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This channel is all about the fun of buying cars, driving cars, collecting cars... and now also converting cars, better say converting a Mercedes Benz 310 T1 fire truck into a camper van, a real overlander for travelling around the world. This van build project is completely DIY, but we plan to use high quality components which might not be the usual pick for an old van like this T1.
If you are interested to sponsor this project with your product, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Natürlich gerne auch auf deutsch :)
If you are interested to sponsor this project with your product, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Natürlich gerne auch auf deutsch :)
How to Install Electric System DIY: Beginner's Guide for Wiring a Camper Van & easy Wiring Diagram
This video will show you everything you need to know for wiring your van without risking to burn your van down! We also explain what kind of cables and fuses you need, how you can calculate the correct size or cross section area of your cables and how you can make solid connections.
With our wiring diagram you can do the wiring of a camper van electrical system DIY, install all important components like a Victron Orion 30A DC to DC charger, a Victron MPPT solar charge controller, a Victron Smart Battery Protect to avoid draining and damaging the battery, a Victron 160Ah LiFePO4 Lithium battery and Victron VE.Bus battery management system, a shunt to monitor the system and a Victron Multiplus inverter and AC to DC charger.
We decline any and all liability for the correctness and completeness of the shown wiring diagram. Before starting your own project please have the wiring diagram checked by a professional electrician and also have your finished installation checked by a professional before using it.
Products used:
Victron Lithium Battery LiFePO4 160 Ah / Batterie
amzn.to/3cjOrD0 (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3yW5dQf (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron VE.Bus BMS Battery Management System
amzn.to/3Ti4kdH (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3ANNBrJ (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron Orion-Tr Smart 30A DC/DC Charger / Ladebooster
amzn.to/3RuysBv (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3KWHx3v (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron Smart Battery Protect
amzn.to/3eBYtQz (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3cWW8iX (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Votronic Jupiter Control Panel & Shunt
amzn.to/3qopc5S (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
tigerexped SafetyHub 150 Main Fuse Box / Hauptverteilung
www.tigerexped.de/index.php?a=107801&tigerme=VAO61u5kaBeV8WQL5pVK
(Affiliate Link*)
Small Fuse Box / Sicherungshalter
amzn.to/3eDn8nO (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3RpH5gy (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
FLY / FLRY Cables from 1.5mm² to 50mm² / Kabel
www.tigerexped.de/index.php?a=123904&tigerme=VAO61u5kaBeV8WQL5pVK
(Affiliate Link*)
Main Battery Switch / Batterie Schalter
amzn.to/3Daja0s (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3eAGPN3 (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron Multiplus 800VA Inverter / Wechselrichter
amzn.to/3RR7tzB (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3d2IkmP (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron Digital Multi Control (for Multiplus) / Fernbedienung für Multiplus
amzn.to/3ROJmSh (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3Db0cXA (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron 100/30 MPPT Solar Charge Controller / Solarladeregler
amzn.to/3KlQcMw (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3dQeuC5 (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron VE.direct remote cable
amzn.to/3AqYvSz (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3CyAcoD (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
tigerexped "black tiger 150" Solar Panel
www.tigerexped.de/index.php?a=125344&tigerme=VAO61u5kaBeV8WQL5pVK
(Affiliate Link*)
Crimping Tool Set / Krimpzangen Set
amzn.to/3RN9pct (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3KWL8yC (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Big Hydraulic Cable Lug Crimping Tool / Hydraulische Krimpzange für große Kabelschuhe
amzn.to/3Bo5P3i (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3B34Ns7 (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
* As an Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This way you can support the channel. The price which you pay doesn't change.
Music:
Not Impossible by The 126ers
With our wiring diagram you can do the wiring of a camper van electrical system DIY, install all important components like a Victron Orion 30A DC to DC charger, a Victron MPPT solar charge controller, a Victron Smart Battery Protect to avoid draining and damaging the battery, a Victron 160Ah LiFePO4 Lithium battery and Victron VE.Bus battery management system, a shunt to monitor the system and a Victron Multiplus inverter and AC to DC charger.
We decline any and all liability for the correctness and completeness of the shown wiring diagram. Before starting your own project please have the wiring diagram checked by a professional electrician and also have your finished installation checked by a professional before using it.
Products used:
Victron Lithium Battery LiFePO4 160 Ah / Batterie
amzn.to/3cjOrD0 (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3yW5dQf (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron VE.Bus BMS Battery Management System
amzn.to/3Ti4kdH (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3ANNBrJ (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron Orion-Tr Smart 30A DC/DC Charger / Ladebooster
amzn.to/3RuysBv (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3KWHx3v (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron Smart Battery Protect
amzn.to/3eBYtQz (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3cWW8iX (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Votronic Jupiter Control Panel & Shunt
amzn.to/3qopc5S (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
tigerexped SafetyHub 150 Main Fuse Box / Hauptverteilung
www.tigerexped.de/index.php?a=107801&tigerme=VAO61u5kaBeV8WQL5pVK
(Affiliate Link*)
Small Fuse Box / Sicherungshalter
amzn.to/3eDn8nO (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3RpH5gy (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
FLY / FLRY Cables from 1.5mm² to 50mm² / Kabel
www.tigerexped.de/index.php?a=123904&tigerme=VAO61u5kaBeV8WQL5pVK
(Affiliate Link*)
Main Battery Switch / Batterie Schalter
amzn.to/3Daja0s (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3eAGPN3 (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron Multiplus 800VA Inverter / Wechselrichter
amzn.to/3RR7tzB (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3d2IkmP (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron Digital Multi Control (for Multiplus) / Fernbedienung für Multiplus
amzn.to/3ROJmSh (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3Db0cXA (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron 100/30 MPPT Solar Charge Controller / Solarladeregler
amzn.to/3KlQcMw (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3dQeuC5 (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Victron VE.direct remote cable
amzn.to/3AqYvSz (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3CyAcoD (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
tigerexped "black tiger 150" Solar Panel
www.tigerexped.de/index.php?a=125344&tigerme=VAO61u5kaBeV8WQL5pVK
(Affiliate Link*)
Crimping Tool Set / Krimpzangen Set
amzn.to/3RN9pct (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3KWL8yC (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
Big Hydraulic Cable Lug Crimping Tool / Hydraulische Krimpzange für große Kabelschuhe
amzn.to/3Bo5P3i (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*)
amzn.to/3B34Ns7 (Amazon UK Affiliate Link*)
* As an Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This way you can support the channel. The price which you pay doesn't change.
Music:
Not Impossible by The 126ers
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How to Build Perfect DIY Drawers with Soft Close + Stylish Everlock Latches (no Pushlocks) Van Build
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How long does the Diesel last in that tank Thanks
Well I think your hand brake test is, nicely put, silly. If your handbrake was worth anything it would lock the wheels. Fix your car then go back on the hill again
Hi, did you use M6 or M8 bolds and nuts?
Dies ist das erste Video von Dir, über das ich gestolpert bin! Sehr viele neue Informationen für mich! Super, danke dafür!!! Habe mir letzte Woche einen ausgebauten 410 gekauft! Braucht noch etwas Liebe, aber ich finde ihn mega!! Warum hast Du aufgehört Videos zu machen, Deine Videos sind sehr gut gemacht uns sehr informativ! Mir hat dieses Video jetzt schon viel geholfen ich würde auch noch deutlich mehr davon sehen wollen! Was macht Dein T1?
Gratulation zum Kauf von deinem T1 und viel Spass damit :) Irgendwie fehlt uns die Zeit zum Filmen, aber es gibt sicher mal eine Fortsetzung. Bis dahin kannst du gerne mal auf Instagram vorbeischauen (t1overlander), wo wir immer mal wieder Fotos von unseren Reisen posten. Mit dem T1 und unserem Ausbau sind wir jedenfalls absolut zufrieden...
@@CubeofCars Danke, und schon folge ich Dir auf Insta!!! Danke!!!
Unglaublich.
Great info! Somewhere in a video you talked about availability of Mb parts after thirty years. Any experiences?
So far, I could find every part needed, but not always new ones directly from the Mercedes dealer.
Brilliant video, thank you! Out of interest, why have you chosen 15mm ply for the doors/drawer fronts?
Thinner ones wouldn't work with the Everlock Latches...
Excellent video again! Where did you mount the 230V shore plug? Somewhere under the vehicle?
I didn't want to cut a hole in the side of the van, so I mounted it under the existing tread at the back of the van. I think I have never showed it in any video in detail, but in this video about my heater you can see it: czcams.com/video/kurStWH6Y3M/video.htmlsi=YCAD7iQsAigdlOeg&t=920
Interesting ceiling. I would not like to do it by myself.
On the side of the seat box on my 310d it says always use first gear when pulling away to avoid premature failure of the clutch . 🤔
@@gerrymulroy2545 I think this is totally right. I also prefer to use first gear for this reason. It's strange that the manual suggests to use second gear. Maybe because Mercedes wasn't happy with the unusual position of first gear left-back and didn't want to get complaints ;)
Hello! Did you ever test the van on its towing capability? I suppose the engine does not have enough power for that..
@@luuuuuudoooooo No, we haven't. But I would also expect that the van lacks power to tow a heavy trailer. But according to the registration papers the van would be allowed to tow a 2000kg trailer... very optimistic ;)
@@CubeofCars what I expected;) thanks!
@@CubeofCars what I expected;) thanks!
@@CubeofCars what I expected;) thanks!
Love the colour, love the interior, fantastic and rare manual example!
Glad you like it! :)
Hi Like your channel, lots of great info! Did you research the engine ( m102.924?)? I’m trying to find some good info, but it’s not easy. I guess an average mileage of 13 l with full conversion and mixed terrain sounds right? Rebuild after 250000 maybe? I have the opportunity to buy the same type of van. No problems with the carburettor or rubber seals that are old?
@@luuuuuudoooooo Hi! We travelled 6000 km to Greece and back and achieved an average of 13,5 l which is ok, especially because we crossed a lot of mountains as well. With 80kmh on the motorway we get below 12 l. 250000km before rebuild should easily be possible, but there will surely be some repairs from time to time...
@@CubeofCars thanks, looks promising! Keep the videos coming, you’re doing a great job!
Servus, Der beste Ausbau auf CZcams. Ich werde mir da so einiges anschauen. Am Samstag hole ich meinen 1991er 310 Mercedes T1 ab. Dann kann es auch bei mir losgehen. Deine Videos sind eine super Anleitung zum Umbau. Viele Grüsse aus Soest in NRW
@@timohoffmann5768 Servus Timo! Das freut mich. Viel Spaß und Erfolg bei deinem Ausbau! :)
Where did you get your roof racks from?
I have a video about building my roof rack which you can check out: czcams.com/video/1O5NiLlnJL4/video.html
First time I've heard the phrase "dummy piss" lmao
You haven’t posted for awhile I see so I hope you are all ok 👍🏻
Just very busy with other things, but I will surely continue with new videos here on CZcams :)
Great vlog ! New subscriber
Bloody advert halfway thru
Luckily, so I get one cent of income for spending one week to produce this video :)
Beautiful
Absolutely love your ceiling!
One of the most informative videos I have ever seen 👏
Thank you! :)
Siii gracias gran vídeo! Tuve una coupe 130/1976! Caja 5a ZF tracción trasera autoblocante, 4 discos, suspensión independiente en las 4 ruedas, eje diferencial en carcaza de aluminio , vidrios eléctricos, aire acondicionado, etc. En fin gran auto, el mejor Fiat de todos los tiempos!! ❤👍
Totally agree with you! The best Fiat of all times :)
love the look of that ceiling
If the sikaflex is a mess you are doing it right. ❤
Great series on the T1! The electrics are specifically neatly done! Thanks for documenting your project. Now that we a re year into this, perhaps you could do a review video with what works well and what might need a little update in the van build?
Good idea, I have plans to do that :)
great job!
Hello Mike, my compliments on the great van build! I see you “ground” the MPPT on the minus distribution block. Is this distribution block itself then “grounded” on the chassis of the van? I don’t see that in your wiring diagram.
Yes, it is. It's not in the diagram because the minus distribution block is just connected with the minus of the engine's battery. But this battery minus is connected with the chassis as standard Mercedes layout.
@@CubeofCars Thanks for the quick Reply! I understand. Otherwise the (non-isolated) Orion probably would'nt work either. I also see a (yellow/green) earth cable going to the minus distribution block. Is this from the 230v and/or Multiplus? Shouldn't that be a seperate 230v ground point on the chassis, seperate from the 12v chassis ground point?
@@frisovdm6132 That's ground for the 230V FI/LS circuit breaker. I haven't included details of the 230V system in the video, because it's a job for professionals. So I don't wanna give any recommendations how to wire the 230V system :)
@@CubeofCars Hi Mike, thank you. Of course I understand.
Awesome sound! Congrats for the video and the story telling, finally also for the italian original frames. The passenger door button to open from the driver side was requested by Agnelli himself, thinking to be gentleman with a girl / woman
Thanks a lot! :)
HI , SIR , CAN'T YOU TRY TO FIND IF THERE IS STILL AVAILABLE TO FIND ANY LANCIA - MONTE CARLO MID ENGINE REAR WHEELS DRIVE SPORTS CAR SEEN IN 1979 IN HONG KONG . JOHN PUN IN MESSENGER HONG KONG .
I know this thread is over a year old and you are probably out traveling the world. What overall standing height did you end up with in the van? Thanks for all your work.
Hi! We have 178cm :)
Had one,rust is a hugh problem,sliding door hinge is weak,loved it though.
Hi Mike. Great video. I live at a town called Gerringong about an hour and half south of Sydney. My Autoterm Diesel heater arrived today and will start installing it in our new Zone RV Sojourn tomorrow. Watching the video gives me a better understanding of the install. Great work. Cheers Ross.
Interesting propane cabinet and nice to know about the 100 square cm requirement for the vent. If in an extreme temperature environment I wonder if it might pay to insulate that box. In any case, propane seems like a reasonable choice for cooking fuel as long as there's some good air flow with the outside and CO detectors. I'm just thinking of my build if I should choose do it later in life. Sure would be nice to work remotely, part time or otherwise, from varied, beautiful locations and follow the weather: such as the desert US southwest in winter and cooler places in summer.
I think for winter camping it might make sense to insulate that box!
@@CubeofCars Thanks for responding!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this Fiat 130!
Hey, saubere Arbeit. Habt ihr inzwischen Erfahrungen sammeln können wie es mit der Geruchsbelästigung durch den gemeinsamen Tank ist? also auch außerhalb des Wagens :)
Wir hatten eigentlich nie ein Geruchsproblem mit dem Tank und würden es heute wieder so bauen. Aber er ist leider arg klein, auch weil man ihn weder ganz voll noch ganz leer bekommt, also immer nur so 70% effektiv nutzen kann. Wenn du den Platz hast, würde ich einen mindestens doppelt so großen Tank einbauen.
@@CubeofCars spannend. man ließt ja auch gegenteilige Berichte darüber. Aber super wenn es funktioniert. Mit der Größe ist ja immer so eine Sache beim Vanbau. hier könnte man aber sicher auch noch etwas mehr raus holen wenn ein- und auslass anders dimensioniert und positioniert werden :)
It would not be out of place on the road today. It still looks relatively modern and up to date in it's external design. Love the chairs.
Why have I just found you! Subscribed and loving these tutorials! thumbs up all the way!
Thank you :)
I love how you explain how to do the work! Thank you
Nice review! I had owned a '71 124 Sport Coupe - my most fun car ever - but wasn't familiar with the 130. Loved the video clips - and the cows. Thanks for putting this together!
Glad you liked it! :)
Beautiful!
Ese modelo AK pareser quisieron venderlo a la ford de los esrados Unidos y comercializarlo en Brasil i Argentina pero uvieron malas politicas de producción la fiat no lo ofreció a los rusos como ek modelo 175 mirafiiri a ka fabrica de la lada y el modelo 130 quedo con una producción limitada de 100 o más beiculos dicho de estar en el museo de ka fiat en tirino jeje 😅 haora deven tener el 130 de mi padre ya qué fue vendido a un coleccionista ase mucho saludos amigos
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En realidad la fiat pinin farina pudo yevar este modelo 130 fiat cupe a ka cúspide de la producción en serie asiento de este modelo setenton un modelo de producción más comercial ek FL mercado automotriz de América del sur en Brasil venezuela Argentina y México pero decidieron tenerlo como un beiculo experimentar v 6 de doble carburador y frenos en de disco en las 4 ruedas jejeje 🙈 era una máquina poderosa mi padre se conpro uno en tirino y viajo muchos kilómetros tragava mucha gasolina era un pilin farina 450 sl azul eléctrico pintura al horno año 73 creo y loz italianos miravan ese coche asombrados por lo caro de ka bensina jejeje metia 80 litros y era de carburador de 4 bocas von un motor de 6 en v y idromatico una bellesa
gorgeous...love the colors and especially that orange interior. not something you see here in the states.
I totally agree!
Fue e unico modelo experimental de la fiat el 130 pilin faria cupe jejeje 🙈 echo para conpetir en el mercado estadounidense y suramericano sacaron una versión idromatica decente velocidades explendida y mui deportivo paresida a los cupe de ka ford mustan de los 71 pero los italianos ni gustavan de los coches lronaticos ellos prefieren kas máquinas de palanca dilcronicas jeje 😅 en fin el 130 fue un cupe de versión limitada quisas entro al mercado ruso argentino y de Brasil no llegaron a venezuela por malas politicas von la fiat y haora están en museos mezcla fiat en tirino se me olbidava desir eran tragones de gasolina ek tanque metia nas de 80 litros de dos carburadores s ningun italiano de clase media ke gustava eso jejeje 🙈 saludos amigos
Terminologisch herausragendes Englisch, Hut ab! Für mich ist der Typ leider, so sehr ich ihn optisch mag, auch mit hohem Dach zu niedrig und auch zu schmal, weshalb ich eine Fahrzeugklasse darüber suche.
Es stimmt schon, dass man selbst nicht zu gross sein darf, sonst ist der T1 zu klein. Suchst du jetzt nach T2 oder was ist dein Favorit?
Looks amazing!!! Great job!
Thank you!!
Thanks for your videos. I just bought myself a Mercedes 310, but the van is so well mantained & has a very nice aliuminium floor, so i was wondering if i could let the floor in the van ( 2 x multiplex 10mm + aluminium 2mm ) , but i would do the walls & ceiling with armaflex. So everything except the floor, should that be OK?
I would say it's ok, if you don't have reasons to expect rust that needs treatment.
hi , nice car . Can i ask which foots keeps the roof-rack ? U can send me a link . I will appreciate your answer , thanks !!!
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