2018 Sprinter 4x4 144" Take 2

freshlikesushi

Free Candy
Would you mind sharing your wiring diagrams. If it is too difficult what about just your wiring and components for your solar panels, batteries, disconnects, inverters, etc.
this is a pretty good list


Ceiling Lights - https://amzn.to/2BHtkHJ
Reading lights i used - https://amzn.to/2PD9ZdM
Solar Gland PassThru - https://amzn.to/2w7Yxib
Y splitter for solar - https://amzn.to/2MN4FWB
Water heater - https://amzn.to/2o6DBDS
Terminals (x2packs)-https://amzn.to/2MSg73m
Terminals (2x) - https://amzn.to/2MsJ9qB
CB x 3-https://amzn.to/2wlzQ10
CB x 1 - https://amzn.to/2MObTtp
USB x how many you want - https://amzn.to/2BIArzP
12v x how many you want - https://amzn.to/2BIQQUQ
Battery x2- https://amzn.to/2Mu60C5
Primary wire-(50ft) https://amzn.to/2BGV9jn
Ground wire - (25ft) - https://amzn.to/2o66HD4
8ga wire (cross van fuse boxes)- 100 ft - https://amzn.to/2wb9CyK
https://amzn.to/2MKZxlL
12 ga wire (most everything else(200 ft each black and red)- https://amzn.to/2PvaAy9
16ga wire (lights and small loads (100ft) - https://amzn.to/2wlBjV4
Fuse block - https://amzn.to/2o6F9NO
Alternate box x2 - https://amzn.to/2PwXekJ
On off for main line in and battery (2ea)-https://amzn.to/2w9St8V
Switch panels (2ea) - https://amzn.to/2waOkkR
Ctek smartpass - https://www.techbatterysolutions.co...m_medium=cse&utm_source=google&utm_term=C009a
Power post x 2 - https://amzn.to/2wkNotG
Battery tie down material - https://amzn.to/2Necn9h
https://amzn.to/2PsXIsh
Inverter (i use a 2,000 watt tho) - https://amzn.to/2NHcYn2
Renogy panels - https://amzn.to/2xdcif9
Shore Power Plug - https://www.ternoverland.com/other-components
Battery Monitor - https://amzn.to/2p2RseI
Solar Controller- https://amzn.to/2NEGQRf
Battery - https://amzn.to/2N98JS7





I don't have diagrams. I just do it because I know what i need, so I don't need to really plan it out
 

ITTOG

Well-known member
Would you mind sharing your wiring diagrams. If it is too difficult what about just your wiring and components for your solar panels, batteries, disconnects, inverters, etc.
this is a pretty good list


Ceiling Lights - https://amzn.to/2BHtkHJ
Reading lights i used - https://amzn.to/2PD9ZdM
Solar Gland PassThru - https://amzn.to/2w7Yxib
Y splitter for solar - https://amzn.to/2MN4FWB
Water heater - https://amzn.to/2o6DBDS
Terminals (x2packs)-https://amzn.to/2MSg73m
Terminals (2x) - https://amzn.to/2MsJ9qB
CB x 3-https://amzn.to/2wlzQ10
CB x 1 - https://amzn.to/2MObTtp
USB x how many you want - https://amzn.to/2BIArzP
12v x how many you want - https://amzn.to/2BIQQUQ
Battery x2- https://amzn.to/2Mu60C5
Primary wire-(50ft) https://amzn.to/2BGV9jn
Ground wire - (25ft) - https://amzn.to/2o66HD4
8ga wire (cross van fuse boxes)- 100 ft - https://amzn.to/2wb9CyK
https://amzn.to/2MKZxlL
12 ga wire (most everything else(200 ft each black and red)- https://amzn.to/2PvaAy9
16ga wire (lights and small loads (100ft) - https://amzn.to/2wlBjV4
Fuse block - https://amzn.to/2o6F9NO
Alternate box x2 - https://amzn.to/2PwXekJ
On off for main line in and battery (2ea)-https://amzn.to/2w9St8V
Switch panels (2ea) - https://amzn.to/2waOkkR
Ctek smartpass - https://www.techbatterysolutions.co...m_medium=cse&utm_source=google&utm_term=C009a
Power post x 2 - https://amzn.to/2wkNotG
Battery tie down material - https://amzn.to/2Necn9h
https://amzn.to/2PsXIsh
Inverter (i use a 2,000 watt tho) - https://amzn.to/2NHcYn2
Renogy panels - https://amzn.to/2xdcif9
Shore Power Plug - https://www.ternoverland.com/other-components
Battery Monitor - https://amzn.to/2p2RseI
Solar Controller- https://amzn.to/2NEGQRf
Battery - https://amzn.to/2N98JS7





I don't have diagrams. I just do it because I know what i need, so I don't need to really plan it out
Thanks for all the links. Very helpful.

Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
 

freshlikesushi

Free Candy
Finishing up the whole situation

Mounts for the box bolted on so i can position it and weld it in
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

Was going to add some gussets and stuff for the box, but even with the generator in there, there isnt any movement when closed, so perfectly happy with it.
Pulling the whole thing sunday for powder monday!
 

freshlikesushi

Free Candy
I think the LAST huge milestone before paint and putting it all back together

All the wood work is done. hinges and lifting/opening struts installed on all the upper cabinets to hold open, and vertical doors to keep them from closing on their own like on the last van. Super frustrating to try and get something out of the cabinet on a hill and the door keep hitting you. Also to prevent over opening and stressing the wood/hinges
I was going to blast it all apart today, but it has been super hot, and i have to do the lawn. So tomorrow after work, i should be able to start taking everything out.

all that is left is to paint the cabinets
Paint the ceiling
Put it all back together
Install table on mount (bamboo)
Finish final hookup of plubming once kitchen is backin
Cover the black wall panel in blue
Wire Espar Control panel onto that wall
Make some trim pieces for sides of cabinets and such

With the new days off, trying to get this thing done and get out there! Lots of florida to explore!
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
 

freshlikesushi

Free Candy
Been a little MIA because of work, a trade show, and just general life.
The entire interior is removed, powdercoated, and at the workshop waiting for me to put it all back together
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Had to strip everything down to bare metal and go from there
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
After loosing the locking handle, because I was complacent, and left it on the back of the truck, then someone drove off a bit and i forgot. Is what it is. 4xinnovations got me a new one out for a good price and got that coated, and the swingout and everything installed today
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
even with my full weight pushing on the box, i cant get it to be anywhere near the door, confident in the spacing
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

Last but not least, I did not want to keep an 1 1/8th wrench around so i made some T handle nuts! All stainless, then polished
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

Plan tomorrow is to take out the side window, remake a new interior bezel, cover the wall and put it all back together to get the whole interior back in this weekend

I have to go monday to do an electrical system for a customer in savannah. So would like to be able to stay in the van the few days i am there
 

chickadee

Adventurer
Have you taken corner weights, front / rear weight, or full weight after your conversion?

Beautiful build by the way. Will you have it at Expo East in November?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

freshlikesushi

Free Candy
Have you taken corner weights, front / rear weight, or full weight after your conversion?

Beautiful build by the way. Will you have it at Expo East in November?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
it isnt even fully completed yet. But the last one was right at 8k loaded

I will be in the dometic booth, and have a class im doing on saturday for sprinter building

Deadlines!

Have to leave sunday to go do an electrical system for a customer in Savannah (about 4 hours north)
Van is (as of this morning) completely apart because im lazy

So the race is on. Today was a big day of tidying up wiring ,painting the cabinet faces and some ceiling panels (where the cabinets go) and getting it all back together

Day started off with running out of fuel right next to work....go figure
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

Put some in and good to go, whatever

This little guy has put in work. Painted all the cabinets and drawers as well as the ceiling with no brush marks and a perfect finish using 50.00 a gallon cabinet paint. Worth it
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Set up a nice outdoor painting situation, and make it happen
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
The main reason for pulling everything out other than powdercoating was to redo the window bezel behind the wall, cover that wall, wire the espar heater controller, and tidy up the wiring above the ceiling for the lights and awning that were temp tapped into the fan wiring, and now have their own fuse.
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

The spots are where i cleaned dirt, and dried fine, in case someone asks.

tomorrow, will be back at it and hopefully have the whole interior in by lunch, then come home and finish the plumbing and stuff. as long as i have my drawers and cabinet faces in, I will be happy
 

freshlikesushi

Free Candy
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Got the subassemblies all put together and jazz to put in. Decided to do 1lb bottles this time around in a quick fist mount instead of 5lb tanks. Just easier.
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

Drawers need some adjusting to be perfect, but they have to come out anyways to have the faces sanded anda few more coats. the cabinet faces are good to go, but the drawers haven't had enough prep and paint. same with half the ceiling.
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
but that being said. the kitchen, cabinets and uppers are in for good!
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
bamboo top on the lagun mount. best table mount ever!


so it is off to savannah we go tomorrow for a couple days of wiring and urban camping in the van, and then back to work on another customers cabinet set! And a few racks as well
 

Joey G

Member
this is a pretty good list
Ceiling Lights - https://amzn.to/2BHtkHJ
Reading lights i used - https://amzn.to/2PD9ZdM
Solar Gland PassThru - https://amzn.to/2w7Yxib
Y splitter for solar - https://amzn.to/2MN4FWB
Water heater - https://amzn.to/2o6DBDS
Terminals (x2packs)-https://amzn.to/2MSg73m
Terminals (2x) - https://amzn.to/2MsJ9qB
CB x 3-https://amzn.to/2wlzQ10
CB x 1 - https://amzn.to/2MObTtp
USB x how many you want - https://amzn.to/2BIArzP
12v x how many you want - https://amzn.to/2BIQQUQ
Battery x2- https://amzn.to/2Mu60C5
Primary wire-(50ft) https://amzn.to/2BGV9jn
Ground wire - (25ft) - https://amzn.to/2o66HD4
8ga wire (cross van fuse boxes)- 100 ft - https://amzn.to/2wb9CyK
https://amzn.to/2MKZxlL
12 ga wire (most everything else(200 ft each black and red)- https://amzn.to/2PvaAy9
16ga wire (lights and small loads (100ft) - https://amzn.to/2wlBjV4
Fuse block - https://amzn.to/2o6F9NO
Alternate box x2 - https://amzn.to/2PwXekJ
On off for main line in and battery (2ea)-https://amzn.to/2w9St8V
Switch panels (2ea) - https://amzn.to/2waOkkR
Ctek smartpass - https://www.techbatterysolutions.co...m_medium=cse&utm_source=google&utm_term=C009a
Power post x 2 - https://amzn.to/2wkNotG
Battery tie down material - https://amzn.to/2Necn9h
https://amzn.to/2PsXIsh
Inverter (i use a 2,000 watt tho) - https://amzn.to/2NHcYn2
Renogy panels - https://amzn.to/2xdcif9
Shore Power Plug - https://www.ternoverland.com/other-components
Battery Monitor - https://amzn.to/2p2RseI
Solar Controller- https://amzn.to/2NEGQRf
Battery - https://amzn.to/2N98JS7
Thanks for taking the time to make this list. It's helpful to those of us who are planning our own builds.
 

freshlikesushi

Free Candy
well, all is good!
Great camp spot by the river almost under a bridge
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Savannah is a pretty cool place.
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

Did the wiring on a 170 extended long ass van.
over 400 ft of wire
Ctek Smartpass
3 blue sea fuse boxes
10 12v outlets
10 usb outlets
8 110 outlets
2000watt inverter
Victron solar control
Victron battery monitor
and some other stuff
Took roughly 25 hours over two and a half days.
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

This weekend, hopefully, I will pull out the rest of the ceiling, paint it, put it back in and work on some trim pieces to clean everything up on my van to get it ready for expo and some test runs!
 

freshlikesushi

Free Candy
well, emergency requires action.
Panama city needs us, so we shall rise to the call of action!
Packing up to go help the cajun navy and crowdsource rescue organization and start to the east of town and work in doing welfare checks, and clearing debris for people trapped. they have a killer ticket and organizational structure, so pretty confident we can move quickly.

Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

all the gear laid out and checked in case i have ot move stuff

Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Bedslide putting in work
 

Forum statistics

Threads
185,531
Messages
2,875,588
Members
224,922
Latest member
Randy Towles
Top