EXPLORIST life Mobile Marine & Off-Grid Electrical
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EXPLORIST.life provides technical education and tutorials on designing, installing, and troubleshooting mobile, marine, and off-grid electrical systems for DIY enthusiasts and professionals.
EXPLORIST.life’s mission is to provide the most complete and easily understandable mobile, marine, and off-grid electrical education for beginners, aspiring professionals, and professionals to gain actionable skills to design and install electrical systems for vans, RVs, skoolies, expeditions trucks, boats, and off-grid cabins.
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Battery Monitor Troubleshooting Tips - Battery Monitoring Playlist | Ep: 3/3Correctly configuring Victron shunt settings and wiring prevents inaccurate battery state-of-charge readings and system monitoring errors.Dec 19, 2025PublishedDec 19, 2025
Duration13:03
Views24K
Bluetooth vs Wired Battery Monitoring | Battery Monitoring Playlist | Ep: 2/3Integrating lithium batteries with a Victron Cerbo GX provides centralized monitoring for diverse battery brands and models.Dec 12, 2025PublishedDec 12, 2025
Duration20:33
Views10K
How to Wire a REDARC BCDC Alpha 100 R (Step-by-Step Install Guide)Install a REDARC BCDC Alpha 100R using parallel splice connectors to transition wire sizes for 100-amp output.Dec 5, 2025PublishedDec 5, 2025
Duration15:23
Views5K
Upgrading a Living Quarters Horse Trailer With Lithium Power! (400W Solar + SOK Battery Install)Upgrading a horse trailer to lithium power using SOK batteries and Victron solar charging components.Nov 21, 2025PublishedNov 21, 2025
Duration29:18
Views7K
Best DC-DC Charger for Alternator Charging | Victron vs REDARC ComparedThe Victron Orion XS and REDARC BCDC Alpha 100R offer different trade-offs in charging, integration, and functionality.Nov 14, 2025PublishedNov 14, 2025
Duration19:50
Views28K
How Battery Monitors Actually Work (and Why You Need One) - Battery Monitoring Playlist | Ep: 1/3Shunt-based monitors like the Victron SmartShunt provide accurate state-of-charge data for lithium battery banks.Oct 31, 2025PublishedOct 31, 2025
Duration11:56
Views30K
What’s New in the Victron Lynx Distributor M10? Full Breakdown + Wiring DemoThe Victron Lynx Distributor M10 replaces the M8 with larger busbar studs and a 400-amp BEP switch.Oct 24, 2025PublishedOct 24, 2025
Duration18:38
Views58K
Which Battery You Need and Why - Battery Basics Playlist | Ep: 7/7Avoid wiring multiple 12-volt batteries in series for 48-volt systems to prevent complex, time-consuming initial charging requirements.Oct 17, 2025PublishedOct 17, 2025
Duration20:09
Views13K
Understanding Battery Power Density - Battery Basics Playlist | Ep: 6/7Dakota Lithium's 12 V 320 Ah battery tops a watt-hours-per-cubic-inch ranking of 10-plus lithium batteries.Oct 10, 2025PublishedOct 10, 2025
Duration25:40
Views8K
How to Choose 12V vs 24V vs 48V (in an Off Grid Electrical System) - Battery Basics | Ep 5/7Choose battery system voltage based on total inverter wattage and solar capacity to optimize wire sizing.Sep 19, 2025PublishedSep 19, 2025
Duration22:00
Views43K
Amp Hours vs Watt Hours Made Simple | Battery Basics | Ep 4/7Calculate battery capacity by multiplying amp-hours by voltage to determine total watt-hours for off-grid power systems.Aug 29, 2025PublishedAug 29, 2025
Duration10:15
Views60K
Amazon not providing Victron Tech Support? How to get help.The EXPLORIST life Pro Support Membership provides remote technical assistance for Victron, Renogy, and EcoFlow electrical systems.Aug 22, 2025PublishedAug 22, 2025
Duration8:33
Views5K
The New Way to Upgrade RV Electrical Systems (No More Battery Relocation Kits!)Retain the factory lead-acid battery and converter when installing a MultiPlus inverter-charger in an RV electrical system.Aug 17, 2025PublishedAug 17, 2025
Duration17:16
Views89K
How to Wire a Battery Bank: Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel - Battery Basics |. Ep 3/7Wiring batteries in parallel maintains system voltage, while series connections add individual battery voltages to increase output.Jun 29, 2025PublishedJun 29, 2025
Duration13:20
Views46K
BMS (Battery Management System) Basics for LiFePO4 Batteries | Battery Basics Ep: 2/7A Battery Management System protects LiFePO4 batteries by regulating charge and discharge based on temperature and voltage.Jun 22, 2025PublishedJun 22, 2025
Duration17:24
Views43K
Off-Grid Battery Basics - Battery Basics Playlist | Ep 1/7Lithium iron phosphate batteries provide higher power density and longer cycle life than traditional lead-acid or AGM alternatives.Jun 15, 2025PublishedJun 15, 2025
Duration23:16
Views16K
3-Way 12V Light Dimming w/ REDARC TVMS - Ep: 10/10Jun 1, 2025
PublishedJun 1, 2025
Duration16:39
Views12K
How to Wire 12V Dimmers and 2-Way Dimmers - Branch Circuits | Ep 9/10May 25, 2025
PublishedMay 25, 2025
Duration7:21
Views12K
We Picked the 8 Rigs for Our LIVE DIY Electrical Builds! | DIY Solar Summit 2025 RevealMay 18, 2025
PublishedMay 18, 2025
Duration20:52
Views6K
How Tariffs Are Impacting EXPLORIST.life (and What That Means for You)May 11, 2025
PublishedMay 11, 2025
Duration10:22
Views7K
How to Tap Into A Headlight Circuit - Branch Circuits | Ep: 8/10May 11, 2025
PublishedMay 11, 2025
Duration10:02
Views15K
How to Wire Anderson Connectors - Branch Circuits - Ep: 7/10Apr 27, 2025
PublishedApr 27, 2025
Duration4:43
Views16K
How to Wire Relays 101 - Branch Circuits | Ep: 6/10Apr 20, 2025
PublishedApr 20, 2025
Duration8:49
Views12K
How to Wire a 12V Fridge - Branch Circuits | Ep: 5/10Apr 13, 2025
PublishedApr 13, 2025
Duration4:47
Views31K
How to Wire a Water Pump - Branch Circuits | Ep: 4/10Apr 6, 2025
PublishedApr 6, 2025
Duration4:53
Views37K
How to Wire 3-Way, 4-Way & 5-Way 12V DC Switches - Branch Circuits | Ep: 3/10Mar 30, 2025
PublishedMar 30, 2025
Duration10:02
Views18K
12V Lights 101 - Branch Circuits | Ep: 2/10Mar 23, 2025
PublishedMar 23, 2025
Duration8:58
Views28K
How to Wire USB and 12V Outlets - Branch Circuits | Ep: 1/10Mar 16, 2025
PublishedMar 16, 2025
Duration6:44
Views54K
Fusing Mistakes and Troubleshooting - Fuses, Breakers, & Overcurrent Protection | Ep: 6/6Mar 2, 2025
PublishedMar 2, 2025
Duration22:52
Views28K
Sizing Fuses and Breakers 101 - Fuses, Breakers, & Overcurrent Protection | Ep: 5/6Feb 23, 2025
PublishedFeb 23, 2025
Duration12:29
Views56K
Installing Fuses and Breakers 101 - Fuses, Breakers, & Overcurrent Protection | Ep: 4/6Feb 16, 2025
PublishedFeb 16, 2025
Duration17:09
Views37K
Calling All DIYers - We Need YOUR Rig at the DIY Solar Summit!Feb 9, 2025
PublishedFeb 9, 2025
Duration4:28
Views5K
Fuse and Breaker Placement 101 - Fuses, Breakers, & Overcurrent Protection | Ep: 3/6Feb 2, 2025
PublishedFeb 2, 2025
Duration12:57
Views23K
Fuse and Breaker Types 101 - Fuses, Breakers, & Overcurrent Protection | Ep: 2/6Jan 26, 2025
PublishedJan 26, 2025
Duration10:41
Views15K
Our Battle Born Batteries Contract is Over... Now what?Jan 19, 2025
PublishedJan 19, 2025
Duration20:37
Views39K
BUILD WITH US! EXPLORIST.life's First Event (we need YOUR help!)Jan 12, 2025
PublishedJan 12, 2025
Duration11:02
Views6K
Intro to Fuses and Breakers 101 - Fuses, Breakers, and Overcurrent Protection | Ep: 1/6Jan 5, 2025
PublishedJan 5, 2025
Duration8:35
Views14K
Start-to-finish Mini Victron Build (6AWG Only?! 🤷🏻♂️😅)Dec 22, 2024
PublishedDec 22, 2024
Duration43:35
Views25K
Electrical Tools 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 13/14Dec 15, 2024
PublishedDec 15, 2024
Duration4:58
Views11K
Victron Multiplus Spring Terminals 101 | Wire Terminal Basics | E: 12/14Dec 8, 2024
PublishedDec 8, 2024
Duration3:00
Views12K
Victron on SALE? Where to find the lowest prices.Nov 24, 2024
PublishedNov 24, 2024
Duration12:16
Views15K
Wire Management 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 11/14Nov 17, 2024
PublishedNov 17, 2024
Duration4:05
Views15K
Splicing Wire 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 10/14Nov 10, 2024
PublishedNov 10, 2024
Duration9:11
Views62K
Ferrules 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 9/14Oct 27, 2024
PublishedOct 27, 2024
Duration8:30
Views70K
Anderson Connector Crimping 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 8/14Oct 20, 2024
PublishedOct 20, 2024
Duration6:28
Views65K
PV Connector Crimping 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 7/14Oct 13, 2024
PublishedOct 13, 2024
Duration7:37
Views18K
Ring Terminal Crimping - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 6/14Sep 29, 2024
PublishedSep 29, 2024
Duration6:40
Views32K
Wire Lug Crimping 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 5/14Sep 22, 2024
PublishedSep 22, 2024
Duration6:32
Views39K
Heat Shrink 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 4/14Sep 8, 2024
PublishedSep 8, 2024
Duration4:23
Views19K
Wire Stripping 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 3/14Sep 1, 2024
PublishedSep 1, 2024
Duration8:28
Views15K
Wire Cutting 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 2/14Aug 25, 2024
PublishedAug 25, 2024
Duration4:07
Views14K
Wire Terminals 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 1/14Aug 18, 2024
PublishedAug 18, 2024
Duration10:53
Views35K
Checking Camper Van Electrical System at Adventure Van Expo!Aug 11, 2024
PublishedAug 11, 2024
Duration35:36
Views8K
Choosing Wire Sizes for a Mobile, Marine, or Off-Grid Electrical SystemJul 28, 2024
PublishedJul 28, 2024
Duration11:58
Views27K
Common Wire Mistakes in a Mobile, Marine, and Off-Grid Electrical SystemJul 21, 2024
PublishedJul 21, 2024
Duration12:56
Views58K
How Many Amps Can Wire Handle in Mobile, Marine & Off-Grid Electrical Systems?Jul 7, 2024
PublishedJul 7, 2024
Duration9:35
Views43K
Understanding Wire Colors in a Mobile, Marine, or Off-Grid Electrical SystemJun 30, 2024
PublishedJun 30, 2024
Duration6:43
Views30K
Wire Sizes Explained for Mobile, Marine & Off-Grid Electrical SystemsJun 23, 2024
PublishedJun 23, 2024
Duration7:38
Views146K
Wire Types Explained for Mobile, Marine, and Off-Grid Electrical SystemsJun 16, 2024
PublishedJun 16, 2024
Duration14:18
Views43K
EXPLORIST.life Electrical Install Services NOW AVAILABLEJun 2, 2024
PublishedJun 2, 2024
Duration9:32
Views7K
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EXPLORIST.life Mobile Marine & Off Grid Electrical Academy57 episodes
- 1
Off-Grid Battery Basics - Battery Basics Playlist | Ep 1/7 - 3
How to Wire a Battery Bank: Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel - Battery Basics |. Ep 3/7 - 4
Amp Hours vs Watt Hours Made Simple | Battery Basics | Ep 4/7 - 5How to Choose 12V vs 24V vs 48V (in an Off Grid Electrical System) - Battery Basics | Ep 5/7
- 9
How to Wire 12V Dimmers and 2-Way Dimmers - Branch Circuits | Ep 9/10 - 6
EXPLORIST.life Electrical Academy for Mobile, Marine, and Off-Grid Enthusiasts - 7
Electrical Terminology 101 for Mobile, Marine, & Off-Grid Electrical Systems - 8
Basic Parts of a Mobile, Marine or Off-Grid Electrical System - 9
Basic Electrical Formulas and Calculations - 10
Coffee Maker. How Much Power for a Mobile, Marine, or Off-Grid Electrical System? - 11
Cellphone. How Much Power for a Mobile, Marine, and Off-Grid Electrical System? - 12
Calculating Computer Power Consumption for a Mobile, Marine, and Off-Grid Electrical Systsem? - 13
TV, Xbox or PlayStation. How Much Power for a Mobile, Marine, or Off-Grid Electrical System? - 14
Why Space Heaters are a BAD IDEA for a Mobile, Marine, or Off-Grid Electrical System. - 15
How To Calculate Air Conditioner Power Usage for a Marine, Mobile, or Off-Grid Electrical System - 16
LED Lights. How Much for a Mobile, Marine, or Off-Grid Electrical System? - 17
How to Calculate Water Pump Power Needed for a Mobile, Marine, or Off-Grid Electrical System? - 18
Vent Fan. How Much Power for a Mobile, Marine, or Off-Grid Electrical System? - 19
Understanding Wire Colors in a Mobile, Marine, or Off-Grid Electrical System - 20
Wire Sizes Explained for Mobile, Marine & Off-Grid Electrical Systems - 21
How Many Amps Can Wire Handle in Mobile, Marine & Off-Grid Electrical Systems? - 22
Common Wire Mistakes in a Mobile, Marine, and Off-Grid Electrical System - 23
Choosing Wire Sizes for a Mobile, Marine, or Off-Grid Electrical System - 24
Wire Terminals 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 1/14 - 25
Wire Cutting 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 2/14 - 26
Wire Stripping 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 3/14 - 27
Heat Shrink 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 4/14 - 28
Wire Lug Crimping 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 5/14 - 29
Ring Terminal Crimping - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 6/14 - 30
PV Connector Crimping 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 7/14 - 31
Anderson Connector Crimping 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 8/14 - 32
Ferrules 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 9/14 - 33
Wire Management 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 11/14 - 34
Splicing Wire 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 10/14 - 35
Victron Multiplus Spring Terminals 101 | Wire Terminal Basics | E: 12/14 - 36
Electrical Tools 101 - Wire Terminal Basics | Ep: 13/14 - 37
Fuse and Breaker Types 101 - Fuses, Breakers, & Overcurrent Protection | Ep: 2/6 - 38
Fuse and Breaker Placement 101 - Fuses, Breakers, & Overcurrent Protection | Ep: 3/6 - 39
Installing Fuses and Breakers 101 - Fuses, Breakers, & Overcurrent Protection | Ep: 4/6 - 40
Sizing Fuses and Breakers 101 - Fuses, Breakers, & Overcurrent Protection | Ep: 5/6 - 41
Fusing Mistakes and Troubleshooting - Fuses, Breakers, & Overcurrent Protection | Ep: 6/6 - 42
Start-to-finish Mini Victron Build (6AWG Only?! 🤷🏻♂️😅) - 43
How to Wire USB and 12V Outlets - Branch Circuits | Ep: 1/10 - 44
12V Lights 101 - Branch Circuits | Ep: 2/10 - 45
How to Wire 3-Way, 4-Way & 5-Way 12V DC Switches - Branch Circuits | Ep: 3/10 - 46
How to Wire a Water Pump - Branch Circuits | Ep: 4/10 - 47
How to Wire a 12V Fridge - Branch Circuits | Ep: 5/10 - 48
How to Wire Relays 101 - Branch Circuits | Ep: 6/10 - 49
How to Wire Anderson Connectors - Branch Circuits - Ep: 7/10 - 50
How to Tap Into A Headlight Circuit - Branch Circuits | Ep: 8/10 - 51
3-Way 12V Light Dimming w/ REDARC TVMS - Ep: 10/10 - 52
BMS (Battery Management System) Basics for LiFePO4 Batteries | Battery Basics Ep: 2/7 - 53Understanding Battery Power Density - Battery Basics Playlist | Ep: 6/7
- 54Which Battery You Need and Why - Battery Basics Playlist | Ep: 7/7
- 55How Battery Monitors Actually Work (and Why You Need One) - Battery Monitoring Playlist | Ep: 1/3
- 56Bluetooth vs Wired Battery Monitoring | Battery Monitoring Playlist | Ep: 2/3
- 57Battery Monitor Troubleshooting Tips - Battery Monitoring Playlist | Ep: 3/3
Our #Vanlife Vlog - All about Full Time Van Living | Adventure in a Backpack57 episodes
- 1
Ep 1: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Jackson Hole | Adventure in a Backpack - 1
Van life Q&A #1 - Our Most Commonly Asked Questions - #Vanlife | Adventure In A Backpack - 2
Ep 2: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Sun Valley| Adventure in a Backpack - 3
Ep 3: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Bridger Bowl | Adventure in a Backpack - 4
Ep 4: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Banff | Adventure in a Backpack - 5
Ep 5: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Lake Louise | Adventure in a Backpack - 6
Ep 6: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Revelstoke | Adventure in a Backpack - 7
EP 7: Winter Van Life is More than Skiing Powder - Squaw Valley | Adventure in a Backpack - 8
Ep 8: Winter Van life is More Than Skiing Powder - Mammoth Mountain | Adventure in a Backpack - 10
Introducing Our Custom DIY Sprinter Campervan! #Vanlife - 11
DIY Sprinter Camper Van Tour | EXPLORIST.life - 12
4x4 Camper Van vs 2WD Camper Van for Off Road Van Life | Adventure in a Backpack - 13
Van Life Must Haves - Products that make Camper Van Living Easier | Adventure in a Backpack - 14
Sprinter Oil Change - 15
-32 Degree Windchill vs Espar D2 Diesel Camper Van Heater - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 16
Weboost 4G-X Review - How We Get WiFi ANYWHERE While on the Road - 17
Sprinter Fuel Filter Change - How To Change the Fuel Filter in a Mercedes Sprinter - 18
Plasti Dip Camper Van - 1 Year Review - 19
Portable Camp Stove Review Dometic Origo 3000 Camper Van Stove - 20
Help Troubleshooting? Sprinter Multiple Error Codes - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 21
How We Make Money Traveling the World in our DIY Camper Van - Van Life | Adventure in a Backpack - 22
Sprinter Oil Reset - How to Reset Sprinter Service Light - 23
We Survived our First #Vanlife Month in our Custom DIY Campervan | Adventure in a Backpack - 24
How to Insure a DIY Camper Van Conversion for Van Life | Adventure in a Backpack - 25
The HARDEST Part about a DIY Camper Van Build - 26
How Do We Afford Full Time Van Life Travel in our DIY Campervan? #vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 27
Dealing with Sprinter Camper Van Problems and Our History - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 28
Maiden Voyage in our DIY Campervan. | #Vanlife Vlog - 29
Roadside Repairs and Wildfires on the CA Coastal Highway - #Vanlife Vlog | Adventure in a Backpack - 30
How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter in a Sprinter | 2007-2018 - 31
GoPro Chasing AdVANture Premier & Our #Vanlife Winter Plans | Adventure in a Backpack - 32
Big Sur California Road Trip in our DIY Campervan Vlog #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 33
Fixed! Thanks for the Help! Multiple Error Code Sprinter Stall #vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 34
Must Have Tools For Camper Van Vanlife - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 35
How to Find FREE Campsites in our Sprinter Camper Van - #Vanlife | Adventure in a backpack - 36
Thanksgiving & Sprinter Wheel Speed Sensor Repair#Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 37
Our #Vanlife Story - Why do we REALLY live in a Van | Adventure in a Backpack - 38
How we get Mail Living in a Van | Our Virtual Mailbox Service - 39
Camper Van Winter Prep, Ice Castles & Ski Jumping - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 40
#Vanlife Camper Van Safety Tips and Tips for Staying Safe While Traveling | Adventure in a Backpack - 41
Van Life - 1 Year in Review | Our Thoughts about our First Year Living in a Van - 42
Breaking Down, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 43
Getting #Vanlife Sponsorships for Living in a Camper Van | Adventure in a Backpack - 44
Camper Van #Vanlife The Pacific Coast Highway - Santa Barbara to San Diego | Adventure in a Backpack - 45
Exploring Lava Tubes at Craters of the Moon National Monument Idaho | Adventure in a Backpack - 46
Escalante Utah Slot Canyons - 47
Halloween In Death Valley National Park in our Camper Van - #vanlife | Adventure in a backpack - 48
1,300 Mile Campervan Roadtrip & Mountain Biking in Sedona - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 49
Month in Review! We Survived #Vanlife Month 2 in our Custom DIY Campervan | Adventure in a Backpack - 50
Joshua Tree Vanlife - 51
Living in a Camper Van and Being Sick Sucks... - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 52
Road Trip to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. 🏜 | Travel Vlog - 53
Morro Bay California Road Trip in our DIY Campervan Vlog #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 54
Van Life Living with Breakdowns in Bozeman - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 55
We've Survived our Third #Vanlife Month in our Custom DIY Campervan | Adventure in a Backpack - 56
WTF Is an Earthship? Taos, NM | Travel Vlog - 57
Roadtrip to the Badlands in our Custom DIY Campervan | Adventure in a Backpack Vanlife Travel Vlog
The Ultimate Camper Van Build Guide - step by step56 episodes
- 1
New Ford Transit Camper Van (What do you want to see us do?) - 2
Ford Transit Camper Van Pre-Build Tour (and what OEM options we chose) - 3
Planning Our DIY Ford Transit Camper Van Build (Design Ideas & Layout) - 4
Planning the Electrical System in our Ford Transit DIY Camper Van - 5
Installing a 30A Shore Power Inlet in our Ford Transit DIY Camper Van - 6
Removing the Headliner & Shelf in our 2021 Ford Transit DIY Camper Van - 7
Tools Necessary for a DIY Camper Electrical Install - 8
Spraying Lizard Skin Sound Control Sound Deadening in our DIY Ford Transit Camper Van - 9
Lizard Skin Sound Control TESTED in our DIY Ford Transit Campervan - 10
Spraying Lizard Skin Ceramic Insulation in our DIY Ford Transit Camper Van - 11
Lizard Skin Ceramic Insulation TESTED with a Thermal Camera on our Ford Transit DIY Camper Van - 12
Van Windows: Installation Made Easy (FULL TUTORIAL) - 13
HOW TO WIRE USB OUTLETS (In a Camper Van Conversion Electrical System) - 14
Wiring 12V Outlets In our Ford Transit DIY Campervan (Full Tutorial) - 15
How To Install Puck Lights | Interior Van Lighting Made Easy! (FULL TUTORIAL) - 16
How to Wire 12V Dimmer Switches | Interior Van Lighting Made Easy! - 17
How to 12V 3-Way Switches (to Control Camper Van Lights from two locations) - 18
120V Outlets, Switches, and GFCI Outlets (For a DIY Camper Van Electrical System) - 19
HOW TO WIRE RELAYS (To Control Scene/Work Lights) - 20
7 DIY CAMPER ELECTRICAL WIRING TIPS (For Under $25) - 21
Installing a 12V/24V DC Air Conditioner Into our Camper Van Conversion (Nomadic Air Conditioner) - 22
INSTALLING A MAXXAIR MAXXFAN DELUXE on our DIY Camper Van Conversion - 23
Building a ROOF RACK for 580W of Solar Power! - 24
INSTALLING 580W OF MISMATCHED SOLAR PANELS ON OUR TRANSIT - 25
VAN FLOORING PERFECTION (Insulation, Subfloor, Covering, L-Track & Step/Lip Trim) - 26
INSULATING OUR FORD TRANSIT DIY CAMPER VAN CONVERSION - 27
DIY CAMPER VAN WALLS W/ L-TRACK (100% from scratch) - 28
CAMPER VAN WALLS - DIY VS PRE-MADE WALL KIT (cost & install time comparison) - 29
DIY CAMPER VAN ELECTRICAL INSTALL (Start to Finish Tutorial) - 30
DIY Camper Electrical System Cost? - 31
INSTALLING SWIVEL SEATS IN A FORD TRANSIT (super easy install) - 32
SmartShunt vs BMV-712 vs Lynx Shunt - 33
HOW TO 'ADD-A-SPACE' (or two) TO THE VICTRON LYNX DISTRIBUTOR - 34
AMP HOURS EXPLAINED (amp hours vs watt hours) - 35
WHAT IS VOLTAGE DROP? (Voltage Drop Explained) - 36
WEBOOST SIGNAL BOOSTER INSTALL (start-to-finish) - 37
Mr. Buddy vs Espar/Webasto Safety Considerations - 38
DIY CAMPER VAN PLUMBING (full tutorial) - 39
DIY UPPER CABINETS - VAN BUILD - 40
Building a TOILET CABINET for a DIY Camper Van Conversion - 41
Making a DIY CAMPER STORAGE MODULE - 42
DIY CAMPER VAN KITCHEN BUILD: The Perfect Solution for Small Spaces - 43
BUILDING A UNISTRUT CAMPER VAN BED PLATFORM - 44
INSTALLING A THRU AXLE FORK MOUNT FOR OUR BIKE GARAGE IN OUR CAMPER VAN - 45
INSTALLING BUG SCREENS IN OUR CAMPERVAN (no sewing) - 46
TANK LEVEL SENSOR + CERBO GX (Wiring & Programming) - 47
WIRELESS WATER TANK SENSOR FOR A CAMPER VAN (MOPEKA PRO) - 48
See Camper/RV Temperature from Anywhere in the world & get alerts! - 49
TRANSIT ALTERNATOR CHARGING - DUAL VICTRON ORIONS - 50
Ford Transit AWD Lift Install - 51
Flatline Nudge Bar Install for Lights on our Ford Transit DIY Campervan - 52
Perfect Exterior Storage Solution for our DIY Ford Transit Campervan! - 53
Did we add too many lights to our Ford Transit Camper Van? - 54
LUXURY VAN TOUR - our dream off-grid van - 55
The REAL cost of our off-grid van build - 56
Start to Finish! - Luxury Camper Van Conversion
Join Our Adventures! Adventure Travel #Vlog | Adventure in a Backpack53 episodes
- 1Ep 1: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Jackson Hole | Adventure in a Backpack
- 1
Treasure Island Florida Day 1 - Vlog 7 - 2Ep 2: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Sun Valley| Adventure in a Backpack
- 3Ep 3: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Bridger Bowl | Adventure in a Backpack
- 4Ep 4: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Banff | Adventure in a Backpack
- 5Ep 5: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Lake Louise | Adventure in a Backpack
- 7EP 7: Winter Van Life is More than Skiing Powder - Squaw Valley | Adventure in a Backpack
- 8
Best Beginner Mountain Biking Trail in Moab Utah - 9
Nicaragua Travel Vlog | A 2018 Travel Video to San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua - 10Roadside Repairs and Wildfires on the CA Coastal Highway - #Vanlife Vlog | Adventure in a Backpack
- 11Big Sur California Road Trip in our DIY Campervan Vlog #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack
- 12
Body Glove Water Shoe Review - 13Camper Van Winter Prep, Ice Castles & Ski Jumping - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack
- 14
We Summited the Highest Peak in Oklahoma, Black Mesa | Adventure Travel Vlog - 15
Corona Arch (The One With The Rope Swing) - Hiking in Moab Utah - 16Breaking Down, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack
- 17
Roadtrip to Baja California Mexico for a Wild Surfing Tour - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 18
Day in the Life of a Digital Nomad - Hotels, Hikes, and Drones | EXPLORIST.life Travel Vlog - 19Camper Van #Vanlife The Pacific Coast Highway - Santa Barbara to San Diego | Adventure in a Backpack
- 20Exploring Lava Tubes at Craters of the Moon National Monument Idaho | Adventure in a Backpack
- 21Escalante Utah Slot Canyons
- 22Halloween In Death Valley National Park in our Camper Van - #vanlife | Adventure in a backpack
- 231,300 Mile Campervan Roadtrip & Mountain Biking in Sedona - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack
- 24
Exploring Lusk Caves, A Hike in Gatineau Park, Quebec | Adventure In a Backpack - 25
Backcountry Skiing in Park City Utah - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 26
Kayaking Mcdonald Creek in Glacier National Park - 27Joshua Tree Vanlife
- 28Road Trip to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. 🏜 | Travel Vlog
- 29Morro Bay California Road Trip in our DIY Campervan Vlog #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack
- 30
Mango Rosa Adventure and Surf Resort - 31
Surfing and Visiting Family in San Diego - #Vanlife Vlog | Adventure in a Backpack - 32
Peekaboo and Spooky Slot Canyons - 33WTF Is an Earthship? Taos, NM | Travel Vlog
- 34
Rock Climbing Wall Street in Moab - 35
Asheville North Carolina - Our Weekend Adventure with the North Carolina Gear Builders - 36Roadtrip to the Badlands in our Custom DIY Campervan | Adventure in a Backpack Vanlife Travel Vlog
- 37
Dinosaur fossils in Moab Utah - 38
Snowshoe Adventure in the Rocky Mountain National Park - 39
Skiing Park City Mountain Resort Utah - #Vanlife |Adventure in a Backpack - 40
Fairyland loop in bryce canyon national park - 41
Travel Vlog Adventuring Ottawa for Canada 150 | Adventure in a Backpack - 42
A Weekend Long Outdoor Adventure Festival at the Camelbak Pursuit Series | Adventure in a Backpack - 43
Cottonwood Narrows Hike - 44
Steamboat: Cinematic Short - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 45
Things to do in San Juan Del Sur - 46
Kontinuum Light Show in Ottawa | Adventure in a Backpack - 47
Backpacking Nicaragua - USA to Managua to Granada - 48
Hiking in Capitol Reef - 49
Johns Pass Florida - Vlog 8 - 50
Visiting Quebec and Ottawa - 51
Hunting for Gators - Vlog 9 - 52
Snowmobille rentals Grand Lake - 53
Skiing at Purgatory - Vlog 5
EXPLORIST.life Camper & RV Solar Videos36 episodes
- 1
Basic Solar Parts Needed for a DIY Camper Van or RV Solar Install - 2
Interactive Solar Wiring Diagram - for Camper Vans, RVs and Truck Campers - 3
How Much Solar Power Do I Need for My Camper? | How to Calculate Camper Solar System Size - 4
How To Wire a Camper Van Electrical Distribution Panel - 5
NEW Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station Review - 6
Goal Zero vs Inergy Kodiak Solar Generator vs DIY Solar Setup - 7
Camper Van Solar Controller | Why we Switched from Midnite to Victron - 8
AGM vs Lithium Ion Battery For Solar in a DIY Camper Van or RV Solar Battery Bank - 9
Camper Solar Setup Tutorial - How to Solar Power your RV, Camper Van, & Truck Camper - 10
How to Size Fuses for a Camper Van Electrical Setup - 11
How To Build a DIY Busbar for a Camper Van Solar Install - 12
AGM vs Lithium Batteries for Sub-Freezing Solar Powered Camping - 13
How to Size Wires for a DIY Camper Van Electrical Setup - 14
How to Size a Solar Charge Controller for a DIY Camper Van Solar System - 15
How to Wire Solar Panels in Parallel for your DIY Camper Solar Install - 16
How to Wire Solar Panels in Series Parallel - 17
Solar Panel Wiring vs Volts and Amps - 18
12 Volt? 24 Volt? 48 Volt? Which Solar Panels for a DIY Camper Electrical Build - 19
How to Install Solar & Electrical in a DIY Camper (A Complete Walkthrough) - 20
How to Wire Different Sizes of Camper Solar Panels Together - Effects of Mismatched Solar Panels - 21
How to Fuse a Solar Panel Array for a DIY Camper Electrical System - 22
How to Wire a Solar Disconnect for a DIY Camper Electrical System - 23
How to Wire a Solar Charge Controller in a DIY Camper Electrical System - 24
How to Wire Multiple Solar Charge Controllers into a DIY Camper Electrical System - 25
How to Program a Solar Charge Controller in a DIY Camper Electrical System - 26
What does a Solar Charge Controller Do in a DIY Camper Electrical System? - 27
How to Choose Solar Panel Wire Size in a DIY Camper Electrical System - 28
Best Wattage of Solar Panel for a DIY Camper Electrical System (and why there isn't a 'best' one) - 29
Best Solar Panel Size for a DIY Camper Electrical System (and how to blueprint your camper roof) - 30
Victron Lynx Distribution System Review for a DIY Camper Electrical System - 31
How to Add Fuse Holders to a Victron Lynx Power In for a DIY Camper Electrical System - 32
Lynx Distributor vs Busbars ($$$) for a DIY Camper Electrical System - 33
DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial - 34
12V vs 24V vs 48V (For Camper Electrical Systems) - 35DIY CAMPER VAN ELECTRICAL INSTALL (Start to Finish Tutorial)
- 36
Motorhome RV Solar & Lithium Upgrade - Start to Finish DIY Installation
Full Time Winter Vanlife - Adventure in a Backpack18 episodes
- 1Ep 1: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Jackson Hole | Adventure in a Backpack
- 2Ep 2: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Sun Valley| Adventure in a Backpack
- 3Ep 3: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Bridger Bowl | Adventure in a Backpack
- 4Ep 4: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Banff | Adventure in a Backpack
- 5Ep 5: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Lake Louise | Adventure in a Backpack
- 6Ep 6: Winter Vanlife is More Than Skiing Powder - Revelstoke | Adventure in a Backpack
- 7EP 7: Winter Van Life is More than Skiing Powder - Squaw Valley | Adventure in a Backpack
- 8Ep 8: Winter Van life is More Than Skiing Powder - Mammoth Mountain | Adventure in a Backpack
- 94x4 Camper Van vs 2WD Camper Van for Off Road Van Life | Adventure in a Backpack
- 10-32 Degree Windchill vs Espar D2 Diesel Camper Van Heater - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack
- 11
Espar D2 Diesel Heater Installation in a DIY Camper Van - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack - 12Help Troubleshooting? Sprinter Multiple Error Codes - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack
- 13Fixed! Thanks for the Help! Multiple Error Code Sprinter Stall #vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack
- 14Camper Van Winter Prep, Ice Castles & Ski Jumping - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack
- 15Backcountry Skiing in Park City Utah - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack
- 16Van Life Living with Breakdowns in Bozeman - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack
- 17Skiing Park City Mountain Resort Utah - #Vanlife |Adventure in a Backpack
- 18Steamboat: Cinematic Short - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack
Planning your RV’s Electrical System Upgrade for off-grid living!13 episodes
- 1Basic Solar Parts Needed for a DIY Camper Van or RV Solar Install
- 2How Much Solar Power Do I Need for My Camper? | How to Calculate Camper Solar System Size
- 3How to Size a Solar Charge Controller for a DIY Camper Van Solar System
- 4How to Size Wires for a DIY Camper Van Electrical Setup
- 5How to Size Fuses for a Camper Van Electrical Setup
- 6Solar Panel Wiring vs Volts and Amps
- 712 Volt? 24 Volt? 48 Volt? Which Solar Panels for a DIY Camper Electrical Build
- 8What does a Solar Charge Controller Do in a DIY Camper Electrical System?
- 9How to Choose Solar Panel Wire Size in a DIY Camper Electrical System
- 10Best Wattage of Solar Panel for a DIY Camper Electrical System (and why there isn't a 'best' one)
- 1112V vs 24V vs 48V (For Camper Electrical Systems)
- 12AMP HOURS EXPLAINED (amp hours vs watt hours)
- 13
How to Shop for a Camper Electrical System
Planning your Van’s Electrical System from Scratch13 episodes
- 1Basic Solar Parts Needed for a DIY Camper Van or RV Solar Install
- 2How Much Solar Power Do I Need for My Camper? | How to Calculate Camper Solar System Size
- 3How to Size a Solar Charge Controller for a DIY Camper Van Solar System
- 4How to Size Wires for a DIY Camper Van Electrical Setup
- 5How to Size Fuses for a Camper Van Electrical Setup
- 6Solar Panel Wiring vs Volts and Amps
- 712 Volt? 24 Volt? 48 Volt? Which Solar Panels for a DIY Camper Electrical Build
- 8What does a Solar Charge Controller Do in a DIY Camper Electrical System?
- 9How to Choose Solar Panel Wire Size in a DIY Camper Electrical System
- 10Best Wattage of Solar Panel for a DIY Camper Electrical System (and why there isn't a 'best' one)
- 1112V vs 24V vs 48V (For Camper Electrical Systems)
- 12AMP HOURS EXPLAINED (amp hours vs watt hours)
- 13How to Shop for a Camper Electrical System
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