THE ULTIMATE VICTRON CHARGING STATION FOR CAMPER VANS

[@howardrubenstein15]

Honestly, I have no clue what you are doing but you make it so enjoyable to watch! And you are so right - it’s all about how to solve the problems. Fab channel. Thank you!!!

[@petewarby7158]

😂 well said

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you so much!

[@Kelly19217]

AMAZING JOB Shaun! enjoying the build and it helps because your such a likeable guy and you make it so interesting 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks so much!

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

WOW! That was a lot of wiring. It looks like you knew what you were doing. It’s the neatest set up that I’ve seen on van builds. Time for a beer👍🏽🍺😬

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks! 👍

[@abrahamjeon2035]

It would be easier to understand the electrical system if it were shown with a diagram. I need a drawing of the electrical work you are doing. Thank you!

[@darrenturner6386]

Brilliant video mate. Love your honesty and how you deal with things as they inevitably don’t go to plan. Thought it was just me that gets all these unforeseen issues!! 😂😂

[@julianhawkins9423]

I have been watching this this morning and yep have no idea but great all the same. Can’t wait to see up and running with the leisure battery 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@sallydavis1345]

Good job Shaun. Have a great week.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Sally

[@TheJeffry11]

You actually should be teaching this. Actually one of the most interesting and informative vlogs I’ve seen on any channel. Congratulations on a great job!

[@LoveSundays]

Doug your Generosity is outstanding. Thank you for all the beers over the last few videos. The funds will help out tremendously thank you

[@debrafricano1486]

Wow! So much to think of and do, right?! Kudos to you❤!

[@carltonwood2873]

Really enjoying your build!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks mate really kind of you

[@mickjourneaux1798]

Nice tidy job Shaun, lookin good

[@WanderingWheelie]

Nice setup. We went with a 50amp MPPT plus a 50amp Victron Buc Boost DC to DC charger. Neat install!

[@tedps56]

Looks great. Looking forward to when it all gets switched on 👍

[@LoveSundays]

You and me both!

[@jonstephens682]

Morning Shaun. Wow mate that is looking very impressive and it’s coming together nicely, hope you enjoyed your beers 😂😂 keep the good videos coming buddy.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks again Jon

[@jonstephens682]

Pleasure is all mine mate

[@Peter-b7m1z]

Loving this mate proper job as it should be you should be proud of yourself mate cracking man 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@andrewjackson240]

This is the bit that I'm dreading, I bought a vivaro the other week, I finished all the welding today so I'll now be making a start on the inside. If you're ever bored feel free to come up to south Derbyshire to do my electrics 😂😊

[@LoveSundays]

😂

[@nigelbarrett3602]

You're doing a great job Shaun i wouldn't have a clue how to do that wiring. Keep up the good work 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers Nigel

[@robnoble9570]

Looking bloody amazing 👏

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andym1908]

That's the hardest part for me to get my head around Shaun. Inspiring 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Andrew

[@andrewrowlands]

Another elite video can’t wait for the next one got to be a leisure battery around the corner now 😂👍🏻

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks

[@garethlewis3647]

11.58 excellent idea marking masking tape where each component has to go. One variation I would do is leave the tape and description on the board for future maintenance should some attention be needed because, as you say, can't see wires when board assembled anyway.

[@brendonparamor3524]

You’re such a clever boy… apart from not taking the board out and making it easier for yourself. But clever none the less. ❤

[@LoveSundays]

You’re a day late

[@brendonparamor3524]

@@LoveSundays I know. I did watch it on time. I just had so much to do and had a rush. But also, I have been waiting for a text back since Thursday…

[@Jbooth96]

Im on with building my own, hopefully with that pint i can meet you one day for it! Keep up the videos, they’re helping me a lot!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks again Josh

[@jjt1093]

Going to be building our old transit 03 LOL, This is great series enjoying, BUT always carry a lighter with you ;) Heat shrink wise

[@pedroriding]

Good job. These eletric wires are very expensive, specially the larger ones.

[@sharonmayer7572]

Absolutely love the organisation and it looks fabulous 👍🏻🚐☀️🔌🔋

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@vikingcampervans]

Great job shaun very neat and tidy

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks

[@anniemac3075]

I admire your perseverance Shaun, I'd have given up & gone for a very long walk long before getting that lot sorted. Re the mess on the floor you referred to my Mum had a good little expression to cover it which is 'Don't do as I do, do as I tell you'. Look forward to the next installment, have a great week.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@Luminoussound2024]

Got to give it to you shaun , you got true talent with building that van together, your camera skills/editing is always on point 🙏🏻. The way you explain it as well is always helpful as well. Stay Awesome 😎

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@driving_all_over]

Nice one Shaun and I don’t blame you for making it organised

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@justtraveltogether]

Looks amazing! The effort is clear when you look at that board 👌

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@heatherbrailsford8428]

You are so clever…going to be amazing when it’s all connected up, it’s looked amazing Shaun. 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks so much 😊

[@theIM2000]

Shaun, I missed a chat with you at Gwithian on Friday, but I'm keenly watching the build and will be looking for parkup and campsite inspiration when the Transit is packed up and hits the road.

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers

[@glynmoore3730]

Some beautiful wiring work, extremely neat and tidy. I always thought mine looked like a rats nest BUT NOW I KNOW IT DOES, 😂

[@Richard_Barnes]

Am still amazed by the size of cables needed 😮You got there in the end and it'll be good to see it working and how much charge you get from the solar panels. It will be very a self sufficient van down where you are with the sun out more. A superb build. Nice 👍🏻😄

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks

[@welshdragon8100]

Always great videos bud hope family are well

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks!

[@stephenstone2606]

Very neat and tidy shaun looking good😂😂

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks

[@nashsgt]

Nice tidy setup 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@fjspicer1]

@Love Sundays Hi Shaun I commend you on a very neat installation. If you put a thin smear of Vaseline on the bare metal areas under the earthing lugs not only will it help reduce the risk of corrosion it will also aid electrical conductivity. That's why it is used on battery posts and connectors. Also watch Greg Virgo his original van conversion many years ago was on a LWB Sprinter. He is now doing a more budget build on a MWB Ducato. His build is running very much in parallel with yours. Do you intend to use any Propane or are you going fully electric. How is your other half and son ?

[@LoveSundays]

Good advice

[@DaznEm525]

Hi Shaun, another great, interesting video. You done a cracking job of the build so far. Its the problem solving thats definitely the hardest bit 😂. Take care. Em n Daz

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@simonamos9468]

You make it all look simple but looks complicated to me lovin the build .

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Great work shaun with any van build you have to always amend as you go nothing goes to plan you smashed it though. Bet you was kicking yourself when you realised you could do the panel out side lol. Stay safe buddy best wishes to you & the family see you next week 👍🫶

[@LoveSundays]

It saved me getting too sunburnt though 😂

[@bikersparky]

Result nice neat well thought through job, sorted 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

Great job with the 'charge station' it looks the business Shaun.👍

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@tomwinch9107]

Very impressive work, Shaun. I like how organised you are (marking out first, drilling different hole sizes), shame your 'fun with conduit' hasn't been the great simplifier it was advertised as! Good to see you solving problems - and encouraging others that working round the little obstacles is the best way to success! Hope you gey the leisure batteries in soon and start charging them from the sun ...

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@rhoschapp]

Great video and editing as always ☀️👍

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks again!

[@johndyson8829]

Thanks

[@LoveSundays]

Much appreciated thank you

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Looking good.

[@marklawton5753]

Hi Shaun. To relieve the bend on the large negative live you could move the Ground Bus Bar backwards towards the rear of the van slightly. Great job by the way.

[@LoveSundays]

Good tip!

[@karendulling944]

Well done Shaun looking good 👍

[@stevesidare2493]

Nice job! What I've done is stretch the shrink outward to fit things it would be too narrow for.

[@LoveSundays]

Great tip!

[@Johanneshegner]

Great job on the electrics! Do you got a link to the schematic?

[@mymatedavethedj]

Great video as always 👌🏻

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks again!

[@bunnybasheruk]

That all looks massively complicated to me Shaun, I get easily confused with electrics. Nice job you are doing though mate & looking forward to the next one.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Glynn 👍

[@johnavery15]

Always feed a smaller cable through first as a pull through and then pull the larger cable through. Also taper the end of the cable so it doesn’t get too stuck in the conduit. You can buy a spray lubricant to make cable pulling easier.

[@LoveSundays]

Good advice

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Nice and neat wiring 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@Maniac618]

Could you not have used some sort of more rigid guide stick or tool to string the cable to in order for it to more easily go down the conduit?

[@alanjohn6355]

Nice tidy job, very methodical. Love the right sized holes for the wire, but in the future, if you ever need to move things, will the spade connectors fit through these holes 🤔

[@LoveSundays]

I’d have to put the spade connectors off but I’ve left enough wire behind to allow for such things

[@TerryTrackerChannel]

Tidy job that Shaun!

[@Bertrum123]

A great job .people want to take all the luxurys with them now . When started we had gas mantles and you where posh if you had a strip light and an electric water pump 😊 now they want it all . But very tidy job i complement you .what solor panels are you putting up must be quite a few .?? Was on a camp site last week and there was a new motor home with hydrolic rams came down to level it up . Must have cost a fortune he was towing a car to and electric bikes diffrent breed of campers now certainly not as friendly sadly enjoyed yourvvid

[@nemoscamperadventures7563]

Fantastic video Shaun Very informative as I have no idea about Van electrics and this has given me an insight to what’s involved. One thing I noticed though…… You have your bed all the way up to work in the garage part of the van. Which is ideal if a problem arises, but…. You said you’re putting up reading lights either side of the square box. Won’t this then hinder moving the bed up if theres a problem in the future? Rather than having to take them off, would it be better to put a slick reading light in the square cut out under the top part so they are all squared away and won’t come into contact with anything?

[@LoveSundays]

Don’t worry I’ve already thought Bout the lifting of the bed. It won’t hit the lights

[@nemoscamperadventures7563]

@@LoveSundays great, I only thought of it because I saw someone else do it on a video then had that exact issue and he lost the plot big time lol 😂

[@matthardiman9764]

Use a draw wire tie a small rag to the end and suck it through with a vacuum cleaner.

[@LoveSundays]

Good advice

[@petercarter9362]

looks a really neat wire up well done! just a thought, I’m sure I’ve seen a sparky use some conduit rods (name might be wrong?) to re draw cord ducts, they look like very small drain rods.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the tip!

[@petedevon]

Hi Shaun . Currently converting a 2015 Mwb high top van myself. Really interested in the mention of a positive point by the seat rather than going going straight into the battery Haven't investigated yet but is it plain to see when I do. Tidy job by the way

[@LoveSundays]

Yes there’s a plastic cover over it and then you can just connect the wire. I had to get a M5 bolt for mine to connect but yours might already have one on there.

[@DannyDW96]

Cracking job! Mind me asking what you use to screw into the van? Do you predill holes all just go straight in with self tappers?

[@LoveSundays]

Pre drilled holes then self tappers

[@phil7301]

I wouldn't have the patience to do that, the hammer would have been out 5 mins in. Well done !! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Phil

[@ianpawson-vanlife-mcr]

Very organised....once again know where to come to get mine done.... lol also currently in pentewan till Monday.... watch out for stalking mancunians 😂😂😂😂😂

[@LoveSundays]

😂

[@glendahill]

blimey, electricians nightmare or dream, depending on how you look at it, Well done!

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@macbilling6410]

Once again very interesting to watch you. By the way, what do you do for a living?

[@LoveSundays]

I work in an office. Pretty boring

[@ryuphillips6995]

Hey mate Where did you get your electric components from ?

[@LoveSundays]

@@ryuphillips6995 Callidus

[@groundhog1143]

Nice to see you bk Shawn looks complicated 😂😂

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks

[@johnnymac26]

good work mate neate as but i wouldn't lose sleep with the heatshrink on the earth...its an earth lol

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks John

[@craigrob11]

Where did you get the busbar power terminal block from

[@LoveSundays]

It’s all from Callidus shop. They do a kit but I’m pretty sure you can get it all separately from them

[@craigrob11]

@@LoveSundays thank you love your videos

[@adammoorby99]

Woohoo another episode 😊

[@LoveSundays]

👍🏻

[@truth3358]

where’s the video off you setting up all the electrical board only showing you connecting wires please ?

[@kiwicol7383]

Looks very neat but for insurance purposes does you work need to be inspected?

[@LoveSundays]

Not with 12v

[@Mmmjustme]

I'm interested in making a similar electric set up for my van, and your video is useful. Out of interest, where did you get the schematic diagram from Shaun?

[@LoveSundays]

I bought the hole set up from Callidus as they do kits and they send you the schematic so it’s really simple

[@Mmmjustme]

Thanks bud. Much appreciated

[@projectzip]

How big are your reading lights? You lighting football pitches with that gauge of wire 😁

[@LoveSundays]

They’ve got built in USB ports too 😂

[@GaryMangan-py6iy]

Is it possible for you to send me a link/schematic for your charging board or to point me in the right direction to create a charging board myself?

[@LoveSundays]

Message me on Instagram mate and I’ll send you a photo of it

[@volvot5boy]

I’m looking at a similar transit for a conversion. Have you had any problems with the van since completing it and using it?

[@LoveSundays]

Yes the oil pump failed which in turn meant I had to get a whole new engine.

[@volvot5boy]

@@LoveSundays is yours the 2.0L with the wet belt or the 2.2L chain driven engine?

[@andymellor1]

Hi did you buy all the electrics as a kit from somewhere?

[@LoveSundays]

Yes it’s all from Calidus

[@andymellor1]

@@LoveSundays thanks Shaun, just found your channel and enjoying it a lot. I was a bit unsure about whether or not to build my own van but watching your videos has given me inspiration to have a go 👍

[@LoveSundays]

@andymellor1 best of luck with the build mate

[@andymellor1]

@@LoveSundays you reckon something like your size of van could be sensibly used as a daily driver ? I’m looking at a mwb sprinter or crafter which is the same size as a lwb transit

[@LeeGMK]

My build has stopped as I can’t get my head around the electrics. My Brian doesn’t work on this. Fancy a barter?

[@897aa33]

Heat shrink using cigarette lighter? : )))

[@LoveSundays]

Good tip

[@thewolstenbeast7965]

My dream man 😘😋

[@paulwalsh8550]

Total cost? If you don't mind me asking 😊

[@LoveSundays]

The kit comes with 2 batteries but they do bespoke kits so it cost me £2500 Without the batteries. That includes the 300w solar panel and the 2000w inverter that I haven’t installed yet

[@TheYummyMummyChannel]

@@LoveSundays 😱

[@craigrob11]

Just out of interest, is it a Victron inverter?

[@LoveSundays]

@@craigrob11 yes it’s the multiplus 2000

[@paulwalsh8550]

@@LoveSundays thanks 😊🙏🏻

[@ewanstevenson]

Once you've finished this build, I'm sure you'll be happy not to see any more conduit for a LONG time. You're really not the best of friends! 😂

[@TheYummyMummyChannel]

😂

[@LoveSundays]

I hope not 😂

[@jim_jim1674]

👍

[@Desmond.TuTu.]

Start smoking so you have a lighter for heat shrinking ….. you know it makes sense 👍

[@LoveSundays]

I smoked for 20 years gave up in 2020

[@Albert_206]

Tidy job Shaun, I think your marking everything with sizes and so on I will “steel” from you 😅.

[@LoveSundays]

It does make it much more tidy so I would recommend it

[@TIM612826]

Nothing worse than a smart shunt! 😂

[@LoveSundays]

Yea nobody likes a smart shunt 😂

[@DroneHDTV]

overkill system lol

[@derektrotter4287]

Use a lighter👍

[@LoveSundays]

Good idea

[@ppo2424]

That's impressive, you make it look easy and definitely not, all about the planning I reckon.Not sure I'd take that on myself,but must save you hundreds of pounds. Hope it all works !!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@andydesmond8691]

Thanks

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Andy that’s very kind of you