Custom Fuse Covers, and removing logos
In this video – the making of custom fuse covers. Acrylic sheets Fuse holders Disconnect switch What to remove logo from plastic? This simple method may get the job done … Read more
In this video – the making of custom fuse covers. Acrylic sheets Fuse holders Disconnect switch What to remove logo from plastic? This simple method may get the job done … Read more
This video shows the mock up of our van design. The idea of converting our own van came about after a vacation to the Canadian Rockies. We rented a 15 … Read more
This video shows the design of the bed platform. Products seen in this video: Steel Beam Wood Slats After completing this video I realize that I … Read more
You need to have the correct size wire for the amperage and voltage that will run through the wire. Remember every wire should be protected by a fuse, limiting the … Read more
You can charge your batteries from your vehicles alternator. The alternator delivers power to all the vehicles electrical components and keeps the starter battery charged. The vehicles alternator may deliver … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
This video show how to make your own battery cables. Attaching lugs, and using a crimper. Wire 6 AWG 8 AWG 10 AWG 2/0 Lugs Crimper Heat Shrink Tubing Large … Read more
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