HIGH TECH VAN TOUR: Campervan Electrical & Solar Systems Explained
High Tech Van Tour
Mobile Off-Grid Electrical & Solar Systems Explained
When you’re building a campervan to live the Van Life, the solar and electrical system is one of the most technical and challenging aspects of any self converted van build project. We live and work full time in our vehicle as we are filming an adventure travel series about Overland Around The World. This is why we needed to build a safe power system that would supply us with clean and sustainable off-grid power in a variety of demanding situations. In this post, we’re inviting you for a Technical Van Tour where we will be explaining Campervan Electrical and Solar System so you can see what components are involved in building a mobile power system.
We believe that anyone can learn to build a van electrical system, so we put together a free and detailed system overview to help you build a van electrical system that shares more information about all of the products needed as well as a complete materials list for building an off-grid electrical system.
This is Part 2 of 2 of our free video series about building an off-grid electrical system. This video focuses on recharging technology, solar, smart chargers, and alternator chargers. In Part 1 we talk in-depth about how we store the energy (the batteries) and how we access the energy (the AC Inverter and DC Loads). You can watch part 1 here.
Van Life Electrical System
Interactive Wiring Diagram
Full Size Printable Wiring Diagram
DC Fuse Panel
The King of Toilets
The King Available Here on Amazon
We compared your pooping options for vehicle dwelling here
This Maxxfan
Get this model, rather than the automatic one
12V DC Sockets
Off Grid Fridge Options
12v Hub Quick Charge Power Station
Charges your devices more efficiently than via the inverter
Wall mountable
Available on Amazon Here
12v Water & Gas Solenoids
Check out our Free Guides to Van Life Water Systems & Propane Systems
Van Sink Options
12V LED Stip Light (Warm White)
Sirocco II Wall Mounted Fan
Onboard Heater
Check out Vehicle Heater Options HereOr go with the the one we have the Webasto Air Top (it's Good)
Ninja Bullet Blender
Universal Power Socket Board
Universal Power Socket (wall mount)
AC Junction Box
Ground / Earth
AC Breaker
HD AC Power Cable
PSW Inverter
12v Fuse Block
DC Breaker
Positive Busbar
Negative Busbar
High Amp Kill Switch
Battery Terminal Fuse Block
Battery Monitor Shunt
Battery Monitor Shunt Gauge
Ground / Earth
Battle Born Battery LiFePO4
Available on Amazon Here but currently on SALE directly via Battle Born Batteries
(including free shipping in the US)
DC Breaker
Victron 100 | 30 Solar Charge Controller
DC Breaker
Roof Entry Gland
MC4 Solar Branch Connectors
Solar Cable
High Quality Monocrystalline Solar Panel
DC Breaker
DC Breaker
DC Breaker
Sterling Power Battery to Battery Charger
Onboard Air Compressor (optional)
High Output Alternator
Vehicle Starting Battery
Available inside your vehicle 😉....and also here on Amazon
Global Smart Charger
Ground / Earth
AC Breaker
AC Breaker Housing
AC Hookup Cable
If you are Building a Van Off-Grid Electrical System, check out our Complete Guide to Vehicle Off-Grid Electrical Systems to bring your knowledge up for your project.
The Package also includes a Step-by-step Tutorial and Complete System Wiring Diagram and System Sizing Calculator
Everything you need to design and build a custom Off-Grid Electrical system for Van Life
