New Approach to Electrical System in CamperVan (48V)

This campervan is built with a 48V system for a reason. This new approach makes our van build more like an off-grid house rather than a camper van!

Save yourself hundreds of dollars & hours of research time!

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The Ultimate Van Build Journey:

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🐾 Who are we?
We’re Ladi (from Czechia) & Margaret (from USA) and we love eBikes, campervans, & cats. In 2020 our van life lifestyle flipped upside down, & we needed to stop traveling in our camper to lockdown in eastern Czech Republic due to the pandemic. With no travel plans and some new time on our hands, we decided to sell our old van, start an electric bike business, begin a youtube channel, build our ultimate dream campervan, renovate a junkyard into a tiny house homestead, plan a container & upper workshop space… well, some other smaller projects in-between 😅.

What we thought would only be 6 months of “stillness” has become 2 years of innovation, progress, and so much fun, and most of that is thanks to YOU. Although we’re excited to be back on the road and traveling the world again soon, we’re so thankful to lay a foundation here in Central Europe & bring you with us on this crazy journey. Thank you for supporting us and being part of this incredible community!

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[xLopezx]

I have been looking for a48v system for so long and i even went to several US expos and learned so much. I’ve even outlined and wrote down everything. You are the first to actually do it and I’m so happy i found you two!!!!

[mentalneil]

Ladi you excel more and more in each video, it really is amazing watching how you brain works, you really are blowing this van building world apart

[mikefranks]

Ladi, you are a beast! Thanks for giving us the update / keeping your fans informed. Dude, you may have just switched my current build from 24v to 48volt. Can't wait to see the breakdown for electrical.

[afroboricua]

Super informative video! Usually when people talk electrical I feel like they’re speaking Klingon but Ladi makes it make so much sense.

[michal]

Děkuji moc, člověk se hodně technický posouvá

[keithbrookshire]

I knew your electrical system would be over the top but this exceeded anything I could think of. I can't wait to see what batteries you're using and to see the whole thing in use.

[sovereignsgrace]

You have no idea what a relief it is to know that a whiz-kid like you has reached a point where uncertainty is a big issue. I thought you had ALL the answers!! Now I don't feel so bad about so many uncertainties in my own build. I think this is like when a child finds out his parents are human :D

[ScreamerTR]

Can't wait to see it on the road and to see how all of your great ideas work in the real world. Keep up the good presentations.

[dudim]

Hi Ladi, this is one of your best, in terms of inspiring and engaging, videos. You are an awesome couple. Each of you is relatable in a unique way.
As someone also mentioned you have made complex electronic systems understandable. I couldn't do what you've achieved but you encourage me to be less afraid of trying to understand and install simple electronic system in a small van.
I like the way you share the experience of your previous cling film wrapped, eretractable extension cable. Keep up the good work.
I'm looking forward the next video with you both.

[danielclayson]

I love these technical videos, they are so interesting.

[linusnanor]

Damn, I've watched season 1 all the way to just starting 4, and this is definitely your best video for me. This was just so engaging. Amazing.

[DannyBokma]

I have a few project where the 48V battery is charged from the 12V car system. A dual alternator is challenging ( awkward mounting, double wiring, load control ), however upgrading the existing 12V to a higher current one is often more feasible / easier. In those systems I used a Calex bidirectional controller ( 48S12.3K0BCA ) ( wicht allows many fun stuf because of its bidirectional features, like using high power 12V stuff from the energy of the 48V system), that controller allows to charge the 48V system from 12V alternator power. This controller, with some use of an external controller, allows similar things as the Scotty bidirectional converter from Safiery ( they have many videos, to get an impression of what it does ).

[IPMan-melo]

Good decision to prefer a 48 VDC system and great installation job too. The only thing I would choose is a Microwave inverter oven (Panasonic example). I have one at home and can never live without it. The time for cooking can be reduced significantly. The program for pizza (frozen too) is just perfect. Convection, turbo bake and grill are doing a good job too, you just need to find the correct settings over time. I will never build a camper, but it is exciting to follow your handcraft and skills, which can be adapted even in the house. Keep going. 👍🤘

[thefuture]

Truly impressive setup! But I'm somewhat confused on your conversion for the 12V system comparison: Wouldn't this correspond to 1100Ah (rather than the 6500Ah you're saying in the video)? This would not quite add up in terms of weight (our 400Ah 12V system weighs around 45kg)...

[ajeinola]

At last! Have been waiting this video for a long time!

[Keenobrah]

Ladi, absolutely love you! love the videos. Electrician here. Please make sure your system is wired for 3 phase if you're going to be using more than 1 phase. If the phases connect/touch, you'll get a huge surprise and probably end up in hospital. So, please be careful. <3

[sandygraetz]

Wow Ladi… I dint understand lots of what you were talking about cause I’m not mechanically minded! But I was amazed that there was something besides 12 and 24 volt! I really loved the compact kitchen and the oven! I can do without microwave but I need an oven too! I really appreciated the space saving you have in this cabinet! Thank I’ll keep watching! Love you guys!

[tehdreamer]

Ladi is always breaking boundaries, always unique design! Madladi!

[hyperrunner]

Generative braking system for a diesel without hybrid system seems amazing, if and only if you are applying to that van

[LJ-jqog]

Excellent video.... People will greatly benefit from this ! ❤🙏