EASY DIY Electrical Setup for Van Life (start to finish)

We’re building our dream van! Our DIY van electrical system is EASY to install and PERFECT for a fully off-grid lifestyle. 😁

Episode 177 | Filmed June 2025 | Build Ep. 7

DC
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Solar Charger Controller (60A) - https://amzn.to/45A6FJS
Batteries (300Ah x2) - https://amzn.to/3HOKLZo
Shunt - https://amzn.to/44my4xH
Bus Bars - https://amzn.to/3FNCEfb
On/Off Switch - https://amzn.to/4lmKYBH
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Fuses
80A Resettable Breaker (dc & solar charger output x2) - https://amzn.to/3T1tZsl
75A MRBF (dc-charger input) - https://amzn.to/3HRnd66
20A Resettable Fuse (solar charger input) - https://amzn.to/462mqJC
50A Resettable Breaker (fuse block input x2) - https://amzn.to/40auHHx
200A MRBF (batteries x2) - https://amzn.to/44rOYuQ
DC Fuse Block - https://amzn.to/3T20XJi
Wires
2AWG Wire (batteries → switch/shunt) - https://amzn.to/4edfAD1
2/0 Wire (switch/shunt → bus bars) - https://amzn.to/3HKgc7h
1/0 Wire (switch/shunt → inverter) - https://amzn.to/4kUmPT8
6AWG Wire (pretty much everything else) - https://amzn.to/44gXc7V
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2AWG Wire Lugs - https://amzn.to/3I5rjYh
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AC
Inverter - https://amzn.to/3TmRegR
Breaker Box - https://amzn.to/4eiP4bI
15A GCFI Outlet (x2) - https://amzn.to/4lfx9ER
20A GCFI Outlet (x4) - https://amzn.to/3G7xKJW
10/2 Romex - https://amzn.to/3HOuZxD
12/2 Romex - https://amzn.to/44qQflN
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14/2 Romex - https://amzn.to/40b5vAH

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Chapters
0:00 - Easy Van Electrical
2:01 - Custom Electrical Panel
2:56 - Batteries (LiFePO4)
3:28 - Solar Charging + Charging While Driving
4:39 - MRBF, Master Switch, Shunt, + Bus Bars
6:12 - DC Electrical Overview
7:30 - DC-DC Charger Install
9:43 - D+ Line
12:54 - Plywood Walls
13:33 - AC Outlet Box Install
17:16 - Putting up Walls
19:44 - Router for Inset Wall Nook
21:01 - AC Power Inverter
26:10 - Breaker Box
26:49 - AC Outlets (GFCI)
27:58 - DC Fuse Block Install
29:18 - DIY Van Electrical Setup is Complete
31:57 - Room for Activities

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