Wiring Tips for Van Conversions

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Automatic wire strippers
25W Antex Soldering Iron
Flux Core Solder
Wago quick connectors
Electrcial Cable Connectors
Heat Shrink Gun
Helping Hands
6-50mm lug crimping tool

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Greg & Lou

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[lisaupton]

HI Greg, I’ve watched your video’s from the very first, to the very last. You’ve shown me how to build a work bench and what to look out for in buying an action camera. Your van conversion enticed me to buy my own van, convert into a camper van by watching step by step, rewinding, pausing and watching the same bit over again to get it right, and resulted in some great memory making times so far. Looking forward to learning more, links to help buy what’s needed, but most importantly, thank you for sharing your skills, clear instruction, and helping me learn to do things I didn’t dream I’d be able to do.

[TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Hi Greg I hope your well we are missing your videos pal
I hope your settled in the new role and its going well for you so during lock down I took the plunge and started making videos of my own self build VW Crafter you have inspired me so much and I released my first video a couple of weeks ago it was so scary to do but fun aswell keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to your next video
I haven't forgotten you still owe me a pint or 2 when your next in the lakes👍

[alanhill]

Your tutorial videos have been a life saver .Simple, straight forward, clear step by step guide .Thanks from the land down under. Cheers

[miademuro]

I have never been so confident in building my van as I am now that I’ve seen your series . Great stuff thanks

[jessmathews]

Thanks very much for making these videos...I fall into the category of absolute beginner in all these things and I find your instruction easy to understand and thorough...thanks again. PS I'm in the states so keep the raffle item local its a great community event 👍

[wendybyrne]

Your instructions are helpful to us newcomers to electrics! thank you!

[Baloovanz]

Brilliant video greg. Only advice I would ad as an electrician; When it comes to wiring the fuse board, shape and route the wiring to a neat form, before cutting the cable and adding connectors. This is to ensure not only is it a neat install but to also ensure the lid fits back onto the front (cable entry is often limited to designated points through the lids).

[Namdor]

Best van conversion expert on youtube, always in detail and thought through, I point everyone to your don't wear a thong and show everyone your pot cupboards but I can tell you straight you deserve 100x their views....Real punters appreciate...👍

[phillwildman]

Good to cover the basics, it is very important to get these things correct.

[mark_just_mark]

Everyone usually misses the basics but this was really useful, thanks

[paulcusackmarine]

Hi Greg. What a brilliant idea this video is 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.. A very relaxed and calm Video ...to teach us how to get started 👍👍. I hope you continue with more help us videos re wiring . I need help from start to finish, ,, A/ B of electrics ..🧐🤭😢🤣...as I really have no idea from battery to end of job 😢🤪🤣. However with a good teacher, it’s easy to learn ... I love the vice grip wire stripper you use spotted that right away !! there is a lot of videos that are just noisy and irritating and all over the shop .. You can’t be class ... 👍👍. I can only say thanks again and please keep going .. we took the bulk head out yesterday and did two single swivel seats, so it make a plan today as we sit onboard ... I’m sure you had this day too .🤣🤪😊😊 Many thanks keep going ok 👌 ... best wishes, as we all make new plans, to get back on the road again .🚚🏁🏖🏖🚲🎸🎸🎸
Paul ..

[clearprop]

Immensely useful for someone like me who's been guessing and scratching the head and making it up as I go along. 👍

[Rockythevw]

Great tutorial on wiring. Will be starting on my 64 VW van next week.👍

[jackrobinson]

Having whatching your videos it give me confidence to do it myself, thank you Greg.

[gizmorow]

Brilliant, never think your videos are to basic I am sure a lot of your viewers are watching this because there starting out

[brucefay]

I was taught (many years ago) that electrical solder is not to be used to make the mechanical connection between two wires, only to reduce the resistance of the joint. It seems that in tinning two wires and then laying them side-by-side and soldering, the mechanical strength is coming from the heat shrink tubing.

[suerothery]

As an absolute beginner watching your videos has given me the confidence and the knowledge to do as much of the work on my van myself. Fantastic👍

[StaticOverlander]

It's the basics if done badly that cause issues down the line. I really enjoyed this and have learnt a few new tips. I'm about to tidy up my first install so this has come at a great time. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I've purchased a new fuse box following your previous video so I'm sure Amazon and eBay appreciate it too 😊

[lestravel]

Me and my partner are converting our vw crafter and we have never done anything like this before. The electrics have been the most daunting part and watching your videos is making us much more confident that we can do this! Thank you, you're amazing!

[hazel]

Nice easy to understand video Greg. We all have to start somewhere.