Installing off grid 12v camper van electrics | Campervan conversion UK

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Installing off grid 12v camper van electrics | Campervan conversion UK
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  • @trevormegson7583
    @trevormegson75833 жыл бұрын

    Do you know how many people you are inspiring to have a go right now? That is a great job done.

  • @piggymito
    @piggymito3 жыл бұрын

    This is turning into an ace little series!

  • @richardharrison5622
    @richardharrison56223 жыл бұрын

    Part of my business is automotive electrics and audio installations so I know a good old bit on this sort of stuff and I've got to say what a sterling job Sir 👏🏻

  • @guardiology3119

    @guardiology3119

    8 ай бұрын

    Grow up. ‘Oooh look at me, you’re doing a sterling job sir’ oooh let me hold it for you

  • @richardharrison5622

    @richardharrison5622

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@guardiology3119 you been sniffing again ya demic ?

  • @johndilks9366
    @johndilks93663 жыл бұрын

    One small tip. Label the wiring. If anything goes wrong in the future you don't have to chase down wiring.

  • @xV3ND3TT4x

    @xV3ND3TT4x

    Жыл бұрын

    that‘s why he made this video, so he don‘t need to label, he just goes trough the video again

  • @terranno
    @terranno3 жыл бұрын

    Nice job, Paul if it was me I'd put fuse /breaker closer to the van battery just to be shure can't wait until next video great job

  • @RABIDJOCK
    @RABIDJOCK3 жыл бұрын

    Well explained Paul that looks fairly straightforward..

  • @tooyoungtobeold8756
    @tooyoungtobeold87563 жыл бұрын

    Electrics are the one thing that worried me. But after watching this, it looks pretty easy, provided you have the right gear and work slowly - thank you.

  • @Stucrompton1
    @Stucrompton1 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video Paul cheers

  • @motsidog1
    @motsidog12 ай бұрын

    Wow…..you’re a great awesome 🙌 helpful guy to many of us novice vanpers and very inspiring to may. Thank You 🙏

  • @radioactivepotato2068
    @radioactivepotato20689 ай бұрын

    Tis nice to find content on the subject from a calm, mild mannered, clear and concise chap after trawling through a dozen clickbaity new age lunatics with ADHD editing. Cheers fella.

  • @ourvanviv8858
    @ourvanviv88583 жыл бұрын

    Enjoying your van build, just like myself, on the front road outside your house, no big barn or unit, love it guys.

  • @krisreynolds9101
    @krisreynolds91013 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoying this camper build Paul the smile when you switch your lights on says everything 😃

  • @paultownley5825
    @paultownley58253 жыл бұрын

    Didn't understand half of what you were explaining, yet I want to see the next video 😂👍👌

  • @cathygibbons1743

    @cathygibbons1743

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me neither, but as usual Paul made it look easy. I just don’t do electrickery. 😀

  • @geoffsharp7713
    @geoffsharp77133 жыл бұрын

    When you get the cables to join your leisure batteries in parallel, make sure you have the positives connected to one battery, and negatives connected to the other battery...helps even out the draw when is use and also when charging etc...

  • @grahamharkness5744
    @grahamharkness57443 жыл бұрын

    great clip, very informative.

  • @iantomac
    @iantomac3 жыл бұрын

    That’s a great little system - job’s a good ‘un!

  • @TEJPAL789
    @TEJPAL7893 жыл бұрын

    Very good shout with the ctek brilliant quality

  • @alantheloneranger
    @alantheloneranger3 жыл бұрын

    You're very clever. Doing a great job mate 👍

  • @zblog68
    @zblog683 жыл бұрын

    CB is making a come back , you should put one in .

  • @cathygibbons1743
    @cathygibbons17433 жыл бұрын

    I notice that the window ledge is doing the job for the brew dog 😀. Nice one!

  • @nutnaa
    @nutnaa2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, must be so satisfying seeing those lights switch on.. ;)

  • @Sir_Chuckmyster
    @Sir_Chuckmyster3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. And you are learning so much about the electrics. Do yourself a favor and install an LCD Voltmeter somewhere so that you can always see the volts on your batteries at any given time. I installed a dual voltmeter up at the driving seat position so that I can monitor my car's battery voltage and my 2nd camping battery while Im driving. Cheers

  • @jasonvassallo6677
    @jasonvassallo66773 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic progress!

  • @GreeklishOutdoors
    @GreeklishOutdoors3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting video! Vans looking great already!

  • @swjfc1554
    @swjfc15543 жыл бұрын

    Looking great mate 👍

  • @tuttobicci
    @tuttobicci3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely nailing it mate. Chapeau!

  • @thetalonsofwaynechiang
    @thetalonsofwaynechiang3 жыл бұрын

    Cracking job! 👍

  • @grahamscothern4319
    @grahamscothern43193 жыл бұрын

    You’re doing an Amazing Paul 👍👍

  • @edwardbroomhead4463
    @edwardbroomhead44633 жыл бұрын

    Smashing job !! ATB see you in the next one !!!

  • @robertgullickson8758
    @robertgullickson87583 жыл бұрын

    Looking good! Beware of wire size/amperage draw balance. Nice explanation very clean installation.

  • @sergeantcrow
    @sergeantcrow3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant ! And hose batteries are sweet...

  • @nigelmitchell5726
    @nigelmitchell57263 жыл бұрын

    Great job Paul 👍

  • @baldvale5418
    @baldvale54183 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting vlog and you have explained it so clear that it looks quite easy to do.

  • @markosbroughton5573
    @markosbroughton55733 жыл бұрын

    It's really starting to take shape now Paul keep up the good work

  • @wpl-lifemusiceverything3090
    @wpl-lifemusiceverything30903 жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed there Paul. Quality video. Both extremely informative and enjoyable. 👌🏼

  • @BulldogBadger
    @BulldogBadger3 жыл бұрын

    Looked awesome, nice and straight forward 🤘😎

  • @ian7675
    @ian76753 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant, really enjoying this series.

  • @moe_1886
    @moe_18863 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work Paul... You're motoring along nicely Mate.

  • @Amack1966
    @Amack19663 жыл бұрын

    Loving your project ....... more bottle than me mate

  • @jimMc62
    @jimMc623 жыл бұрын

    You made that look easy my friend 👍🏽

  • @alexknight1301
    @alexknight13013 жыл бұрын

    My first job was designing wiring harnesses for Caravans, Motorhomes and Van conversions. Still got it in me but daren't go for a conversion my self 😂 Love the progress Paul and Jo!

  • @deccamp5072
    @deccamp50723 жыл бұрын

    Great work!!

  • @blakeredmon2473
    @blakeredmon24732 жыл бұрын

    Wow you really simplified this. I’ve watched so many videos and it felt like rocket science but now I feel like I’m starting to get it. Thank you!!

  • @batwithglasses
    @batwithglasses3 жыл бұрын

    You should call these episodes "This Old Van" PBS would love to air this! Norm Abrams got nothin' on you Paul.

  • @chrisbardell
    @chrisbardell3 жыл бұрын

    Looking good, mate.

  • @paulhargreaves2143
    @paulhargreaves21433 жыл бұрын

    I must admit these are cracking videos Paul.

  • @kevinoshea2870
    @kevinoshea28703 жыл бұрын

    Loving this van build...👌👌

  • @charlottelancashire8490
    @charlottelancashire84903 жыл бұрын

    That was so satisfying to watch!

  • @johnhall3877
    @johnhall38773 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoying your project Paul and the lovely Jo. Hope it won't stop you getting back to the peaks under canvas? FYI Im on a first aid course, bought some cold packs, mentioned I would use them to chill food when wild camping, two guys (out of twelve) asked if I watched your channel!!! FAME

  • @marcjeffreypresents
    @marcjeffreypresents3 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff !!! Loving this

  • @mustang774
    @mustang7743 жыл бұрын

    The electrical system looks very neat and organized. It did look pretty straight forward to install. You must have been quite happy when the lights lit up ......Take care, Bluefin.

  • @Matt-ke4bp
    @Matt-ke4bp3 жыл бұрын

    I'm rather loving this little series! Would you be able to give us a rough ball park of how much the project would cost at retail so far Paul? Essentially, you've done the "these things you must do part" at this point - would be great to get an idea as this is really tempting :)

  • @peterfishley3951
    @peterfishley39513 жыл бұрын

    Very good was holding my breath prior to lights coming on

  • @steve5361
    @steve53613 жыл бұрын

    first class job there mate

  • @richardhiggins1926
    @richardhiggins19263 жыл бұрын

    Great job. Good luck with the diesel heater!! You need to slow down. You'll be finished before me!! 😉

  • @RS.Outdoors
    @RS.Outdoors3 жыл бұрын

    Looking good Paul. Atb

  • @willytober60
    @willytober603 жыл бұрын

    Top job Paul 👏

  • @stephenrowley4171
    @stephenrowley41713 жыл бұрын

    Throw a bit of grease or vasaline on where youve cleaned the paint off for the negative will help to stop corrosion.

  • @kieronstevens3450
    @kieronstevens34503 жыл бұрын

    Your flying through this now. Well explained and good job 👍.

  • @stevenjake
    @stevenjake3 жыл бұрын

    Cracking job mate 👌 nicely done

  • @clactonmassive
    @clactonmassive3 жыл бұрын

    You know your onions 👍making it look very easy.

  • @NomadicTom
    @NomadicTom3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

  • @peterhuggins9267
    @peterhuggins92673 жыл бұрын

    This is so exciting. I never thought I could do something like this van conversion (and camping and trekking etc) and you have shown that it is something we can all do.

  • @mikehall8697
    @mikehall86973 жыл бұрын

    Looking good bro

  • @mickyjb2003
    @mickyjb20033 жыл бұрын

    Very impressed as to how simple you made it look. Cheers.

  • @hillseylondon8311
    @hillseylondon8311 Жыл бұрын

    Best electrical walk through video on KZread. Many thanks.

  • @juliansydenham9371
    @juliansydenham93713 жыл бұрын

    Mans on fire!

  • @007whitezy4
    @007whitezy43 жыл бұрын

    I would recommend putting an insulated cover over the positive terminals.

  • @johnburton8457
    @johnburton84573 жыл бұрын

    Its looking great so far ,your doing a super job 👏

  • @dfol2740
    @dfol27403 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding. Thats quite a tidy setup too.

  • @PaulCansdale
    @PaulCansdale3 жыл бұрын

    Loving this build, looking forward to the finished article

  • @apollo12329
    @apollo123293 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Paul, great series to follow for anyone to take up. Very informative and explained to great detail that's easy to follow, looking forward to the next one buddy.

  • @francescopapa3511
    @francescopapa35113 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work Sir, can't wait to see it finished!

  • @smokinrider
    @smokinrider3 жыл бұрын

    You need a breaker closer to the van battery, as you have an unprotected end, at the van battery end. If that part of the cable was to short out it wouldn’t be able to break the circuit from the van battery.

  • @Braapncamp
    @Braapncamp3 жыл бұрын

    Nice and tidy work Paul! Like to see your van conversion. I cheated and bought me a factory built last year 👀😂. Looks like the Hillebergs got a competitor from now on, but I bet you will have your trail hike packing in the van, ready for outdoor adv's as well. 💪🤠👌

  • @gtdiecast485
    @gtdiecast4853 жыл бұрын

    Skills thanks man appreciate that awesome work 👌🏻

  • @Eightball69
    @Eightball693 жыл бұрын

    Props for doing all this yourself, I wouldn't have the first clue

  • @MACK13
    @MACK133 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Paul, thanks so much for taking the time to film and share. You are giving so many people inspiration to achieve their dreams. MACK and Maggie, Huddersfield

  • @DesGreene
    @DesGreene3 жыл бұрын

    Cracking job Paul! Bet you had more than your fingers crossed firing up the van again for the first time 😁 All the best👍

  • @billinns7676
    @billinns76763 жыл бұрын

    That was the best electicity video i've watched!

  • @ant_hart
    @ant_hart3 жыл бұрын

    You made a good choice going for a B2B or DCDC charger over a voltage sensitive relay mate as a VSR will never fully charge your batteries. I see so many people using VSR’s because there cheap but there certainly not the way to go, especially with AGM batts. As someone in the trade I can tell you your doing a great job and have obviously researched what your doing 👍🏼 top marks Paul 👍🏼

  • @ant_hart

    @ant_hart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also...off topic Have you seen Hilleberg are auctioning off for charity the 1 and only Camo fabric tent they made?? Might be worth a shout on your next video I’m sure with the following you have you could push the numbers up even higher 😊 atb

  • @mccandless1
    @mccandless13 жыл бұрын

    Jeez, you know your stuff man.

  • @frogmoonwildcampsandwander9354
    @frogmoonwildcampsandwander93543 жыл бұрын

    Fair play to you mez atb

  • @grant1100
    @grant11003 жыл бұрын

    Nicely explained

  • @annegarrattley5078
    @annegarrattley50783 жыл бұрын

    I’m well impressed Paul brilliant job take care 😉

  • @thewendingways4101
    @thewendingways41013 жыл бұрын

    A really professional looking job and a really instructive video. Many thanks for this, great viewing!

  • @ACE19688
    @ACE196883 жыл бұрын

    Im impressed Paul I would probably blow the van up

  • @smithywick
    @smithywick3 жыл бұрын

    Great video and another success Paul well done mate nicely nicely you progress 👊🚚👊

  • @stevedon76
    @stevedon763 жыл бұрын

    The look on your face when the lights worked! Like a kid at Xmas.

  • @anthonymcdonald8444
    @anthonymcdonald84443 жыл бұрын

    Wow amazing Paul. Great detailed commentary on how you were doing it. Feel confident that if I ever got a van using your videos I could do a conversion. Excellent.

  • @paul-fk7de
    @paul-fk7de10 ай бұрын

    This is absolutely amazing something I would love to do but wouldn't know where to start

  • @R0han-579
    @R0han-5793 жыл бұрын

    Great job Paul , really loving the van series,keep up the great work.

  • @justhilly4252
    @justhilly42523 жыл бұрын

    Doin a great job.

  • @8BROWNIE8
    @8BROWNIE83 жыл бұрын

    Your doing a Great Job there, also thank you for showing us how it done! lol

  • @redstone5149
    @redstone51493 жыл бұрын

    Paul, you’re a bona fide handyman!

  • @jameshiggins.openworld
    @jameshiggins.openworld3 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing episode from the Legend that is Paul Messner . After the job Leave no trace in the van . Ha Ha

  • @markhowlett8070
    @markhowlett80703 жыл бұрын

    Good job sir.

  • @briansibley9123
    @briansibley91233 жыл бұрын

    PROPER JOB FELLA ! Well laid out & put in layman’s terms giving people the opportunity to build themselves. Ha 4 simplistic van builds so far but next one will be needing all in . Keep well & safe & enjoy the build .👍👨🏼‍🌾❤️☮️✊

  • @chrisjanes9336
    @chrisjanes93363 жыл бұрын

    May I suggest the main fuse should be as close to the starter battery as possible because the length of wire from the starter battery to your control panel is unprecedented great video as usual

  • @Dagdriveri
    @Dagdriveri Жыл бұрын

    BIG thank you!! 5min ago i was done with my eletric that i have done for a while.. This video showed me everything!

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