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Waypoint Vehicles x EXPLORIST.life Camper Electrical Install

This blog post will show you how to install a high end campervan electrical system in a Mercedes Sprinter.

This Sprinter Camper electrical install was designed and installed by me, Nate from EXPLORIST.life, into a Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van built by Waypoint Vehicles, a newly launched professional camper van up fitter based in Los Angeles – focused on building premium adventure vehicles, using only the best of the best products available. This was truly a fun project and I’m excited to share it with you.



This blog post will show you the wiring diagram used, the parts necessary for install, as well as some additional details about the install process.

Waypoint wanted a top-of-the-line camper electrical system, with the ability for customers to expand their systems and evolve over time as needed. This system features a 100% Victron Energy based powerplant with Blue Sea Systems and Switch Pros integration for AC and DC loads which can be switched from multiple locations in the van via touchpad or a smartphone app.

This diagram features:

  • 3000W Inverter Charger
  • 600 Amp Hours of Battery Storage Capacity
  • 180W Solar Array Capacity (Expandable to 440W)
  • Alternator Charging (60A)
  • Shore Power Charging/Passthrough
  • System Management via Victron Connect app & Cerbo GX w/ Touchscreen
History of Changes to this Page (Click to Expand)

Updated diagram to feature Blue Sea 360 AC and DC panel instead of standalone units – Nov 1, 2021

Post Published October 23, 2021

Full Parts Kit For This Install

There are a TON of parts necessary to complete this project. Not only the Inverters and batteries, but lugs, heat shrink, copper washers, ferrules, signal wires, and a ton more. The itemized parts list for all (most) of these parts is listed below… but if you are planning on tackling this project yourself, you should check out the kit I helped Waypoint Vehicles assemble so you can get all of the components delivered to you in one go and save yourself 30 trips to the hardware store (only to find that the hardware store doesn’t have what you need). This is truly going to be the easiest way to source all of the parts for this project. Here is the link to that kit: https://waypoint-vehicles-store.myshopify.com/products/ultimate-power-package

DIY Camper Van Wiring Diagram

DIY Camper Solar Parts – Shopping List

The parts list below is a consolidated parts list for this entire system. This list is about 90% complete as I am having trouble sourcing a few items, but this should get you pointed in the right direction (but those parts are included in the Waypoint x EXPLORIST.life kit linked above).

IMPORTANT NOTE: For the ‘Quantities’ in the below shopping list, each singular component is listed a quantity per each, wire is listed a quantity of feet, and heat shrink is listed as qty 1 = 2.25″.

For Example:

Qty 1 – Inverter Charger means you need to purchase 1 Inverter Charger

Qty 3 – 4/0 Wire means you need 3 feet of 4/0 wire. This may mean you need to buy 5ft from the product page

Qty 5 heat shrink means you need 5 pieces of 2.25″ heat shrink. This means you’ll need 5 x 2.25″ pieces of heat shrink for a total of 11.25″ of heat shrink.

Column AColumn BColumn C

Parts List

ProductQtyLink
#12 x 3/4" Wood Screw5
#14 x 3/4" Pan Head Screw9
1" Black Heat Shrink10
1" Black Heat Shrink - 6" Long2
1" Red Heat Shrink6
1" Red Heat Shrink - 6" Long2
1"x.25"x14" Copper Bar2
1/2" Black Heat Shrink19
1/2" Red Heat Shrink20
10 AWG Black Solar Wire31
10 AWG Ferrule2
10 AWG Insulated Ferrule10
10 AWG Red Solar Wire28
10 AWG Triplex Wire6
18 - 22 AWG Butt Splice Connector2
18 AWG Black Wire5
18 AWG Dark Blue Wire3
18 AWG Grey Wire8
18 AWG Insulated Ferrule11
18 AWG Red Wire8
18-22 AWG x 5/16" Insulated Ring Terminal6
2x18 AWG Insulated Ferrule2
3/8" Black Heat Shrink1
3/8" Red Heat Shrink1
30A Shore Power Cord1
30A Shore Power Inlet1
4/0 Black Wire22
4/0 Red Wire10
4/0 x 3/8" Wire Lug7
4/0 x 5/16" Wire Lug9
400 Amp ANL Fuse1
40A MEGA Fuse4
5/16" Grounding Lock Washer1
5/16" Hex Bolt - 1"2
5/16" Lock Washer6
5/16" Nut2
5/16" Washer2
6 AWG Black Wire42
6 AWG Ferrule10
6 AWG Insulated Ferrule3
6 AWG Red Wire43
6 AWG Triplex Wire10
6 AWG x #10 Wire Lug12
6 AWG x 5/16" Wire Lug15
60A MEGA Fuse1
BEP ANL Fuse Holder 778-ANL2S1
BEP Joiner Bar LB-1 779-LB-1-B1
BEP Pro-Installer Battery Disconnect 771-S-EZ1
Cerbo GX1
DIN Rail Breaker Box1
Female MC4 Connector1
GX Touch 501
LiFePO4 Battery 12,8V/200Ah Smart3
Lynx Adapter1
Lynx Distributor1
M10x30mm Brass Bolt1
M8 circular connector Male/Female 3 pole cable 2m (bag of 2)1
M8 Copper Washer6
M8x25mm Stainless Bolt6
Male MC4 Connector4
MultiPlus 12/3000/120-50 120V VE.Bus1
Orion-Tr Isolated DC-DC Charger remote cable1
Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A (360W) Isolated DC-DC charger2
RJ45 UTP Cable 0,3 m1
RJ45 UTP Cable 0,9 m1
Roof Entry Gland1
Smart BatteryProtect 12/24V-100A1
SmartSolar MPPT 100/301
Solar Disconnect Breaker1
Solar Panel1
VE.BUS BMS1
VE.Direct Cable 1,8m2
Blue Sea 360 Panel - 120V AC1
Blue Sea 360 Panel - 12V DC1
Smart BatteryProtect 12/24V-65A1


Ben

Sunday 29th of January 2023

I'm wondering if you feel it is necessary to use GFCI Receptacles for all of your receptacles in the van build? Or should I just use regular receptacles?

Juergen

Saturday 26th of November 2022

Hi Nate, Perhaps I'm German - but the question may be common: - There are many solar installations with often huge power. - Also common, there are significant distances between the panels and the regulator.

Shouldn't there be fuses on the roof to secure the longer lines between panels and their consumer ( i.e. regulators)?

David Frye

Friday 25th of November 2022

In the 30A RV Retrofit diagram (Victron) it states, “Built-in OEM 120VAC to 12VDC converter. Disconnect all wires connected to this and/or turn off 120v breaker powering this converter.” Would this statement also be applicable to the 2000w INVERTER | 200-400Ah Lithium | 200W-520W Solar system (Renogy)?

Todd wheeler

Wednesday 16th of November 2022

I just purchased a wiring diagram that has a 400 amp fuse after the batteries The 4/0 wire has a max amp limit way below that. Why that size fuse ? Thanks

Jonathan Lopez

Sunday 9th of October 2022

How did you manage to use 6AWG wire to your Orion DC-DC charger? I've got our installation laid out just as yours - but all of my calculations point to using a larger guage of wire... You mentioned that your alternator wire/battery wire goes under van... I'm assuming you routed above muffler (safely?). I truely wish you gave more detail in regards to your wire routing techniques as I feel some would benefit from that info.

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