Inverter Install and Dual Battery Setup / Truck Camper Shell / Overland Camping

In this video I install a dual battery system and inverter in my truck.
Dual Battery Isolation Kit:
Circuit Protector:
Inverter:
Battery:
Battery Box:
I can't remember where I bought the wire from, but it is #1 Temco welding wire. Just do a search on google and you can find it.

[steveneugene]

Finally , a vid that makes a project we can understand for the average man or woman . Cool beans . Awesome .

[EatingHotIceCream]

These are the types of videos that have people wigging out over what I've been able to do with the Jeep. Simple, clean, and to the point. Thanks!

[fernandovargas]

People like you don't need to do this but people like me are truly thankful.

[mattheword]

Thanks for this! All these videos on YouTube around dual battery systems seem so daunting for people without that much automotive electrical experience. This was just what I needed thanks!! 🤘🏽

[spang]

You made this dual battery setup easy for a beginner like me. Appreciate you sharing this DIY setup!

[bmoore]

It's definitely the best tutorial with dual battery setup that I've watched on YT. I've watched a ton and yours takes the cake ! Thanks for sharing.

[joeymeraz]

My goodness I finally found a straightforward and simple settup... nice truck by the way !

[JustLou]

Thank you for making this video for some of us dummies. Now I feel so much better doing this for my little 4x8 teardrop I got.

[peternorthrup]

Great job. Keep it simple. I picked up 2 large used batteries from the auto repair shop in my neighborhood. Free. I'm running a 1500 watt inverter. I run a ton of stuff. 2 ham radios, lights for the tent. 1 CB radio. Winch. It's all in the back of my expedition. I mounted the solar panel on the top. You don't even know it's there. Fun project. Remember! When in doubt use bigger wire. If it says 16 wire use 14 and so on. I also keep 2 fire extinguishers in my rig. I liked your comment. When in doubt go big on wire. There is a formula for wire size. I'm not that smart. I just go big. Why take a chance? Have fun.

[leclercj]

Super simple video. All these other overland videos take this explanation to a whole new level

[troyyarbrough]

That's a neat clean setup you have there. I liked that you used good quality welding wire for the battery to inverter connection. Those cables that come with inverters should never be used. You nailed it when you said they are junk.

[chucktaylor]

You just solved my problem brother. Thanks a million man. Sweet build too

[NAVsolutions]

Excellently explained… if that’s a word lol, I’ve watched dozens of hours of videos trying to figure it out and you finally got me there. I have a 1988 Toyota pickup that I’ve been wanting to do this to. Finally found what I’m looking for. Great video

[shitloveaduck]

I. Have done a couple of similar systems, but I also have solar power. I use the system to charge up a trolling battery I use on the electric motors only lakes I fish. It’s lithium so I top it up each day. It takes about 1.5 - 2 amps from the battery hooked up to the inverter to put one amp back into the trolling motor battery. Not too efficient, but the solar makes it basically free. I have a 240 ah LiFePO4 battery in the Rayzr truck camper I have and it’s amazing, expensive, but can run the 3000 watt inverter and run the camper itself. I bypassed the converter, otherwise you are likely gonna have issues. I have a small trailer I have a 2 battery system in. 2x 100 ah LiFePO4 batteries and a 1500 watt inverter. 1500 watts is a lot in itself!!
You have a nice simple system. Using the box like you do, those Bedrugs are excellent and tough!!!
Thanks for sharing!!! This one goes into the saved file.

[flirman]

Nice work. You should coat your frame with chainsaw oil. It creates a protection layer between frame and road salt, etc. i put it on my wifes truck two years ago. it works. It dries out, just paint it on or wipe it on with throw away rag. Your off grid rig will last twice as long..

[inhisnameislay]

Very clean straightforward install looks great

[XxPuffyWolfxX]

I was looking to install an roof ac unit on my truck canopy and this finally simplified it where I feel comfortable doing it myself now 🎉

[pattiedooley]

Thank you. You explained everything better than any others I've seen. It's appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to do this post.

[wb]

You should install a fuse on the wire between the truck battery and the isolator under the hood. If you develop a fault on that wire there is nothing to protect your truck battery.

[noelmorales]

The way like the way you explain everything
Thank you