DIY - Electrics any good how to guides?

[harriot]

I've had a read through and a search for any similar topics, so I'm sorry if this really has been posted 100 times.

This conversion will be for weekend use, the occasional week trip and maybe a festival or two.

We need usb ports, lights - nothing too crazy like heating etc.

So I'm thinking I will need a leisure battery with split charge relay and maybe somewhere to connect to an electric pitch at a campsite? I've seen solar panels however I think thats a bit much to start with if it's for occasional use.

I've been quoted £1000-1500 for Split Charge Relay with leisure battery installation with somewhere to connect to an electric pitch at a campsite - to me doesn't even include all of the sockets/wires etc.

What are really good explanation guides for simple set ups that you have found easy to understand and helpful?

I don't really have an electrical background, I'm a programmer by day so thats just bashing a keyboard!

Thanks

 

[Deaky]

Have a search on here, loads of info is available. @Dellmassive has some good guides. Split charge relay is no good for our T6's with smart alternators. You need to be looking at a DC-DC charger.

 

[Skyliner33]

If you are in Manchester so could do a social distance meet and I could go through the basics if you like?

 

[boxelder]

I found this really good (if a little slow moving), and used this and the pdf guides at travel volts (where you can buy all the stuff, with pre-made wiring etc.

 

[Urbanfox]

Have a good brows through Greg Virgoes vlogs, very informative and detailed.

Greg Virgoe

We are currently travelling as much of Europe as we can in a self-built Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van. We quit our jobs and handed back the keys to our home a...

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[jimc91]

This chap explains it in a way that even I can comprehend. Skip to 20 minutes for cable sizing.

The video referred to above is worth a watch to get cable and fuses sizes sorted