Good job Jeff. It looks like someone had a Dewalt Christmas. lol and it’s good to see someone uses good tools and is well prepared. You are a lot braver than I am. I’d have a lot of trouble trying to make that first cut on steel body. And as per the guy that told you you were wiring the led lights wrong : Keep in mind there’s “a troll under every bridge”and usually they’re idiots. Ignore him Jeff. Looking for the next video keep up the good work.

@ADKOverlandNY

19 күн бұрын

Thanks Mike! My last job provided us with DeWalt tools (18v) and we really put them to the test. I was so impressed that I decided to buy myself a large set of the 20v and I just keep adding new tools. I gave my son my former Ryobi set and they're still going strong too. I figured that a troll was hiding out there somewhere and look who showed up lol! I keep mentioning about our weather and now we are under a tornado watch until 9pm today.

Looks awesome, that’s too funny I have the same recessed lights for mine to go in, and also the same fan. Keep up the good work👍🏻

@ADKOverlandNY

18 күн бұрын

Thanks! I finally made some progress but - as usual - the weather hasn't cooperated. We were under a tornado watch until 11pm last night. Weird weather lol! I'm getting ready to make a floor template now. Got to get that floor in before I go further!

@NE_Overlanding

17 күн бұрын

@@ADKOverlandNY yeah everything with these builds is one step at a time haha, I haven’t posted in like a week I unfortunately got a quick case of the covid be we will be back at it hopefully this weekend

@ADKOverlandNY

17 күн бұрын

I won't give you a thumbs up for your comment because of covid lol. Hope you feel better soon!

They ran out of red but had lots of black and white so it is what it is, lol. It's the amperage (current) that kills you, not the voltage. If possible it's best to disconnect the battery before doing any electrical work but sometimes to run tests you have no choice but to have the system powered up. When I worked for GM I was hit many times by HEI Ignition systems that put out 35-45K volts when testing defective plug wires while the engine was running, am still alive. You must also be well grounded to complete the circuit through your heart. When not sure and working on an (automotive system) keep one hand behind your back and pinch the wire between your finger and thumb, this way you have less of a chance of completing the circuit through your heart. Stay away from the main battery and alternator system and only use test lights or meters for these systems. I don't know of any technicians killed by automotive electrical systems but am sure someone has managed to do it. EVs have killed people and special training is needed for EVs so stay away from them. Good luck and have fun with the van. Mike, ASE Master Technician 44 years retired.

@ADKOverlandNY

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info Mike! My Renogy MPPT charge controller has a DC-DC charging capability. I'm running a 4 gauge wire the length of the interior to the front. Is there a firewall grommet on the passenger side? I found a large plug on the driver's side but would save a lot by going through the passenger firewall.

@mjrootz

19 күн бұрын

@@ADKOverlandNY Jeff I think I use that same plug hole to run a heavy duty 10 gauge wire from the battery compartment to under my carpets to run to a little fridge that I had. My take on it is if there’s a hole with a plug in it then use it, but I would also probably use one of those protective wraps to protect it. They may be called cable sleeves? I don’t recall what they were called.

@mjrootz

19 күн бұрын

@@Go4Corvette I don’t doubt that Mr. Corvette has worked out a lot of cool stuff and he knows what he’s talking about especially with the high volt spark plug system. However, the only danger I see with what you’re running is high current through the lines. I don’t think that kills you but it would burn you because if that shorts, it will heat up like a welder, I guess the thing is just make sure things have breakers and be careful. I think you have enough experience to do it right and safely

@Go4Corvette

19 күн бұрын

@@ADKOverlandNY Not that I know about. Most of the factory holes are taken up by the heater and air conditioning system on that side. You could pull the floor mat back and look? On my Chevy truck, I ran an inverter in the bed so I cut holes and installed rubber grommets sized to the wire then ran the cable along the frame to the battery striping it along the side of the frame to the engine compartment battery with a fuse and master switch. If you cut at the floorboard or firewall make sure what is on the other side before you drill. Use silicone to seal the grommets and cable. Depending on the amp draw make sure the power cable is the right size for the job. This can be calculated online for the length and gauge of wire needed for your amp draw. Be careful about using body ground only and not running a ground lead to the battery some systems will burn up due to high resistance if you only run a positive lead. Good luck.