HB Sprinter Electrical

 I decided to go with lithium batteries because of their size and weight.  After a ton of research, I decided to go with (2) 100-amp hour Battle Born Batteries and they are working great. 

The Victron Battery Monitor BMV 712 with Built-In Bluetooth has proven to be an asset to monitoring my battery system.  The device uses a shunt on the negative lead of the battery to measure power in and out from multiple sources. The unit has a readout on the device itself and Victron makes an app that connects via Bluetooth that displays a large array of information.  When used in conjunction with the Victron Venus GX, all the information can be viewed anywhere via Victron VRM. 

The Victron 2000W 12V Inverter/Charger is a pure sine wave inverter rated at 2000 watts.  When used in conjunction with the Victron BMV 712 and Victron Venus GX the amount of information and control is phenomenal.

This Device is a computer that connects my Victron 2000W 12V Inverter, Victron Smart Solar Charge Controller and Victron Battery Monitor together.  It allows me to pull up the status of my systems anywhere in the world in real time.  It can also be set to send an email when the battery bank is at a determined state of charge.  It does a whole lot more but I haven’t had time to use all the functions of this device yet.

The solar controller I use is the Victron Smart Solar Charge Controller 150/35.  This controller is great because it syncs up with the Victron Bluetooth app as well as the Victron Venus GX / VRM for easy data gathering.

 I decided to go with (4) Renogy Monocrystalline 100W slim solar panels.  They have a great track record and allowed me to add 4 to my roof using These Standoffs in the stock roof rails and still fit my awning with no extra holes needed.

I have a second BESTEK 500W inverter that is connected to the sprinter / chassis battery system.  It is used as a backup charging system and backup AC source in the event of the coach inverter failing.

I use a WFCO T30 30 Amp ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) to switch between AC power source inputs. It isolates shore power from my chassis AC inverter charging systems.

I use the Precision Circuits Battery Isolation Manager to charge my coach batteries from the Sprinter Chassis system.  It will only allow current to flow when the engine is running and will intermittently cycle off in order to protect the Sprinter's alternator from overheating.

I really enjoy the look of marine breakers so  I decided to go with Paneltronics Marine breakers and panelboard

I used Paneltronics Marine breakers and panelboard to match the DC breakers.

I used an array of different cabling and connectors including 2/0 Cable for batteries #4 AWG for 500W inverter and alternator charging, 12 AWG for DC circuits and 16 AWG for lighting.

  I used these breakers in different sizes in order to isolate the individual DC systems.

I decided to use dimmable LED Puck Lights.  I went with a warm white and placed a total of 9 of these lights throughout the van, 4 down the middle 4 under the upper cabinets and 1 in the bathroom.

The LED strip lights add a great lighting accent to the van.  I found the adhesive that was used did not stick well so I added an additional foam tape to ensure the strips stay up.

I did not want any outlets penetrating the body of the sprinter, so I went with a standard waterproof outlet for shore power which I placed underneath the van, on the side of the Curt Hitch.  I will rarely be plugged into shore power so the outlet being out of the way is not a problem.

I carry this plug adapter in the van with me, to adapt from RV campsite pedestals to a standard outlet.  This allows me to plug into shore power with a standard extension cord.

The USB outlets I used are great because they connect directly to the battery, so the inverter does not need to be turned on in order to use them.  This is especially nice because I have devices that are plugged in 24/7 without the idle battery drain from the inverter.

I placed an Arlo Q camera inside my van for security.  This camera has a great app and notifies me if sound or movement is detected inside the sprinter.  The free cloud service stores the video in the cloud for 7 days.  The free cloud service is critical.  In the instance someone broke in and damaged or took the camera, the footage would remain in the cloud.

The Blue Sea Disconnect is used to completely disconnect the Lithium Batteries from the electrical system.

I went with a GE compact microwave that came in stainless to match the decor.

I used this inline fuse to protect the coach from a current overload.

The mounts I used come from Impact Products on Ebay.  These mounts work great with the stock Mercedes rails.  I was able to fit 4 Renogy Slim solar panels, a Fan-Tastic vent and a Fiamma awning on the roof using the stock rails.

I went with the Cruise 65 Clean Touch Stainless Steel Refrigerator.  It was rather expensive, but I really liked the look of it and luckily I have not had any issues with it.  I purchased it from West Marine and I bought the extended warranty just for piece of mind.  Here is a similar model on Amazon.

Bare Copper Eyelets Tubular Ring Terminal Connectors were used to make battery cables and connect the charging system to the Sprinter Chassis.

This hydraulic Crimper is a must have for 2/0 lug and #4 lug crimping.  They crimp clean, fast and are effortless.

I found the adhesive that was used for led strip lights did not stick well, so I added a foam tape to ensure the strips stay up.

The Link Solar Weatherproof ABS Solar Double Cable Entry Gland allows a moisture proof way to route solar conductors into the van.

Techflex Flexo PET General Purpose Braided Cable Sleeve is great to keep wires from chaffing.

Victron MK3-USB (VE.Bus to USB) interface is used to program the Victron 2000w Inverter.

These mounts are great for cable management where there is nowhere to attach a zip tie to.

The 4 Stud Power Distribution Block -BUSBAR- With Cover is used to connect batteries, inverter and misc charging circuits.

560PCS Heat Shrink Tubing work great to make clean cables.

Terminal Strip for misc wiring.

 12AWG 2 Conductors (12/2) CL2 Rated Loud Speaker Cable Wire, Pull Box  were used to run 20A circuits throughout the Sprinter Van.

This heat shrink works great for creating 2/0 battery cables.