the password..." -had me rolling on the floor 🤣

[@wb1340]

I would love to build out something like this (electrician by trade). Great video, very detailed. At 1:09:48 when you were plugging the 30amp shore power cord into the shop's 15 amp duplex receptacle you had to invert the cord which would cause it to fall out of the receptacle in short order. Flip the receptacle over so that the cord hangs down.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

If that were a more permanent connection, I would. Pretty much only using that outlet like that for the 3 minutes it took to shoot the video so it's not worth the effort to change.

[@tedenda]

Thank you for making videos that are this good, easy to understand, important steps are repeated many times, filming is really good with closeups and well planned shots. I will defiantly check out your other videos!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@jfgreen1959]

What an awesome video, just what I was looking for. I know you are selling products, yet it is videos like this that make me want to buy the products from you. Informative, thorough, great details. New subscriber here.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@mikegiordano]

Awesome Instructional Video. Great job to your team. Thank you.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Mike Giordano, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@simonfritz7215]

Crazy how many victron components you need to solve such system requirements... thats why i desided to buy a deye inverter, which is capable to manage 3 strings, battery, Grid-Load and an optional generater in one. But a very nice and solid build! :)

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Yeah, It's like buying a honda civic to get you from point A-to-B vs building an old muscle car from the ground up. 🙂👍 Both will get you where you're trying to go, but one will teach you a ton along the way and give full and ultimate customization.

[@billcoleman7316]

Hi there and this was an absolutely fantastic video. Thanks!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

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

[@pandacaravan4079]

Hi, I am always amazed by the precision in the assembly of the electrical systems, and on the editing of the videos. All very informative. For the next time I suggest you use the compasses to screw on the wood to keep the Victron devices suspended. Thanks and good job. Matteo

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Thanks! I appreciate that! What is 'the compasses' you speak of?

[@ds4050]

Dang, I always love watching these videos, so easy to follow! Have you guys ever thought about creating a mobile solar trailer?? It would be awesome for house backup, EV charging, powering sheds, ebikes etc..

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Thanks for watching! We 'almost' did a video earlier this year that would have been a HUGE 48V split phase system that would have been a mobile solar trailer for farmers markets, events, concerts, etc; but the trailer was in an accident a few weeks before install and they couldn't get a replacement, so we had to scrap the project for now.

[@zeothorn]

Great video!Perfection,nice ,neat and clean. Thanks for sharing!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@NZKaupoi]

Superb video … guess l was one of the 6 that watched to the end. ❤

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Karl Greenall, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT DETAILED VIDEO AS TRULY GOOD TO WATCH THE SECTION SIDE OF YOUR VAN BECAUSE HAVE A ISUZU 4X4 TRUCK WHICH IS A 24V SYSTEM OPERATION THAT BUILDS IN TOURS FOR CAMPING IN AUSTRALIA

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marcelcurious2111]

This is an amazing tutorial for newbies like myself. Thank you so much for this great video. Wonderful. Just wonderful

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Great video and great timing uploading it. I have almost the same system to install. Using a Victron multiplus 2 is only change. So this will be a great reference. I watched it in its entirety.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@crazedmtndude6953]

Been looking forward to this since Overland Expo Mtn West. Thanks Nate and team!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Rad! Thanks for tuning in and I hope you find it helpful. 😁🙂👍

[@madmouse7915]

One heck of an informative video 👏💯. Due to following my electrician uncle around I picked up a few things along the way, however I learned more from just two of your videos than I did in all my days, weeks and years of following him around 😅. Thanks for sharing your knowledge man, don't know if I'll ever get to build my own off grid vehicle but I'm loving learning all this new wiring stuff either way 😊 👍

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey, MadMouse79☆ ! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

[@landrover827]

I loved this video! I want to be able to plug my battery bank into the same chargers electric cars use. 🔋

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Glad you liked it! Please don't plug your van into public electric car chargers. Using a public EV charger to charge the house battery bank of your fuel burning RV is a great way to get even more parking restrictions placed on RV's, vans, and campers. If you must plug in...I must urge you to pay for a night at an RV park.

[@RunyonDave]

Hello again .... my questions are for curiosity .... I am here to lean & enjoy .... the videos, knowledge, instructions, techniques, tools, etc. are FANTASTIC ... you and Steph are providing a wonderful service to the RV/Van enthusiast community .... I have learned a lot, and much has been applied to my present build-out of my new Ford Transit 250 ....Thank You .... and .... keep 'em coming :0)

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey RunyonDave, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

[@RedBatteryHead]

This is such a class A installation 🤩👌

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@uramalakia]

"And only I and the 6 people still watching this video will ever know about it." 400.000 views later... 😂

[@armedmariner]

Nate. You are indeed a HELPER personality and I believe you enjoy that as much as you love building campers - if not more. I sat through this entire video and now I know why your tshirt says what it says. Haha. I’m designing my own bumper pull RV camper and I want it to be SPECIAL. I promise as I study more I’ll get smart enough to actually begin to order my kits. The fact that you make these kits with this much detail (love?) put into them is such a huge huge huge service. It prevents us noob’s from making Frankenstein systems that don’t work well. If I said thanks as much as you say the saying on your tshirt it would barely be enough to thank you enough. Cheers buddy! Quick question. Why a 24v system and not simply a 12v system?

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Here's a video about 12V vs 24V vs 48v: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXa6Xo2XhLSfp5I

[@newhorizons8607]

So clear and concise, great work, thank you

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey New Horizons, Thanks so much! Cheers!