20. Self-Build DIY Camper Van. 240V AC electrics, consumer unit, inverter, and sockets

Fitting of 240V AC hook up point, consumer unit, ring main cable, sockets and inverter with brief description of wiring diagram. Check out my channel for many more vids.

Note if you are not sure about electrics, please ask a qualified electrician to do this for you, or have it inspected by one, This video is presented for information only. Remember 240V is very dangerous and can kill if it is not installed correctly. The two main dangers are electric shock or fire from wires overheating.

Although the video applies to a Movano panel van, the same principles can be used when wiring up your VW surf bus RV or any other type of panel van conversion.

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[customlasers]

On the consumer unit you have the earth from the mains hook up point but do you also run a earth to the van body as well ?

[MakeYourOwnMotorhome]

@customlasers Yes, this can be seen at 3:58 with a note pointing it out.

[12345paulpaulpaul]

Wow, amazing, how much did it cost? I would live to do something like this but I need to convince my mum and dad to let me do it!!

[MakeYourOwnMotorhome]

@12345paulpaulpaul The van cost about £5,500 and the conversion about the same again. maybe £11,000 overall. But you could do it for a lot less. Get an old van for about £500 and a scrap donor caravan for the parts for about the same. Scrimp and save on parts and get stuff off ebay. But which ever way you look at it, things like decent leisure batteries do cost money and you would probably have to budget on at least £2000.

[spud09uk]

Try electrical wholesalers most will have it in and cheaper than b&q ect..!

[MakeYourOwnMotorhome]

@spud09uk Thanks for that. I added a note on the vid telling people to use flex if they do it. I guess one could also use hook up cable although that has a thick layer of PVC protection which makes it a bit heavier.

[lbretth]

@spud09uk Glad to see this comment. I thought it looked like solid core cable which is unsuitable for vehicle applications.

[12345paulpaulpaul]

@Richard44Green His name is William!!

[8tgr]

zero dislike, wow you deserve it!

[maurony718]

Hi, I just want to say that you have done an excellent work. my self am about to start a project like your´s with a citroen jumper.  my question is how long did take you to finished the van?.

[338899221]

2.5mm wire is the same as 12\2 wire