How to Install 2000 watt pure sine inverter in Dodge Promaster van build for off grid vanlife camp

[@dandellasala983]

Great video. I was going to install a 2000W inverter just like that in my dodge pro master van so I can run a small heater for a few hours at night and in the mourning to keep my Equiptment warm. I know I would have to keep the truck running while using the heater and I don’t mind doing that. Question is, would that be ok with that size inverter?? Thanks so much in advance and happy holidays

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Dan - thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. What ever appliance you want to run will have a rating of how many watts it uses at peak. As an example, small electric heaters in Canada are typically 750, 1000, 1500, 2000 watt units. (there are bigger) .... So you inverter has to be rated for at least the watts you want to use. Our 2000 watt inverter runs our 1500 watt heater with ease. And it takes the chill off no problem. After that - the question of how long it will run will depend completely on how much (how many watt hours) you have stored to use - or you can generate to use if the motor is running and you have a DC-DC charging system or the sun is out and your solar is generating .... there a bunch of variables for that end. Hope that helps ... Be Well and stop back. Dave

[@WizzRacing]

@hellowthere4367 You fuse them to the output. Which is 150-200 amps..And you have to use the right wire size from the battery to the Inverter. Which is 2ga wire under 7 feet from inverter to battery...Most people just buy 1/0 for future upgrading..

[@DCtaping]

Get a diesel heater

[@benhockenberry6481]

Thank you for explaining in detail what happened with renogy rather than just venting. Very helpful.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Ben - thanks for watching and taking the time to post. Every Renogy product I’ve installed has worked as designed right out of the box and never even burped !! Totally satisfied and would recommend them anytime. But the customer service really sucks. !!!! Hope you’ll stop back and join the community. …… Dave

[@maudcls5610]

This video is great for learning from your mistakes. Thanks for sharing. I sized up my rennogy fuse as per manual, 250amps just cuz why not. It has the capacity so why bottleneck it with a lower fuse. Now for the rest .. its still a work in progress

[@chartmann43]

@VanOfAction thank you so much! I appreciate your help! 😊

[@plantmanstudios]

Hands down one of the best videos I have seen about installing an inverter set up. It is insane how many people make vans about technical subjects that do a horrendous job at communicating an instructional video for other people to follow. I started van life with a 70watt cigarette plug inverter. Then I couldn't take not having more power so I upgraded to a 750 watt inverter that connects directly to my car battery. I can now run a coffee maker! But I am still not happy I want more power. I want a 2000 watt inverter so I can run a deep fat dryer to fry up my own chicken strips! Which led me to looking at buying a 2000 watt renogy inverter and i am looking at also buying the special battery as well as the solar panel kit with the controller. What a journey this has been! I have watched many van life videos and almost NOBODY talks about how to install the power system needed to run power hungry appliances like a microwave. This video was a huge help in shedding light on my new and glorious mission to understand this technology! And thanks for the heads up on the renogy customer service!

[@VanOfAction]

@plantmanstudios - WOW Thanks for such a nice comment. I'm really pleased you found the information useful... I agree .. when I was planning my build every video I watched tried to make things more complicated than the last one. At the end of the day it's all plug and play if you buy right. Good luck and I hope you'll top back ...... Dave

[@chistinemartel9043]

oooh, now I know how to read the monitor and why we need a 200 amp fuse compared.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Christine, thanks for watching - like most guys I didn’t read the instructions !!! Hope you stop back. ….Dave

[@johnboland8024]

thanks for the video, last year, the reviews of this product were thin on the ground. I installed mine and its been faultless for over a year now. But I've read some of the comments below regards the cable thickness from your batteries going to the fuses (70a that are now 200a) and odnt see a clear response. But yes those cable need beefing up. The reason is, the fuse will allow 200+ amps through it befire it trips, but those cables are only rated at probably 80 , end result can be melted cables and at worst toasted van. But thanks for the cool video. I have 250 a fuse on my renogy and big thick 50mm2 cable (UK size) 1/0 awg US size. or yes you could double the thinnner cables together, so 2 cables for red, and 2 cables for black.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi John - thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment - and thanks for the close look at my installation. I totally misunderstood the earlier comments and can see exactly what you mean. I'll get on that as soon as I can. Hope you'll stop back. Be well .......... Dave

[@BryantAvant]

It's double wires because it's a cheaper way for them to give you double the gauge of wire for the high current.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Bryant !! Thanks for watching and for the clarification .... I'm happy to admit when I don't know something and I appreciate the community members shining a light on those times. It's in the conversation we all learn and grow. I hope you'll join and share some more ... be well ..... Dave

[@10Flat]

I counted all your waiting weeks. Came out to 6 months. That’s insane!

[@lark518Photo]

Hi, I'm responding a year later but I have an update. I just ordered a complete Renogy system. Renogy does now have a customer service phone # and an online Chat. I ordered parts from Renogy and the other Renogy parts from Amazon which is much faster shipping. Keep an eye out for my installation. Also, this was a very well-done video. Thank you.

[@simonnewman5597]

I had exactly the same bull with Renogy customer services with a faulty 40Amp DC to DC charger, but as you say their products work well and seem well built so I too have stuck with them for my inverter but they really do need to sort the customer service issue as most people are not as patient and yoy and me😊

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Simon - yes I've heard soooo many people complain about Renogy customer service. But my gosh they make good products. Be well and I hope you'll stop back.... Dave

[@JamesSmith-z4k]

Good story, nice to know. Not much of a solar instructional video but, nice story.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi James- thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. This video was about installing the Pure Sine Inverter .... I have a number of videos about the electrical system. The solar install is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaDCZKOdhrCYgbMsi=vKuVXYMRBs3nLGBz I hope you'll stop back and join the community ....... Dave

[@leannewalker8679]

Oh dear! I almost didn't buy a renogy dc to dc mppt charger after I saw your video the first time. But I did and unfortunately had bought the wrong one. I was horrified thinking of all your 7 to 10 day sagas. Emailed renogy and lo and behold they responded in 12 hours! I send it back and they acknowledge that they have it. One week and still no refund. I decided to buy the correct one which.arrived in 4.days. Butt two weeks on, not a word from renogy and no refund!

[@VanOfAction]

Leanne !!! So sad to hear about your experience. I have no idea why Renogy is so bad at customer service. I'm sure you'll be happy with the product ... mine has been working 3 years now without a problem (touch wood) ....... be patient and send more emails ...... Dave

[@Mojokiss]

Ebay sent me a nicer compressor fridge than I ordered. much nicer. i kept quiet. it's been serving me very well for years.

[@VanOfAction]

Mojokiss ….. I wish I was you !!!! Thanks for stopping by. Hope you’ll join the community (we could use your common sense) ….. Dave

[@LifeIsShortDIY]

Dave good morning from Ottawa. I recently had a viewer bring to my attention a mistake that I made on the installation of our Renogy 2000 watt pure sine inverter. It looks like you and I both completed this install about the same time - about 8 months ago. The tip the fellow shared with me was that I neglected to ground the Renogy inverter. It does come equipped with a grounding lug. When I looked at the manual, sure enough the information is there: “… comes equipped with a grounding lug to appropriately ground to earth or to another designated ground (for example, a metal frame of an RV)…. The recommended wire size for grounding is 10 AWG insulated copper strand wire….” Not being a professional, the value of sharing my work enables others with more knowledge or experience to share their thoughts, which I ultimately benefit from. I recently watched your installation video to see if perhaps you missed it as well, and I don’t see it in your video either, so I thought I would share this little nugget of knowledge I acquired this morning Kindest regards Dwayne

[@VanOfAction]

Hey Dwayne !! Good to hear from you. First - Yes - I did miss this on my installation, however a viewer pointed it out to me last winter and I corrected it. Couldn't bring myself to do another video about it. Second - we will be returning to Ontario towards the end of this month - I have a bunch to do in the Cobourg area but should be in Perth towards the end of August or into September ...maybe we can meetup

[@Hydrosurf_]

Great info about the 200 amp breaker, I saw in the instructions 250 amp is recommended. Surprised inverters draw so many amps. I was going to use 60 amps but see that would not work, thanks!

[@alaskanlocal907]

Thanks for the video!

[@ejthebus1355]

Great video, good information on the fuse setup and what it needed.

[@VanOfAction]

Thank EJ - I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment - I hope you'll join the community .... Dave

[@volodymyrsidenko2230]

Hi, I'm planning my electric system, and your well informative video is straight on topic. Is it an induction cooker you are using in the video? What wattage is a cooker? How does giving inverter coping with it? Have to make a choice between 2000 and 3000 watt inverter (for small camper single induction cooker). Thank you for your time and effort 👌

[@VanOfAction]

Ho Volodymysidenko ! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Yes - we use a single plate induction cooker. We also have a combination toaster oven / oven / air fryer. And, we use a 1500 watt electric space heater to take the morning chill away. All work just fine with a 2000 watt inverter when used individually. And 200 amp hours stored in lithium batteries has never even come close to being used up. If you have a combined load greater than your inverter it will shut down. We have no problem using one at a time. If you’re in the planning stage I would invite you to join the community. Go to VsnOfAction.com. I have a playlist dedicated to the wiring part of the build ……. Be well and stop back……. Dave

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Great video Thanks

[@chipper7711]

Renogy has a diagram on their website TODAY which shows a 250A fuse on DC side of their 2000W inverter.

[@VanOfAction]

LOL Chipper 77 thanks for letting me know .... they may very well have had one when I installed too......... I'm not always the best as looking at instructions !!!!! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment ..... Be well and stop back .... Dave

[@gr0uch02a]

Well, the "original" original plan is from Will Prowse. He didn't think of it himself.

[@VanOfAction]

@@gr0uch02a Yes it is Will’s layout. I credited him in the original wiring video. On his plan it says “size to inverter” I guess he didn’t want to assume what I would choose to install. I should have researched more. Thanks for commenting - hope you’ll stop back. Dave

[@n2jmb]

Very good information, thank you for sharing!

[@VanOfAction]

n2jmb - thank you for taking the time to watch and comment - be well. Dave

[@gr0uch02a]

If only he'd given credit for his "original" design. This was 100% plagiarized from Will Prowse and he still fucked it up. If only he could read AND do math, it would have gone so much more smoothly.

[@ClarkyMalarky]

If no one has mentioned: the two wires are 4 gauge, double them up you get double the amperage( about 175 amp). You want the highest amperage from your batteries to inverter. Especially if your running things like microwave’s and AC.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi ClarkyMalarky ... thank you so much for taking the time to explain that- you're right, in all this time no one has mentioned that. Truthfully, I have no idea what your talking about but I'll assume you're correct. The community needs people like you to contribute ... hope you'll stop back and join in .............. Dave

[@chartmann43]

I wish people would actually show step by step on how to build the mounts for the inverters instead of just showing the last step and then attaching the inverter. Some people don’t have a clue how to build the area to put the inverter and batteries. 😢😢

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Chatmann43 - that's a GREAT comment - thanks so much for watching and taking the time to post it. This is a first for me - Most of the time I get comments telling me I give too much detail and tell too long a story !!!!!! I guess it was just so obvious to me I didn't think to mention it. What I did - was build the side wall panel the of the basement out of 1/2 plywood. I made sure it was totally secured to the steel channels of the van with bolts and jack nuts - just like the wood I placed on the ceiling before the cedar. You can see it here .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4K2hGqwmZuErKssi=ycY4YFprpe8VpHpy Once that piece of plywood was secured it became the thing EVERTHING is screwed to. The MPPT controller, the fuse panel, all the wires and the inverter. Because my inverter was mounted so high up the plywood. The equipment you use will determine where and how each will be mounted. There may be a need to build out something with a couple strips of wood, but it should really be pretty straight forward. I hope that helps. And I hope you'll stop back and join the community ....... Dave

[@chartmann43]

@@VanOfActionthank you 😊

[@BillJones-LindaBrown]

You should have fuse mounted to positive terminal of battery. Then cable connected to fuse instead of battery.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Bill, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment - I appreciate what you're saying - and in fact the cable that is connected to the positive terminal runs through a fuse before the power goes anywhere else. I can't imagine how that fuse being connected directly to the battery or down cable a foot or so really changes anything in the protection. BUT - I'm a carpenter and just doing things the way that makes sense to me .......... if you can elaborate on the concept it would be appreciated. Hope you'll stop back and join the community. it's in the conversation that we all learn..... Be well .... Dave

[@BillJones-LindaBrown]

@@VanOfAction Murphy's law. Chaffing of insulation by something either metallic and eclectically active -- or allows it. Overheating due to something nearby or a chemical/age/drying deteriation or age. Also, people frequently don't account for voltage drop along the cable, which can cause some loads to draw excess current. Say if there is brownout (voltage drops way down) caused by drawing near max current that is sufficient to cause motor winding insulation to melt shorting out. The extra Current squared times resistance along the cable causes heating that melts the insulation off. Your fuse blows, protecting everything after it. But between the battery and the fuse the insulation may be melted off and 12 VDC. Besides, search for Joinfworld MRBF Terminal Fuse Block 100A 58V DC Battery Terminal Fuse Kit with 5/16" Stud Marine Battery Fuse and Waterproof Cap for Boat Truck RV Construction Vehicles on amazon and not really expensive. $15. Blown fuse. Just replace the fuse part. $10

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Bill - thanks for such a well thought out and expressed comment. I know people reads these and I love it when members share alternative thoughts. Everyone benefits. You're the first person to raise this point and I appreciate it. Be well Dave

[@SolarSteveW]

Thanks for the video! I just installed the same inverter in my trailer. In your video at about 8:50, you hoist the inverter up to its mounting position, come in with the socket and drill to fix the upper mounting bolts, and then you fail to get a connection with the socket to the bolt. The picture fades out, and I hear you say, huh...! That was EXACTLY my experience. They designed the mounting holes too far under the inverter housing to get a straight shot with even a screwdriver, much less a socket and wrench. I ended up using Phillips screws and a screwdriver angled in to secure the inverter in position. Really poor design. I had to contact Renogy with a question, and the reply came back as a mixture of English as a second language and cut-and-paste technical text. I never did get a coherent response.

[@VanOfAction]

Hey Solar Steve - thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. You're right, now I realize I should have mentioned how clumsy mounting the unit to the wall was. I too used some Robertson screws with washers. It's really sad how many builders have had just terrible experiences with Renogy customer service (shouldn't even call it that). You think they would hear about it ......... Be well, I hope you stop back ... Dave

[@all4freedom100]

I understand buying like products but batteries and panels I’d buy whatever.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Archer - thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I understand now what you’re saying about the panels. But I still don’t know enough about batteries, or maybe more importantly battery management systems to comfortably mix and match. It is however more economical for those that do. That’s the great thing about van conversions - you work to your ability. Be well and I hope you stop back……… Dave

[@348rari2]

Im curious on the step down on the guage from the hot line to the breaker to the battery, goes from double gauged to single guage. Not sure on the power loss that creates. Besides that, love the setup and guide. I will probably skip the breaker and use a 200 amp mega bolt on fuse from battery to inverter direct.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi @348rari2 - Thanks for watching and the positive feedback. I have no idea about the stepdown - I followed Will Prowse layout and installed things as they came out of the box. It seems to work as designed ....... good luck and I hope you stop back .............. Dave

[@markbranchaud9858]

Ordered mine thru amazon

[@VanOfAction]

Hey Mark - I'm not a big supporter of Amazon - but I get that may not be the most common approach....... Thanks for watching and taking the time to contribute ..... Dave

[@mange2]

I dont think you have to keep changing the plugs over when on or off shore power. The Renogy inverters have the ability to automatically switch to DC when shore power is disconnected. I think its referred to as UPS.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi mange2 - thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. I may be wrong but you may be thinking of the unit that is both an Inverter (that makes 12 current suitable for 110) and a Converter (that lets you charge your batteries from house current). My set up is only an inverter so the house current is never attached to it - so I have to switch them back and forth to suit. Hope you'll stop back ..... Dave

[@MrStevom99]

I have never seen anyone do this and I absolutely love the idea. Yes you can buy a switch or an inverter/charge, but a $5 power strip and one extra step when operating with shore power does the same thing. Adding this to my van. Thanks for the great idea!

[@lukem9707]

Thank you for lots of useful information. I'm about to install the same inverter and I wasn't sure how to run power from inverter to an outlet. It is like adding an extention cord for 2000W use... I was even considering installing the inverter on side of cabinet to plug items directly and to avoid adding an outlet. Extention cords can become unseated from vibration. Maybe there is a way to secure them to the inverter?

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Luke. Thanks for stopping by. You run the wires for the power from the inverter the same way you do for the 12 volt fixtures when roughing in. There are number of different types of wires that would work - but I just bought a heavy duty extension chord when they were on sale and cut it into the lengths I would need. There are a number of wiring videos on my channel. You find this first one helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWm7gHiilqd4gLM. The others too may help. Be well- stop back and let me know how you make out. Dave

[@adr_ion]

hi Dave, please help me with a information. is it possible for the red positive wire to be 2-3 meters long? I don't have the possibility to install the inverter near the battery. Also do I need to have the ground wire coming from the battery, or could i wite it closer, the truck chassis somewhere. thanks

[@VanOfAction]

Hi @adr. Thanks for watching the video and feeling comfortable asking your question. Unfortunately I don’t know enough about this to give you such detailed advice. My video was to demonstrate how easy the installation can be if it’s according to the simple instructions. You may try asking Will Prouse at DIY solar. He’s an expert and the guy I got my design from. Good luck my friend. ….. Dave

[@zaheersarwar7815]

Hi will this set up run a 2.2kw electric air compressor??

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Guy ….. I’m sorry but I have no idea. Wish I could help. Dave

[@JohnJohnson-dw8qp]

Cables supplied with the inverter are test cables, not permanent cables

[@VanOfAction]

John - thanks for taking the time to come back ----- honestly, I have no idea what to say. Are you suggesting Renogy sends out "test" cables that are capable of testing the equipment under load but are not capable of working under the same load ?? I'm just a carpenter - but that sounds crazy to me !!! When the breaker broke and I upgraded, I tested I tested by feeling the wires and there is no heat at all on an of the wires - which is clearly a very basic (but I think realistic test). I didn't read anything in the manual about the wires that are shipped should not be used - and I no longer have it - but please, where did you get that idea ?

[@JohnJohnson-dw8qp]

All reputable electrical solar people say 0-1 cable and 200amp fuse are needed for a 200 watt inverter, do what you want,, but never use 4 gadgets wire on a 200 watt inverter

[@VanOfAction]

Thanks John - I appreciate you coming back and letting me know -I'll be doing more research over the winter and let everyone know it I learn anything. I guess for me the hardest part of what you said is ....... "All reputable electrical solar people say 0-1 cable and 200amp fuse are needed for a 200 watt inverter" ...... Finding someone like that was a challenge for me which is why I want total DIY - it wasn't the plan as explained in the first few minutes of this video ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaDCZKOdhrCYgbM. Be well and safe my friend .. I hope you stop back and share some more. Dave

[@jeanl844]

Did you figure out how to ground your inverter? That is what I am trying to figure out next.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Jean. Thanks for watching. I’m not an electrician so this information and $1.50 will get you a cup of coffee. But - I believe that since the Inverters black wire is connected to the negative bus it is grounded through the system. There were no instructions for separate grounding (that I saw) in my inverter. If you hear otherwise let me know. Be sure to stop back. Dave.

[@marionsutcliffe1119]

How did you connect the ground? My renogy inverter came with 3 nuts and 2 split lock washers for a single bolt /post ...

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Marion - thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I connected the black wires to the negative bus bar which grounds the complete system. Hope that helps .... be well and stop back ....... Dave

[@marionsutcliffe1119]

@@VanOfAction Hi Dave, thx for reply!! I was more wondering how to arrange the 3 nuts and 2 split lock washers on that little inverter case grounding bolt. Not the main DC-IN cables.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Marion - that's not ringing a bell for me .... let me walk down to the van and check !!

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Marion - I only have a red and a black wire on my inverter. There is no ground. Can you send me a photo or short video ? [e-mail]

[@renewrecoverrevive]

Hello and thanks for the video. I was wondering do you have a refrigerator in your build. And if so, how did you hook it up to your solar. Just another confusing topic in van life, that i wish u could explain.

[@VanOfAction]

Happy New Year Transformational - thanks for watching and taking the time to ask. Yes we have a cooler in our build - and as fate wouild have it it's the topic of my next video ( I had to make a few adjustments to it) so stay tuned. But to answer your question. All coolers and fridges will require at least a 12 volt power source. I would suggest you want one that runs on both 12 volt and 120 that way when shore power is available you don't drain your batteries. Whatever type of power - you just run the appropriate wires to where the fridge will be and mount the appropriate plug. I'll have photos in the next video (probably next week) - but you can see more about the wiring in these .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4OaamaPm9x5mqM, kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWm7gHiilqd4gLM. , kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqu7f6h5a8ekj8U and there are others :) ...... be well and stop back ....... Dave

[@renewrecoverrevive]

@@VanOfAction Dave thanks so much again for taking the timeout to respond. Will look forward to seeing your vid. Thanks again and Happy New Year to you and your fam!

[@mvtorigian4364]

My inverter became obsolete while I was watching story time with Action Van

[@VanOfAction]

LOL thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@redwood1957]

What size fuse was on your battery. Thank you

[@VanOfAction]

Hi redwood - Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment = I'm sorry but I'm not sure what you mean, can you please expand on your question .... Dave

[@redwood1957]

I thought you had 2 100 ah lifepo4 batteries. With a fuse on the positive terminal out.

[@VanOfAction]

@@redwood1957 I have 2 100 ah Smart Renergy batteries which are basically the same thing. The breaker (fuse) is the one that blew when I first installed the inverter. I had sized it the same as the breaker coming from the front battery because I wasn't thinking about the inverter. The data says it should be 200 ampo, but I installed a 175. H

[@redwood1957]

@@VanOfAction I'm doing 2 100 ah in parallel as you did. I found out I have to have a class t fuse on positive out. The fuse you have is just for wires after the breaker.

[@VanOfAction]

@@redwood1957 Thanks for the reply. I'm a carpenter and I certainly wouldn't consider arguing with anyone about this. My design was provided by Will Prouse - I couldn't quickly find the plan that I used -BUT - in this video starting at 12:13 ..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4O1fHuPrKdmi9Esi=49UdCQ0NC4XTuEfh You'll see he runs the positive cable from the battery directly to the one side of the 170amp breaker. Al the other positive feeds go out the other side. Now...... to me a breaker and a fuse do exactly the same thing. So I think we are on the same page ... just using different words ...... be well and stop back.... Dave

[@tomshaw661]

i thought heat guns were only 15 amps

[@phiromtauch6059]

Hey mate what is the size of the battery powering your inverter?

[@VanOfAction]

Hi - thanks for watching. I have 2 - 100 Amp Hour lithium batteries. Hope that helps and that you’ll stop back. Dave

[@allstarfab6388]

2 12v 100 batteries parallel or 24v? Thanks

[@theroadnottaken9378]

had a similar experience with renogy customer service, and I expressed my dissatisfaction and they didn't seem to care, so I took my business elsewhere.

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Road Not Taken - thanks for taking the time to watch and comment - Renogy is such an odd company. EVERYTHING I bought from them has worked exactly as expected right out of the box. The only reason I tried to call them was because they screwed up and sent me something better than I wanted - which is kinda out there. .... Anyway ... be well and stop back ... Dave

[@dannyboyd1299]

Great story, we're hear to see the installation not hear dramatic BS

[@VanOfAction]

Hi DannyBoyd. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I never know how much or how little to share. Hopefully it was either helpful or interesting, maybe both. Anyway…. Hope you’ll stop back and join the community…….. Dave

[@KODIAKJAYMZ]

From what I have studied your wiring should be 2/0

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Kodak Jaymz, I’m honestly not sure what that means - but I can tell you that for 3 years the complete system - including the inverter - has operated exactly as designed without any problems. We have hot water, run out cook top and space heater without issue. I hope you’ll stop back and join the committee. Dave

[@thebigmann81]

They only check there email every 10 days 😅😂 damn that's crazy

[@VanOfAction]

Hi big man. - Thanks for watching and commenting. I don’t how often they read it, but certainly don’t reply very well. Hope life is good for you ……. Dave

[@StoneRunning23]

No renergy!

[@JohnJohnson-dw8qp]

2000 watt inverter requires 0-1 cable ,yours looks a 4 cable maybe

[@VanOfAction]

Hi John - thanks for taking the time - truly, like most carpenters I don't understand the numbers very well. Your thoughts would be appreciated and helpful to everyone. Which wires are you referring to ?? The Red and Black that I installed in this video came with the inverter. The wires from to / from the battery are 4 gauge as per the design from Will Prouse (the sketch) Nothing gets warm under a load ..... what is the concern ?

[@marionsutcliffe1119]

Try measuring voltage at battery and at inverter ... Too small or too long cables can cause a voltage drop.

[@mattelliott1872]

You need bigger wiring for 200w. Gonna burn your van down

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Matt - thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Which wiring are you referring to ? All wires were sized according to the tables for loads and runs .... but I may have read it wrong ........ Dave

[@kelleyjerred8032]

Ugh

[@Divine25-30]

Wow horrible 😳

[@VanOfAction]

Thanks for stopping by.