Sprinter Adventure Van Build Series Episode 12: In this installment of the Sprinter #VanLife Build series we are taking steps towards illuminating the space inside of our Mercedes Sprinter and making a dent on the other things attached to our roof by prewiring our MaxxFan and 12VDC Dometic Air Conditioner. We decided it would be best to do this work prior to insulation. The is the first installment for our Electrical System build out as we trying to break things down into small manageable chunks!
*IMPORTANT: When running electrical wires in your van it's very important to understand and consult a wire gauge table or calculator. Our favorites are listed below and remember that the length is the total run both positive and negative to make the complete loop. If you are unsure please ask questions and seek professional advice. Aside from the lighthearted intro... electricity is no joke.
- BlueSea Wire Gauge Table - https://tinyurl.com/bluesea-wgt
- BlueSea Circuit Wizard - http://circuitwizard.bluesea.com/#
** NOTE: We are not professional builders and this video is for entertainment purposes only. We base our decisions on our own research, decades of knowledge gained from building other things and always with an engineering mindset. You should always follow the manufacturers instructions, do you own research and ONLY attempt projects like this at your OWN risk.
**NOTE: Some of the links below are affiliate links and we receive a small commission for purchases products through those end points. We will never recommend a product we don't stand behind and use ourselves. Everything listed below we used for our own build and weekly, if not daily, for our other ventures. Thank you for your support!
Recommended Supplies:
- Acegoo 12VDC Puck Lights Warm White Black Trim - https://amzn.to/3FsNcwj
- Lunasea Lighting RF Receiver - https://tinyurl.com/rf-dimmer
- Lunasea 4-Zone RF Touchpad - https://tinyurl.com/lunasea-4zone
- 1/4" Braided Sleeving - https://amzn.to/45wOXUc
- 14g Marine Grade Wire - RED - https://amzn.to/3LP79B7
- 14g Marine Grade Wire - BLACK - https://amzn.to/45j3Rg4
- 14g Duplex (Alternative Wire Option) - https://amzn.to/45FvFvw
- Rust Bullet Paint - https://amzn.to/45kZ0em
- DT 2 Pin Connector Kit - https://amzn.to/4088Gbk
- 12-18g Posi-Taps - https://amzn.to/3tfalzj
- Adhesive Lined Shrink Tubing Kit - https://amzn.to/41T8M66
- Grommet Kit - https://amzn.to/45kroxx
- Tesa Tape - https://amzn.to/3H95Kmp
- HushTape - https://amzn.to/3P0UuwK
- Winged Chassis Cable Ties - https://amzn.to/3N6BLiY
- Trim-Lok Edge Protector - https://amzn.to/3PLUWhP
- Edge Clip Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/3Q4VfWn
We know the LunaSea is a bit pricey so here's a less expensive alternative from SBL. Unfortunately they don't have the 4-Zone Controller though. I have plans to see if we can mate one of these to the LunaSea touch pad though. PS: We haven't tested this and it's not an affiliate link:
- SuperbrightLEDS RF Receiver - https://tinyurl.com/sbl-rf-reciever
- SuperbrightLEDS Single Zone Controller - https://tinyurl.com/sbl-rf-controller
Tools Used in this Video:
- Wire Strippers - https://amzn.to/3S5XLgb
- Cheap DT Connector Crimper for "Solid Contact" DT connectors - https://amzn.to/3RK9IIe
- Dewalt Heat Gun - https://amzn.to/3H94Fv4
- Small Scissors - https://amzn.to/3LNiQbi
- Brady M210 w/Shrink Tube Cassette - https://amzn.to/45hjUvJ
- BoiLite 330 Headlamp - https://amzn.to/3AjGiH4
- 30VDC Adjustable Power Supply - https://amzn.to/48CGp0n
- TEMCO TH1818 Lug Crimper - https://amzn.to/3tC7cd4
Video & Sound Equipment Used to Make this Video:
- SE Electronics Neom USB Microphone - https://amzn.to/3Aac34P
- Rode PSA1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3H96FmR
- Shure VP83 Shotgun Microphone - https://amzn.to/3pzc8Kw
- DJI Wireless Microphone (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) - https://amzn.to/3fK0DhZ
- DJI RS3 - https://amzn.to/3E7yTgU
- Sony AR7II - https://amzn.to/3CmDN9c
- Sony FE 16-35 F4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ClzhI8
- Sony FE 85 F1.8 Lens (super crispy close-ups) - https://amzn.to/3DRMXeu
- Gitzo Traveler Tripod - https://amzn.to/3RfJ8U6
- SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC Memory Card 128GB - https://amzn.to/3TpNlXa
- SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD - https://amzn.to/47GXpSw
- MacBook Pro w/Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion - https://amzn.to/3Te9k1V
- iPad w/Pencil - https://amzn.to/3Q1v2I8
Video Contents & Chapter Markers:
0:00 - You're not as punny as you think you are (Intro)
0:41 - Moonraker Design Co
1:00 - Electricity - Phase I
1:58 - Overhead Lights Wiring
6:26 - Overhead Lighting Wiring Recap
7:54 - Overhead Lighting Control
10:06 - Air Conditioning Wire Routing
12:17 - MaxxFan Wire Routing
13:12 - Products We Used & Alternatives
15:01 - Wrapping Up
15:36 - Outro
Tunes:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana
License code: 1IUKO4M0TZ92ZOMZ
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/inn...
License code: OQEWGL6NUUFAMVMB