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WELCOME to TEDDY'S channel! Today we're showing you the 7 most important topics for planning your electrics in your van yourself. #vanconversion #vanelectrics #vanlife The topic of electrics in your van is a bit of a topic and can be a little daunting at first. After watching our video, you'll be able to take the planning for your electrics into your own hands. We will guide you through the electrics in the van in these 7 steps: INTRO (00:00) 1. WIRING DIAGRAM (1:29) 2. CALCULATE ENERGY REQUIREMENTS (2:03) 3. BATTERY TYPES & CAPACITY (5:00) 4. CHARGING BATTERIES B2B CHARGER (9:14) SHORE CONNECTION (11:24) SOLAR SYSTEM (12:27) 5. 230 V INVERTER (16:03) 6. CABLES & CONNECTIONS (18:21) 7. FUSES & SWITCHES (22:19) Online calculator for cable cross-sections: https://campofant.com/kabelquerschnit... You can also find our article ELECTRICS IN THE VAN on our website: https://www.teddyinavan.com/elektrik-... For our english followers you find a full article on our website: https://www.teddyinavan.com/campervan... Further down you will find a shopping list for your electrical installation. It only contains components that we can really recommend. Because quality is vital, especially when it comes to electrical systems. If you click on the links and buy through them, you support Teddy's channel - the prices do not increase as a result. * SHOPPING LIST ELECTRICS: BATTERY, CHARGERS & CONVERTERS: LiFePo4 battery Ective (3 x 100 Ah) LT (low temperature) BT (bluetooth) https://amzn.to/3dJPEkq Inverter 2000 W with battery charger (for shore connection) from Ective https://amzn.to/36gqJRx Inverter 2000 W with battery charger (for shore connection) and MPPT solar charge controller from Ective https://amzn.to/3yxLlkr Inverter 1300 W with battery charger (for shore connection) from Victron https://amzn.to/3hkpZkL B2B charger from CTEK 10 A https://amzn.to/3ho40JL SOLAR SYSTEM: Foldable solar panel with MPPT solar charge controller https://amzn.to/3hl54xT MPPT solar charge controller 15 A from Victron https://amzn.to/3qPGSqm MPPT solar charge controller 25 A by Ective https://amzn.to/3hl6etf CABLES & CONNECTORS: Cable with diameter 0.75 mm2 https://amzn.to/3ArVXmB Cable with diameter 1.5 mm2 https://amzn.to/3dIamBb Cable with diameter 2.5 mm2 https://amzn.to/3hF4Pge Cable with diameter 4 mm2 https://amzn.to/3hgbIpd Cable with diameter 6 mm2 https://amzn.to/3dHR7aY Cable with diameter 10 mm2 https://amzn.to/2V62FP0 Cable with diameter 16 mm2 https://amzn.to/3hw35G0 Cable with diameter 25 mm2 https://amzn.to/2UrmZK4 Cable with diameter 35 mm2 https://amzn.to/2SMRABD Cable with diameter 50 mm2 https://amzn.to/3dI9A7o 230 V cable https://amzn.to/3e6PNyQ Busbar for up to 300 A and 4 bolts including housing https://amzn.to/3ApOPXO Small busbar for up to 15 A with 5 slots https://amzn.to/3hd21I3 Cable lug set 60 pieces for cable diameter 6/10/16/25 https://amzn.to/3whmHTA Insulated cable lugs for cable diameter 1.5-2.5 https://amzn.to/3AqeLCK Heat shrink tubing set black https://amzn.to/2Uk8Ka4 Heat shrink tubing set red https://amzn.to/3dDxpgr FUSES & SWITCHES: Shore power cable with PRCD circuit breaker https://amzn.to/3HhT3DN 230 V circuit breaker https://amzn.to/3i7ch3Y 230 V FI circuit breaker https://amzn.to/3qPa2pT 230 V distribution box https://amzn.to/36xzLcQ 12 V car fuse holder with 12 slots https://amzn.to/3hrn2xm Car fuses (150 pieces) https://amzn.to/3dF4F78 Holder for inline fuses Audioproject A323 https://amzn.to/2Tz9TdR ANL fuse 300 A https://amzn.to/2Uo2w92 ANL fuse 80A https://amzn.to/3jGMORh Battery isolator with housing for up to 275 A https://amzn.to/2Uo29va MONITORS & SHUNTS (here still not discussed): Simarine PICO Standard in a bundle with electronic shunt up to 300 A https://amzn.to/3k65gD3 Simarine SCQ 25T Quadro shunt for current measurement/tank sensors https://amzn.to/3hze8hx MORE: Honey for the Bear https://amzn.to/3zs7KRl * SUBSCRIBE HERE for more videos of Teddy and the Campervan Bobby: / @motowohni FOLLOW Teddy on instagram: @teddy_in_a_van: / teddy_in_a_van * If you have any questions, please comment under the video or write a message. Also visit our website. teddyinavan@gmail/com https://www.teddyinavan.com * Credits: Photo of Bulli with roof terrace: ROMAN ODINTSOV (Pexels) Photo jump start: Max (Pexels)