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Our van is a VW Crafter Long Wheel Base LWB 4 Motion (4x4/AWD) Van.
In this video, I walk you through the process of installing a 660Ah Victron power system in our 4x4 VW Crafter van build. The electrical system is one of the trickiest and most crucial parts of any van build, and I'm breaking it down step by step to make it less daunting. I start by unboxing all the components, including two 330Ah Victron batteries and a 3000W Multiplus 2 inverter—way bigger than I expected! I then explain how I’ve built the electrical cupboard and laid out all the components to ensure everything fits into the limited space.
I go into detail about how I mounted everything, from the inverter to the battery protectors, fuse boards, and other components, while using proper wiring techniques, wire gauges, and lugs. To make it easier to work in such a tight space, I used Riv nuts to secure everything safely without damaging the van walls.
Throughout the build, I tackled a lot of problem-solving, like how to fit the heavy batteries securely and how to build around the curved van walls. I even made some custom solutions, like iron-on laminate strips to finish off the shelving and suede lining to give it a professional, polished look.
In this first part, I focus on constructing the cupboard and mounting the components. In part two, I’ll be wiring everything up and finalizing the system to make sure it’s fully functional. Even though this is my first time doing something like this, with a good wiring diagram and some patience, I’m confident I’ll get everything working.
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Equipment List
15mm Laminated light weight ply (Arctic Blue)
2mm T trip Router Bit
T Trim Black 2 sided
I will List all Electrical and Victron items on the next video with lugs needed to.
Materials List:
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Victron Lynx 1000 https://amzn.to/4e06LuF
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Midi Box
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3 x 80amp midi fuses
Mega fuses 3x80 amp 1x300 amp 2x200 amp
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0:00 Intro
0:52 What this Victron Build will include
1:37 Unboxing our Victron components and van plan
2:17 Mocking up the layout
3:09 Get your system designed
3:50 Layout plan
6:23 Electrical cupboard design
7:22 How to Build an Victron Electrical Cupboard
8:45 Back panel and suede lining
10:45 Rivnutting
11:28 Finishing the electrical cabinet
16:49 Mounting the Victron electrical components
22:58 Mounting the Victron Inverter Multiplus 2