Van Solar Panel Install. One of the ultimate goals of van life is true independence – the ability to pull over, set up camp, and power all your essentials without a single thought about shore power. For our Weekender Van Life Ram Promaster conversion, achieving this meant one crucial upgrade: solar power. We'd already laid the groundwork for a robust DIY Van electrical … [Read more...] about Van Solar Panel Install
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Van Electrical System
In our DIY Van Build, we meticulously put together a dependable and high-performing Electrical System to provide reliable power for all the household appliances in the van. From determining our van build power requirements and installing our batteries to setting up the charging components such as DC-DC, solar, and converter charger, as well as wiring, power distribution, and … [Read more...] about Van Electrical System
Renogy 500A 12V Battery Monitor Install
We installed a Renogy 500A Battery Monitor with DC Shunt to keep track of the capacity of the 12 Volt Battery Bank in our van. The Renogy Battery Monitor is one of the most popular choices when it comes to monitoring RV and camper van electricall bank capacity. All of the most useful battery metrics are displayed on the large backlit LCD screen. Now we can confidently … [Read more...] about Renogy 500A 12V Battery Monitor Install
Camper Van Fridge Installation
Camper Van Fridge Installation. We installed a new Alpicool CX50 12v Compressor RV fridge in our conversion campervan. This new 12v fridge is larger and more efficient than our previous fridge allowing us to store more food and drink for longer weekend adventures. Keep Reading To See How We Install A New Alpicool CX50 12v RV Fridge In Our Weekender Van Life Ram … [Read more...] about Camper Van Fridge Installation
NOCO Boost Plus GB40 Genius Boost+ Review
We picked up a NOCO GB40 Boost Plus Jump Starter as a safety measure in the unfortunate situation of having a dead battery. The Boost Plus is a compact Lithium-Ion battery booster pack with enough power to start most common vehicles as well as being a portable power bank and LED flashlight. Keep reading our NOCO Boost Plus GB40 Genius Boost+ Review to see why we think … [Read more...] about NOCO Boost Plus GB40 Genius Boost+ Review