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Building tiny living spaces, travel and reviews for all things #vanlife and #vanbuild, check out the instagram account @aboutavan for more regular content.
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If you're looking for help with your campervan electrics and need help let me know at awvanconversions@gmail.com
I hope this video is helpful in helping you on the journey to wiring your camper van, if you have any questions, comments or tips regarding 12v camper electrics then please put them in the comments below.
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Van surf rack install
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I wanted to install a surf rack on the side of my ford transit van conversion. Unfortunately I needed to do this after the internal conversion was complete which meant access to install the surf rack would not be easily possible, after a lot of thought I realised I could solve the issue with rivet nuts or plus nuts as they’re called in North America. Vans are moving structures and do create a l...
E3 code diesel heater, how to check the glow plug with a multimeter
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
If you'd like assistance setting your perfect electrical setup you can contact me: awvanconversions@gmail.com If you’re having issues with your Chinese diesel heater and you want to see if your glow plug is faulty then you can do so with a multi meter. Select ohms on the multimeter and set it to 200 to test the glow plug, make sure you check the voltage on your leisure batteries as well Incase ...
Choosing a van for vanlife (saving you time, money and stress)
Просмотров 958Год назад
Living in a van for?Hopefully this video will help you to choose the right van, the vans I talk about in this video are; the Mercedes Sprinter, the Ford Transit MK8 and the Fiat Ducato which is also known as the Citroen Relay, Peugeot boxer and Vauxhall Movano. Unfortunately the video has been cut short when uploading however, not so much that it takes away from any of the tips! All details you...
Where’s the van build at? (van conversion update)
Просмотров 423Год назад
Ford Transit van conversion update - 4 months in. Ford Transit MK7 van build update 2023, I'm in the process of converting a van for full time travel and off grid living, if you'd like to get answers to any van build related questions you have please put them in the comments section! I'm converting this van in the UK and will soon be travelling western Europe. You can check out van conversion m...
Wood stove in your van conversion? (How to)
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Installing a Mini Cylops wood burner in a ford transit van, if you've been thinking about having a fire in your van conversion I hope this helps! If you’re looking to install a wood burner in a tiny home, narrow boat or van hopefully this video can help you. This burner was purchased from Glastonbury wood burners, which you can find here: www.glastonburyburners.co.uk/ I’m not affiliated with th...
How to Install cabinet doors | Van build
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Год назад
If you’re looking to install overhead cabinets in your van build then you’ve come to the right place, there are more than one way to install cabinets in your van, you can use adjustable concealed hinges, this depends on how you construct your overhead cabinets to begin with as there are various things you’ll need to consider when planning the hinges. Here are a list of the things I used in this...
Easy SAFE 12v connections in your campervan
Просмотров 807Год назад
How to make quick and safe electrical connections in your van, installing 12v lights in your camper van. If you have any questions please leave them in the comments below :-) or if you have any tips and tricks! Make sure to check out my other videos if you're looking for information on 12v wiring, wiring your campervan, off grid solar setups and other how to videos! Check out: 3 way Wago connec...
How to install drawer runners | Van build
Просмотров 852Год назад
How to install drawer runners, runners and cupboard hinges were something I used to struggle with when building kitchens so I hope this helps. When you're building your campervan often it's just little tips and tricks that help, installing drawer runners is an easy job if you have the corret measurements to start, I hope this helps make your campervan build easier. If you're installing runners ...
Installing a roof vent in your van (maxx air fan)
Просмотров 346Год назад
Installing a MaxxAir Fan in your campervan In this video I wanted to share a how to guide on fitting your MaxxAir Deluxe to your van in a safe way that prevents leaking, if you find this video helpful please give it a thumbs up and comment so others can find it easily. If you purchase them I may receive a small commission as no extra cost to yourself! Thank you for supporting my channel. Anythi...
Framing your vent window | How to frame a window
Просмотров 407Год назад
In this short video I'm showing you how to fit a frame around your vent window, so that the frame is flush with the cladding or wall you decide to install in your #vanbuild if you have any questions please leave them in the comments below :-)
Install a bonded vent window in your van | Van build
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Install a bonded vent window in your van | Van build
Transit Van Build Update | New project
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Transit Van Build Update | New project
Welcome to the new van build | Van conversion
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Welcome to the new van build | Van conversion
Victron Smart Shunt or BMV 712? (which one you might want)
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.2 года назад
Victron Smart Shunt or BMV 712? (which one you might want)
Victron Energy Multiplus or Inverter? | Powering your van
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 года назад
Victron Energy Multiplus or Inverter? | Powering your van
Insulating a van ceiling hack | Van insulation
Просмотров 7132 года назад
Insulating a van ceiling hack | Van insulation
Camplux Shower Install | Outdoor shower vanlife
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
Camplux Shower Install | Outdoor shower vanlife
Taking your C1 or C HGV/LGV driving test | How to
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 года назад
Taking your C1 or C HGV/LGV driving test | How to
Victron electrical system | Powering your van
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.3 года назад
Victron electrical system | Powering your van
Victron Orion Non Isolated vs Isolated DC-DC charger
Просмотров 70 тыс.3 года назад
Victron Orion Non Isolated vs Isolated DC-DC charger
Van Tour VW LT35 Luton Van England | Van Tour
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Van Tour VW LT35 Luton Van England | Van Tour
Citroen Relay van tour | UK van build
Просмотров 23 тыс.4 года назад
Citroen Relay van tour | UK van build
LWB Ford Transit van tour | Van Tour
Просмотров 33 тыс.4 года назад
LWB Ford Transit van tour | Van Tour
Hi mate, Firstly, great video - thank you for taking the time. Few wee questions- you didnt show or mention any fixing of the actual stove to the floor or any metal heat proof panelling around it. Maybe you can share your ideas on this. Also when you used masking tape around your sikaflex, i was under the impression when you remove the tape it can leave a lip which makes it more likely to peel - have i been misinformed? Yours looked very neat but ultimately I'd take functionality over aesthetic. Also curious abouy your flue being held by the metal "tabs". I saw on another video that you are supposed to have clearance all the way round the flue, is that not true? I like your metal tabs method as it naturally holds the flue in place much better. Thanks again for taking the time to make the video, and hopefully read this comment! Cheers
Hi I have 2 systems in my van , a 100 ah n a 230, could I use one of these to charge both batteries? Thanks
Can I use a Victron trickle charger with this for when my truck is home and not being driven?
@@brianmoore7572 yes you can.
Very helpful, thanks Adam! 😊
Amazing! Straight to the point and with links for the products!!! Thank you!!!
Thanks for leaving a comment, pleased you found it helpful!
can you add an RCD to the output of the multiplus?
Yes, you can run the live out via a consumer unit/RCD :-)
thanks for the quick reply and confirming that@@Aboutavan
Thanks for this mate. Still helpful 3 years on. Good on ya.
I don't understand you, when you talk sometimes all these terms: isolated, non-isolated, on isolated, the isolated, the non isolated, the on isolated. Maybe its my problem, english is my 3rd language, but i tried to listen you over and over, but i mixed up those terms or you explained wrong. I bet its the first one.
@@kallehanhela782 if you’re using a “non isolated model” then this will be attached to a common earthing point such as the vehicles body so 1 negative and 2 positive connections, if you’re opting for the “isolated model” then you will have a positive and a negative for each battery so 4 connections in total, 2 positive and 2 earth. I hope this helps?
Where are you based? Loving the videos
In the South East, UK :-)
Do you drive with the flu cap on?
Yes the flu cap always stays on :-) it has a couple of self tappers fixing it to the flue and it’s a female fitting so it won’t be coming off.
@@Aboutavan Thank you for your swift reply! ...and a great video! Greetz from Sweden!
Hi what is the flow rate of shower plz
6 litres per minute I believe this one was!
Hi, i need your suggestions. I am going to start preparation for HGV. Kindly instruct me which category of license is best as a job view? If i get HGV D1 then can i drive C1 allowed vehicles? And one thing is more which training provider is best for driving lessons.
Hi there, that would depend on the area you're living in. D1 would allow small minibuses and C1 vehicles up to 7.5T, if you did C+E and D then you'd have the best options for jobs.
I have a ADA Van (Main 12v front, Rear 12V lift Battery) both batteries are chassy ground I want to use a 12-12-18 cause thats all power I need but those are only avalible in Isolated versions. OK please answer me this do I have to run TWO Negs (one from each Battery) do I just ground the two Negs on the charger (2 center terminals) to the chassy, Esentially Jumpering the NEG together to ground will the charger Care? I am trying to avoid the 12-12-30 non-Iso just because it is overkill/hotter. I read the 12-12-18 has some issues with the B-tooth app this still true? any and all info welcome thanks.
Good video. I've bought an Orion 12-12 Isolated 18A, though it's clear from this that the non-isolated would have done. Is this a problem? It's going in a Vauxhall Combo and both batteries will be connected to the van chassis. Can I just connect the two -ve terminals together and ground them to the main battery? My current problem is where to put it. I've read about how hot they get so under the passenger seat with the second battery doesn't sound good. I'm thinking under the bonnet and the only space I can see is in the wing behind the LHS headlight, a mounting frame would be needed. Just how hot do they get?
Thanks! This is such a great video, I've learned an absolute ton. The vans you've listed are a little too big for what I'm after. Do you have any recommendations for anything smaller. Is the Vauxhall Vivaro a smaller Movano?
Hey Jonno, sorry I’ve only just seen this comment. The vivaros are nice vans, my brother has 3 of them and I find them nice to drive, economical and with they’re pretty reliable, the bodies are galvanised so don’t seem to suffer with too many rust issues, depends on the year you’re looking at, I’d avoid the 1.6d model and look for a 1.9/2.0.l variant.
Hi. Great video do uou have a link for the draw runner?
Hey maybe you might be able to help. Just installed brand new heater like yours tested like you did except mine reads .3 .4. I stuck my finger in the hole to touch glow plug and it was hot. The display read 13v but still throwing a e3 code.
Thanks mate 👍
No problem 👍
Does a circuit breaker count as a fuse? Or should you have both?
Which do you think is the best engine for the Citroen / Ducato/ Peugeot Boxer etc?
I’d avoid the more modern AdBlue 2.0 engine in those, if you look around on eBay there are so many vans at less than 100,000 either needing engine replacements or have had engine replacements. Personally I’d prefer the 2.3 fiat engine as it’s been well used by the Fiat group and is the same engine used for Ivecos which seems to have proven itself as a strong unit.
There's a reason Hiace vans are popular all over Aus,Africa,the Far East,etc. They're massively over engineered. If you're a single person , they're more than big enough. I've owned and driven vans(for work)for over 30 years ,I think your advice on checking a second hand purchase is excellent,but (happily for those who know them)you've missed out one of (if not THE )best.I It sounds crazy but unless you're buying something under 5years old,your much,much better off with a good 20 year old than a not so good 10 yr old,as they are far more simple to fix.Always buy privately,and look for service history.If you can find a self employed sole trader, who's not a builder,(a florist would be brilliant!) then that's what you're looking for. [ Yes,I run a 20 yr old Hiace,150,000miles,and I expect it to last at least another 10 years.]
Good tutorial but too much focus on the Victron as such, almost no info on the isolated vs. non-isolated topic. With a little help from your friends .... ^_^. Like a bird on the (electrical) wire : the bird is smart enough to keep both legs close together else ... BBQ will be the result . So many people ignore Ohm's law : voltage drop = current * resistance, for sure when high currents are involved ( 50 A , 100 A , 200 A in vans, camper, RV, ...) Non-isolated charger : the grounding wire is going from the alternator (A) to the starter accu (B), from B to the Victron C (common in & out) , from C to auxillary battery D, from D to inverter E. The black wire string A-B-C-D-E is handling all different currents in the intermediate sections and will have all different NON-ZERO voltages on the nodes B, C ,D and E. (with respect to reference A). Example : 30 Amp in 1 meter AWG8 will result in a voltage drop of some 60 mV. This 60 mV is fooling the Victron (and also the BMS in the LiFePO4 battery). As opposed to the above STRING topology the isolated Victron will allow for the STAR topology. All common nodes (B , C, D) do have their own individual black wire connected to A (or B is also acceptable). Of course the same story is also true for the red 12 V wires, but here the voltage drops as such are less critical for Victron , BMS, ... because the " zero volts" is the reference.This will reduce the differences in the "common ground voltage" to more acceptible values and thus more accurate behaviour of theVictron and the BMS.
Hello from Argentina ! Your explanation is very clear, I have the same model but the isolated one, the question I want to ask you is related to the fuses, my auxiliary battery is 200 AH Lifepo4, they told me to place a 60 fuse at the positive output of the starter battery and the same one at the positive output of the auxiliary battery, would this be correct? And if so, do I need another fuse? I ask you because they suggested another 200 fuse that I don't know where it would go. Thank you so much
Hey there, I’m pleased this video helped you! I would recommend using 2 x 50a fuses, one close to the engine battery and one close to the leisure battery :-)
Thank you!!
You’re very welcome :-)
Could you use head gasket sealer instead of silicone sealer ?
Nice job, can you do a review of the Victron Orion XS 12/12 chargers? I understand they are available in Europe now. I think you would be one of the first. I am thinking of installing a pair to charge a 12V 400Ah LiFePo4 battery bank with a 120A alternator. Sailors like it fast so we can get back to sailing slow.
Hey Gary, as soon as I can get my hands on one I’ll try to make a video 😌
Is this a mwb?
This is classed as a long wheel base for the transits, but my Mercedes wheelbase size it’s comparable to a MWB van.
Hi i have change the glow plug on my chinese diesel heater and im still having the error 03 what it can be?!?!im desperate and angry!
It’s having trouble with ignition, there’s a little wire gauze that often clogs up and needs replacing, have you checked this?
Very cool on several levels. One it is Glastonbury mini cyclops which I am ordering. Two, very thorough, fast forward on few parts. Three, you can install it yourself. As it is a very critical install, having it professionally installed by Cat Glasto's referral and shop in the same yard log burners are made. Cannot wait especially crazy cold UK winters. Thanks for video
Very helpful bud! Appreciate that help and video, will add you on instagram
Hi when you have your Hgv Practical test do you have to read a number plate before the test starts or is it straight onto the tell me show me questions? I saw this on Google This only applies to cars and motorbikes. Vocational tests rely on the medical report, so NO eyesight test is involved at the time of the driving test for trucks and buses. NVDIR APPROVED TRAINING CENTRE. FIRST ACCREDITED BY DVSA 2008. Is this correct?? Please help me
Hey there, I wasn’t asked to read a number plate on my HGV test.
Finally a 2 minute youtube that gets right to the point without all the bollocks -- thank you. I don't entirely understand the numbers and what they mean since I'm no good with electronics. Often my heater starts for a minute, I might hear a few clicks from the fuel pump but then shuts down with and E-01 error. Sometimes it completes startup, after which it will run all night. I replaced my solar-charged battery. I'm not sure, but I suspect it completes startup and works only if my battery is at full charge after some time in the sun; if it's at all depleted, heater startup won't complete. Please provide more details on how I might diagnose, and whether glow plug or fan are among the suspects. Thanks again!
hello. very inspiring! thank you. do you have the measurements on these? specifically the width between J. wondering if a sup will fit.
The frame you built in the video is not the same that was fitted? That one follows the corner curves of the the skylight skirt. Yours doesn’t. You make no mention of why yours wasn’t fitted or indeed how the alternate one was contoured on the inside face to fit perfectly?
Victron have great instructions but are useless at explaining their product uses and integrations. Great vid, simple and clear. Thanks
Thanks for your feedback!
Hey I have a heater reading e 3 glow plug reading 5.7 ohms, what should it be? Heater is only a few weeks old, ran great, after about 5 times of using it now reads e-3, from your experience is there something else I should check
Hey :) Same problem here, did u figure it out?
@roger2475 it was the glow plug was bad. Ordered a new one, worked fine for one night. Now it won't get hot. Just blows white smoke. Going to order the Russian one. They have awesome reviews
@@funfinding4two955 Damn Mine ran for like 15h max and got the code error. Tought these heaters would last longer tbh :d Whats the russian one called?
@@roger2475 Autoterm 2D aka Planar 2D about 500Euros!
@@roger2475mine run for like 20-30 min as a test. Next day error E03 😂
The glow plug is a resistor. It is not polarity sensitive. So it does not matter what lead goes on what wire. 😊
I have the BMV712 not the smart, how do I get data via Bluetooth to my app ?
If it’s not the smart model it won’t have Bluetooth :-)
you can use a isolated unit also in non-isolated setup where you bridge the negative terminals.
I've just asked the same question, did you find the answer?
hows been ..any problems ?..im thinking of putting one in but it is a lot of work..thanks for the upload
Hi Kelly, I haven’t had any issues at all with the wood burner, depending on your location/size of the van you may find you only use the wood burner for 1-2 months of the year, so it’s worth considering how much use it will get especially if space is an issue in your van
thanks for the reply..im in the uk ..and might end up having to live in my van for a bit as works drying up and i dont want to spend my lifes saving on rent...ive a big ELWB iveco daily so ive plenty of room..@@Aboutavan
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Thank you for taking the time.
You said the cables in the Kanu Locks can be cut, and that’s true, but it would require the thief to have cable cutters as opposed to just a knife with the straps you used. So why you didn’t use Kanu Locks instead?
Hey mate great video, you mentioned for heavier to use a spreader plate what do you mean by this ?
You will certainly get the water in your walls without putting sealing into the thread and before applying the washers.
I’ve used PTFE tape :-)
On a trailer that has 7 pin, don't the grounds of the vehicle and the trailer all connect? What is the reason to run isolated in this case? What's an easy test to check if your grounds are the same?
I have acquired the isolated version but my leisure battery goes to ground can I still use it?
Bom dia. Tenho uma camper e estou montando uma bateria 4s de 230 A lifpo4. Tenho uma geração solar de 600 wats e um controlador de 40 A epever, e um carregador de 30 A. Se ligar um orion 12 12 30 , como o sistema administra todas essas entradas de energia para carregar a bateria do Camper? Sou do Brasil!
Can I ring you Denis
Hi, it's been a few years since this video. How's this system holding up? Would you still recommend it or is there a better alternative? Cheers