Wiring Tips for Van Conversions

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Automatic wire strippers
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25W Antex Soldering Iron
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Flux Core Solder
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Wago quick connectors
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Electrcial Cable Connectors
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Heat Shrink Gun
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Helping Hands
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6-50mm lug crimping tool
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[@greenthingone6271]

It doesn't matter how basic your video was Greg we've got to start somewhere and it helps a lot of beginners just starting out. Well done 👍

[@1anonlyedwiltshire]

These videos really are excellent. You are a top notch teacher if you ever fancy a career change Greg.

[@nickthompson9192]

My girlfriend genuinely gets jealous at the amount I talk about your videos. Haha.

[@lisaupton4814]

HI Greg, I’ve watched your video’s from the very first, to the very last. You’ve shown me how to build a work bench and what to look out for in buying an action camera. Your van conversion enticed me to buy my own van, convert into a camper van by watching step by step, rewinding, pausing and watching the same bit over again to get it right, and resulted in some great memory making times so far. Looking forward to learning more, links to help buy what’s needed, but most importantly, thank you for sharing your skills, clear instruction, and helping me learn to do things I didn’t dream I’d be able to do.

[@bobnicholls]

Brilliant. I have tried soldering in the past without a clue and botched it. Now I know how.

[@hazel8250]

Nice easy to understand video Greg. We all have to start somewhere.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hazel lots of guys not ever done any wiring so hope it will help

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Hi Greg I hope your well we are missing your videos pal I hope your settled in the new role and its going well for you so during lock down I took the plunge and started making videos of my own self build VW Crafter you have inspired me so much and I released my first video a couple of weeks ago it was so scary to do but fun aswell keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to your next video I haven't forgotten you still owe me a pint or 2 when your next in the lakes👍

[@mark_just_mark]

Everyone usually misses the basics but this was really useful, thanks

[@GregVirgoe]

I know there will be lots of people that have never done any wiring so I hope it helps give more confidence to have a go.

[@feelgoodwithme]

Thanks for all your incredible helpful vanbuilt videos 🙏

[@GregVirgoe]

The Feel Good Café thank you for lovely feedback

[@bristol8042]

....Nice one Greg, this is a good tutorial video ...........have no fear when Greg is here......

[@gizmorow21]

Brilliant, never think your videos are to basic I am sure a lot of your viewers are watching this because there starting out

[@alanhill4335]

Your tutorial videos have been a life saver .Simple ,straight forward, clear step by step guide .Thanks from the land down under. Cheers

[@GregVirgoe]

You are most welcome Alan. Are you doing your own conversion?

[@travellinglight2607]

Keep ‘em coming Greg, I need all this stuff for when we do our van when I retire!

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Another helpful video. It never stops! Well done again Greg!

[@michaelkealy1194]

perfect with every detail as usual greg. love the videos.

[@clairehiggins7120]

You explain everything so simply and still manage to go through everything we might need to know, thank you 😊

[@markleigh6386]

Thank you Greg another good video to help everybody with there own van conversions.

[@mont5584]

Thank you for the simple 'easy to understand' instructions!

[@deepestandy]

Great to see someone doing these videos on the skills some of us take fro granted. Great work Greg 👍

[@miademuro9008]

I have never been so confident in building my van as I am now that I’ve seen your series . Great stuff thanks

[@GregVirgoe]

That is wonderful to hear. Thank you for leaving such great feedback and best wishes with your van build.

[@MC-dd8ls]

Yes, this was GOLD! For this beginner thanks again.

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m pleased you found it to be useful.

[@jumahoy1]

Thank you, Greg, great vid as usual. Very helpful, and your tips will definitely come in handy.

[@coffeetwosugars]

Thanks Greg! Your way of explaining things is really great, I’ve learnt so much from the series, and now feel confident I can convert my van. Couldn’t have done it without your videos.

[@BenMorton1]

Another great video Greg! Thanks for your help once again!!

[@stevebryan751]

Thanks Greg for yet another informative and clear video.

[@weing1037]

Great video with good hints

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much.

[@1rhodie]

Greg your tuition on all your projects are very easy and simple to follow and I have learned a great deal from you I thank you very much. Keep them coming

[@TheBigBraap]

I can watch your content for hours👍❤

[@DaisyDoesIt]

A very thorough explanation and easy to follow. Great video as usual. It so nice to see you back in your workshop!

[@ameinavan]

Brilliant as per usual 💜

[@GregVirgoe]

Ame in a van thank you 😊 hope it helps you with your build 👍🏼

[@fondz]

Thank you so much Greg for showing us van converters out here the essentials and basics of all electrical work involved in van builds. I already look forward to your next video, and to completing my own build. That kit would come in handy when starting my electrics. Cheers! (Shared on Pinterest, keep it up!)

[@domgallagher4524]

Great informative video Greg. It gives me the confidence to tackle jobs I'd never have tried before👍

[@phillwildman]

Good to cover the basics, it is very important to get these things correct.

[@benjones9808]

Hi Greg, thanks for another informative video, always clear and very helpful, and do look forward to your new content also not forgetting your library of other videos that are a very good, keep safe, cheers

[@JordanOsmond]

Another fantastic video Greg. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@chorkiesinavan2738]

That was easy to understand, thanks Greg. Brilliant video 👍

[@lottiehill1902]

Thanks Greg, shared. Another very informative video. We are new to van conversions and have been following all your videos, without these we wouldn't have contemplated do our own van.

[@barryhodgkinson6978]

Good video, thanks Greg. Useful demonstration for me.

[@shoeshow1999]

Very informative and explained. Thanks Greg.

[@mikejv1]

Great vid again Greg as always. Learnt alot from you for my sprinter conversion. Im about halfway into it. Cheers for all you do....

[@russellfurlong]

Another brilliant video, came at just the right time as I'm about to start on the electrics in the next week or so. Your video's are always so helpful and well thought out👍

[@odenx88]

Very cool, needed this basic explanation. No fuss no mess

[@banntheman7925]

GREAT AS ALWAYS GREG KEEP SAFE BOTH OF YOU

[@1robertmkelly]

I enjoyed and learned from your demonstrations. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Bob

[@kornando]

Good going Greg, from each video i learned something.

[@linz_in_NZ]

Great video - exactly what I needed to know about Soldering!!👍🚐🔧🙂

[@wingtsang2158]

Another great video keep it coming and keep safe

[@goingmouch3753]

Greg, your a legend mate.. thanks for all your hard work!!!!!

[@GregVirgoe]

It’s nice to know it’s appreciated. Thank you

[@_PGT]

Great video, well done Greg

[@simonwake1780]

Great video, very instructive and will be very useful on my new van build, thanks Greg

[@emersidehack4037]

Loved the video. Starting my van build and this kit would help tremendously.

[@lanodramallama]

Another excellent video. I'm now fully forearmed for van-wiring!

[@whu58]

Bless you Greg for posting these vital wiring vids, if done properly (as you have shown) its gonna save a lot of potential issues down the line - can`t wait for the next episode!

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Well explained and top work Greg.....stay safe......thanks for sharing

[@PhilipMcGeehan]

Thanks for another in depth video!! Much appreciated 🙂

[@boshie06]

Greg, thanks for all your videos, they're a great help. I'm a total newbie to this sort of thing, but you give me the confidence to give this a go. Cheers

[@tonysutton6559]

Another great video thanks. These how to films are real confidence (and competence) boosters.

[@bourbonthebiscuit]

Some really nice easy instructions that anyone can follow and very useful tips well done thanks

[@prewin6]

It was very useful especially the soldering method and helping hands. I gotta get myself one of those.

[@GregVirgoe]

Glad you found it to be useful.

[@vanscran1672]

Yes a brilliant video, all perfectly explained in the clearest way possible. My van could do with some rewiring here and there, so thanks for doing the vid.

[@Regi869]

Fantastic. I’ve learnt so much from your videos. Cheers 👍🙂

[@Rockythevw]

Great tutorial on wiring. Will be starting on my 64 VW van next week.👍

[@aliv970]

Thanks for the videos that are very useful for those who will make their own caravan.Healthy long lives ..

[@The_Combe]

Great instruction Greg. Took the first steps in electrical today with my bus. Great coincidence. Cheers.

[@suerothery4839]

As an absolute beginner watching your videos has given me the confidence and the knowledge to do as much of the work on my van myself. Fantastic👍

[@steveedwards6985]

Nice one Greg....you make it look so easy.I guess the secret is keeping everything clean and tidy and using the right equipment.

[@jackrobinson6148]

Having whatching your videos it give me confidence to do it myself, thank you Greg.

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s brilliant 🤩 just practice and you will get the hang of it no problem 😉

[@bntambridge]

Another useful video great to add to the amazing set of guides that you have. Great resource for Van builders everywhere.

[@GregVirgoe]

Bryan Ambridge thank you very much 😃👍🏼

[@amanavannoplan]

Thanks Greg. A highly informative tutorial - and a great prize too

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 😊

[@yellowdog7]

Great video Greg, electrics have always been my nemesis but on my next build I’m keen to give it a go. Your instructional videos are clear, concise and give me confidence to have a go. Thanks and please keep up the excellent work - the go to channel for me and thousands of other. Well done Sir Greg!

[@christophergriffiths5511]

Nice to see you soldering on👍

[@douglasdickson6986]

Your videos are great Greg. I'm not doing a van but my lock up garage where I keep my bike and hydraulic bike lift. I've got 2 110amp liesure batteries, 1 inverter 2000w and a 25ltr compressor. All running off 2x 80w panels.

[@GregVirgoe]

That sounds like a perfect setup for free electric ⚡️👍🏼😃

[@thet5project323]

So helpful and couldn’t have come at a better time - I’m tackling the electric install this week 😁🤞🏼 Thank you Greg!!

[@GregVirgoe]

The T5 Project thats brilliant. Hope it helps you

[@darren508]

Thanks for the great tips and videos I just got a van this week so now all the hard work starts 😀😀😀Cheers Greg

[@susanwaltho4151]

Hi I'm an astronomer and engineer love your conversion great🍎

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s very kind of you 😊

[@paulvose3177]

Thanks Greg, always good to pick up some fresh hints as I am just about to fix some wiring on the motorbike and add some 12v sockets to the motorhome.

[@maycao6975]

I really like your video. The tutorial is trustworthy. I am a beginner in China, but I often watch your video. I can try to do it after learning. Thank you for your generosity.

[@kathrinurban9635]

Whenever watching you videos, first thing to do even before watching -> hit the like button. Love the way you can explain things to make it understable, thank you for taking the time to make these videos!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much for such a lovely comment hope they help you and you continue to enjoy them.

[@clearprop]

Immensely useful for someone like me who's been guessing and scratching the head and making it up as I go along. 👍

[@sharoncrawford01]

Thank you so much for this video Greg!! As someone who asked for your help with this, I am super grateful for all of the time, effort and expense you went to, to produce it. There's absolutely no way I would ever have considered tackling the electrics myself without all of your brilliant instruction. Hope you and Lou are keeping well, and you're enjoying your new project 😀

[@alpbing]

Hey Greg, thanks for the video! Very useful information as usual.

[@alpbing]

I have been reading on internet that marine grade cables are recommended in campervans due to the extreme conditions(vibration, heat, and as an extra precaution of fire risks), I am curious about your opinion on that. Is it worth the investment or conventional house type cables are ok? Thank for the help!

[@charlieridgway6576]

Thanks for the great video Greg.😎

[@GregVirgoe]

You are welcome. Glad you liked it 😃

[@billcrammon7523]

Very good video as you said not everyone know how to do these things keep up the good work

[@ivormorgan9030]

After watching your videos a couple of times I’ve just started to plan my conversion. Can’t thank you enough for these tutorials; plumbing was always my downfall but I now feel confident enough to tackle even that. Now, I need to find a workspace I can hire.

[@malcolmhead2852]

Greg I can’t thank you enough. This video is just what I was looking for. I’ve just started on a van build on a Renault Master. I’m a carpenter and I was on a boat refurb and build years ago. I have been looking at all of your videos for weeks now. Your quality of work, attitude towards problem solving, incredibly easy to follow method of teaching, technical knowledge etc ( I could go on!) are just so far ahead of anyone else that you really are World Class. The scope of your tutorials even down to Sketchup is extraordinary. You explain the fundamentals and maths of electrics so well that it gives one the confidence that the installation is safe and fit for purpose. I’ve just put a dometic window in the van and am doing a temporary install of a thetford toilet with basic electrics for a trip to The Hebrides next week then when we get back the build starts in earnest. Thank you again.

[@dhow5732]

Great video. Watched them all. Can't wait to get started on my own van. It will be an excuse to watch all your videos again.👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for following our build David and all the best with your own van.

[@MrChazTV711]

This is so spooky Greg! I spent the day yesterday with a friend planning our electrics for my sprinter van conversion then today you post this and it’s exactly what I need! I always watch your videos so thank you very much! 😉🙂

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s brilliant I like it when it falls like that just when you need it. Hope it all goes well for you 😃👍🏼

[@gupndors]

Thanks Greg, I'm a total beginner and in the process of designing the electrical layout of my crafter, I will be tackling soldering for the first time so this is pitched exactly as I needed.

[@appalingbehaviour]

Thanks for the tips Greg. I'm wiring my first camper, a VW T5, and it'll certainly be a much neater job following your advice!

[@wendybyrne1301]

Your instructions are helpful to us newcomers to electrics! thank you!

[@GregVirgoe]

You are most welcome 🙏🏼

[@wilbearworks]

Great video, Greg. thank you.

[@snoman1999]

Another excellent tutorial mate.. My days of twisting two wires together and wrapping a bit of electricians tape around them are over 😉 🚐💨

[@PompeyBoy66]

Another brilliant video.

[@londonjacks8371]

Great instruction and advice as always Greg, one option I’ve used before is wire nuts, they come in different sizes and work very well.

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

I know you're busy now Greg. Strange times. I see you're about to reach a hundred thousand subscribers and I want to congratulate you on that. This horrible pandemic will pass and we'll all be getting back to normal. We can hope. Greg, thank you for your entire content. Great job sir. You're series of videos is a college degree but more useful than most college degrees. Can't wait to see your next video when things get rolling again.

[@StaticOverlander]

It's the basics if done badly that cause issues down the line. I really enjoyed this and have learnt a few new tips. I'm about to tidy up my first install so this has come at a great time. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I've purchased a new fuse box following your previous video so I'm sure Amazon and eBay appreciate it too 😊

[@optomisticostomistsmith501]

Excellent Greg you keep it is as basic as you like 😁thank you for the opportunity of winning the kit. I look forward to the switches episode.

[@nezvos]

Greg, yet another great informative video that although basic will help a lot of people including me. I am nearly at the stage to wire up my VW LT and this will be very useful. Cheers

[@MrWallinor]

Awesome as always Greg! Thank you!

[@GregVirgoe]

Much appreciated thanks for watching. 👍🏼😃

[@bettinadietrich9304]

Very helpful video as usual. Keep up the good work.

[@GregVirgoe]

Bettina Dietrich thank you very much. Hope you enjoy the others too. 😃👍🏼

[@CRyan71]

I can smell the solder. That was the best part of soldering back in the school days.