Installing the ULTIMATE 12V Off-Grid Electrical Setup

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Join us as we DIY install our 400AH lithium 12v system into our vintage caravan. To be totally honest- we are shocked at how smoothly this week went for us 😆
⚡️ Our Electrical Setup:
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40 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller
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Cable used:
95mm2/000 gauge (battery & inverter wiring)
35mm wire (alternator to dcdc)
Fuses:
Mega fuse 80ah (DCDC)
Midi fuses 40ah (Solar )
Class T fuse 225-400ah (main battery fuse)
300-350ah kill switch
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We're Jack & Megan, and in late 2020 we sold our belongings and packed our lives into our 2005 Toyota Troop Carrier to travel Australia. Our original plan was to complete a full lap of Australia and return home to Perth to resume our 'normal' lives. We decided we wanted to document our lap for the future and began sharing weekly travel vlogs of our life on the road and fell in love with filmmaking and sharing our lives with you. We completed our first lap and couldn't imagine living any other way so we decided to continue travelling and calling the Troopy home. We have gone on some crazy adventures since then and it is all thanks to you tuning in to join us every week.

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@mechanicalmisadventures7013 2 месяца назад

Hey! From someone who has built a number of offroad touring setups; You should be super proud of the quality of your install. Especially considering you dont do it day to day. I have seen “reputable” companies do work that doesnt come close to how this looks. Keep it up you two!😘

@PeaceByJesusChrist 2 месяца назад

Well done. Really neat. ❤

@itsJackandMegan 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate! I’m so happy with how it turned out. Thanks for watching!

@schoey4x4 2 месяца назад

You have done an awesome job with the electrical. Glad you went 400ah worth of batteries because now you won’t have any energy anxiety. Renogy is an awesome brand, high quality. You will be super happy with everything to do with Renogy.

@mikemcmach101 2 месяца назад

Bruce is a great name for a car! My granddaughter named our new Defender Bruce and we treat him like a fully fledged member of the family now. The name rolls off the tongue well. 💛💙💛

@Mel12101210 2 месяца назад

Jack, mate, I can't even place my batteries into my TV remote the right way - you're a legend.

@damiant5876 2 месяца назад

Great work on the electrical. Looking very professional. A suggestion is that you wire in an external Anderson plug onto the DCDC for a solar blanket in case your parked in shade or need an extra boost.

@MrDolly195 2 месяца назад

The caravan is hooked up to the cruiser with an anderson lead, when the caravan i parked they can use that plug :)

@damiant5876 2 месяца назад

@MrDolly195 All the DCDC chargers I've seen (and I haven't seen them all) have a separate input for solar.

@MrDolly195 2 месяца назад

Absolutely right, I've even got my canopy wired up with an extra Anderson plug for our solar blanket. Had a brain fart this morning 😂

@letsbefrank6269 2 месяца назад

I wish I had invented the Anderson plug.

@michelleevdjenic3828 2 месяца назад

You guys are killing it! Well done, love watching your achievements with this van build. Actually got a little emotional when the lights came on 🤣

@heatherrowles9930 2 месяца назад

Glad it wasnt just me.

@michelleevdjenic3828 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂

@muzztech94 2 месяца назад

Great job on the electrical install, it looks amazing! Just an FYI, Pos and Neg only need to be same lengths if going from each battery individually to bus bars (To ensure same resistance on each cable, Path of least resistance will draw down first) When you are linking the batteries together in parallel (pos to pos, neg to neg and taking pos from battery 1 and negative from battery 2, cable length does not matter. Great job team 🍻

@itsJackandMegan 2 месяца назад

Hey Muzz! Thanks for this appreciate it.

@magicalvortex 2 месяца назад

@@itsJackandMegan Yes was thinking same thing, anyway you've done a great job and it looks really clean. Ah yeh just another thing, you can only measure voltage drop when you've got current running through the circuit, the voltage you were measuring was open circuit voltage. If you want to measure voltage drop, run the car again and hook it up, measure the incoming voltage at the van and then at the car. The difference in voltage under load will give you the voltage drop, hope that makes sense. Other than that you've done a really good job.

@bradworthington8594 2 месяца назад

Mate be very proud of your efforts. I have seen plenty of so called tradesmen sparkies do work no where near that quality. It’s pretty clear you did your research and followed manufacturers instructions 👍

@tonydugdell4040 2 месяца назад

WELL DONE... Its great to watch someone who is a novice. And not trying to push products down ya throat every 5 min of their video. Keep being you...

@neilsampson6026 2 месяца назад

That’s a quality install, congratulations to you both. We upgraded our new motorhome a year ago to Renogy equipment and recently added the Shunt300 and the Core One, we are super happy with the result. The leveller is also a cool and useful addition. Enjoy your hard work when you start producing Solar and Alternator power to your batteries. After 2 months in Tasmania in Feb/March we did not use shore power once to charge our batteries, Renogy is a great system when installed properly.

@Ms.Frankenbuilder 2 месяца назад

Nice work, I'm still a basic solar woman. I have a Coleman trailer I'm working on. So exciting to see you so happy.

@Caravanrvcampingaustralia 2 месяца назад

Wow you guys had us on the edge of our seats. Loved the moment when the lights came on! Such an impressive installation can't wait to see Myrtle in the final stages :)

@mattnessie 2 месяца назад

Don't worry about showing us the setup in the dark. It made the controller really easy to see.

@Missbm71 2 месяца назад

Great job Jack - well done!

@menuraliyanage3525 2 месяца назад

Awesome vid guys! The way Jack took that on made it look like he's been doing it for years. Big brains for days!

@HammerRocks 2 месяца назад

Great progress. Jack the 12V System Master. 😁 FYI... typically it's referred to as "Shore power" if you're on a boat. For land, it's referred to as "mains power".

@haydenjones1559 Месяц назад

Im a sparky, and watching you pull the supply up was funny; Jack underneath Pleading for a tug!

@itsJackandMegan Месяц назад

😂😂

@davidfox4799 2 месяца назад

Well done, Jack and Megan Gold❤

@nikkiwalters8265 2 месяца назад

You pair are simply amazing . . . Hunter Valley NSW ... I love it & the life you want to live xxx

@Scarface22753 2 месяца назад

Such a clean install guys! Incredible work :)

@user-kp4ne5ji5k 2 месяца назад

Great to see how much is involved with a modern power system. Thanks for showing us. You’re doing a great job 👏

@RegNarnoc21 2 месяца назад

I’m so glad you guys didn’t blow yourselves up.Good job..🤗

@aussiewalkabout4x4 2 месяца назад

Myrtle would look good in the same colour as Sir John .... Glad to see you go big with the wires, so many people reduce all their hard work by a couple of thin wires limiting the system.

@itsJackandMegan 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching mate! Very happy with the choice to go bigger on the wires!

@michealplater9007 2 месяца назад

You will only get voltage drop when drawing current, Voltage drop = current x resistance of cable.

@nivek944 2 месяца назад

29:38 Nah! The Dc/Dc charger max's charge at 51 amps (so it doesn't overload your Alternator. If you had a solar input into the Dc/Dc charger it would accept only 26 amps from the car and the remaining

@Terranmmhl 2 месяца назад

Super bloody proud of Jack for giving this a go. I absolutely froth 12v setups and have also watched countless videos on it. but this is unreal!! It takes a bit to get your head around hey, but once you get started and the tunnel vision kicks in, you just cant stop hahaha. Brilliant job guys. I cant wait to watch more on this with the solar.

@tomwinning 2 месяца назад

ABSOLUTELY LOVING THIS BUILD SERIES! 😍 …must say you either make this look easy or have all the right tools/parts every time haha! Love ya work guys!

@captainkipper86 2 месяца назад

Well down guys- I’ve got zero idea of anything that youve spoken about, but I remember the absolute joy my husband had when he did similar, and got to the end and it all worked as it should! 👌🏼

@GeorgeSoan 2 месяца назад

Nice work installing that guys! I remember the feeling of getting our camper and figuring out how the DC/DC charger settings worked correctly, not alone installing it from scratch 🤣

@v8greg79 2 месяца назад

Wooooweee, thats very pro like Jack, you should be very proud. One tip, I highly recommend installing a battery isolator off the car battery, so the caravan doesn't (possibly) drain the car battery and leave you stranded. Safe builds guys, 🤙🤙

@bitminerbob6731 2 месяца назад

Bit of overkill with the 2 regulators when you have 3 all up, but if you wanted to add more solar (maybe some foldable panels on the ground), you could route that through your regulator with the DC2DC. You won't really need the DC2DC with your massive solar setup and 400ah of storage, but overkill is good. :D

@BradandJaz 2 месяца назад

Looks awesome guys, electrical is definitely one thing that I’m super nervous about trying to tackle but I feel like I might be able to use this video to get through haha

@simonmasson3416 2 месяца назад

Loving watching your caravan build. Great achievement Jack. Looking forward to part 2. I agree that Bruce is a great name for the 4x4. Bruce and Myrtle. ❤😅

@tanyalocke5532 2 месяца назад

You guys have done an amazing job on this. So excited to see your power set up. Take a bow!

@kimlock9440 2 месяца назад

Great stuff Jack and Megan with her moral support, what a good job. I loved your excitement ❤😄

@TristanMaiolo 2 месяца назад

Probably my favourite episode. I love all my 12 Volt camping setups. I love building them and using them. Got my own that I've built for my ute and I'll be doing it all again soon on the next ute I'll be getting in the near future for the missus! You've done well that's for sure. Call the car Cecil - I call my nephew Cecil for a laugh - he hates it.

@AsWeWander 2 месяца назад

Nice job guys! 12v is a lot of fun to learn and do yourself 👏🏼

@itsJackandMegan 2 месяца назад

Cheers guys!

@outside.normal 2 месяца назад

Good job guys, it works! Looks great too.

@lindaneumann3301 2 месяца назад

Bloody brilliant job, was feeling your excitement, so very happy for you. Everything is coming together nicely.

@jennilethbridge1349 2 месяца назад

Woah well done Jack. Your excitement is contagious. 🎉

@Gordon_L 2 месяца назад

Top job Jack

@hushtattoo1204 2 месяца назад

Electrical work is so neat and tidy. Well done. Sir John sounds like Surgeon 😂

@Kristina_Australia 2 месяца назад

How exciting to get that task completed 👏 now you will have lights when it starts getting dark.

@1993Revhead 2 месяца назад

Another banger.

@johnpitt2742 2 месяца назад

congratulation you guys did a good job i was hoping to set up my van to be solar self sufficient but i don't believe i could do anything as good as you

@tmchase7 2 месяца назад

Congrats, awesome job and it looks great!

@rachellewis907 2 месяца назад

🎉🎉🎉 how exciting! It was great to share your "buzz" 😂 ha, there was no punn intended there to begin with, but hey, I'll just roll with it...thanks for sharing, really amazing

@aerialworxwithspikee 2 месяца назад

It’s coming alone nicely you be in your new van in no time, and back on new travel adventures.

@itsJackandMegan 2 месяца назад

Fingers crossed we can get our heads around the cabinetry quickly!

@norafinley5216 2 месяца назад

Amazing work to Jack and Megan. Nailed it. Top notch 😊 ❤

@TheBear351 2 месяца назад

Doing well in this build. Electrical is always my favourite part of a build whether it's a 4wd or caravan/camper followed up by the metal fab which is my trade. Keep up the great work and videos

@joem5082 2 месяца назад

another great video from you guys!!!!!!......laughed, cried (from remembering my experience)and was left fulfilled.......great sunday wake up video. Having done a caravan reno recently i totally understand the effort that goes into it. Love you guys! perfect job! I really think the car should be called " THE CAPTAIN"

@paulnieuwenhoven5842 2 месяца назад

Bruce is a killer name

@VideoShowMeHow 2 месяца назад

Nice work! Just put a 400AH system in my rig, is bloody awesome when you flick that switch for the first time and it all works!

@HannahandKasper 2 месяца назад

Amazing!!! I'm so impressed and inspired every week. Megan is very similar to me, and Jack is very similar to my partner, very tech and car loving and how everything works. 😂 So it's extra fun to watch together. Always excited for a new video ❤

@fatmanoverlanding 2 месяца назад

Good one guys. Another milestone. 👍

@itsJackandMegan 2 месяца назад

Yeoww cheers mate! Onto the next one 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@LachFittler 2 месяца назад

huge effort well done guys, can’t believe how well you pick up all this stuff!

@howie_on_tour 2 месяца назад

0:24 Merv is ready 😂

@itsJackandMegan 2 месяца назад

Haha he is ready to go 😆

@konkaragounakis5924 2 месяца назад

What a excellent presentation perfect 👌 thanks for sharing.

@vonkurtz8437 2 месяца назад

Glad you nailed it 🎉 know how frustrating and exciting this can be, especially for your first time. Have a massive smile for you both ❤

@surfing4theloveofit 2 месяца назад

Great job, that's a lot of work, well done❤ little tip if you want your batteries to last much longer only charge them to 95 % they will last almost double the life span, ❤

@RyanNichols90 2 месяца назад

Unreal effort and patience getting this stage done 👌

@luckycountrytravellers6488 2 месяца назад

Awesome job Jack! so rapt for you guys you can do anything. This is going to make you love your travels even more.

@JustcruznRob-AlanaBuick 2 месяца назад

Well done, awesome 👏 guys

@DrPuddie774 2 месяца назад

Hey peeps, I love all your videos and I have been following you since you started touring. This video was in particularly more impressive due to the level of technology you both had to learn and enforce. I also love Sir John. I have an 80 series Land Cruiser and a 1988 Viscount Sea-Breeze caravan that I renovated both over the last couple of years as they have both been in my family since the early 1990s In my mind you two rock and with regards to marriage I agree don’t waist your time or money.

@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 2 месяца назад

Nice neat setup, renogy stuff really is decent for the price.very curious to see six panels on the roof,thats gonna be like tetris.

@sweet-az-rvn 2 месяца назад

Way to go, you two, great video 🤙🤠

@frankkerwick1084 2 месяца назад

Great work mate well done 👏 ✔️ 😊

@danedge5180 2 месяца назад

great work jack you've given me confidence to tackle my own system in my caravan and another in my container home. loving this series

@itsJackandMegan 2 месяца назад

How good that’s what we want to hear!!

@kerryhine2019 2 месяца назад

Love watching you two, your energy is contagious .❤❤

@jasonferris2106 2 месяца назад

You did a fantastic job of explaining the electrical set up. Thank you!

@Azalia-Zen 2 месяца назад

This is phenomenal!!! Incredible set up, excellent walk through and explanation. So happy for you both 👏👏

@kerritombleson3209 2 месяца назад

Wow what a fantastic effort, learning all about and then installing it. It looks fantastic so tidy. Well done.

@bitminerbob6731 2 месяца назад

Great job!!! I've done 2 van conversions and the electrical system is always the most fun to build. I built a renogy/hardkorr system in the latest van build, using the same inverter/charger you're using there, and with a 960ah hardkorr battery bank. It's been rock solid. Keep up the good work.

@pierregoosen8219 2 месяца назад

Awesome job!!!

@jamesgroessler1053 2 месяца назад

Loving your work. I need to get the old 1976 Franklin van into the shed and start.

@waynesimmons2850 2 месяца назад

Great job and an Informative video.

@susannelangridge4206 2 месяца назад

Well done Jack. Excellent work

@63holden 2 месяца назад

Job well done guys 👏🏼

@njpw1402 2 месяца назад

Very impressive you two have done a fantastic job so good to watch ❤

@craigjensen4179 2 месяца назад

Well done guys, awesome effort.

@ronrogers9610 2 месяца назад

Great job guys it's a great feeling when you finally turn it on and it works keep up the good work as you asked are nearly there all the best Ron

@TheBearDenPhotography 2 месяца назад

Job very well done guys! All way above my skill set, but you managed to get it done without blowing it all up!

@chanteldafonseca835 2 месяца назад

Awesome work guys!

@itsJackandMegan 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much! 🥰🙏🏼

@lvmtb 2 месяца назад

Great job it looks fantastic the caravan is coming a long beautiful

@robertpritchard9771 2 месяца назад

Doing a great job guys keep up the good work

@andrewt3952 2 месяца назад

Tidy as. I know from experience how difficult it is to do all those cable runs and keep it neat. You’ve done a great job mate, way neater than me! And mines neat enough.🙂👍🎯🍻🇦🇺

@itsJackandMegan 2 месяца назад

Thanks Andrew! Was a bit of work but came up really nice hey!

@bjgtrev1970 2 месяца назад

I would have thought that the bcdc + wire would have gone straight to the + on the battery . As going to the busbar you will need to keep the isolated on all of the time .