Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van - Control Panel Install

Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van - Control Panel Installation
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[@GregVirgoe]

Hello guys, a few of you have asked for details about my inverter. Unfortunately it’s not a unit that I would recommend so I haven’t put any links to it. I will look to change this in the near future so if you have a recommendation please do let me know. Thanks for your support.

[@VanlifeHQ]

Hello mate was wondering when can you uploaded the complete wiring diagram from your van, 12v/240/hook up mains switch over & how this works in harmony thanks buddy rob

[@eddiejohnston6131]

Greg Virgoe did you ever find an inverter you’d recommend?

[@GregVirgoe]

Eddie Johnston victron equipment does appear to be the top of the market.

[@kylebatley2125]

Hello Greg, quick question, with the touch sensitive lights how did you wire them, I noticed you done short feeds to each light? I’m guessing you done a come live and spliced into it ? Or did you do a complete wire to control board for each light. Thanks in advanced! Love the videos great help recommend many of you’re videos to a few people I know doing camper-van and they have found very helpful :)

[@GregVirgoe]

Kyle Batley I ran one twin flex from the panel to the end of the van then spliced into it for each light and soldered a two core flex across to each light. We only ever use one or two lights at a time do the load is less than 1-2amps

[@tranquilitytravels2994]

BRAVO! Clear, concise and practical. Love your videos. Plan to study this one several times to really grasp the content. THANKS

[@mylifeontour6664]

This is easily the best van electrical video I've seen. Fantastic thank you thanks Greg massive help as always. 👍

[@UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord]

Brilliant Greg!! Been really looking forward to this section of videos! And you haven't disappointed mate awesome instruction as always! Top job! 👍🏻

[@jonesdecorators]

Thank you 🤙🏽 You’re a huge inspiration to me Greg. I’m sure it’s been said before but the way you’ve gone about transforming that base van into a small home is just amazing. I’ve learnt so much from you. I don’t own a van yet but thanks to your videos I will have a good understanding of what to do when I save the pennies for one. You’ll be pleased to know I’ve even passed some of your golden nuggets of advice on to friends who have also benefited. Huge thanks and best wishes Stevie.

[@justgopherit3454]

I've been thinking about doing this for several years, and I think you just convinced me to go for it. Great videos Greg, and I'm sure I'll be hitting you up with some questions shortly.

[@BiznessWizard]

That crimping tool was to die for. Fantastic attention to detail. You are wiring a mini home here. Beautiful job mate!

[@haventgotacluemate331]

Looking of buying a sprinter in the next month or so, haven’t go no experience but I’m learning so much from these videos! Much appreciated mate!

[@alanmetclaff6718]

Your attention to detail is phenomenal!

[@neilramnath7]

Hats off to you my brother. Iam a craftsman myself so i know exactly what it takes to produce the caliber of work that you do. Thanks for your content and attention to detail. I know quite a bit about these things and let me tell you i still learn so much from your videos. Thanks and keep making content like you have been. Much love from South Florida .

[@MACK13]

Excellent informative video. Very professional. Thanks for the time taken to put these videos together. Very much appreciated. BTW, just purchased our low mileage sprinter minibus for conversion. You are giving so much inspiration and confidence to many people. Enjoy yourselves. Maggie and Mack, Huddersfield

[@jimmydickson8854]

You are are a very good teacher for the build ,iv never watched a guy with such detail on installation which is a good thing ,you explain a lot of information which is a huge help for the ones building a van fit out ,old jimmy West Australia

[@shanemonksobyrne206]

Amazing and beautiful electrical work! I'm doing my conversion at the moment but there is no way it will be as perfect as yours. Maybe for my next van I'll be able to make it slightly closer to yours. Keep up the great work.

[@donjones3355]

Great video Greg! Looking forward to seeing part 2. Enjoy your travels! Thanks!

[@GregVirgoe]

Don Jones, thank you Don. I’m looking forward to getting back to my studio PC that has decent internet. Working out of community centres has been a challenge. 😊

[@karlbartelt3939]

Thanks Greg, I was interested in seeing your battery setup as I want to setup a 2nd battery in my Bus. Absolutely beautiful wiring, very professional.🤓👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Karl Bartelt, thank you mate, the next one will have more technical details on how it is all wired up. 👍🏼

[@JasperIjpelaar]

Realy clean install Greg, Been waiting for this video. Big thumbs up and enjoy your jurney both.

[@perrett42]

You are the man Greg, loving all your vids and the tour, looking forward to meeting up at camp Quirky!!

[@david.4445]

Thank you. What an amazing array of perfection in wiring and installation, plus a slow and simple, but fully informative tuition. If you could just copy and paste all that work. Wow! You would have a real winner for so many others.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi David, have you had a lol at my off grid wiring video. It has lots of free wiring diagrams that could be perfect for you. 👍🏼😃 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIfOdYOwp6ZgsNk

[@derekt7606]

Top job Greg. Way more than a diy setup.

[@stonecroppottery5094]

Your planning skills are in-frikkin-credible.

[@tommyhopkins8018]

🇮🇪I haven't a clue about electrics but I do know when a man takes pride in his work "well done" 👍

[@broadsword6650]

Whenever I think I’ve seen all your build videos up pops another one! What a fantastic series. Really enjoyable and educational. Cheers!

[@lurcho101]

Great job! You need to be offering this as a service! Best I've seen. Keep them videos coming

[@GregVirgoe]

lurcho101, it may be an option I’m not sure what’s going to happen after our travels 😊

[@lurcho101]

@@GregVirgoe well keep the good stuff coming and enjoy the rest of the trip. Taking my t5 over to France in the summer. Also considering getting something along the lines of a master lwb next year to convert but need to come up with travel and beds for 4 solution first.

[@dieselboatman5357]

Nice logical explanation. Nowadays logic and mental organization is in very short supply. Years ago, I was an electrician on the old diesel electric submarines, and so I get all the details you've provided, and all the monitoring requirements. Your land based diesel boat is very impressive, and clearly a lot more comfortable than what I'm familiar with. All the best.

[@jonettang]

Inspiring videos and have learned a lot from your videos, Greg. I have learned that when stringing batteries in parallel that the negative and positive leads are connected on opposite ends of the parallel batteries. That way the first in the parallel does not take the brunt of the workload. I have just one battery, so I wouldn't need to take this into consideration, but if in the future that I expand, I would need to do this to maximize the longevity of the batteries.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Top Job again Greg 👍 See you sooooooooooon Have a great trip back 👍😀🐾🍺🍟

[@liamgreebwood]

Another great video bud!! Looking forward to the 2nd part.

[@kevinholder1744]

Your work in that adaptable box is stunning!!!!

[@GregVirgoe]

Kevin Holder much appreciated

[@kevinholder1744]

@@GregVirgoe Hi greg, Did you have any issues with weight re sprinter? I am looking a buying Elwb and EHigh top but someone mentioned its still only 3.5 tonne and could easily make it overweight? Any thoughts. Kev

[@scyaker9145]

As always a very precise and professional job. Unfortunately I’m finding out that the second time around is a little easier. About 4 weeks ago my engine seized up as I was driving down the interstate. It’s a total loss, to expensive to replace. I’m now the proud owner of a Ford Transit and so far couldn’t be happier. Best of luck and safe travels,, Trey

[@tonysutton6559]

While I've been loving the travel video, I was getting van diy withdrawal symptoms - this should sort them out fora few weeks. Enjoy your travels 👍

[@peterroza3546]

Hello Greg ! Greetings from Slovakia. Great video as always ! 👍

[@peterharvey9442]

Hey Greg well put together video and everything explained to perfection

[@michaell8835]

Haven’t watched yet, will do as soon as I get home tonight. Soooo excited to see more build videos (although I love your travel ones too). Can’t wait 😬🚐👍🏻

[@GregVirgoe]

Michael L thank you, I have plans for a few build related videos. A few technical ones

[@michaell8835]

Greg Virgoe Ace, do love your techy stuff, that’s made me a happy boy 😛🚐

[@Pugwash.]

That's a very comprehensive electrical system! I steered clear of 240v myself on the assumption that we can survive on 12v alone. I have one plug-in inverter for charging my laptop.

[@Ally123234]

The only 230v item I need is also my laptop. Where can I find that inverter? Thank you

[@Pugwash.]

@@Ally123234 I bought it on eBay. I forget how much I paid but Halfords still have it for £40 "Ring MP120 Compact Inverter"

[@kevindehinkelai7464]

Fantastic stuff again Greg!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi Greg that’s a cracking brilliant job mate puts me to shame 😂😂🤓🤙

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Hi Greg. Hope your KZbin channel is working out for you. If it helps generate a little income for you then that is great to hear. All your time spent producing great content and documenting and recording your conscientious workmanship, research and planning deserves to be well received. I am a multi-trades person and have dabbled in a few projects of interest myself. Sadly i didn't record any of it as you have done. I am inspired by your video series and i admire your painstaking efforts to produce such a brill series that captures all the positives and negatives of your project. I have watched almost each episode. Brilliant ! Well done mate !

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Nice one Greg, full of excellent information 👍🏼😊

[@johnmaskell1]

Nice job as always Greg. Hope the European tour is going well. Cheers

[@vivalachocolat1]

Cracking workmanship and a really well explained video. Top top work

[@Joe_Sant]

Looks great Greg. Nice work.

[@Detodounpoco-rb2lg]

Waauuuw what a great work its amazing.Greatings from Spain.

[@madzyadzy07]

Top notch as always

[@paulbearbradford2498]

Best build out I have seen🤙🏼

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 😊

[@UKReloader]

Amazing mate. Your attention to detail astounds me. Your videos are without a doubt the most comprehensive van build videos out there. This is built better than any coach built van I've seen.

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

Greg, brilliant work, as usual. I have to say that the only thing I'd change is the 12VDC wiring. While I use 14 AWG and 12 AWG three conductor wiring for 110VAC loads up to 15A and 20A, respectively, I typically opt for 16/2 wiring for DC loads. My designs are 24VDC, with 12VDC comprising the vast majority of loads. A convection oven/microwave and induction cooktop are usually the only 110VAC loads that are designed in, with a couple of standard outlets included for convenience (blender, hair dryer, etc.). In addition to the cost savings over larger gauge wiring, the silicone insulation of the 16/2 wiring is just so much nicer with which to work. My designs go the extra step of including only standard power ports for DC outlets. Then accessories, which are always evolving, can be used to optimally power devices. For my own use, I even vary the voltage delivered to specific power ports to eliminate losses as DC is inverted to AC, then converted back to DC by wall warts to charge devices such as phones, tablet, laptops, etc. In those situations, a voltmeter is included at the outlet. Thanks so much for continuing to share the remaining videos in the van build series, as well as taking us along as you and Lou travel through Europe. I wish you both a very Happy Easter.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi John, I have used 1.5mm for the lighting 14G 2core rubber flex for the 12vDC so it just gives a little more margin on load. 😊

[@mikebateman8021]

You're quite a Craftsman very clean work that's coming from a general contractor certified electrician and USA

[@MF-vu6bj]

Hi Greg absolutely 1st class

[@johnmandy]

Lovely setup Greg 👍🏻

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Nice Crimping tool there....Most impressive.

[@GregVirgoe]

Not often I get a compliment on my impressive tool so thank you 😊

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

👍 Danke fürs Hochladen! 👍 Thanks for uploading! 👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you! 👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

[@ZolaBolingo]

Hi Greg, Bonjour de la France. You have got a new sub. Thank you for sharing

[@norilpg5836]

Very good job and very helpful

[@fernandomachado2028]

Parabéns, sua organização é de primeira.

[@katcankan7129]

A very neat & tidy wiring. One of the neatist that l have seen.

[@GregVirgoe]

Kat cankan, thank you that’s really nice of you 😊

[@katcankan7129]

@@GregVirgoe You're welcome 😊

[@The33TIGGER33]

WOW Awesome work and a great video. Thanks

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much 😀

[@user-cj5nr2qb9n]

Hello Greg. You explain so clearly and despite covering much detail you make your quality videos interesting to watch. I'm discovering some woeful wiring in a van conversion I bought in an attempt to fault find an issue with a signal to the CBE distribution box. Advice please as to connections from said distribution to existing ccts. The CBE unit (and display) replaced the original but whoever did this did it using chock blocks to make the connections, loose in the space under a cover. Wondered about fixing blocks and crimping bootlace ferrules to all wires allowing separate terminal for each rather than how it was done with up to three cables in one. For the -ve returns maybe use insertion bridging pieces or make up with crimped wire links.

[@GregVirgoe]

Using ferrules is a perfect way of reinforcin those strnaded cable ends so definately go with those and I would suggest getting some WAGO connectors with are really easy to use. I used them when I recently installed the reversing camera on my latest ducato build you can link a number of cables together with each having its own terminal. www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311&_nkw=wago+connectors&_sacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338027957&toolid=11800&mkevt=1

[@mcljot]

I've binge-watched this whole series. Easily the best set of conversion videos on KZbin - really well told and explained, and what a result. Also - props to the unsung hero cameraman (or woman). Can I ask why you didn't go for a permanent high-sleeper bed with garage underneath? Greetings from Ireland!

[@alexflo5030]

Great video as usual

[@TheInsuranceDudes]

Thank you!!! SO GREAT

[@robertfisher2093]

That is some set up, u r a pro 👍

[@thecorbies]

Hi Greg. Yet another unbelievably fabulous 'how to' video. Your attention to detail is becoming legendary - and so it should. You'll be writing a book on how to do a campervan conversion soon. I'm sure it would become the 'go to' book. Regards Mark in the UK

[@michaelpennington147]

Very insightful video. 👍🏻

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@olliepow3314]

A tour would be fantastic

[@liamramshaw1433]

Top rank, like all your videos mate.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Liam

[@pawansanty4069]

Hi Greg, vielen dank fuer deine Groessartigkeit, gruesse aus Laos

[@kevinholder1744]

I am loving this well done really helping me make a decision, and what a task, not the job itself putting it on film! As a sparks myself just watched you check continuity re circuit designation and the toilet you quoted as 12V was in artic then you said all blue cables were mains. Sorry to be an arse I' know the difference but others may not. Kev

[@GregVirgoe]

The truth is, I brought a 50m drum of each cable, I ran out of the 2 core 1.5mm rubber flex cable and had lots of the 3 core 2.5mm artic blue flex, so used some of that for the power supply to the toilet. Its much bigger than the toilet needs so perfectly OK to use that, I know what it is :D

[@jameshill9854]

great video mate

[@fightington]

Brilliant vid mate. God bless

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Karelcostermans]

Great job, wowww

[@christopherpage3122]

super video!!!!

[@nickmansfield7302]

Excellent info thank you

[@GregVirgoe]

Glad you liked it. 👍🏼😃

[@rootswales9782]

So helpfull many thanks

[@DUCato-ed3fw]

I have the same DC DP isolator, & my 2 panels wired in series but I'm struggling to figure out how to wire up the isolator, I'd prefer to have both input & output at the bottom as you've done. (I'm no electrician lol) Do you cover how to wire this up? Great vids btw, it has been a great help in understanding the complete electrical layout 👍

[@samcar5390]

Hello Sir! Love your video how you build your van. I'm starting to build my own. I use your video as my guide. I find it very useful. You explained it very well. Thank you very much.

[@GregVirgoe]

Awesome, thank you! Best wishes with your build

[@kamalkamalino2201]

Thank you very much

[@trevortrevortsr2]

We have that Epever solar controller - the latest AN model with negative common - it has Lithium setting and both low and high temperature protection for our 100ah lifepo4

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Great Informative Video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Jono 🤩

[@grantmcparland3881]

Hi Greg. Cheers for the videos I've found your build series very helpful in planning my own conversion. Nearly finished sorting out the body work so I can start the actual camper build, unfortunately there was a lot of hidden rust to deal with. I had been meaning to ask how you were going to work a split charger with the batteries being at the back. I assume you opted out of installing a split charger? Was this due to it being unfeasible with the length of cable run?

[@lanhet]

Un grand bonjour des Cantons de l'Est du Québec ! I just finished binge watching all your van conversion videos, and I must say I am really impressed by the quality of your work and the videos themselves. Although I consider myself to be a fairly advanced handyman, I learned quite a few tricks that will be very helpful when I start my van conversion this summer on a Dodge Ram ProMaster (Fiat Ducato to you). I am a bit puzzled by something i saw in this video though. When I saw you connect your solar panels in series, I was wondering if they were rated at 4V so the added voltage would be 12V to charge your parallel battery setup, but I can find no mention of that. Obviously it would be pointless to charge 12V batteries with a 36V source since you would then be limited by the current capacity of the panels and wouldn't get the advantage (added total current, hence power) that a parallel setup would provide. Am I missing something? Once again, congratulations on your fantastic work !

[@gaijinsumo]

Another great instructional video Greg! But, I have a sneaking suspicion that the "mislabeled" wire was a setup for demonstration purpose. Can't imagine you mislabeling anything!

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi John, this was genuine, however for obvious reasons I cannot disclose who labelled them incorrectly while I was calling out what to write. 😂 You may of noticed a change in the handwriting 😊

[@seamist4myrv848]

I agree he’s so smart !!

[@mikosoft]

There's one more way to test continuity with multimeter that doesn't have continuity test - resistance test. Since I have a multimeter with resistance test but without continuity I use resistance. If resistance is infinite, the circuit is open, if there is some small resistance the circuit is closed.

[@GregVirgoe]

mikosoft my multimeter has continuity check as well 😃

[@keithdavies51]

Your videos are an amazing source of info which is helping my son and I to convert his sprinter van. On the topic of the inverter, have you covered this in any of your videos as I cannot see it featured. Would you also be able to provide a link to the one you purchased as it would be really helpful.

[@thebaileyday]

Hi Greg, I’ve just started watching your videos as I’ve just started converting a Mercedes trekka which is based-on a sprinter. I love the box you have used with all the electrics inside and the diverter switch on the outside of this. Is this something you’ve bought or something you made? It looks so neat and tidy! Absolutely great videos btw.

[@jacquesdutoit7690]

Hi Greg, super great videos. I am learning so much from you. Keep them coming. I have a question for you now that you are on the road traveling. I am at the stage of planning and designing my van build. I have to plan a van build for my wife and daughter and myself. My question is, do you really need a shower now that you have been on the road.

[@tanyaroyredcar]

Bonjour mes amis! vous êtes en France maintenant. Je croix.. I suspect that this was an earlier video as you guys must be loitering between Portugal and Spain? Clear as always Greg. Timely too, as we've finally started the upstairs electrics to the renovation. Plasterboard arriving next week. Happy Easter. R&T

[@rashidsolarsolutions]

Nice information

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@nath6758]

Hi Greg, love your videos and attention to detail! You're my go to channel when ever i have issues with anything with our build. I have 1 question about your juntcion box, why do you have 2 feeds coming in from the mains? I'm sure there's one of your genius reasons behind this but i cant work it out

[@davidlambert9813]

Hi Greg, Love the video so many helpful tips and tricks. Do you have any suitable links for the IP65 enclosure that you have used to house all of your handy work?

[@ruinunes8251]

Man, you do better and cleaner job that some electricians do.

[@fireheadart]

Hi Greg. Thanks for the series; it's been so helpful with my conversion. I have two 200w panels. What size isolator switch would be needed for this and how is this calculated? Thanks again!

[@malcolmhughes9094]

Another fantastic video thanks. I have only recently found them so I have been binge watching them like A game of thrones! One question regarding the electrical charging system: Did you consider fitting a split charge relay so you would be charging the leisure batteries whilst driving along?

[@banntheman7925]

great as always Greg hows your new inverter going not cooking like the last ones, HAVE A GREAT TIME

[@helenmcgahon1684]

Hi Greg, thanks for the lighting diagram. Just some hopefully final questions before I start! Is the bus bar for earth in your blade fuse unit linked to the battery -ve terminal or to a separate earth? I’m going for 2 maxxfans - did you just run 2 core cable to the first fan and then a second wire 2 core from fan 1 to fan 2? When connecting fans and lights did you solder the ends of the cables between them together before crimping them into the female/male connectors? Thanks

[@Martin-bc5jv]

Fantastic video Greg, thank you for explaining your setup. I just wondered why you didn't go for double pole MCB's? All I've read say double pole MCB's should be used, along with a DP RCD. Also I'm wondering about your charger setup. How are the sockets that power the charger connected to the hookup supply? Does it not go through the RCD? Would it also be OK to have a separate 6amp MCB and run the charger off that, then just trip the MCB when it is not in use? Thanks again for these fantastic videos.

[@BenMitro]

Hi Greg, thanks for the build vid for the electrical fit out. Very useful as usual. I'm thinking of getting the epever controller too. I'm going to run the solar panels in series, which it seems you are too given the 60V panel voltage. How are you finding the epever Tracer running near its limits? (I think for 12V battery, it maxes out at 520W). Also, have had some reports of these tracking very slowly and occasionally losing their ability to track and rebooting. Has that been your experience?

[@gwydionball4114]

A video I've been waiting for - many thanks! I know I'm opening a can of worms - battery discussions are like insulation discussions... I'd be Interested to know your thoughts, you've installed AGM rather than LiFePO4 batteries - given the size of your batteries I'd have thought going for LiFePO4, albeit at a cost, would have been advantageous especially with weight and rate of charge? I also find it interesting you didn't go for a combined charger (such as votronic vbcs triple) - personally I've found that there are so many variations of choices it becomes really difficult making an informed decision! Thangs again for you efforts!

[@torevalberg3510]

I was also considering votronic vbcs triple for a while, would simplify wiring etc. But two main reasons opted me away from it: 1. Fault tolerance, would have all 3 charging sourced trough 1 device. If the device fails while on a trip, I'd be left without any means of charging. With separate solar, mains and B2B the likelihood of all 3 breaking is small. 2. Cost; separate devices is for me a bit over half the price of the vbcs triple, I'm spending that money on more LifePo4 capacity. My current plan 2 x 160 w renogy panels + roof mount + MC4 adapter + Cables + Cable roof box Aprox 400Eur Winston battery pack 300AH 1700EUR Mains charger 122 EUR MPPT (epever 40A) 113 Eur MT50 Monitor 26 eur Cables, fuses, plugs, etc etc +/- 700Eur Sterling B2B 180 Eur

[@gareth4168]

Awesome video in a great series! It has been very enjoyable as well as informative watching this build take shape - you're a true craftsman and natural teacher Greg. Regarding earthing for the electrics, should the metal structure of the van be connected to the 240V earth as well? My instinct is that it should be in order to keep all the exposed metal at the same potential in case of a fault. I'm no sparky though.

[@nickbussey6971]

Hi Gareth. First and foremost, if you're unsure about electrics it is always better to get a qualified electrician to do the work. Better safe than sorry. But to answer your question, yes, the van chassis should also be connected to your earth bar on the consumer unit (6mm cable) Should a line cable (earth or neutral) come into contact with bare metal it could pose a danger to anyone coming into contact with the van whilst standing on the ground (certainly barefooted on wet grass for instance, maybe less so if their wearing shoes) If the chassis is connected to the earth bar it will cause the unit to trip (hopefully you’re using a 30Ma RCD or twin pole MCB

[@bradtacey3282]

Hi Greg Great videos, been a great help in converting my sprinter. Just starting final wiring, can I ask on what cable is the battery isolator as it’s not on the diagram. Cheers Mark

[@msshoeka5573]

Oh my God Greg, woowoo here. The other video was so simple. I don't know what all this is. I'm confused now. That other video was better can I just use that one and leave this alone. GREGGGG.....Be safe be bless.

[@GregVirgoe]

The latest video with schematic was made to be a better solution and easier install 😎👍🏼