How to Wire a 3-Way Dimmer Switch + Don't Make this Van Build Mistake! | 2021 Transit Conversion

In the 28th video in our van build series, Mike got a ton of wiring done. We also realized we made a huge mistake when we did the subfloor months ago in our build, and had to drill a 3-3/8" hole into our finished garage floor so that we could put a hatch on our spare tire access.

Chapters:
0:00 - intro & running wires under bed
1:47 - running wires inside closet
2:57 - progress update on wiring
7:35 - placement of electrical boxes
9:24 - cutting holes for electrical boxes
10:10 - our biggest van build mistake
13:29 - running lightswitch wires to closet
17:05 - running more wire under bed
19:45 - sheathing and securing our 2/0 wire
23:36 - fixing our mistake in the floor
25:15 - wiring 120V outdoor outlet
27:04 - wiring bedside 120V outlet
28:04 - install 12V fridge outlet
29:53 - how to wire a 3-way dimmer switch

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-- VAN BUILD COMPONENTS --
IN THIS VIDEO
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12V outlet for fridge: https://amzn.to/3O4eong
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BED
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