Your Teachers - The Vankookz
(Kevin + Dani)
We have over 6 years of van life experience and have built and lived in different models of vans from small to large. In this masterclass, we keep it simple and take you step by step through the entire process sharing all the tips and tricks we have learned along the way to make your conversion process as smooth as possible.
No Electrical Experience? No Problem!
This masterclass starts at the beginning with the basics of stripping and crimping wires, what wire gauges you need for your system, and how to put it all together safely.
Each module contains video tutorials as well as PDFs that contain wiring diagrams, a list of tools, and recommended components.
All the work is done for you no more researching for how to get this done it's all laid out in one easy place.
Learn How to Build A 12-Volt Battery Bank
This Course has an entire section dedicated to the foundation of your system your battery bank. Learn how to properly ground your system, how to wire batteries in parallel, monitoring, and how to set your batteries up to build your entire system from here.
Learn How To Build Your Own Solar System
Our course goes step-by-step through how to set up your entire system from building your battery bank to wiring each component of your system. Learn the proper steps of the order of operations in both designing and building your mobile off-grid system.
Empower Yourself with New Life Skills!
After completion of this 12-Volt DIY Masterclass, you will be equipped with the skills and the knowledge to troubleshoot your system on the road. You will also be able to apply these new skills in future areas of your life.
Example Curriculum
- Wiring 101 (14:19)
- Wiring 101 - Order of Operations for Building Your System (6:17)
- Wiring 101 - Cutting and Crimping Wires
- Wiring 101 - Cables and Fuse Sizes (18:45)
- Wiring 101 - Daisy Chaining Lights (10:57)
- Wiring 101 - Stripping Battery Cables (5:50)
- Wiring 101 - Wiring a Switch (10:21)
- Wiring 101 - Running Wire in Your Van
- 12 Volt Power System - Bus Bars (5:16)
- 12 Volt Power System - Fuse Panel (13:35)
- 12 Volt Power System - Wiring a Charge Controller (9:35)
- 12 Volt Power System - Wiring a Power Inverter (7:56)
- 12 Volt Power Systems - Alternator Charging Options (3:49)
- 12 Volt Power System - Wiring Solar Panels in Parallel (10:57)
- 12 Volt Power System - Fuses and Breakers (4:25)
- 12 Volt Power System - Complete Run Through (15:23)
- 12 Volt Power System - Portable Power Stations, Are they Worth it? (6:42)
See What Other Kookz Have to Say About the Masterclass.
John Close
So I’ll tell you how awesome Kevin is, at Van Kookz. This DC/DC solar charging lives in the spare wheel well of my Honda Element, constructed according to Kevin’s wiring diagram and bill of materials that was spot-on, and he coached me all along the way. All it took was one zoom session to tell him my parameters, and the plans came right away. The system worked right away too.
Electrics mystify me. It’s demons running through a wire, plotting to burn things up. Kevin is the demon-killer! You need him on your side.
Emily and Ziad
"The Vankooks guides to building a van was instrumental in our DIY build. I researched several creators for this project but the most clear & helpful was always the Vankooks. Specifically their electrical section - thank y’all so much! If it weren’t for you we wouldn’t have lights, fans & fridges all wired into our van. They’ve done so many cool projects & have a lot of knowledge on van building. I also love how they set it up in such an easy to digest format. Highly recommend their content if you’re building a campervan."
Tim Wofford
Kevin and Dani with Vankookz have been an absolute gem for information on building out my 2006 T1N. I found their videos for insulation, framing, and solar/electrical incredibly helpful. Kevin has supported me with several technical issues and has always promptly found answers for some challenging issues. What a blessing they are.
Stop Wasting Time Searching Endless Van Conversion Content Online
There are now thousands of hours of van conversion content online. Honestly, most of it is either not helpful or it is too complex. This masterclass keeps it simple while also teaching you the skills you need in every step to build a beautiful home on wheels.
With over 4 million views on our van conversion videos, our content speaks for itself. Maybe you have come to this page because you had seen some of our van build videos.
We have put thousands of hours into this van conversion masterclass. We designed it with kookz in mind, thinking of all the things we wish we had known when we built our first van. This masterclass is a huge asset to the first-time van builder and will save you so much time and you will see amazing results with your van conversion.
Check Out Our Other Courses and Offerings.
Looking For More? Check out our other courses. If you need more in-depth one-on-one consulting jump on a coaching call with us and let us help you get through whatever step you are on in your current van conversion project.
