Rooftop solar & pre-wiring | Cory's van build (part 6)
Cory Crowley Cory Crowley
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 Published On Mar 14, 2024

Watch as I plan an off-grid solar setup for my van and then install the four 100W panels on the van's roof. I then plan the branch circuit wiring for the van interior and run 'rough in' wires throughout the van.

Solar panel specs
4 x RICH SOLAR 100 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panel
Dimensions: 20.1" x 40.2" x 1.2"

Overview of electric branch circuits
Driver side
Driver 12V fuse block (6 AWG)
Oven (16AWG)
Driver 12V outlet (10 AWG)
B2B alternator charging cable (4 AWG)
Gasoline heater (10 AWG)
Propane solenoid valve (16 AWG)
Toilet fan (16 AWG)

Passenger side
Passenger 12V fuse block (4AWG)
Weboost (16 AWG)
Front MaxxAir (16AWG)
Rear MaxxAir (16AWG)
Kitchen light zone (16AWG)
Bedroom light zone (16AWG)
Pass 12V outlet x2 (10 AWG)
Dometic Fridge (10 AWG)
Sink pump (16 AWG)
Passenger exterior util lights x2 (16 AWG)

120V circuits
Driver 120V outlet x3 (12/3 AWG)
Passenger 120V outlet x2 (12/3 AWG)

00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Solar panel planning
03:10 - Solar panel install
08:18 - Wire planning (digitally)
10:22 - Wire planning (masking tape)
12:40 - Overview of plan
16:35 - Wires
16:53 - Running wires throughout van
17:32 - Wires too big for DC fuse block
18:41 - Finishing up pre-wiring

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