The Item in My Kit
I bought YXGOOD Solar Crimping Tool Kit as part of my camper van equipment.
Connector preparation belongs alongside the stripping and joining work in my electrical tool kit. I bought this YXGOOD set while assembling the van's equipment, and my diary shows how much of the roof project involved individual wire connections.
Comparing a Dedicated Solar Kit with Interchangeable Dies
- I worked through individual wire connections during the roof project.
- I grouped the light leads and routed camera cabling through glands.
- My electrical-tool purchases also included a solar crimper, connector pairs and spanners.
Camper Van Project Applications
Solar-cable preparation involves the cable, contact and connector body as a set. The crimp die forms the metal contact; the housing and seal are separate parts of the finished connection. Keep the chosen connector manufacturer's assembly information with the equipment record for future repairs.
For a wider view of the build kit, see my van conversion tool checklist and budget versus professional tool comparisons.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
| Specification | Source Detail |
|---|---|
| Tool Format | Ratcheting solar-cable crimper |
| Listed Die Positions | 2.5, 4 and 6 mm² |
| Listed Connector Pack | 12 male/female pairs and matching contact pins |
| Included Hand Tools | One pair of connector spanners |
The Amazon listing groups the ratcheting crimper, connector bodies, contact pins and spanners into one kit. The die markings refer to the cable cross-section used at the crimping position. The metal contact and the outer connector housing perform different jobs: the crimper forms the wire connection, while the spanners work with the housing. That separation helps when laying out the parts before making a run of solar leads. I used this kit throughout my solar wiring and also used the tool for other connections; my review below keeps that experience alongside the listing details.
My Experience with This Tool
I used this kit for all my solar-system wire connections, and the tool and connectors worked well with no problems in my use. I also used the crimper for other connection work during the build.
Watch My YXGOOD Solar Crimping Tool Kit Review
My narrated review covers the kit I used for all my solar-system wire connections and other connection work during the build.
Press Play To Start The Video.
Read The Video Transcript
Hi, I'm Steve Smith with Camper Van Freedom. This is my YXGOOD solar crimping tool kit. I used it for all my solar-system wire connections. The tool and connectors worked well with no problems in my use. I also used the crimper for other connection work during the build.
The matching product picture shows the ratcheting crimper, connector pairs and connector spanners. The metal contact, outer housing and hand tools have separate roles. The crimper forms the contact around the wire. The spanners work with the connector housing rather than doing that metal crimping operation.
My roof-wiring photographs show grouped leads and the larger enclosure during the connection and routing work. They provide the wider electrical-build context around my tool purchases. The workshop footage illustrates general measuring and holding work. The kit picture identifies the solar-connection equipment I am reviewing.
The useful distinction is between the contact and the housing. The contact is the metal part at the cable end. The housing and seal belong to the outer connector assembly. The tool's die position acts on the contact; the connector spanners work with another part of the assembly.
My owner review records a positive experience. I used this kit for all my solar-system wire connections. The crimper and connectors worked well, with no problems in my use. I also reached for the crimper during other connection work. That repeated use is why the kit belongs in my build equipment.
The larger roof enclosure and grouped-wire photographs show another part of organizing the electrical work. Routing the cable, forming a terminal connection and closing an enclosure are separate stages. The photographs give that build context beside the product picture, rather than showing every connection being made.
My page compares two researched iCrimp kits. The quick-change kit uses interchangeable dies for several terminal styles. The dedicated solar kit groups its crimper with cutting, stripping and connector tools. Their matching pictures show those different tool selections. My firsthand account here is about the YXGOOD kit I actually used.
Thanks for watching. I'm Steve Smith with Camper Van Freedom. The YXGOOD tool and connectors worked well throughout my solar wiring, and I used the crimper for other connections too. The full review, matching pictures, build context and current buying options are linked below. Until next time.
Watch This Review On YouTube · English Captions (VTT) · Download The Transcript
My Takeaway from This Job
The YXGOOD and dedicated iCrimp kits group solar-connection tools. The quick-change iCrimp option broadens the terminal styles through interchangeable dies, making the tool coverage and included accessories the main kit differences.
