Simple Van Shore Power

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Want to add AC outlets to your camper van? This video will show you how to safely install a simple 15 amp shore power inlet and AC circuit. This easy addition to your electrical system can power a battery charger and appliances like your TV or refrigerator when plugged into an outdoor outlet. With easy to follow diagrams and simple, clear instructions, you'll be connected to shore power in no time. I'll share some tips and tricks I learned with my 2023 Ram Promaster installation to help guide you through your installation whether you also have a Promaster, or if you have an RV or other type of camper.
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00:00 Introduction
01:05 Installing the Inlet
02:50 Wiring the Inlet to an Outlet
06:07 What to Plug in to your Outlets

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@alfreddominguez2750 Ай бұрын

I think you need a breaker box before your outlets especially if you go to 30 amps which is typical for most camp sites. It's a very good start which i will use on my build. Thanks,

@TheVanTeacher Ай бұрын

Thank you for your thoughts on this. I’m wondering how a simple system like mine is any different than an extension cord with two or three outlets on the end? Verses a more robust system that would require more circuit protection? I am cautious to keep the amperage low on whatever I plug in and not overload the shore circuit that I am plugged into. Where do you draw the line?

@alfreddominguez2750 Ай бұрын

@TheVanTeacher Depends on your energy needs. In my case, 103 degree temps require a 12k btu ac, which is 650 watts, so that's 3 batteries and hopefully no inverter and a 24 or 48 amp system. With that kind of investment you need good circuit protection to avoid fire damage. Hopefully you live in a cooler climate at night and don't need that. Always test your shore power before plugging in. Be safe 🙏

@jacktyler7599 28 күн бұрын

@@TheVanTeacher The issue goes deeper. If your system is - electrically - not really different from a power strip, how do you protect yourself from low voltage, high voltage, etc. at the source? And a breaker inside the van does seem wise. 'Simple' in design doesn't always guarantee simple in practice.

@pmcallister 14 күн бұрын

@@TheVanTeacherI absolutely would not trust the circuit protection provided by a random campground. You really do need a 15A double pole breaker as close as possible to the shore power inlet. Blue Sea makes a simple surface mounted enclosure (part 3131) that’s perfect for this and can optionally be wired with a reverse polarity indicator LED (part 8066). Blue Sea 7235 is the 2-pole 15A breaker. I hope you take this advice seriously, it’s literally a life and death thing. Think about what happens if you’re taking a nap, that space heater shorts out, and the campground circuit breaker fails (or is more than 15A). World of hurt. Less than $100 for prevention. You don't need a whole AC distribution panel, just this simple setup to protect your wiring and your life.

@TheVanTeacher 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for the advice. I checked out the Blue Sea surface mount breaker and will be installing it right at the shore power inlet on the inside of the van. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

@JW-rq1ik 4 ай бұрын

Simple and informative. Thank you.

@TheVanTeacher 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@RoamingWildBC 4 ай бұрын

thanks for the info, i am doing a school bus build starting this month.

@TheVanTeacher 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with your project! I’m curious how long it takes to build out a school bus conversion? That’s a lot of space!

@Electronzap 3 ай бұрын

Good info.

@TheVanTeacher 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@simon359 6 ай бұрын

It looks like from the image that the stranded wire isn’t copper?

@TheVanTeacher 6 ай бұрын

It is tinned copper to give it extra corrosion protection in marine applications. I feel like it’s overkill inside a van, but that’s just my opinion. I did notice at the local RV show this weekend the major manufacturers are using residential Romex wire for AC circuit wiring. Thoughts on that?

@simon359 6 ай бұрын

@@TheVanTeacher I prefer to use welding wire!

@Baxsie 4 ай бұрын

@@TheVanTeacher I just get a 100' extension cord from HFT . . . currently $80 for 100 ft. When I bought mine it was real copper (no tin).

@pmcallister 14 күн бұрын

@@TheVanTeacherRV manufacturers cut every possible corner. You are using excellent wire, stick with it!