DIY VAN ELECTRICAL - PART 1

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We are installing the main components in our DIY Van Electrical System! We also cover the full electrical system layout and wiring schematic for this conversion! Stay tuned for the Part 2 episode!
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Комментарии : 63

@RamblinRoverMatt 3 года назад

You have one of the best build channels out there! Thank you for sharing! I am about to build my first for myself with 0 prior experience with any of this... If I run into any trouble can I hire you out? lol Cheers!

@biglogan3690 3 года назад

Yes you can! and Thanks for the kind words!

@Van-d.I.y 2 года назад

Big Logan your the man

@biglogan3690 4 года назад

Drop your comments here guys I know we are covering a lot on the electrical build out! Let's Chat!

@debberkebile4396 3 года назад

How did you make your electrical schematic with all your components? Is there a schematic where you can drop in your components. Like fans, batteries, solar etc?

@bigbenzfansite 3 года назад

Tried to contact you on Instagram had a few questions

@sdksniper 3 года назад

With how well you explain things, your awesome personality, the camera work, just everything, this channel is going to take off. I wish you great success.

@THATSTREAL 2 года назад

Super informative, well laid out and explained! Thank you for the insights!

@amyfu2047 3 года назад

I have some of the same components. I went with a 3000w pure sine wave inverter and charger from Renogy. I figured it would be easier to have my shore power connection all in one. Assuming I understand the equipment use properly. I’m watching and reading everything I can get my hands on to learn before I connect a single wire. I’m in Yukon Canada. It will be another month before we really get out of winter up here.

@ashokpatel9902 3 года назад

When I will built van .... I will salute U ....I don't know nothing in this Electrification and Solarification ....But .... I will show yr. video that time solve my Electric and Solar problems. Thank U (I am fr. India and here not much costly Electric. and Solar Consultancy and Labour and fitting charges compare to there .... I lived Canada 4 yrs) ... In todays morning I thought how to solve Electric and Solar problems in my Van Planning and one hour later I found this yr video .... One thing I just mention here that in India no one experience about Van Life .... Just start here... Thank U

@frankiebeech5577 4 года назад

I just got my Renogy all-in-one and I'm thankful to see someone else has one. You have done a great job in all of your videos...you are giving me the courage to get started on my own conversion!!! Thank you!

@biglogan3690 4 года назад

Thanks so much! New Vlog coming this week with Solar Input to the Renogy. It's running great! Stay tuned, hope you subscribed :)

@Munchiie 3 года назад

Man ! How the hell this channel doesn’t have a million views.. Dude your channel rocks.. Keep the content coming..

@biglogan3690 3 года назад

Thanks Munchie! With your help we will take this worldwide wide wide.....

@char_herm 4 года назад

Such a clean well thought out build and the editing of your videos is great! Your channel is going to blow up!

@biglogan3690 4 года назад

Thanks Charlie!!! Big Logan Channel Worldwide, wide, wide....

@jamescharles6205 3 года назад

Such good work keep it up 👍

@95lamp 3 года назад

This was the most discouraging part on starting my build. As a complete dumbass / novice this gives me soooooo much encouragement. I watch all the ads because you deserve man! Awesome awesome information :)

@biglogan3690 3 года назад

Thanks Neena good luck and comment with any questions!

@thomasthrift349 2 года назад

So this is the second of the videos I've watched of yours and let me just say well done. I do have some questions but those are a bit lengthy regarding some of your component choices.

@budauvil9775 3 года назад

By the way, I am watching your channel from Kyrgyzstan. Thanks for all the great Ideas!

@clawson7064 3 года назад

How does this set up compare to using a Goal Zero 1500x for the battery and most of the equipment used here? It seems like for $1600 the 1500x has better specs and save you about $1,000. Maybe I'm missing something.

@scottlandwehr563 3 года назад

You have a ANL Fuse the between the battery's and the Ground Bar, what size are you using? And would the size change if you had more battery's? Thanks for the Videos Great Job!

@oureboxr Год назад

Thank you mate. Wish you had posted the schematic diagram you showed at the beginning of the video.

@milliondollargoal8522 3 года назад

This is awesome thank you for sharing God bless.

@klister08 3 года назад

Hey Big Logan! Quick question. What bar did you use for all your negatives? Is that just a bus bar? It looks different. And what size cables did you run through your breakers? Thanks!

@Van-d.I.y 2 года назад

Let me know how I can get to you mate I need your help to finish my build please please

@amyfu2047 3 года назад

Also did you go with recommended cable? Or figure your own calculations and go with that? I see most people on RU-vid using 2/0 from their house batteries and 4 gauge for connecting the dc to dc charger.. If course I have more research to do before I do anything!!

@Ruffest 3 года назад

Hahaha using pipe grips on nuts 🤪

@trevorose8267 3 года назад

I'm a wire wrangler too. Love a clean and tidy build that's protected. Sweet job! One question though- what's the wire gauge on your feed from the alternator to the charge controller? Looks a little small for that long a distance, potentially a lot of voltage drop along the way. I see you have the generator, but a thin gauge from up front can make alternators work extra hard and die sooner. Unless you found a larger alternator?

@nicolasstevens2256 3 года назад

Hi Logan, would you recommend using that Bosch water heater on a 1500W inverter? Thank you!

@biglogan3690 3 года назад

No and here is why, it pulls 1300-1400ish. A 1500W inverter may only supply 1000W continuous and 1500W peak. Spend the $$ on a reputable inverter. I’ve s once Switched from Renogy and use Xantrex and Edecoa.

@nicolasstevens2256 3 года назад

@@biglogan3690 Ok! But if I understand it right, that would also require me to install batteries with bigger capacity?

@amyfu2047 3 года назад

Hey Logan! Love the videos! I just got a promaster to start converting. So a positive wire goes from the starter battery to the dc to dc charger right? You don’t have to run a negative? I’m not super smart with electrical. Just looking for clarification.

@biglogan3690 3 года назад

Thanks Amy. You're correct the unit is grounded to the battery / negative bus bar / chassis. Check out Will Prowse on RU-vid and his Website mobile-solarpower.com for diagrams.

@amyfu2047 3 года назад

@@biglogan3690 i love Will Prowse. He explains everything so simply! I was curious also because the inscreen vid showed you connecting the positive to the starter battery but I didn’t see you connect a negative to it.

@MrEmbrogo 2 года назад

Question- I have a renogy rover 40amp solar charge controller, where does the Alternator cable come into play on it? Do you need the specific one you have to have the alternator charge the batteries?

@biglogan3690 2 года назад

That’s correct, the Rover series only supports Solar input.

@psyamok3735 3 года назад

This design looks so good, seems like you have great knowledge of what you plan to do, so why still using lead acid batteries????

@biglogan3690 3 года назад

Price! Keeping the duty cycle high from SLA with good chargers and monitors. Lipos can demand a lot of attention. SLAs are tried and true 🤙🏻

@connorcraig518 2 года назад

Youre god sent

@biglogan3690 2 года назад

Your welcome lol

@ryancox2799 11 месяцев назад

I know this is from a few years ago. But how accurate is this power system design to what you're currently doing? Thanks!

@richlast477 3 года назад

So another dumb question. The ground that you attached to the chassis ended up hooked to what?

@biglogan3690 3 года назад

This goes to the negative bus bar where ALL DC Negatives returns to. Thanks!

@christiangabasa1432 3 года назад

Great video bro.. amazing design... I'm actually using this diagram for my build... just a little confused...What do you mean by split the common ground bar on the arterra distribution panel? Like grind it in half and screw it back? Do I need to do additional wiring to it?

@biglogan3690 3 года назад

That’s correct, but just for the neutral bar, the ground can reside for both Shore and Inverter Systema

@christiangabasa1432 3 года назад

Hey bud...so I am finally on this part...lol...so With this set up(cutting the neutral bar) am I able to use shore power and inverter power for my ac unit? Or shore power is the only power for my ac unit? What happens if I leave the neutral bar without grinding it in half? thanks again for you help.

@budauvil9775 3 года назад

Could I use the micro air easy start 364 if I would put a regular house fridge in my van?

@biglogan3690 3 года назад

This only applies for AC. Regular house fridge will work direct from inverter

@libertybell144 2 года назад

What Kreg jig are you using in this video? I am trying to decide which one to buy

@biglogan3690 2 года назад

The traditional one but I’ve recently upgraded to the squeeze handle jig and it’s awesome!

@creativedevisions 3 года назад

I want to be your apprentice. This is an amazing design.

@biglogan3690 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@mariovenegas8468 3 года назад

Sup Logan I like your videos your good what u do thsnks for sharing “what kind of copper wire do u recommend me using ? to the front battery I just bought 2 lithium batteries running 400 amps and 600 watts of solar panels most likely I would use the same gauge wiring to my charge controller & inverter I would appreciate if u can help me out

@biglogan3690 3 года назад

Hey Mario! I use Windy Nation 100% copper for eveeything. Based on this charge controller, 4 Gauge is sufficient for most runs including long run to alternator (starter battery) DO NOT buy Copper cladded aluminum wire or audio grade wire. Stick to 100% stranded copper for your DC power system electronics.

@mariovenegas8468 3 года назад

Right on 👍🏼 Logan” good looking out keep doing what your doing i enjoy watching your channel

@renswic 4 года назад

Didn't see it in the vid but you do have a fuse or resettable circuit breaker near the main battery upfront correct? Also that ground wire running through sharp metal into the van with out protection is going to be the cause of a lot of problems when the insulation gets cut and it starts grounding out on the body.

@biglogan3690 4 года назад

Yes sir 200A resettable breaker is the master disconnect. If the chassis ground cable insulation wears out then that will make another body ground ;) jk it’s secured with grommet sealant on both ends :). Thanks for Watching!

@charlesmoman 3 года назад

Wiring question. I am finishing up the pre-wiring on my 2018 Ford Transit 250 - up to episode #12 on my RU-vid channel. My 12v lines that go to a Blue Seas fuse block: • One line for a group of 4 ceiling puck lights on a simple switch. • One line for a group of 6 ceiling puck lights on a dimmer switch. • One line for the MaxxAir 5100k fan. • And then on each side, one run for 2 mini panels with 2 USB ports and a 12v port. I enjoy your videos - down to earth and nice explanations without wasting time. My pet peeves with MANY van build series on RU-vid are the coffee making, wife/girlfriend in skimpy clothing, endless Home Depot trips, life coaching advice, endless pet videos and unfunny bloopers. I sound like a grumpy old man (almost 70), but I am not - really. : ) Thanks for any advice. I just want to get these walls closed in and get to the shiplap board install on the ceiling and walls! : )

@biglogan3690 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback! Your on the right track! I was thinking about wearing skimpy clothes on the next episode but now that you say this, I may hold off! remember to always have a good path to ground on all your DC circuits and fuse protect at your distribution. Also try to incorporate a “master” DC shutoff prior to distribution panel. It helps when wiring new circuits!

@charlesmoman 3 года назад

@@biglogan3690 Good life choice about not going skimpy! Your comment made my wife laugh big time. I will not really need a master cut off for the DC circuits because they all will be running from either an Ecoflow Delta 1300 or Ecoflow R600 Pro and I will just turn them manually off and on anyway. I do not have a full on electrical set up like most people do. The Ecoflow units will make it easy and I can also just lift them out when it is too cold and bring them own the house We do not do much cold weather camping anyway. If we do, I will just have a very small heater running off a Delta 1300 to keep the other lithiums warm enough.

@debberkebile4396 3 года назад

@@charlesmoman what heater would you be running for these batteries? I have bought the battle born ones and I should of got them to where they have heaters in them already, but didn't