Sprinter Van Conversion - Electrical and Battery (Solar Powered Van)

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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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