Batteries
Ford Transit Alternator Charging: How To Connect
There are a few details to know when tapping into alternator power on the Ford Transit. In this guide, we’ll walk through the positive and...
EcoFlow Power Kit Electrical System | Start-To-Finish Installation
An all-in-one, no-compromises electrical system for campervans and RVs that can be up and running in just a few hours!
Battle Born Batteries Alternatives: Cheaper LiFePO4 Options
Battle Born Batteries used to be our go-to for Lithium power. But times change, and other brands have caught up in terms of features, quality,...
Ecoflow Power Kit vs Victron (Plug & Play vs DIY) | Decision Time!
Up until recently, we never would’ve considered a Plug & Play electrical system (Jackery, Bluetti, etc.) for our van because of all the compromises. But...
Victron Orion XS 50A DC-DC Battery-to-Battery Charger | Review
For 2024, Victron introduced the 50A Orion XS DC-DC battery-to-battery charger. It is a complete redesign over the previous 30A version (non-XS), and it’s better in...
12V vs 24V vs 48V Van Electrical System | Which Is Best for YOU?
Benefits, drawbacks, and real-world COST ANALYSIS of 12V vs 24V for small/medium/large electrical systems. No, 24V is not significantly cheaper!
Victron Multiplus Inverter/Charger 2000VA & 3000VA: Features, Installation & Configuration
Victron Multiplus Inverter/Charger 2000W & 3000W: Features, Installation and Configuration for Camper Van and RV.
Van Electrical Calculator
Find your power usage, automagically size your components (battery bank, solar, etc.), retrieve your customized items list and wiring diagram. Easy!
Battle Born Batteries Review: 12V Lithium (LiFePO4) For Camper, RV, Boat, etc
Are Battle Born Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries superior to AGM batteries for electrical system of campervans, RV, boats, etc? To find out, we replaced the battery bank of our campervan (210Ah AGM) for Battle Born Batteries (200Ah LiFePO4 Lithium) and we've been testing them FULL TIME since June 2019. Here is our review.
Simarine Pico Monitor: Installation, Setup and Review for Van/RV/Boat
The Simarine Pico can monitor multiple battery banks, current of multiple consumers, tanks, temperatures, inclinometer and barometer. It's an cutting edge product with an impressive smartphone-like, high-quality feel. It's definitely a sweeeeeet upgrade for your van conversion. Here is everything to know about the Simarine Pico System Monitor!
12V Fridge Guide for Camper Van & RV: Size, Type & Picks
12V refrigerator have been around for a while, but the latest tech advancements in batteries, solar power, and 12 volt fridges make them better and more accessible than ever. So having a fridge in your camper van or RV is a no brainer! There are still a few questions to answer though: chest-style (cooler) or upright (front-loading)? 12V or propane? What size? Grab a (cold) drink and read on!
Sterling Power BB1260 DC-to-DC (b2b) Alternator Charger | Review
This is a real-world, unbiased review of the Sterling Power BB1260 battery to battery charger (b2b). We're not sponsored by Sterling Power and we paid the product in full. We hope that helps!
Victron Smart Solar MPPT Charge Controller and Battery Monitor – Review
This is a real-world, unbiased review of the Victron SmartSolar MPPT Charge Controller, BMV-712 Battery Monitor and VictronConnect app. We're not sponsored by Victron and we paid the product in full. We hope that helps!
Electrical System Guide for DIY Van Conversion
Designing/installing your own Electrical System on your DIY campervan conversion? Not sure where to start? This guide will get you going and makes things easier for you! We first start with some theory, then YOU do the work using our Interactive Diagram and our Tutorial!