Upgrading an RV Electrical System in Stages to Save $$$ upfront.

 Published On Nov 26, 2023

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.

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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:    • We added 2400W of Solar to this 5th W...  

➤30A Class C Motorhome - Full Electrical Upgrade:    • Motorhome RV Solar & Lithium Upgrade ...  

➤ 30A Travel Trailer - Full Electrical Upgrade:    • RV Electrical System Solar and Lithiu...  

➤ Truck Camper - Full Electrical Upgrade:    • How To Upgrade Your Truck Camper's El...  

➤ Ford Transit Camper Van Electrical Install:    • DIY CAMPER VAN ELECTRICAL INSTALL (St...  

➤ DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial:    • DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical In...  

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:

➤ Binge the Transit Van Build:    • The Ultimate Camper Van Build Guide -...  

➤ DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams: https://www.explorist.life/solarwirin...

➤ How to Perform a Power Audit:    • How Much Solar Power Do I Need for My...  

➤ Basic Parts & Components of an Electrical System:    • Basic Solar Parts Needed for a DIY Ca...  

➤ How to Cut Wire: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-cut...

➤ How to Strip Wire:    • How to Strip Wire from 4/0 to 24 AWG  

➤ How to Crimp Wire:    • How To Crimp Wire Lugs & Ring Termina...  

➤ How to Make MC4 Connectors:    • How To Make MC4 Connectors (For Wirin...  

➤ How to Wire Solar Panels in Series-Parallel:    • How to Wire Solar Panels in Series Pa...  

➤ How to Crimp Wire Ferrules:    • How to Crimp Ferrules (and Why You Ne...  

➤ How to Wire an AC/DC Breaker/Fuse Box: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wir...
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

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