Installing my Van Electrics (800Ah Renogy System)

I walk you through my entire electrical install using Renogy components. I've now had the whole system up and running for a few months and it is AWESOME 🤘

I am now working with Renogy so will receive a little kick back at no extra cost to you if you use the links below. Some of the products I used have since been updated so may look a little different from the ones in my video. For the batteries, these are often sold on special offer at a huge discount (which was the case when I ordered mine) so the price may vary massively depending on when you order. Do get in touch with Renogy to work out your best option!

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🛒 PRODUCTS USED:

RENOGY PARTS:
Renogy 400Ah REGO LifePo Lithium Ion Batteries: https://bit.ly/40B73nu
Renogy Combiner Box: https://bit.ly/46zC7rb
Renogy 3000W Inverter / Charger: https://bit.ly/401WsSo
Renogy 50A DC-DC Charger with MPPT: https://renogy.sjv.io/L0Pv7a
Renogy One Core Touch Screen Controller: https://renogy.sjv.io/QYOq7Y

OTHER PRODUCTS:
DHYAWUER 500A Dual Battery Isolator Switch: https://amzn.to/4qEo36R
DIHOOL 60A Solar Isolator Switch: https://amzn.to/4tLld2S
Kohree 12 Way 12v Fuse Box with Fuses: https://amzn.to/4aqaLWP
Proteus 4 Module Metal Clad Enclosure: https://bit.ly/3MEWT1U
Lewden 25A 2 Pole 30mA Type A RCD: https://bit.ly/4qJux4A
Contactum 16A Single Pole 10kA B Curve MCB: https://bit.ly/46cQ8eq
Copper Busbar: https://amzn.to/3OQ5CPj
30mm M8 Terminal Bolts: https://amzn.to/4atux3W
Grey Slotted Trunking: https://bit.ly/4rUbJ3n

SOCKETS:
Black Double Sockets with USBs: https://amzn.to/46TtSGr
Double Backboxes: https://amzn.to/4cAf2s6

CABLES:
70mm2 (Inverter & Battery Cable): https://bit.ly/4ryoGAs
Hi-Flex 25mm2 (Vehicle Battery to DC-DC Charger): https://amzn.to/4aF1itH
6mm2 (Solar Cable): https://amzn.to/4rUBctx
4mm2 L/N/E (Inverter to Consumer Unit): https://amzn.to/4aKFSeF
1.5mm2 2 Core (To my Lights / USB Sockets etc): https://amzn.to/4rqi9HL

CONNECTORS & HEATSHRINK:
70mm2 M8 Lug Crimps: https://amzn.to/3ZPeuHo
Mixed Lug Crimp Set: https://amzn.to/4kKOQNH
25mm2 M8 Lug Crimps: https://amzn.to/4kNrV4i
6mm2 M8 Lug Crimps: https://amzn.to/4rrlvdL
RED Ring Terminal (DC Fuse Board) Crimps: https://amzn.to/3MgW1R2
BLACK Ring Terminal (DC Fuse Board) Crimps: https://amzn.to/3ZHeedx
Ferrules with Ferrule Crimper: https://amzn.to/4tLooaO
Heatshrink Set: https://amzn.to/3MyCZpm

FUSES:
400A MRBF (Inverter Supply): https://amzn.to/4apwYV0
100A MRBF (DC Fuse Board Supply): https://amzn.to/3Oy2HuA
80A MRBF (Air Con Supply): https://amzn.to/4cAb9n0
60A MRBF (Solar Feed): https://amzn.to/4u2s8VF
350A MEGA (Batteries): https://amzn.to/4kIXmg1
100A MEGA (Vehicle Battery DC-DC Feed): https://amzn.to/4qJyJBm
15A Solar Fuses: https://amzn.to/4qEuGWN
MEGA Fuse Holders (For Batteries): https://amzn.to/46JjyRq

TOOLS:
Large 50mm Crimper: https://amzn.to/4tZS5oK
Ferrules with Ferrule Crimper: https://amzn.to/4tLooaO
CK Side Cutters: https://amzn.to/3OrVU5G
Cable Strippers: https://amzn.to/4tLPfDt

OTHER:
4 Way Stretch Carpet: https://ebay.us/m/wP7KgG
⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro / Walkthrough
03:19 Layout & Carpeting Wheel Arch
04:36 Prepping Mount Board
04:50 Battery Fusing & Copper Bar
07:00 Supply Cables
08:02 Inverter Supply
09:34 Combiner Box & MRBF Fuses
10:45 DC and AC Fuse Boards
11:33 Board Summary
14:09 Installing in the Van
15:05 Circuits & Van Grounding
16:44 Testing the System
18:45 Solar Connections
20:18 Installing 230v Sockets
27:14 Installing 230v Board & Supply
29:24 230v Test
30:26 Outro
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🎙️ Wireless Mic - DJI Mic 2 - https://amzn.to/41klLB1
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🔗 WHO AM I
My name is Chris Lanterns. I work as a touring sound engineer and playback tech within the world of live music. I'm now documenting myself converting a van into a tiny home in order to travel and live a bit of the nomadic lifestyle 🤘

Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links which means I’ll receive commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

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