Solar
Adding Solar Power to a Van (Electrical & Roof install)
Now that the electrical system is up and running in our van, it's time to install the solar panels!
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!
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...
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!
December 2022 & January 2023 Van Conversion Update
December 2022 & January 2023 Van Conversion Build Update: Lagun Table Mount Plate, Nudge Bar, MPPT Calculator, Victron Shunt Enclosures, 3D Printed Thingies, Ford Transit Layout with Grid, and more!
MPPT Solar Charge Controller Calculator
Use this calculator to size the MPPT solar charge controller of your solar panel array.
Van Electrical Calculator
Find your power usage, automagically size your components (battery bank, solar, etc.), retrieve your customized items list and wiring diagram. Easy!
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!
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!
Halfway Through our DIY Campervan Conversion
Looking back at 6 months of conversion effort... seeing this with hindsight reminded us the last half year just flew by. It's crazy seeing Isabelle standing in this empty cargo van for the first time, we were so excited. But we had no idea all the work that was ahead of us...
How to Install Solar Panels on a Camper Van Conversion with 3M VHB Tape (no holes!)
Extracting power from the sun feels a bit like cheating to us :) Here is how we installed our solar panels on our camper van conversion!
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!