Vans wiring kits

[Steve]

Any recommendations from those who have gone before me on which wiring kit is optimum for a day/night VFR equipped plane?
1. Van's box o'parts @ $180.
2. Van's prewired harness with some switches @ $275.
3. Roll your own @ ???

All advice appreciated,
Steve

 

[Mel]

#3 Roll your own. Just make sure that your switches are DC rated.
Mel...DAR

 

[SteinAir]

Depends on your comfort level and mission, but the overall value as far as $$'s goes is to roll your own. I know many people (including myself on my 1st RV) who bought the Van's kits. Then, I figured out what I was paying for the stuff and realized doing it myself was a lot cheaper. Now a few years later look what's happened to me......

That being said, some people have pretty good luck with their pre-made harness if they stick fairly close to how Van wires the airplane.

Overall, the best value is #3, the worst value is #1, and #2 is right in the middle. No matter what you do, you'll still end up spending money on "piece parts" from other places.

Cheers,
Stein.

 

[Davepar]

Stein seems to have forgotten that he sells a wiring kit himself. It's a good starter kit if you're starting with nothing. High quality at low prices.