Wiring Rough In For DIY Van Conversion 12 volt and 110 Solar Design For Vanlife Conversion Sprinter

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Dave Doin Stuff

Dave Doin Stuff

Күн бұрын

Vanlife is a dream. Living in van for many will be a bridge between camping and being home. For many vanlife is a permanent way to live. In either case, vanlife will welcome some realities of not being in a traditional stick home while pulling along some of the luxuries of still being rooted to a foundation. When planning your van build or conversion the electrics will be a major consideration. Having an overall master plan is critical. But before van life, before the van build, even before the creation of a plan you have to have a basic understanding of the electrical systems in your van. There are many resources on line on how to start the van electrical plan journey. We won’t repeat those here. Our goal is to help van build dreamers to not be intimidated by the thought of starting. There can be 2 electrical systems in your van. A 12 volt system that is similar to the electrical system found in every vehicle. Every vehicle needs electricity to start and to operate certain functions. The engine in the vehicle has been designed to actually generate electricity as it runs. It will generate surplus which is stored in the battery. This battery will typically store enough energy to start the motor again after a long layoff, at which point the van motor will replenish the energy in the battery. This battery was designed only for the operation of the vehicle. In order to have electricity in the back of the van - during the van conversion you will have to build it. This is when the doors open. When considering the electricity needs for the van. Consider what appliances, lights and fixtures you’ll be wanting to use. Some may be 12 volt - or designed to work in a car or van. Some may be 120 volt, or the same as if you were in house. It’s possible to have both in your van. You simply have to build for it during your conversion. For rough in purposes the exercise is to identify what appliances and fixtures you’ll want, weather they have 12 or 120 volt requirements and then making sure you have the appropriate wire in each location. There are 3 basic rules for van life van conversion electrical systems.
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@skippylearn
@skippylearn 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best video I've seen on ptewiring...ive been racking my brain on wire size!!! Tks much
@VanOfAction
@VanOfAction 2 жыл бұрын
OT Teletherapy !! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a nice comment. The wiring can be very intimidating - I know it was for me. If you haven't seen them - you may find these 2 videos useful too. They are deeper dives for folks who are starting from scratch. Part 1 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqu7f6h5a8ekj8U Part 2 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6qskKWVo7CWr5Y - Be well and stop back. Cheers
@101xdog
@101xdog Жыл бұрын
Badass finally someone who doesn’t complicate the explanation for views great video man great help
@VanOfAction
@VanOfAction Жыл бұрын
Revolutionary-Times ... thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. When I was designing my van I felt all the videos I watched really made things complicated and I couldn't understand why. I have a bunch of electrical videos .. I invite you to visit the channel and scroll down to the electrical playlist .... be well and stop back...... Dave
@BTflicks
@BTflicks Жыл бұрын
Great videos, using my left over kilmat for the wiring .Perfect...Thanks.
@MannyWC
@MannyWC 2 жыл бұрын
Best electric vid ever.
@VanOfAction
@VanOfAction 2 жыл бұрын
OWild1Child you have no idea how much I appreciate people taking the time to comment !!! I was asked for a more "detailed or basic" video about the wiring and posted it just today ..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqu7f6h5a8ekj8U if you're interested ..... be well and stop back.
@MannyWC
@MannyWC 2 жыл бұрын
@@VanOfAction perfect! thank you for your time and energy!
@MannyWC
@MannyWC 2 жыл бұрын
@@VanOfAction doh, I had just watched part 1...on to part 2!
@laurarossi7634
@laurarossi7634 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, great simple video!
@TheSoundtec
@TheSoundtec Жыл бұрын
finally something smart ! thanks.
@VanOfAction
@VanOfAction Жыл бұрын
Hey Sound Tec - thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I hope you'll stop back and join the community ... Dave
@evatroia2954
@evatroia2954 6 ай бұрын
you're awesome!
@bonefog2663
@bonefog2663 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for simplifying this stuff. I'm not the smartest man in the world at times. I am years away from being able to build a van, but I can tell you this much. I will remember more from this video than many of the super technical ones out there. I'm sure i'll need to reference other ones out there down the road, but ultimately I am glad this video exists to bring me back down to earth.
@VanOfAction
@VanOfAction 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Buddy thanks for watching and thanks for commenting. I appreciate what you said - it really isn't as complicated as we all imagine it will be. In fact, because of where I am I couldn't find anyone to do the solar or DC-DC charging system, or batteries or the 12 volt fuse block for me. So after about 3 weeks of not getting too far from a bathroom I just did it all myself .... video to follow. IT ALL WORKS !!!! some kind of voodoo .... be well
@DavidPylypToronto
@DavidPylypToronto 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative step by step van conversion. Thank you for your share.
@VanOfAction
@VanOfAction 3 жыл бұрын
Your a good friend, thanks for watching
@Banshee88TK
@Banshee88TK 3 жыл бұрын
Love the sound deadener idea. Have some extra laying around and I'm gonna take that idea. Thanks for sharing!
@VanOfAction
@VanOfAction 3 жыл бұрын
Banshee88TK - thanks for taking the time. The deadener worker really well for the wires ... be well
@wanderinlife68
@wanderinlife68 3 жыл бұрын
Lol Your an expert. Great informative video.
@tierrasimone5112
@tierrasimone5112 Жыл бұрын
omg why couldn't i have seen this video like 20 electrical pre-wiring videos ago
@VanOfAction
@VanOfAction Жыл бұрын
Hi TierraSimone. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. If you’re looking for information on van electrical stuff - I have a complete section on the electrical build and how it’s working on my channel. I hope you’ll stop back and join the community. Be well….. Dave
@esparka
@esparka 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll try this local purchase thing. Little Hardware on Mint St. or Renfrow in Matthews would have the stranded wire. Then, 12 gauge, too…. Extension chords.. whodathunk? Thnx.. Question: How do we understand where the wiring from the van is to be connected to these circuits? Is there a ProMaster electrical handbook somewhere. Boy am I a newbie. I may have to chat up the local dealership to get such help…..
@VanOfAction
@VanOfAction 3 жыл бұрын
Esparka - It's not that difficult if you get it into your head. The wires for the lights and plugs and stuff will all run to where ever you want to have you fuse panel, which is normally pretty close to where the batteries are. Try to get a handle on each part of the system one at at time. check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/fne5fqRtoslliNk and this ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3TIpp5vjM6UbKs - it takes a bit of time but it'll become clearer ....
@VanOfAction
@VanOfAction 3 жыл бұрын
Also - you'll find a lot of the electrical and Jack Nuts at a Napa or CarQuest
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