Lynx Distributor vs Busbars ($$$) for a DIY Camper Electrical System

This video will show you a cost comparison between the Victron Lynx Distributor and a more traditional busbar setup (and why the Victron Lynx Distributor is actually cheaper, when compared apples to apples).

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:

[klebberbezerra]

Whatever you recommend I buy. Whatever you do, I do. And I do thank you for taking the time and the kindness to post those videos for FREE. Grateful.

[bntravelin]

my time is my own and the statement "do it right, do it once" is a keeper

[petersims]

Another advantage of the Lynx Distributor is the way you can stack the positive and negative wires. It really saves a lot of space. Thanks for sharing all your electrical know how!

[victorlopez]

Thank you for explaining the differences between 'Lynx Distributor vs Busbars '...

[wendygerrish]

Couldn't figure out your tutorial on the lynx dist versus power in...this cleared that question up. Great.

[TheThundersturm]

Just installed the Lynx after reading about it on your website a few months ago and I’m so thankful I did. It’s super clean, and yes, cheaper than the other route. Thanks!

[unwin]

Hope you're doing well Nate! Missing your videos. I imagine life's gotten busy. Just want you to know you've got grateful viewers will be happy whenever the next video is ready. Cheers!

[explor]

Been trying to learn this stuff for a year, that one web page where you change voltage or amps but watts stays the same made eveything click at that moment. Brilliant.

[justintrussell]

Just subscribed to you recently. I'm trying to learn this stuff and you are probably the best on YouTube. Thank you for the great content.

[bertschb]

Another great video Nate. I had some guys commenting on a forum I belong to that the Lynx Distributor was expensive bling. I'm going to share this video with them.

[MrJramirex]

I bought a power in and was surprised how freaking heavy it is, that thing has some massive bus bars!

[smeister]

OK so maybe not the most in demand question, but, I would like to see a series on just updating a 12yr old ish 5th/pull trailer to add just slightly larger batteries, solar, small inverter/charger. Nothing to run the A/C off the batteries but something to give a solid reliable 12v system and maybe one or two outlets to use small appliances on occasion.

[BuildFixGo]

Was great to meet you at the Colorado Springs training session. Thanks for answering all of our questions!

[alexdecapri]

Sold on the Victron after this video and your responses in the private group. Thanks!

[mannyfragoza]

when you made the comparison between both Bus Bars and extra hardware it makes sense to buy the Victron for sure. I bought the amazon Bus Bars i think they were 23.and change. It is good for now but i may end buying the Lynx in the future. BTW thanks for this series.

[isaacwiesermusic]

Would the Lynx distributor be overkill in our situation? The total load of our system is around 65 to 90 amps both DC and AC and everything running and charging at once. We have a very small load setup, a fan, diesel heater, laptops, a dc fridge and some lights. 200ah lifepo battery system, 350w of solar, 30a charge controller, and 700w inverter. Also, based on our load totals, would you agree 1/0 cables to connect the batteries and a 150a ANL fuse on the positive from battery to bus bar would suffice?

[seanyounk]

Thank you for all of this info. I was really beating myself up over the pricing on the Lynx sysem. I feel much better now, but there is still a limited amount of support for a 48v system.

[thomaseusterbrock]

Hi Nate - greatest program for lay people trying to learn. 2 questions regarding your DIY Solar campervan solar setup diagram (really super helpful and cheap - I'll have to laminate it !) :
1. Can the Victron Orion DC2DC charger be connected directly to the battery or does it have to go to the alternator first ?
2.You only included the AC distribution panel. Any reason ? Where does the DC panel connection come from the Lynx ?
3. Why is there a ground connection between the MPPT charge controller and the Multiplus contact ?
4. If the Multiplus compact is hooked up to shore power, where does the battery charging electricity come from ? From the AC distribution panel through the 6 AWG connections on the right side of the Lynx ?
Thanks for all you do !

[housesOTR]

I just installed the Power-in and it was helpful. Large, though. That was the biggest component in my install except the inverter.

[arlendavis]

I agree with you. You are ahead using the Victron Energy Lynx Distributor. I also like the idea that with a small modification I can also have blown fuse indicators.