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DIY Camper Van Electrical Install START TO FINISH with EXPLORIST.Life Wiring Kits | Van Build Series



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In this video I share how I wired my ENTIRE electrical system START TO FINISH with the EXPLORIST.Life All In-One Wiring Kit. Now I can power various appliances, lights and outlets in my van wherever I go thanks to solar and alternator charging!

Check out EXPLORIST.Life for countless resources and product offerings for individuals like you and I doing our own camper van electrical install. I have linked their website, shop, blog and YouTube channel below along with some of my favorite resources they have created.

Tune in to my next video where I'll provide an explanation of how my entire electrical system will work, including how power is captured, stored and used. Until then, subscribe to my channel and turn on notifications so you don't miss a beat!

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Victron Wiring Unlimited PDF: https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Wiring-Unlimited-EN.pdf

EXPLORIST.Life Website Homepage: https://www.explorist.life/

EXPLORIST.Life Shop: https://shop.explorist.life/
All In-One Wiring Kit: https://shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/complete-wiring-kits/bb-bundles/battle-born-energy-van-kit-400ah-wiring-kit/
Individual Wiring Kits: https://shop.explorist.life/product-category/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/component-wiring-kits/

EXPLORIST.Life Blog Posts: https://www.explorist.life/category/blog/
Wire Gauge Calculator: https://www.explorist.life/wire-sizing-calculator/
Fuse Calculator: https://www.explorist.life/fuse-sizing-calculator/

EXPLORIST.Life YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EXPLORISTlife/videos
Wiring Solar Panels in Series, Parallel and Series-Parallel: https://youtu.be/KJ5zCY5EBeQ
Common DIY Electrical System Mistakes: https://youtu.be/ZHFxLUOG8UE

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Timecodes
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:05 - EXPLORIST.Life
00:06:31 - Planning the Electrical Layout
00:07:40 - Prepping the Electrical Box
00:11:18 - Electrical Tools Needed for this Install
00:26:10 - Important FYIs for an Electrical Install
00:29:49 - How to Wire a Battery Bank
00:33:41 - How to Wire a Victron Lynx Distributor
00:45:10 - How to Wire a Chassis Ground
00:48:26 - How to Wire a Victron MultiPlus Inverter-Charger
00:56:37 - How to Wire a 120V AC Distribution Panel
01:06:26 - How to Wire Shore Power
01:16:30 - How to Wire a 12V DC Fuse Panel
01:22:41 - How to Wire a Victron MPPT Charge Controller
01:27:54 - How to Wire Solar Panels
01:36:41 - How to Wire a Solar Isolator
01:52:31 - How to Wire ProMaster Alternator Charging with a Victron Orion DC-DC Charger
02:05:41 - Wire Management Tips for any Electrical Install
02:06:41 - Closing

Disclaimer: I am not a professional. This information is what I have gathered from my own research on the topic and is only intended for reference. Further research should be conducted for your specific project based on your needs. Please note, not everything you see online is the correct nor the only way to do something. Contact a professional if in doubt as following an incorrect procedure could lead to a dangerous and ineffective result.

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