Sprinter Van Conversion - Electrical and Battery (Solar Powered Van)
- 7 лет назад
**EDIT** Full cost here: \r
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Full battery and electrical set up instructions here: \r
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Yay! Finally getting this out. Best of luck to anyone trying to do their electrical and battery set up! It was a lot of work, but it was also the most rewarding step! \r
This is a general how to video but this is not a step by step walkthrough. Im no electrician! This video should help you get started when setting things up, and help you make some important purchases. Best of luck! \r
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Products Used in this video: \r
Battery Meter – \r
12 Amp Circuit Breaker – \r
(x2) 20 Amp Circuit Breakers – \r
30 Amp Circuit Breaker – \r
40 Amp Circuit Breaker – \r
100 Amp Circuit Breaker – \r
125 Amp Circuit Breaker – \r
Inverter – \r
Charge Controller – (**Product Recall** I have been having issues with my charge controller & when I asked smart harvest they said they were having a recall. It works, it just attempts to overcharge the batteries on really sunny days. Purchase at your own risk.) \r
Shore Power Battery Charger – \r
Breaker Box – \r
2 120 Amp Hour AGM Batteries – \r
Solar Panel – \r
The link above is the panel we got, but we purchased ours second hand from a friend. Here are a few links to similar panels.\r
Renogy 100 Watts 12 Volts Monocrystalline Solar Panel - \r
Renogy 150 Watts 12 Volts Monocrystalline Solar Panel, 2 Piece - \r
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amzn.to/2ecj5hwamzn.to/2\r
ECO-WORTHY 300 Watt 2pcs 160w Monocrystalline Photovoltaic PV Solar Panel Module 12V Battery Charging - \r
Good luck!\r
2 Junction Boxes – \r
Led Lights – \r
Dimming Control – \r
2 GFCI Outlets – \r
Cigarette Lighter Outlet – \r
Cord Grips - \r
Myers Hub - \r
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If you want more detailed instructions on how to build out a van check out my blog: \r
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Electrical and Battery\r
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Fan Install \r
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Floors\r
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Insulation\r
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Wood Paneling\r
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Bed and Cabinets \r
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Sink and Water Tanks\r
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If you feel so inclined, any & all donations go toward powering more van fueled adventures! \r
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If you want to see photos of me in my van drinking coffee, playing ukulele and rock climbing outside you can follow me on Instagram: @OneChickTravels\r
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If you want to get updated on new blog posts, videos and read articles I like about climbing check out my facebook: Facebook.com/OneChickTravels\r
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And if you want to know what kind of music Im listening to while I work you can follow me on Twitter: @KayaSays
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Full battery and electrical set up instructions here: \r
\r
Yay! Finally getting this out. Best of luck to anyone trying to do their electrical and battery set up! It was a lot of work, but it was also the most rewarding step! \r
This is a general how to video but this is not a step by step walkthrough. Im no electrician! This video should help you get started when setting things up, and help you make some important purchases. Best of luck! \r
\r
Products Used in this video: \r
Battery Meter – \r
12 Amp Circuit Breaker – \r
(x2) 20 Amp Circuit Breakers – \r
30 Amp Circuit Breaker – \r
40 Amp Circuit Breaker – \r
100 Amp Circuit Breaker – \r
125 Amp Circuit Breaker – \r
Inverter – \r
Charge Controller – (**Product Recall** I have been having issues with my charge controller & when I asked smart harvest they said they were having a recall. It works, it just attempts to overcharge the batteries on really sunny days. Purchase at your own risk.) \r
Shore Power Battery Charger – \r
Breaker Box – \r
2 120 Amp Hour AGM Batteries – \r
Solar Panel – \r
The link above is the panel we got, but we purchased ours second hand from a friend. Here are a few links to similar panels.\r
Renogy 100 Watts 12 Volts Monocrystalline Solar Panel - \r
Renogy 150 Watts 12 Volts Monocrystalline Solar Panel, 2 Piece - \r
\r
amzn.to/2ecj5hwamzn.to/2\r
ECO-WORTHY 300 Watt 2pcs 160w Monocrystalline Photovoltaic PV Solar Panel Module 12V Battery Charging - \r
Good luck!\r
2 Junction Boxes – \r
Led Lights – \r
Dimming Control – \r
2 GFCI Outlets – \r
Cigarette Lighter Outlet – \r
Cord Grips - \r
Myers Hub - \r
\r
If you want more detailed instructions on how to build out a van check out my blog: \r
\r
Electrical and Battery\r
\r
\r
Fan Install \r
\r
\r
Floors\r
\r
\r
Insulation\r
\r
\r
Wood Paneling\r
\r
\r
Bed and Cabinets \r
\r
\r
Sink and Water Tanks\r
\r
\r
If you feel so inclined, any & all donations go toward powering more van fueled adventures! \r
\r
\r
If you want to see photos of me in my van drinking coffee, playing ukulele and rock climbing outside you can follow me on Instagram: @OneChickTravels\r
\r
If you want to get updated on new blog posts, videos and read articles I like about climbing check out my facebook: Facebook.com/OneChickTravels\r
\r
And if you want to know what kind of music Im listening to while I work you can follow me on Twitter: @KayaSays