How to Wire a Camper Van - Budget Build Electrics Ep15

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10 ай бұрын

How to wire your self-build campervan. Installing the first-fix cables.
Choosing the right cables for the 12v DC and 230v Main Electrics.
In this video we are using three different types of cable, these are:-
1. 12v DC Battery Cable www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...
2. 2 core 2.5mm H07RN-F Rubber Flexible Cable www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1754160247...
3. 3 core 2.5mm Arctic Blue Cable www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...
25mm Flexible Plastic Conduit black www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...
The large crimping tool for fitting battery cable lugs www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...
Battery Cable Lugs www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...
Blade Fuse Holder www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...
Disclosure - As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase using the above affiliate link. Thank you for supporting our channel.
Have a good plan of where to put things in your van so you know where you want to run the cables. Always use multistranded flexible cable, protected by double insulation and flexible plastic conduit, especially when installed in the metal structure of the van where they could be easily damaged.
If you find these videos to be useful please give them a thumbs up and subscribe to this channel so you don't miss out on the next episodes.
If you would like to say thanks with a small donation you can do so via this link www.paypal.me/gregvirgoe
Thank you very much for watching and best wishes
Greg & Lou
#campervanelectrics #selfbuildcamper #vanbuild

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@davidmuirhead1060 10 ай бұрын

So glad you showed the fuel tank located near the battery box. A strong warning to all that you need to be careful about drilling access holes. Check and double check that you are not going to be close to anything that could be damaged if you drill carelessly. I would agree with you that it is safer to remove items well out of harms way and follow all the rules of safety. Far too many vlogs on KZfaq are just hair breadths away from disaster and injury. Bravo for showing us how to do it and explaining it. A trick to find out where rear cable access might be found is to follow official Tow Bar installation instructions. They will always try and use the Manufacturer's access points to the shell.

@efyscotland 6 ай бұрын

Very helpful video with all the product details in the descriptions. Your videos are there to help others clearly. Thank you!!!

@johncgrant 9 ай бұрын

Love these videos - Its giving me some good insight to reworking my T5 electrics properly. Thank you Greg!

@SloMo-rk5pv 3 ай бұрын

You explain things so well that everything sinks in quickly without confusion. Thank you from downunder! 👍

@leebennett6270 2 ай бұрын

Great stuff Greg! Very easily explained. Very much appreciated.

@rebelmindset6312 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been a HGV mechanic for nearly 17 years. You can always tell a good sparky because they make things look easy. Watching this video is like watching a master at work. The way you routed those wires, especially the ceiling fan. I thought Greg knows what he’s doing. Anyone that has worked on vehicles knows that the “easy or 5 min jobs” take the longest and are the most infuriating. I really liked this video. It’s very informative. You’ve earned a new subscriber.

@GregVirgoe 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 👍🏼

@pauldimeloe3978 5 ай бұрын

Hi Greg, hope you're well fella. Haven't seen any more videos since this one. Hope everything is ok 🙏. Really enjoy your in-depth videos.👍👍

@alaricgoldkuhl155 3 ай бұрын

Maybe you can help me with my concern of this setup? If you're going to have a huge battery bank constantly drawing on your alternator, won't it overheat and cut out? Then all of your electrics will drain the starter battery until the alternator cools enough to cut back in. If your starter battery drops too low too often you'll be constantly replacing it, not to mention replacing the alternator sooner as well. I get the advantage of being able to top up batteries on long drives if they're getting low, so maybe shield them and leave them disconnected in the box to connect when needed like during whole weeks of overcast days when the solar hasn't been charging as much?

@user-ox2mm3ec1n Ай бұрын

Thanks for a thorough understanding of the electric, much appreciated 👍

@chuckw302 7 ай бұрын

You’re are the best at explaining this van build stuff, thank you for making it understandable for us beginners. Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

@garyesler2948 10 ай бұрын

Great too see you back with another fantastic video 👍

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much :D

@thom6167 Ай бұрын

Top guy. Excellent teacher.

@robenhenni8463 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic, as always clearly explained and neatly executed

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you for a great comment 🤩

@paulosprague2180 10 ай бұрын

As always - simply the best.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! :D

@markcarson2158 5 ай бұрын

Top Notch as usual Greg. just starting my first build and your videos are a great help . Thanks so much 🙏

@clearprop 10 ай бұрын

Great to see an update, Greg - loving the new series. 🙂

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@tonysutton6559 10 ай бұрын

Another great video. Thank you (and Lou's hand that made a couple guest appearances). I had half a dozen notifications of videos in my KZfaq subscriptions today and, as always, I went for yours first as you make things so easy to understand with your clear explanations.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

I know it’s a busy day on Sunday for videos because KZfaq tells us that’s when most of our viewers are online. So I thank you for putting me first. That means a lot 😊

@zedlicious 3 ай бұрын

Enjoyed you firsts series and great to see a second series - I’m doing my second van and you helped me heaps on the first van 4 years ago. Cheers Greg

@jmckay188 3 ай бұрын

Bought my first camper, stripped it all down and I'm now on to electrics so this has been a great help, thanks for taking the time to go through it all 👍

@aemensukkar4688 10 ай бұрын

Glad to see you back! Just about to run my cables so this has come at the perfect time. Thanks Greg!

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

That's good I'm glad it has helped you :D

@fabianprioux1136 10 ай бұрын

Great as always Greg ! I am at this stage of running cables & kind of bit lost ... but your videos help a lot to have a kind of vision of this global nightmare 🤣😂 All the best to you !!!

@beaulunaedvantures 10 ай бұрын

Good to see you back Greg 👍

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Ah thank you so much 😊

@Ms.Frankenbuilder 23 күн бұрын

Just getting started with my first in a van solar setup, this was helpful.

@folkerwulff 10 ай бұрын

As usual, great instruction and motivation. One suggestion: Add a dead 1.5 mm wire to every length of conduit to use as a pull wire in the future. You never know what you might want to add in years to come. 👍😀

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

That or just a draw string. I did use an old cable to pull in two new ones before. 👍🏼😊

@philipbudd3741 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video, this series will be the only guide I will need when I do my van, many thanks

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

I’m pleased about that. Wish you all the best with your own self build 👍🏼😊

@colinb8327 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Greg. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Plan is to start on my Boxer conversion in the new year, so please keep these coming, because your giving me so much needed info. 👍🏻

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

You got it! Loads more useful information to come soon 👍🏼😊

@nickfisher3591 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic clear and concise video explained in layman's terms , massive help ... Thank you

@GregVirgoe 8 ай бұрын

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching 👍🏼😊

@Campervan-Dreams 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks indeed. Very informative.

@rogerstarkey5390 10 ай бұрын

I've seen a lot of builds with the cable just sitting in the voids. Apart from the possible short hazard, Conduit also makes it much easier to add new circuits if you have to. Well worth £10-15 up front (and you saved a lot more on the cable!)

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

I can't agree more, we have added cables to our Sprinter van over the years and so glad I could use the conduit to pull new ones in.

@lindamaree5443 10 ай бұрын

Welcome back Greg, thanks for such a clear explanation for the cabling and how to connect the dc2dc (haven't seen that before). I love the idea of two blade connectors.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Yes, thanks, it makes sense to have them remote to where you need them to cut down on the number of cables in the van.

@chrsrans1 8 ай бұрын

Great video Greg as usual. Can't wait for the next one where you will be insulating the van as mine is condensation terribly at the moment due to painted metal surfaces. Good luck and best wishes to you Greg.

@SillyMonkeys 10 ай бұрын

Great work Greg , you are my favourite van builder on KZfaq, Thank you .

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Thats nice to hear :D

@paulpendo4624 10 ай бұрын

Yet another Top Quality vid. Well presented, informative and full of hard won advice. Thanks Greg you are my 'go to' for all things Van related.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

That’s brilliant 🤩 I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos 👍🏼

@truthdragon7719 10 ай бұрын

I’ve had my van almost a year now, watching your vids has made the difference to me getting stuck in again. Thank you!

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

I’m really pleased they are helping to motivate you. It’s a lot of work but if you break it down into bite size jobs with little goals it’s less daunting. Good luck 😉

@mausie1967 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the wise lessons, again!

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! My pleasure 😇

@markmim5676 8 ай бұрын

Good to see latest van build video Greg. Very comprehensive as usual.

@GregVirgoe 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I try to pack them with useful information so each one is a help to you 👍🏼😊

@markmim5676 8 ай бұрын

Hey Greg your video have always been a huge help and go to for help and ideas. Keep up the great work. All the best with the new channel. I have subscribed 😁

@mjremy2605 Ай бұрын

You are the absolute best teacher, Greg!!! I love your videos. Thank you for the incredible knowledge you put out to us all the time, for years. I trust you because you are a certified electrical engineer in the UK so you know your codes and safety protocols. Beautiful work. Thank you!

@gogathome 10 ай бұрын

Great to see you back on this van build Greg, another video full of quality information for us, thank you. I have a campervan, it's an old conversion by EMC Campers, a basic conversion, with just a simple stove and rock and roll bed. However after looking at most of your videos, I now plan on installing electrics and a sink/ hob unit, so thank you so much !

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Very nice! It’s great to do the upgrades yourself as you will have more knowledge about how it works 😊

@sycko80 10 ай бұрын

Another really good informative video. Cheers Greg 👍

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it :D

@sheikhmohammedsohaib7104 9 ай бұрын

Amazing work, watching your videos increases my confidence. Your videos are so clear. Thanks

@GregVirgoe 9 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that! Hope all goes well with your own build

@1anonlyedwiltshire 10 ай бұрын

fantastic vid as always Greg thanks a lot. especially enjoyed 8.50

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Me showing my nutty side 😂😊

@andyetheridge 10 ай бұрын

Just laid a new floor in my van and this video has arrived in perfect time…my next job, running cables!😊

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

That is awesome! I Hope this helps you :D

@FlowstoneFloors Ай бұрын

Great video Greg keep up the good work, I've just started my van build

@theot1248 10 ай бұрын

How convenient that you are in the middle of a Ducato build. I've just bought a 2014 L4H3 Boxer last week for a campervan conversion and I will be following every step of your build and will likely copy a lot of your tips and ideas. Thank you for these videos.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

No problem, hope they help you and good luck

@warehouse13scarborough14 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoying all your Teaching Videos Greg....almost hypnotic.....Picking up some great tips along the way. You have a very enjoyable style !! Just mapping out my Vivaro Plan.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to let me know. I really do appreciate your kind thoughts 👍🏼😊

@kennelson7591 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this planning to get a Mercedes Vito Van to convert into a camper soon so invaluable information thank you for sharing clear instructional videos keep up the good work.

@Michael-m4y 10 ай бұрын

Hi Greg , great content as always very informative 👍👍

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 😊

@sandereland1294 10 ай бұрын

Greg, all your videos have been so helpful. i have just bougnht a van to do up and its also a fiat ducato so all of this is perfect. its all so detailed and super useful for someone who is starting a new project like this. thanks for all your video thus far and i look forward to watching more

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

That’s brilliant 🤩 hope all goes well with your own build 👍🏼😊

@crazy1901 9 ай бұрын

"put the wire into the conduit first" i'd never of thought of that thanks . It's so simple but so obvious. Great video thanks

@GregVirgoe 9 ай бұрын

It makes a massive difference because you just cannot push it through after it’s installed. 👍🏼😊

@philcorp1213 10 ай бұрын

Nice to see back . Hope family all OK. 😊❤

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 spending time with family 😊

@karlhorgan4998 10 ай бұрын

Hi Greg, I have been watching your vlogs for a while and as everyone says, clear and concise information. I have a Fiat Ducato L3H2 that I plan to convert over the winter and your vlogs will be helping me along the journey as a point of reference. Thank you and keep up the excellent work.....ps great camera work by Mrs.Virgoe

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Hope all goes well with your build. Don’t tell the misses that she’ll be asking for a raise 🤣👍🏼

@bid84 2 ай бұрын

Legend of a man

@andrewhopper8700 10 ай бұрын

Your videos are fantastic thankyou greg😊

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you for all your support.

@summerjunk929 26 күн бұрын

You legend. Will be using this for my Ducato build. Many Thanks!

@deranocasper 10 ай бұрын

Hello Greg Love your videos electric very informative and practical and the sizing for the cables and the materials used and tools your a top man for one man Greg 🔝😎🍻

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

I’m really pleased you are enjoying this series. Thank you for watching. 👍🏼😊

@Dirt-Diggler 10 ай бұрын

Good stuff as usual 😎 Enjoying this build just as i enjoyed the first 👍

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 hope you enjoy the rest too 😊

@Flossy_tops 10 ай бұрын

Good to see you back again! … and I must mention how quick you undo those nuts and bolts😉👍🍻

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 😂 I’ve been in training while been away. Go Go Gadget hands 👍🏼

@markhancock3944 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Greg, so helpful as always. Have been waiting for the next vid! Hope you're well 😃

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Sorry I have been away for a while. Thank you for being patient. 🙏🏼

@markhancock3944 10 ай бұрын

Worth waiting for!

@stevebee2146 10 ай бұрын

Yet another proper sound video Greg my van build going so much better for watching your channel m8 keep them coming by the way just come off the back of 2 courses to do with work and found myself thinking these would be so much better if Greg was the tutor your are born to teach Greg 😊😊

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Oh thank you 🙏🏼 that’s really nice to hear. I know how you feel with work courses. Many are death by PowerPoint 😳🤣

@rabadabadoo491 10 ай бұрын

Cheers , excellent content.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Much appreciated

@anthonywhite6530 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am aiming to do this for next summer.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I wish you all the best with your build.

@Raf-zu5le 10 ай бұрын

Good to see you back, I was worried I was going to have to guess how to do the next bit of our van ☺️👍

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Sorry about that, will be cracking on with it form now on, no more guessing is needed. lol

@Raf-zu5le 10 ай бұрын

@@GregVirgoe thanks so much Greg 👌

@wjheald 10 ай бұрын

Once again a great video with top class info. Just starting my Peugeot Boxer build (new to all this) my brain was starting to hurt with electrics - now I can relax. Thanks.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

You can do it! Just take your time and planning is the key 👍🏼😊

@davidanderson5893 10 ай бұрын

Another great video guys. It's the jobs like this that take time and although you get the benefit when the van is complete, you don't get to see the work that's gone into it as its hidden away. Looking forward to the next one.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Very true! Most of the work in a van conversion is behind the scenes. The furniture is the easy bit that comes together quickly.

@davidanderson5893 10 ай бұрын

I bet if you were to have a look at a factory build and look closely at the work you don't see you would wonder why they are so expensive.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

@@davidanderson5893 from what I’ve seen there’s no conduit it’s all loose cable held in place with masking tape and a prayer 🙏🏼🤣

@michaellaw6508 8 ай бұрын

it is amazing how similar your van is to my promaster is in the states, I put a relay in to the 12 volt power source in the rear, to cut the house batteries from the van battery'. great videos keep up the good work.

@nellbrown770 10 ай бұрын

great video as ever greg

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍hope you are well 😊

@CmwSpeedrunUk 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing another video 💪🏽

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your comment and thank you for watching 🙏🏼😊

@davey8914 9 ай бұрын

So clear and concise, no messing around, and presented by a guy who obviously knows what he is talking about. What's not to like? Thank you very much.

@GregVirgoe 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 😃 that’s nice of you to say so 👍🏼

@ClaireScarffe 9 ай бұрын

Just bought a MWB boxer and in the early stages of our first conversion. We stumbled across this series wondering what to do next after finishing sorting all the metal work. This series is going to be very helpful, looks like we will be converting along with you. You're officially our van build dad!

@GregVirgoe 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic! I’m pleased to have you on board. Best wishes with your own build. 🤩

@markwhitney8458 7 ай бұрын

Guys I've just brought a fiat Ducato also my first camper build Greg you make it look so easy I've watched all your Ducato videos hopefully follow your build already starting to panic keep up the good work

@Buer1234 2 ай бұрын

Great work. From Norway😊

@zx10rmac84 9 ай бұрын

Spot on matey, thanks for your hard work, 👌🇬🇧🍻🍻

@GregVirgoe 9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it 👍🏼😃

@Acookinthefield 8 ай бұрын

top video and it answered a question I asked in the off grid video, I'm enjoying this and feeling really confident , thanks .

@GregVirgoe 8 ай бұрын

oh did I miss your question? Do you mind me asking what it was?

@Acookinthefield 8 ай бұрын

I was with regards to taking just one live and earth feed from vehicle main battery.

@GregVirgoe 8 ай бұрын

@@Acookinthefield oh ok I have answer quite a few asking the same question.

@hectordetectorist6919 10 ай бұрын

Another great video!

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@thomaspowell2043 6 ай бұрын

I just can't get my head around electrics and running cables and what's needed and where. I feel overwhelmed just watching you do it, never mind actually doing it myself!

@pinkbsl7972 3 ай бұрын

I used to think that but if you just do a few hours of research a day it can all gradually piece together.

@ads_213 9 ай бұрын

Great video thanks Gregg

@GregVirgoe 9 ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked it 👍🏼🤩

@user-ls3rc4bh4q 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video, I'm just about to buy a van to convert into the family camper, I like that you don't talk a load of pony, you get straight to the point, I'll be following you religiously, please keep the kids coming and prepare for some questions when I start, all the best Mark 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Good to see you back buddy 👏👏👏

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks Mel, really apprecited :D

@anthonyrmay1502 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Greg. After having my wiring Wolfcraft loom stolen, when my caravan was robbed, I shall wire the campletely gutted T2 with your help (especially sizing cable)

@erichwise7734 10 ай бұрын

As always, such a great video, and really love that you let us in on those moments where you show your weird side (ie crimped connection reaction). Perfectly laid out and edited video. I do a few things that add to you method, might be overkill. 1. I add grommet and/or edge guarding to the sharp edges where the conduit comes through, doubly ensuring protection of the system, especially if it gets squeezed. 2. I add labeling at all entrances and exits of 120vac (here in the US) as well as use orange colored extra rugged conduit. This is mostly for emergency responders in a just in case situation. The us hasn’t codified totally a color scheme so i went with the color my manufacturer uses for their EV in higher than 48v situations, in this case orange. I also use labels for the solar lines since they are always live even though it’s at non lethal voltages.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Never a bad idea to go the extra mile 😊 I shall be doing lots of labelling once complete 👍🏼

@artdiybuilds8275 9 ай бұрын

UK is the only country in Europe that uses rigid copper wire for the household. I lived and worked in 4 European countries and all of them use fire retardant tubbing also flex wires 3x monophase fire retardant. It Is great that you recommend this type of wiring, very true it tends to last way longer than the rigid ones . Incredible videos, as usual, looking forward to seeing this van build.

@GregVirgoe 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

@Andrew-Dixon 10 ай бұрын

Top job👍

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Cheers Andrew

@chunt5073 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful much thanks 👍

@GregVirgoe 9 ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked it 👍🏼😊

@anthonybaker8288 10 ай бұрын

Started our build at the beginning of summer, we are now about a month away from completion. I've done it all "The Greg Virgoe Way"..thank you so much Greg.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Sounds great! I'm sure it will give you many happy years of travelling :D

@davemcmahon-xx9wl 4 ай бұрын

14:39 it’s been 5 months since you’ve done anything on this build By subscribing to your channel we show our respect for your knowledge on this subject . I too have started a build on a fiat ducato maxi around the same time as yourself And was looking forward to tapping into your knowledge. Honestly think it’s time you gave your subscribers an update at least. All the best hopefully see you on the road sometime. Dave

@JohnnyCash-uw2dk 10 ай бұрын

The absolute best tutorials on van conversion. Thanks Greg. I’m working on my sprinter and am utilizing every single video you have posted. You have sincerely made my life and I’m sure the lives of all do it yourselfers much easier. Thanks again for a job well done!!!!!!!!! K / Oklahoma

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

That’s what they are here for so I thank you for giving me great feedback it’s good to know they are valued. Thank you 🙏🏼

@SuperBounce1987 10 ай бұрын

See as soon as yo9u said "that needs a 10mm" that would be the day done for me. I probably wouldn't find it until the following Tuesday or something lol. Glad to see the project going on strong.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

It helps to have a good plan up front and order what you need ahead of time so no time is lost when building 😊

@mickmc80 9 ай бұрын

Greg, watched all your vids, I'm actually doing a steel boat build in Serbia, but many principles are the same. Learning lots from you, PS, thanks for not selling out to corporate. Regards, Mick Mc

@GregVirgoe 9 ай бұрын

The two are almost identical when it comes to off grid living and electrics. I always promote the products that I have researched and bought myself. Unless it’s of value to my viewers I won’t promote it. Thank you 🙏🏼😊

@john-xx8nc 10 ай бұрын

Another good vid so helpfull thanks again

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for leaving a comment too 😃

@manxcrusader5639 10 ай бұрын

Another great video Greg. Might be worth mentioning that some of these Peugeot, Fiat, Citroen vans have a factory fitted converters electrical panel behind the plastic cover at the bottom of the drivers door pillar near the handbrake. If fitted it has a battery connection already supplied.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Some of the newer ones do but sadly most me does not have anything there large enough to connect a battery charger to. The route from drivers B pillar to my battery location would also be difficult. But it may benefit others 👍🏼😊

@davidmuirhead1060 10 ай бұрын

Some builds have the Converter upgraded harness, some don't, but realising where the manufacturer places these upgrades gives a clue as to where you might be able run a new harness within the shell.

@1anonlyedwiltshire 9 ай бұрын

mine does. thats a really helpful comment thank you

@dbucka 10 ай бұрын

Welcome back!

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

@Journeyman76524 10 ай бұрын

Entertaining and informative as usual. Only thing I can add is definitely works better to fit two fuse box's one each side of the van. Way less cable runs.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Yes I have three in our sprinter, one in the garage and one either side in the high level cupboards. 👍🏼🤩

@rogerstarkey5390 10 ай бұрын

Looks like you've been back down the Gym Greg! 💪💪 👍

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Yes, I had a few "fat shaming" comments on previous videos so i've been back down the gym 3-4 times a week to get back into shape, to be fair i have missed it so needed the kick up the arse to do something about it. LOL

@rogerstarkey5390 10 ай бұрын

@@GregVirgoe Putting us all (OK...me!) to shame! 😁

@erickendall8755 10 ай бұрын

Need too see you more fantastic video

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

More to come! 👍🏼🤩

@CORRIGEEN71 10 ай бұрын

Great detail as always perfect timing I have a 25 ft fiat ducato low loader to convert so looking forward to the rest of your conversion videos , thankyou wondering if you ever did write a book ?

@denisecafferky2248 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@tinam7979 10 ай бұрын

Missed these Greg, got excited because starting to think about ours now , I got lost 🙈, shortly after the hole in the battery box 😮, I’ll watch it another 100 times 😂 hhhheeeeellllpppp 🤣 x

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

You know you can always rely on me to help you guys anytime. Hope you are both well 😊

@tinam7979 10 ай бұрын

@@GregVirgoe❤ might message you for some guidance , and if you’re ever in Sutton Coldfield well . . . . 😊 x love to you both x

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

@@tinam7979 it would be a pleasure to see you both again. If I can be of any help just ask 👍🏼😊

@tinam7979 10 ай бұрын

@@GregVirgoeyou are lovely thanks Greg x

@mikejarvis4860 5 ай бұрын

just found you on youtube, great videos,

@flashback9966 10 ай бұрын

Another super clear video Greg. Just like to highlight how important it is to fit the 40A as close to the battery terminal as possible, just as you have shown. This prevents the cable from burning in case of a short circuit further down the line.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Rob, also applies to the fuse for the blade fuse holder which will be right next to the leisure batteries. Cheers Greg

@junglegoose4648 8 ай бұрын

Would you mind explaining a bit more on what you mean here about putting the blade fuse holder near the leisure batteries, and putting the 40A (fuse?) near to the main battery?

@flashback9966 8 ай бұрын

@@junglegoose4648 Fuses are there to protect the cable from burning, in case of a short. So one side of the cable is protected but the other side is not. So placing the fuse as close as possible to the battery, means the unprotected part of the cable is as short as possible. (less likely to be damaged).

@GregVirgoe 8 ай бұрын

@@junglegoose4648 fuses are to protect the cable from overcurrent situation so the fuses need to be fitted close to the battery as possible then you can run your cable to wherever you want to fit your device.

@matthewgregory7020 7 ай бұрын

Can you put a fuse straight off your battery terminal before you run your wire off it?

@tammyfarmin3698 9 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!

@GregVirgoe 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😇

@GregVirgoe 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😇

@wilbearworks 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Greg. I have fitted fuse boards to both sides of my conversion in the top cupboards centrally. It's surprising how many cable runs one needs. Keep them coming, please.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Well done 👍🏼 it really does make more sense to have them mounted local to where they are needed 😃

@TransitC 10 ай бұрын

Hi Greg, great stuff as usual...You have mentioned that you are going to do the insulation next. Have you considered using a product called Tyvek as a vapour permeable barrier. It is used extensively in the pitched roofing industry it is impervious from one surface but breathable from the other. Keep up the brilliant work. Cheers

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

No, because that is not what we need here. The reason building membranes are breathable is because timbers need to be ventilated to stop them rotting. In our van we need a 100% totally impervious barrier in both directions and the only material that will do that is foil. You cannot compare house building techniques with a steel van. Two very different applications 😊👍🏼

@alutious 10 ай бұрын

Awesome. I am just wiring mine up niw.

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

Have fun! Hope all goes well 👍🏼

@alutious 10 ай бұрын

I like your idea about putting a fuse panel on the passenger side. I am running another line this week for it before i wool it up.@@GregVirgoe

@GregVirgoe 10 ай бұрын

@@alutious we have three fuse boards in our sprinter van. One in the garage, one above the kitchen and one above the lounge seat. That cuts down internal wiring by more than 3/4 at least.