OFF GRID CAMPER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EXPLAINED | 4X4 TOYOTA SUNRADER BUILD | PART 11

Put on your pocket protectors, it's time to get nerdy! In this video we're diving into the electrical setup in our 4x4 Sunrader, Amelia. This is one of the most common things we get asked about so it deserves it's own video. We needed a system that could keep us powered while being completely off grid. We go over everything from preparation to the nitty gritty of our wiring diagram. There's a lot to unpack but it's loads of fun!

Unfortunately we lost a LOT of video we shot at the end of the build due to an SD card that needed to be reformatted. Luckily we took a ton of photos through the process so we'll be walking you guys through the rest of the build with photos to accompany our commentary. It's not how we envisioned finishing this series but in the end we get to be a little more detailed this way so it's not all bad.

Hope you guys enjoy it and maybe learn a thing or two!

Detailed Electrical Post:

Cameron (OTG Camper):

Wire Gauge Calculator:

Learn More About Solar Panels:

Battle Born Batteries:

The entire Sunrader build in blog form:

You can follow our adventures here:

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[nathanswartz]

Great video. One of the best I've seen so far. Thanks for speaking to people who aren't electricians without assuming we're idiots. :)

[simonlynchsae]

Please have Owen geek out more often! Loved it! Clear, precise and well thought out.

[station]

This wasn't the usual 'bohemian sloppily describes something he followed from other youtube channels' van tutorial. Very technical, thank you.

[malimish]

Great video Owen! I didn't miss those freckles at all!

[ShayleneReynolds]

Soooo helpful! Thank you so much for this video and for your website resources!

[johnhill]

System looks great overall. And can't wait to see the final tour in the next video! 🤗 🙂👍

[thatRon]

Love this build and love geeking out over electrical builds like this! The explanations were great!

[the_wandering_brute]

Awesome video. Lots of good stuff in here thank you!

[kenmunozatmmrrailroad]

Ok, so I’ve binge-watched the entire series and you guys have done an amazing job! There are probably people out there like myself who would love to have you complete custom build-outs for them. Should you ever decide to establish yourself in regular work cycles like the rest of us rats, I’m sure customizing cargo trailers, box vans, and the like would give you a long list of clientele... I’m just sayin’.

Hats off to both of you... have fun out on the road!

[leem]

As usual you guys nail the details; but this is in your old camper. I was wondering about the electrical in your new Tundra/4 Wheel Camper. I remember you saying that the 4 Wheel Camper didn't meet your electrical needs because it lacked 120V power; that if you wanted 120V you needed to hook up to "shore" power (this is based on memory, maybe I got some of this wrong). As a result you made some modifications to the 4 Wheel Camper electrical system, including new lithium batteries and an inverter. This allowed you to install some outlets that you could use to power your computers and other stuff. I don't know about your other viewers but I would love it if you would explain, in detail, the electrical system in your new Tundra/4 Wheel Camper; not just the system you get with the camper (solar panels, controls, etc), but a detailed description of the changes you custom-made, what they are and how you did them. Thank you.

[RollinDirtyOverland]

Very well done! Stored for future reference.

[the_beauty_around_us]

Thanks man! Your video and website is super helpful.

[Emalo]

I like your idea with batteries and setup, am planning to make my own off grid system soon

[Brian-osqj]

Still digesting the overall concept. This helped. Ty

[williamlloyd]

Dude. I have watched so many vids to get a grasp on my project. I'm just tryin to set up a work van that will allow me to charge hand held battery operated power tools. Mabe my phone.
I must say, I learned so much more knowledge form ur vid.
Im just an old cowboy that just learned so much from a D C power nerd. I tip my Stetson to u. And by the way, in the luck of the draw, u scored pretty high in ur "better half". I csnt even think as fast as u talked and had to watch the vid 3 times. Thanks so very much

[teneretraveller]

Great set up. And even I could understand it. Ta muchos.

[thomasdipaolo]

Really appreciate the video and article. Havent start our DIY solar because wanted to know enough. Thanks again.

[sklise]

I don't get how someone could do thumbs down. I am a victron fan (not cheap), but well worth the investment. Great info

[judithbisson]

This has been extremely helpful. I had no idea where to start for my electrical!

[stevezytveld]

This is brilliant. Thanks so much for probably the best explanation I've come across.
Cathy (out o' Ottawa, who has gleefully run off with the husbands YT account while plotting an eventual van build that will include a wood stove...)
By-the-by - I've worked out a system for a Composting Toilet that won't cost a grand and can be mounted on wheels... if you like I can send you a copy of the file?