Electrical System Overview - 2023 Ram Promaster Camper Van

This DIY power system guide will cover the basic components of designing and building a midsize camper van electrical system. I'll explain how to size and charge your battery bank, how to make safe and reliable connections, how to properly size wire and fuses and how to monitor your system. With easy to understand diagrams and examples from my 2023 Ram Promaster build, you'll acquire the knowledge and confidence to build your own power system. If you're a fan of Victron and Battleborn products, you have found the tutorial for you.

Throughout the video, I have referenced several specific products I used. Listed below are most of those items. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You’ll still need to take some time and do the necessary research to make sure these items will work for your particular application.

Heated Lithium Batteries, https://amzn.to/49JOsaU
4/0 Battery Cable, https://amzn.to/48sw8mp
50’ 8 Gauge Wire, https://amzn.to/48ajuc3
50’ 10 Gauge Wire, https://amzn.to/3tEk6Yp
50’ 12 Gauge Wire, https://amzn.to/4878pbR
WAGO Connectors, https://amzn.to/48cSgSm
Victron Battery Monitor, https://amzn.to/3ve1fnH
Victron Lynx Distributor, https://amzn.to/48eKsPR
Victron Solar Controller, https://amzn.to/489gpZX
Victron Battery Charger, https://amzn.to/3tvLw2I
Victron DC/DC Charger, https://amzn.to/477cTOt
Victron Energy AC Inverter, https://amzn.to/3ttGxj8
Renogy 175W Solar Panel, https://amzn.to/3TyWu1V
Blue Sea Fuse Panel, https://amzn.to/3RV14X6
Blue Sea Fuse Block, https://amzn.to/3GT3vmK
Blue Sea Shut Off Switch, https://amzn.to/4az9Npd
Blue Sea USB Outlet, https://amzn.to/4auphL7
Shore Power Inlet, https://amzn.to/4aB5zxi
Light Dimmer Switch, https://amzn.to/48tZqRJ
Aluminum Switch Panel, https://amzn.to/41wl061
LED Ceiling Lights, https://amzn.to/3twrkO9
Dometic CRX110 Refrigerator, https://amzn.to/41A426E
24” 12V TV/DVD Player, https://amzn.to/3GVT3uU
RV Camera System, https://amzn.to/3S4FrUB
Maxx Air Fan, https://amzn.to/3NE92S4
Ferrule Crimping Kit, https://amzn.to/47be3Zd
Lug Crimping Tool, https://amzn.to/41C3lcT


00:00 Introduction
00:38 Sizing Your Battery Bank
04:07 Charging Your Batteries
08:39 Connections, Wires and Fuses
14:53 System Monitoring