Electrical

I looked at a lot of van electronics diagrams on the internet, and finally came up with this configuration for my van.

I designed my battery box to be big enough for two 300 amp-hr LiFePo4 batteries, but I think I’ll start out with only 1 battery and see how that works out for me.

The “shore power” connection for 115 volt AC power. What an ordeal to get this thing installed. The hardest part was reaching my arm up into a tiny space inside the bumper that was never designed for a human arm.

Working on the 12 volt DC system.

Working on the 115 volt AC system.

My electrical area under the port side of the bed. The major components are 115 volt AC distribution box, 12 volt DC distribution box, solar charge controller, inverter, 115 volt AC battery charger, 12 volt DC battery-to-battery charger, and LiFeP04 battery.

I'm making some 12 volt control boxes using box joint construction.

I like to do a wiring diagram before I start messing with the actual wires. My theory is that if I can draw it, then I can probably build it.

Installing Frankenstein wiring to two of my 12 volt control boxes. There will eventually be several of these boxes mounted around the van controlling stuff like lighting, USB chargers, and ceiling fans.

One of my 12 volt control boxes mounted on a bulkhead.