Solar Controller
I will use a MPPT charge controller. Based on my research this type of charge controller does a better job when it receives high voltage. So my solar panels will … Read more
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
A fuse is an intentional weak point in a circuit. Fuses are designed to fail! When too much current flows through a circuit, the filament in the fuse melts. This … Read more
Furrules and Ring Terminals
There are many ways to connect wires together or to a terminal. Soldering an crimping are the most common. Crimping is easy, fast and effective. Crimping crushes the wire around … Read more
Solar Panels
How many watts of solar do you need? The design of this van will have room for two, 200 watt solar panels. That’s 400 watts. Some vans have 200, 400 … Read more
System and Inverter size
How big, and how much will this electrical system cost? To get an idea you need to find out the electricity you will consume each day. To do that gather … Read more
Cables and Lugs
Crimping terminals onto cables requires heavy duty crimping tools. The most basic, and cost effective crimper is the hammer crimper. This is what I used. You can also buy a … Read more
Finding water
We keep a portable jerry can for filling up with water. We will fill up by hose, or at rest areas. Jerry Can We have a WATER BANDIT which … Read more
Water tank location
The water tanks are right inside the sliding door, this makes them easy to fill. This also helps keep them from freezing. By locating the water tanks between the axles, … Read more
Grey + Black water tanks
Grey water is what comes out of the sink drain and shower. There is no human waste or harmful chemicals in grey water. In our van design there are two … Read more
Water Pumps
A diaphragm pump keeps the water system pressurized at all times. It’s like having running water, just like in a house. The water pump creates and maintains water pressure. Theses … Read more
Cables + Lugs
This video show how to make your own battery cables. Attaching lugs, and using a crimper. Bus Bar Copper Fuse holders Fuse holder https://amzn.to/3ETqH17 Fuses … Read more
Main panel prototype
This is the main electrical panel prototype. It include the solar panel circuit breakers, the solar charge controller, the main shut off, the 12 volt fuse panel, and the A/C … Read more
Composting Toilet
Save over $900 by building your own composting toilet. Its not as difficult as it might seem. Step by step video’s, plans are available. The Seat – https://amzn.to/3D2Vmse
Recirculating shower system
This recirculating shower system uses only 5 gallons of water. A simple system using filtration and UV sterilization. Automatically flush are refill using electronic ball valves. Products seen in video’s: … Read more