Installing off grid 12v camper van electrics | Campervan conversion UK

[@trevormegson7583]

Do you know how many people you are inspiring to have a go right now? That is a great job done.

[@piggymito]

This is turning into an ace little series!

[@richardharrison5622]

Part of my business is automotive electrics and audio installations so I know a good old bit on this sort of stuff and I've got to say what a sterling job Sir 👏🏻

[@guardiology3119]

Grow up. ‘Oooh look at me, you’re doing a sterling job sir’ oooh let me hold it for you

[@richardharrison5622]

​@guardiology3119 you been sniffing again ya demic ?

[@deanmg98]

10/10 thanks for this. The only electrics video I’ve seen on KZbin that actually shows how to do them, especially the crimping part. Inspired to tackle this job myself. Thank you so much.

[@radioactivepotato2068]

Tis nice to find content on the subject from a calm, mild mannered, clear and concise chap after trawling through a dozen clickbaity new age lunatics with ADHD editing. Cheers fella.

[@johndilks9366]

One small tip. Label the wiring. If anything goes wrong in the future you don't have to chase down wiring.

[@xV3ND3TT4x]

that‘s why he made this video, so he don‘t need to label, he just goes trough the video again

[@GamingLoadown101]

@@xV3ND3TT4x its a good tip for us lot

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Electrics are the one thing that worried me. But after watching this, it looks pretty easy, provided you have the right gear and work slowly - thank you.

[@RABIDJOCK]

Well explained Paul that looks fairly straightforward..

[@ourvanviv8858]

Enjoying your van build, just like myself, on the front road outside your house, no big barn or unit, love it guys.

[@appleyardgardenwoodencraft8736]

Iv just found your channel after 100s and 100s of others and yours is so so much better explanation thanks so much you save me and plenty more happy campers 😎

[@krisreynolds9101]

Really enjoying this camper build Paul the smile when you switch your lights on says everything 😃

[@geoffsharp7713]

When you get the cables to join your leisure batteries in parallel, make sure you have the positives connected to one battery, and negatives connected to the other battery...helps even out the draw when is use and also when charging etc...

[@paultownley5825]

Didn't understand half of what you were explaining, yet I want to see the next video 😂👍👌

[@cathygibbons1743]

Me neither, but as usual Paul made it look easy. I just don’t do electrickery. 😀

[@terranno]

Nice job, Paul if it was me I'd put fuse /breaker closer to the van battery just to be shure can't wait until next video great job

[@LeeUrbex]

You have made the Best video I've seen by far of this .. all the others are just showing you what they have and shouting numbers at you without really explaining in layman's terms what they really do thank you !!

[@Sir_Chuckmyster]

Excellent video. And you are learning so much about the electrics. Do yourself a favor and install an LCD Voltmeter somewhere so that you can always see the volts on your batteries at any given time. I installed a dual voltmeter up at the driving seat position so that I can monitor my car's battery voltage and my 2nd camping battery while Im driving. Cheers

[@stevedon76]

The look on your face when the lights worked! Like a kid at Xmas.

[@TEJPAL789]

Very good shout with the ctek brilliant quality

[@peterfishley3951]

Very good was holding my breath prior to lights coming on

[@iantomac]

That’s a great little system - job’s a good ‘un!

[@cathygibbons1743]

I notice that the window ledge is doing the job for the brew dog 😀. Nice one!

[@robertgullickson8758]

Looking good! Beware of wire size/amperage draw balance. Nice explanation very clean installation.

[@hillseylondon8311]

Best electrical walk through video on KZbin. Many thanks.

[@ant_hart]

You made a good choice going for a B2B or DCDC charger over a voltage sensitive relay mate as a VSR will never fully charge your batteries. I see so many people using VSR’s because there cheap but there certainly not the way to go, especially with AGM batts. As someone in the trade I can tell you your doing a great job and have obviously researched what your doing 👍🏼 top marks Paul 👍🏼

[@ant_hart]

Also...off topic Have you seen Hilleberg are auctioning off for charity the 1 and only Camo fabric tent they made?? Might be worth a shout on your next video I’m sure with the following you have you could push the numbers up even higher 😊 atb

[@alantheloneranger]

You're very clever. Doing a great job mate 👍

[@tuttobicci]

Absolutely nailing it mate. Chapeau!

[@RobMead-w8g]

Great effort and cracking job Paul. Very informative videos. Well done. Super channel…….addicted!

[@paulhargreaves2143]

I must admit these are cracking videos Paul.

[@2PeakAdventures]

It's really starting to take shape now Paul keep up the good work

[@sergeantcrow]

Brilliant ! And hose batteries are sweet...

[@edwardbroomhead4463]

Smashing job !! ATB see you in the next one !!!

[@BM_PAZ]

This is brilliant, really enjoying this series.

[@johnhall3877]

Really enjoying your project Paul and the lovely Jo. Hope it won't stop you getting back to the peaks under canvas? FYI Im on a first aid course, bought some cold packs, mentioned I would use them to chill food when wild camping, two guys (out of twelve) asked if I watched your channel!!! FAME

[@batwithglasses]

You should call these episodes "This Old Van" PBS would love to air this! Norm Abrams got nothin' on you Paul.

[@billinns7676]

That was the best electicity video i've watched!

[@clactonmassive]

You know your onions 👍making it look very easy.

[@moe_1886]

Awesome work Paul... You're motoring along nicely Mate.

[@baldvale5418]

Very interesting vlog and you have explained it so clear that it looks quite easy to do.

[@jasonvassallo6677]

Fantastic progress!

[@dfol2740]

Outstanding. Thats quite a tidy setup too.

[@blakeredmon2473]

Wow you really simplified this. I’ve watched so many videos and it felt like rocket science but now I feel like I’m starting to get it. Thank you!!

[@mustang774]

The electrical system looks very neat and organized. It did look pretty straight forward to install. You must have been quite happy when the lights lit up ......Take care, Bluefin.

[@1Polglen]

Thank you. You described how to connect the electrics up very simply and clearly.

[@Dagdriveri]

BIG thank you!! 5min ago i was done with my eletric that i have done for a while.. This video showed me everything!

[@francescopapa3511]

Beautiful work Sir, can't wait to see it finished!

[@alexknight1301]

My first job was designing wiring harnesses for Caravans, Motorhomes and Van conversions. Still got it in me but daren't go for a conversion my self 😂 Love the progress Paul and Jo!

[@PaulCansdale]

Loving this build, looking forward to the finished article

[@grahamscothern4319]

You’re doing an Amazing Paul 👍👍

[@billyd9205]

That's impressive .I've been using an anker powerstation.this gives me confidence to try it.

[@mickyjb2003]

Very impressed as to how simple you made it look. Cheers.

[@Chucky-b7v]

What a blooming great job, Paul. Absolutely smashing mate. Cheers from Down Under 🍻

[@GedDevlin]

CB is making a come back , you should put one in .

[@jman8047]

GREAT VIDEO!!! looked at the directions that came with the heater and felt like I was going cross eyed. Thanks much!

[@Stucrompton1]

Brilliant video Paul cheers

[@raymondlogister6828]

Good video and good work. when you need more power. Buy the smartpas 120 and connect this to D250se. Then you have 150 Ampere charging power, it is much faster then what you have now with only D250se . But you need then thicker cables. ATB Raymond

[@charlottelancashire8490]

That was so satisfying to watch!

[@007whitezy4]

I would recommend putting an insulated cover over the positive terminals.

[@redstone5149]

Paul, you’re a bona fide handyman!

[@kieronstevens3450]

Your flying through this now. Well explained and good job 👍.

[@johnburton8457]

Its looking great so far ,your doing a super job 👏

[@wpl-lifemusiceverything3090]

Just subscribed there Paul. Quality video. Both extremely informative and enjoyable. 👌🏼

[@GreeklishOutdoors]

Interesting video! Vans looking great already!

[@richardhiggins1926]

Great job. Good luck with the diesel heater!! You need to slow down. You'll be finished before me!! 😉

[@Amack1966]

Loving your project ....... more bottle than me mate

[@motsidog1]

Wow…..you’re a great awesome 🙌 helpful guy to many of us novice vanpers and very inspiring to may. Thank You 🙏

[@stephenrowley4171]

Throw a bit of grease or vasaline on where youve cleaned the paint off for the negative will help to stop corrosion.

[@MultiHector82]

Love this... Been watching Paul for years. Such a lovely couple can't wait to see the adventures youz go on together. Have you give the van a name?

[@happycreativemind]

S/he is Ronnie

[@MultiHector82]

@@happycreativemind Apologies, you have jogged my memory, and sorry ronnie. Can't wait to see the adventures, you and Paul go on together. Super impressed at the build so far. Can't wait for the next instalment.

[@happycreativemind]

@@MultiHector82 thank you, and thanks for watching. We’re humbled by how many people want to be on the journey with us. Thanks for the support, can’t wait to get finished and out now. 🙂

[@thewendingways4101]

A really professional looking job and a really instructive video. Many thanks for this, great viewing!

[@jorvikoutdoors]

There great them battery to battery chargers keep my Batteries top up even on a relatively short journey, its looking great mate, atb Lee

[@briansibley9123]

PROPER JOB FELLA ! Well laid out & put in layman’s terms giving people the opportunity to build themselves. Ha 4 simplistic van builds so far but next one will be needing all in . Keep well & safe & enjoy the build .👍👨🏼‍🌾❤️☮️✊

[@stevelewis7077]

I'm struggling waiting for the next video this has turned into a great little series.

[@MACK13]

Excellent Paul, thanks so much for taking the time to film and share. You are giving so many people inspiration to achieve their dreams. MACK and Maggie, Huddersfield

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

Another amazing episode from the Legend that is Paul Messner . After the job Leave no trace in the van . Ha Ha

[@Nobby77]

Finding these really helpful at the moment Paul, cheers

[@graham5744-u6e]

great clip, very informative.

[@bigbird130]

Great Video and great work. You've inspired me. I have all the equipment a Ctek 250se and a Smart Pass 120 a battery and battery box to fit in my 4WD and I've had it for about 6 months and not completed the install. All I need is to get the cabling. I'm away next week but the week after I'll fit it. Thanks.

[@MisterTeach]

I bet that felt good the minute the lights switched on! I watch another KZbinr with a van called 'Foresty Forest'; he has some kind of LED display for the battery so he can see how much charge etc. Is that something you'll have/ need?

[@Rallygupta]

Great video Paul, really enjoying this series!

[@stephenambrose2103]

Brilliant video. Love all the extra knowledge from your viewers as well. Top job and thank you Paul.

[@peterhuggins9267]

This is so exciting. I never thought I could do something like this van conversion (and camping and trekking etc) and you have shown that it is something we can all do.

[@lukeedmonds5329]

Very nice work, I would have a look at a battery guard for your van, you do not want to drain the battery when out and about

[@nickpatterson362]

Second this, from the way it’s wired leds, fan directly to the battery I can’t see any shutoff protection on draining the batteries past a certain point.

[@smithywick]

Great video and another success Paul well done mate nicely nicely you progress 👊🚚👊

[@R0han-579]

Great job Paul , really loving the van series,keep up the great work.

[@jimMc62]

You made that look easy my friend 👍🏽

[@zerotraceadventure]

Brill mate looks class

[@juliansydenham9371]

Mans on fire!

[@paulalbietz9719]

That was a great video on the installation. Good job mate! Thanks

[@stephenscrutton2061]

Well done Paul some good times for you and cuppa Joe ahead on your trips away. Think your going to wild camp and leave in the mountains and leave Jo in the van.

[@RollrightKnights]

Props for doing all this yourself, I wouldn't have the first clue

[@user-bu9nb8wr6e]

I really enjoyed that, so down to earth and no drama. Also clear and simple instructions 👏

[@anthonymcdonald8444]

Wow amazing Paul. Great detailed commentary on how you were doing it. Feel confident that if I ever got a van using your videos I could do a conversion. Excellent.

[@deccamp5072]

Great work!!

[@chrisjanes9336]

May I suggest the main fuse should be as close to the starter battery as possible because the length of wire from the starter battery to your control panel is unprecedented great video as usual

[@Martyn-rn7ec]

Great job Paul 👍🏻

[@annegarrattley5078]

I’m well impressed Paul brilliant job take care 😉

[@8BROWNIE8]

Your doing a Great Job there, also thank you for showing us how it done! lol

[@kevinoshea2870]

Loving this van build...👌👌

[@mikehall8697]

Looking good bro

[@swjfc1554]

Looking great mate 👍

[@DesGreene]

Cracking job Paul! Bet you had more than your fingers crossed firing up the van again for the first time 😁 All the best👍