DIY Camper Van Electrical System | Comprehensive Start to Finish Install

Learn how to build your own DIY camper van electrical system in this start to finish tutorial!

Full wiring diagram and link to all parts available here: https://www.mosermakes.com/articles/camper-van-standard-electrical-system

Correction: the Renogy combined charger can do voltage sensing for traditional alternators (but it is best to use the ignition signal when connecting to smart alternators in newer vehicles).

↓ Links below to tools used in the install ↓
Large Wire Cutters (up to 4/0 AWG): https://amzn.to/4batYK1
Smaller Wire Cutters (up to 8 AWG): https://amzn.to/3wrohZ2
Lug Crimper (10 - 4/0 AWG and larger): https://amzn.to/3wrndo0
Single Crimp Tool (8-22 AWG): https://amzn.to/3WzbiiG
Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/4bx3GSb
Ferrule Crimping tool (28-7 AWG): https://amzn.to/3Ux7qMv
Large Ferrule Crimper (8-2 AWG): https://amzn.to/4bygBmV
Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/3JPUg8m
Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/4btF0db
Mounting Zip Ties: https://amzn.to/4b6FKoF
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Sections:
00:00 Intro
01:02 Frame
01:42 Battery bank
06:33 Solar and alternator charger
10:42 Inverter charger
14:19 Distribution panel
17:20 Moving into van
19:30 Alternator charger connections
21:20 Distribution panel completion
23:57 Testing the system

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