We had some 12v electrical components sitting around from a previous van build. Unfortunately, they don’t fit the planned electrical system for our new Family Friendly Ram ProMaster Build. So, instead of letting the battery sit and die, we decided to use the parts to build a simple power station, a cheap DIY Portable Solar Generator. Building A DIY Portable Solar … [Read more...] about DIY Portable Solar Generator
Electrical
Charging 6 volt Batteries In Series With 12 Volt Charger
This is the second installment of our Simple Campervan Wiring Diagram Series. In this diagram, we look at using a 6V Battery Bank instead of a single 12V Battery. Below you will find a 6-volt battery bank wiring diagram for charging 6-volt batteries in series with 12-volt charger. *Electrical work should only be done by a qualified service professional. These diagrams are … [Read more...] about Charging 6 volt Batteries In Series With 12 Volt Charger
Simple Campervan Wiring : Auxiliary Battery Charging System
The process of converting your van can be daunting, especially the electrical portion. To make things a little easier for our build we have drawn up some Simple Campervan Wiring Diagrams. In this first part of our wiring diagram series, we look at a Basic Auxiliary Battery Charging System. Charging two batteries from one alternator. *Electrical work should only be done by a … [Read more...] about Simple Campervan Wiring : Auxiliary Battery Charging System
Portable Power Station For Your Campervan
An essential part of building out your conversion van will be the addition of some type of auxiliary power source. Otherwise known as your house battery. If you have the budget, you can go all out on a complete solar system. Panels, charge controller, battery bank, inverter. You could easily spend a few thousand without blinking. For some, there just isn't the need for such a … [Read more...] about Portable Power Station For Your Campervan
12v Fridge Best Brands Overview
The design and layout of your Van Conversion will have to work around the fridge you select. With so many designs and price points, it will be difficult to choose a 12v Fridge to suit your needs. This post will give an overview of the available brands, touch on different design characteristics and give some pointers to help you select the Best Campervan Fridge to fit your … [Read more...] about 12v Fridge Best Brands Overview