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James and Sarah here, back with another episode in our Sprinter van build series! In this video we wire up our 12V battery bank and connect our solar panels. And after a few hiccups (of course), get the first of our 12V campervan electrics working!
It was super exciting to reach this stage of our van conversion. And building our own campervan solar setup is something that we are extremely proud of.
We designed our 12V off grid system to power everything that we need to work and live full time in our DIY campervan.
There’s a blog post on our website that goes into detail about exactly how we calculated the size of our self-built 12V electrical system and includes a wiring diagram. Click here to read: https://thewholeworldornothing.com/diy-camper-electrical-system/
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Here’s a list of all the camper van solar parts seen in this video:
150W 12V Solar Panel (x3): http://bit.ly/2ZYFo0F
40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller: https://amzn.to/37WnqAj
Double Pole Isolator (25A): http://ebay.us/QUAsiT
12 point 12V Blade Fuse Box: http://bit.ly/2NHbsUj
Photonic Universe Remote Display: https://amzn.to/37YmGe1
Standard Blade Fuses (Assorted): https://amzn.to/3dZ8vsO
Plus all the other 12V electrical system components shown:
12V 110ah AGM Lead Acid Batteries (x3): http://bit.ly/3uFpkyS
50A Circuit Breaker: https://bit.ly/3kBwZJK
60A Circuit Breaker: https://bit.ly/3kBwZJK
(+) Battery Terminal Wing Nuts (x3): http://bit.ly/2O7xPC2
(-) Battery Terminal Wing Nuts (x3): http://bit.ly/2O7xPC2
Cable Lugs (Assorted): https://amzn.to/3dUsyIU
Flexible PVC Battery Cable: http://bit.ly/301Bi7P
Various Thickness Single Core Cable: https://bit.ly/3pZmkda
Heat Shrink Tubing: https://bit.ly/3riWYbq
And here’s all the campervan wiring tools we used in this video too:
Digital Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3e2QCtj
Cable Cutters: https://amzn.to/3kxkvD3
Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/3sBVyJt
Stanley Knife: https://amzn.to/3rYIWN2
Battery Cable Lug Crimping Tool: https://amzn.to/3e4yEpY
Ratcheting Crimp Tool: https://amzn.to/3uIfdJs
Solar Connector Crimping Tool: https://amzn.to/3e2RApr
Mini Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/3dX92eI
Voltage Test Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/2OchDiM
P.s. Some of these are affiliate links, so if you buy through them we may earn a small commission from the seller. It’s at no extra cost to you so is a lovely way to say thanks if you found the video helpful.
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Disclaimer: We’re not electricians. Our skills are completely self taught through hours of research. We hope you find this information helpful but do bear in mind it is not professional advice. Electricity can be dangerous so do consult a qualified person if you are unsure.