Wiring Ceiling Mounted LED lights - Self built DIY VW T5 camper conversion

A video that is part of a short series showing how to wire up the interior electrics in your campervan conversion using a power control unit.
This video focuses on the initial installation of some ceiling mounted LED lights and the switch that operates them.
Link to the wiring diagram: www.gdub.tv/blog/wiring-diagram-for-sargent-ec-160
Here are some suggested links to the equipment I purchased for this install:
6 ceiling mounted LED lights:
ebay.to/2yFQfhu
6 LED plinth lights:
ebay.to/2l78ysy
CBE double faceplate & mount:
ebay.to/2zrXSax
CBE double light switch:
ebay.to/2yzneqa
CBE dual USB plug:
ebay.to/2xdC7dS
Sargent EC-160 power control unit:
ebay.to/2xVwiG5
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[@MyJarrus]

Your van looks so much better than before

[@GDUBTV]

Thanks, I think so too! :)

[@neverinlife2]

Great help my friend keep up the good work

[@wayneshaw5026]

ive got the same as well i think there great i paid £20 off ebay there very bright keep up the good work dude

[@GDUBTV]

Thanks dude - eBay is an amazing place for cheap parts eh! :)

[@phillipmansfield6506]

another great video , helping with my own project cheers

[@GDUBTV]

Glad to be able to help, thanks! :)

[@georgelovelock1610]

Thanks for the video. I have a caddy. I don’t have the space for a leisure battery. Would these lights be safe to jump off the old interior light. Obviously I know it will drain if left on for ages. Thanks again

[@L333ENG]

Gotta use a vacuum when drilling, protect your pride and joy! Keep up the good work though 👏🏻

[@GDUBTV]

Too true, I've just not got enough hands to film myself, do the job and also use a hoover! lol

[@nasher78]

You don’t show connecting the wire into a switch which is the part I really wanted to see... trying to fit these lights into my T4 and can’t work out if I can just use existing wiring in the back of my van or have to run new stuff in

[@GDUBTV]

Check out my other videos which show a diagram of how to wire in a switch.

[@karltaylor5016]

Yeah me 2. What other video. Need link

[@mrglamper3668]

Alright m8? I'm just fitting the same lights in my van! Are the wires ok sitting behind the ply as they are, no over heating ?

[@sidneyparkin5924]

Good video on the lights, would you mind putting up the link on eBay for the lights you bought . Thanks

[@peanut25john]

Great video nicely explained " I've noticed your curtain rail, where can I get one from please, cheers john.

[@TomasJanicek]

got the same :) thx for tips

[@GDUBTV]

Thanks for the positive feedback! :)

[@williamtaylor5422]

I will have a split charger system fitted with leisure battery, the arctic cable for 240v but no control panel yet, how would I wire up the 12V led lights sockets and switches directly to the leisure battery? TIA

[@bobbinational]

Thanks for the vid! I am wanting to swap the interior vw lights for 2 spots , do you know how to wire it or where I could find info for this?
Cheers 🥂

[@NathEvans]

You haven’t explained where u have ran the cabling and what into?

[@GDUBTV]

This video should help: ua-cam.com/video/qw6gcF7owb4/v-deo.html

[@darkwaterblack]

Would of been good if you'd shown the lights working at night so one could work out of its enough or to much light for the van. Are these the lights with dimmers?

[@GDUBTV]

I would say maybe a tad too bright, these are cool white rather than warm white so quite a cold clinical light. No dimmers.

[@darkwaterblack]

@@GDUBTV ok thanks, I'm definitely getting the ones with a dimmer switch to give me options. Cheers.

[@warrenarrowsmith4241]

Hi, just checking on the ceiling lights you fitted in the vid, are they a drain on your van battery ?? I.e wired up or in cig lighter. ? Thanks

[@GDUBTV]

They’re connected to the leisure battery, no drain on the vehicle battery 🔋

[@warrenarrowsmith4241]

Thanks for replying. Sorry I meant to say if you didn’t have leisure batt set up do they drain a lot from your van battery? Thankyou 👍

[@Mickelmakes3D]

Can you do a catch up video ok on fitting the split charge and leisure battery?

[@GDUBTV]

After I've wired in the Sargent EC-160 power control unit I'll do a feedback on how all the electrics work including the split and leisure battery - Hope that helps! ;)

[@Sub_Divisions]

Great vid mate.....I've just bought the same lights off fleabay with dimmer.Question for you as I want to connect them to the leisure battery......what fuse size should I be using for these? or what size would you suggest?
Cheers
Andy

[@craftycampers2615]

5 amp blade fuse 👍🏼

[@chriswatts6161]

Has anyone used the existing wires that power the factory standard lights for these led lights please?

[@GDUBTV]

If you've still got the connectors in the roof its easy enough mate

[@chriswatts6161]

@@GDUBTV how would I do it please?

[@vinnydub7192]

Better doing then on a table drill hole first in locations the cover with lining

[@tospicy4ya]

I’m looking at doing a hidden tv inside a unit do you know of any videos ?

[@GDUBTV]

Not seen any myself, make your own video!

[@FXCartel]

Basically

[@youtubecommentpolice2043]

Music is like a nightmare

[@GDUBTV]

haha, yep, trust me the newer videos it gets better, learning everyday! lol

[@nickhigson7540]

Idiot proof...just what I need mate.🤣🤣. Be safe.