Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this weeks video, we summarize what we learned over the course of the year of doing full electrical installs in OEM RVs and share how we would recommend doing an upgrade if you needed to do it in stages for budgetary constraints or because you're not quite sure you need a full system upgrade.
➤ Shop the EXPLORIST.life Store: https://shop.explorist.life
➤ Shop Battle Born Batteries: battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=explorist_bb67
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:
FULL ELECTRICAL INSTALLS:
➤50A 5th Wheel RV - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=PavRWuOax1M&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=8
➤30A Class C Motorhome - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=9fmL1RfmZJk&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=1
➤ 30A Travel Trailer - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=KM_8s4cTjWA&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=1
➤ Truck Camper - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=gcDYiYgUCzg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=6
➤ Ford Transit Camper Van Electrical Install: youtube.com/watch?v=E5q7_4FH4LQ&t=2874s&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s
➤ DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
➤ Binge the Transit Van Build: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX
➤ DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams: https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams
➤ How to Perform a Power Audit: youtube.com/watch?v=a406IxiU-Xg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=3
➤ Basic Parts & Components of an Electrical System: youtube.com/watch?v=xuZg4NasCVw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=1
➤ How to Cut Wire: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-cut-wire/
➤ How to Strip Wire: youtube.com/watch?v=ca45dL2X4SM&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=10
➤ How to Crimp Wire: youtube.com/watch?v=JmiX2XW48F8&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=9
➤ How to Make MC4 Connectors: youtube.com/watch?v=YFAKK491wj0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=7
➤ How to Wire Solar Panels in Series-Parallel: youtube.com/watch?v=b2H8vpj8rQg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3
➤ How to Crimp Wire Ferrules: youtube.com/watch?v=h8CHAVmpPFw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=8
➤ How to Wire an AC/DC Breaker/Fuse Box: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wire-a-power-distribution-panel/
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Replacing Lead Acid/AGM with Lithium Batteries
01:53 Upgrade Your Battery Monitor
02:54 Add/Upgrade Your Solar
04:10 Add an Inverter for Off-Grid 120V
06:13 Upgrade Alternator Charging
In this weeks video, we summarize what we learned over the course of the year of doing full electrical installs in OEM RVs and share how we would recommend doing an upgrade if you needed to do it in stages for budgetary constraints or because you're not quite sure you need a full system upgrade.
➤ Shop the EXPLORIST.life Store: https://shop.explorist.life
➤ Shop Battle Born Batteries: battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=explorist_bb67
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:
FULL ELECTRICAL INSTALLS:
➤50A 5th Wheel RV - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=PavRWuOax1M&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=8
➤30A Class C Motorhome - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=9fmL1RfmZJk&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=1
➤ 30A Travel Trailer - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=KM_8s4cTjWA&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=1
➤ Truck Camper - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=gcDYiYgUCzg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=6
➤ Ford Transit Camper Van Electrical Install: youtube.com/watch?v=E5q7_4FH4LQ&t=2874s&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s
➤ DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
➤ Binge the Transit Van Build: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX
➤ DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams: https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams
➤ How to Perform a Power Audit: youtube.com/watch?v=a406IxiU-Xg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=3
➤ Basic Parts & Components of an Electrical System: youtube.com/watch?v=xuZg4NasCVw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=1
➤ How to Cut Wire: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-cut-wire/
➤ How to Strip Wire: youtube.com/watch?v=ca45dL2X4SM&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=10
➤ How to Crimp Wire: youtube.com/watch?v=JmiX2XW48F8&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=9
➤ How to Make MC4 Connectors: youtube.com/watch?v=YFAKK491wj0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=7
➤ How to Wire Solar Panels in Series-Parallel: youtube.com/watch?v=b2H8vpj8rQg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3
➤ How to Crimp Wire Ferrules: youtube.com/watch?v=h8CHAVmpPFw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=8
➤ How to Wire an AC/DC Breaker/Fuse Box: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wire-a-power-distribution-panel/
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Replacing Lead Acid/AGM with Lithium Batteries
01:53 Upgrade Your Battery Monitor
02:54 Add/Upgrade Your Solar
04:10 Add an Inverter for Off-Grid 120V
06:13 Upgrade Alternator Charging
