DIY Camper Van Electrical Install START TO FINISH with EXPLORIST.Life Wiring Kits | Van Build Series

In this video I share 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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Tune in to my next video where I'll provide an explanation of how my electrical system captures, stores and uses power.

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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

Disclaimer: I am not a professional. This information is what I have gathered from my own research on the topic and is only intended for reference. Further research should be conducted for your specific project based on your needs. Please note, not everything you see online is the correct nor the only way to do something. Contact a professional if in doubt as following an incorrect procedure could lead to a dangerous and ineffective result.

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[TOPHATGS]

You have made one of the most comprehensive electrical installation videos for van builds I've ever seen, you've done a great job. ❤

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And....thank you for not adding any music during the explanation.

[deco]

Very good at walking through every step, which might be obvious to some people, but when you don’t know anything it’s very reassuring, thank you .

[EXPLORISTlife]

This is absolutely fantastic! The workmanship you put into that system is top-notch. I'm particularly excited to see the detail you put into the 'how to connect to the starting battery of a Promaster' section on this build. I have not seen that part documented on a promaster as clearly as you showed in this video and I'll definitely be referring people to that section specifically when I get asked about that topic. Well done!

[dennisandrews]

I'm very impressed with you. As young as you are there's not many like you that would tackle a project this big and complex. Thumbs up way to go

[SKULLkidDEATHOMATIC]

I do appreciate the full breakdown of everything all the way down to the tools. A lot of people don't do that these days. They just assume you'll figure it out. Some people for reasons that may differ may need that extra input. I personally don't need those bits of detail because of my previous jobs, but there are definitely people who do. Keep up the good work.

[seeking]

You deserve serious props for demonstrating cutting the 4/0 cable. That's expensive stuff.

[zhujulia]

You are the best van construction teacher, no one can surpass you👍👍👍👍

[exceptionalnotary]

Lauren, this was a MIC Drop Video. You gave me the confidence to give this a try on my own. I'm at the beginning of my Van Search, but it will be a ProMaster. The knowledge that you have provided for non-professionals is just immeasurable. The only thing I would do differently is hire an electrician to check my work before I flip the switch.

[fidelmcneill]

The rest can’t tie your shoe 👠 .. you are the BEST by far you missed NOTHING !!!! GOD sent !!! I understood EVERYTHING

[DrawnSean]

FInally an electric set up video where I don't have any questions! Thank you.

[DavidShaneMartin]

I’m a nerd for instructional videos and I’ve been an avid YouTube self learner for over a decade. Hands-down this is the absolute best, most thorough and comprehensive, organized and helpful instructional video I have ever seen; on any subject anywhere.

I have no idea what your career involves, but you are a brilliant instructor. Much like myself, you leave no stone unturned in your explanation. I can really appreciate that and I can say also that very few people are able to accomplish that level of clarity.

I’m not a pro master or a sprinter person. I’m still good with my 87 Westfalia, nonetheless I was enthralled with your video and could not stop watching. I ended up learning a lot about wiring. And that comes from a guy who’s been doing low-voltage wiring for 30 years, for what that’s worth lol.

I hope you will continue to make videos for a very long time on a wide variety of subjects. I know that I will always learn from them.

[robbiebrydon]

Hey Lauren, I have just watched your install videos for the van power and the pre-wire and post-wire videos. Let me
Just say as a 240 volt licensed electrician and solar installer from Australia 🇦🇺🦘🪃you have done a great job from start to finish and the instructions you have given were invaluable to those who have not done this before. Well done and let me just say you have done a better job than a lot of the tradesmen I know 😂 you are methodical neat and thorough from start to finish. Great work and if you are ever in Australia 🇦🇺 and need a job I would hire you in a second. Fabulous content as well. Keep it up. 👌👍😘

[Detonator_Prime]

The quality of this video is absolutely second to none. You provided the most perfect explanation of EVERYTHING. Really well done.

[josephgeorgeejr]

Don't forget security for your expensive system should be the 1st thing you do, great idea with those rubber strips where the wires go in and out, definitely easy to overlook those kind details, thanks for the reminder

[livingthedreambuildingthedream]

I watched this from start to finish. Extremely detailed video well planned and executed. 💯💯

[icarussisyphus]

Great job young lady! A true independent woman who can roll down her sleeve and get it done herself. Very informative.

[reelhighmedia]

Amazing explanation and demonstration!! I haven't seen any youtube video that even comes close. And there's a lot of self proclaimed "experts" out there.

[adamjohnson]

Haven't watched yet, but I love that this video is over 2 hours. I love a lot of information in one place and i can only assume a 2 hour video has everything I've been looking for. 😅

[Theflyinghoneybadger]

Just watched this for the 3rd time. I think I love you. LOL you are freaking awesome. Keep spitting out content. Awesome delivery, scene planning etc. So well done.