Boaters have a similar perspective to the off-roaders-crimp only, heat
shrink is worthwhile, no solder. And the quality crimper is very important.
The link below is an excellent article on crimps and crimpers- aimed at
boats but fully relevant to vans. Lots of other great info there for the
DIY boater.

http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/wire_termination

Joe
Cayucos, CA
90 Carat
86 Weekender

On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 6:58 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:

> FWIW, off-road racers rarely solder terminals to wiring. They have
> found that the solder wicks up the wire and makes it brittle.
>
>
> Typical: http://www.drillspot.com/**products/75912/Greenlee_45500_**
> Ratchet_Crimper<http://www.drillspot.com/products/75912/Greenlee_45500_Ratchet_Crimper>
>
> Jim
>
>