DIY Campervan Electrical Install START TO FINISH w/EXPLORIST.Life Wiring Kits | Van Build Series 12

In this video, I show how I wired my ENTIRE electrical system START to FINISH with the EXPLORIST.Life All In-One Wiring Kit. Now I can power various appliances, lights and outlets in my van wherever I go with solar, alternator and shore power charging!

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Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:05 - EXPLORIST.Life
00:06:31 - Planning the Electrical Layout
00:07:40 - Prepping the Electrical Box
00:11:18 - Electrical Tools Needed for this Install
00:26:10 - Important FYIs for an Electrical Install
00:29:49 - How to Wire a Battery Bank
00:33:41 - How to Wire a Victron Lynx Distributor
00:45:10 - How to Wire a Chassis Ground
00:48:26 - How to Wire a Victron MultiPlus Inverter-Charger
00:56:37 - How to Wire a 120V AC Distribution Panel
01:06:26 - How to Wire Shore Power
01:16:30 - How to Wire a 12V DC Fuse Panel
01:22:41 - How to Wire a Victron MPPT Charge Controller
01:27:54 - How to Wire Solar Panels
01:36:41 - How to Wire a Solar Isolator
01:52:31 - How to Wire ProMaster Alternator Charging with a Victron Orion DC-DC Charger
02:05:41 - Wire Management Tips for any Electrical Install
02:06:41 - Closing

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Disclaimer: The content of this video is for educational and informational purposes only. All opinions, techniques, and methods presented are based on my personal experience and should not be considered professional advice. I am not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may result from recreating or attempting any projects shown in this video. Additionally, all opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of any organizations or individuals associated with me.

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