Solar Wiring & Panel Sizing (525W Switched On!) | Transit Van Conversion E23

We're carrying on with our electrics this time and installing and wiring our mppt charge controller and the rest of our campervan solar system.

We already installed 3x 175W monocrystalline solar panels on the roof previously, so this time we're connecting it up the other end, wiring it through our IMO solar disconnect breaker and into our Victron 100/50 charge controller.

The Great British Weather strikes again, and we're wiring our solar system in the heart of Winter, so we're not sure how much solar power we'll be generating straight away... 😄

Thanks for watching! Any comments or questions? Let us know below!

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[SelfBuiltStories]

All the different bits of kit and products we used in the video should be linked in the description, thanks for watching! 🙂

[charlieh]

What a lovely intelligent couple. Fantastic video collection.

[wetchels]

Well done again guys, great informative video. I loved when Abi tried using the lamp for sun power :-) that made me chuckle

[Michael-guki]

Puzzles how you both aren't more popular on here. Love your videos

[geraldgooding]

Love your indepth content and the way you go about the situation in front of you taking great care of your finished work,

[KenBeaconHill]

I need to say that your videos are great. So relatable and well done. AND you seem to actually know what you’re doing !!

[Michele_Joe]

This maybe the best RV build series I have found. We are on our 4th RV and when we got locked down here in Florida I removed the 110Vac 30 amp / 12 vdc and replaced it with 240 VAC 50Amp / 12vdc Lithium batteries with 300W solar also added a auto transfer switch for the 4KW generator.

[DrewDavies-qnnh]

Amazing job from you both, just a quick one, would be super beneficial if you were to use 20mm glands on the isolator switch where the solar cables come through to ensure they won’t pull out👍

[jhe]

Impressive, thank you for sharing the knowledge, greetings from the Netherlands👌👍

[RoyceMunday]

I've recently had to move onto a narrowboat and I can't thank you enough for this video and for the tips throughout.

I think your diagram, and your 'walkthrough' of your system will be invaluable as I work out how to wire the boat.

Thank you both for an informative, and enjoyable, video.

Royce

[rschip]

I love the video's. Very neat work en proper preparation and using good materials. Thank you.

[angelp]

GOOD JOD, FROM SOUTH SARASOTA, FLORIDA !! Y'ALL COME ON DOWN Y'ALL LOVE IT !!

[philkfoto]

This was interesting because I have just set up a basic system to charge my car battery except I used a Victron panel and Victron MPPT. But just joined at your bed build and having two sets of hands is really an advantage. Shall enjoy more of your videos, with past ones to catch up on first.

[dalison]

Another amazing video guys. Well. Done

[normm.]

Your videos are the bright spot in my day even when the sun isn’t shining. 🌞😊

[PreferHibrn]

i have many smart plugs that i use at home.... you know what? It NEVER occurred to me to get the readings from one in a van! Thanks so much for making this video otherwise i would have been stuffing around measuring things until the end of time or writing down ratings form packaging 👍

[lesblack]

Well done both. You have produced a very interesting and informative video. It shows that anyone should be able to carry out this project with a little research and save heaps of money in the process. Looks like you are using the best components also. Very wise!! Cheers from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia.

[keithshumaker]

Very good electric work on how you did it

[ianstjohn]

Another great video thanks. As someone who has no knowledge of electrics I had no idea of the issues with using solar and I wonder how many others looking to install panels on their vans realise this as well. Hopefully they will see your video first!
Looking forward to the next installment

[benu_bird]

Fantastic work guys! I can’t wait to see what happens next!👍