Electrical

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

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

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

We installed a NOCO GPC1 AC Port Plug Power Inlet for the 125V Shore Power to 12v Converter Charger System in our van. The  NOCO GCP1 is a simple-to-install 15 Amp plug-in port to run AC power for charging and heat. Running a cable entry into the van by slamming in the door is one option, but a better way to get the AC power into your van is with an AC Port Plug Power Inlet. … [Read more...] about NOCO AC Port Plug Install