We have built a basic DIY Solar Generator for temporary house power in our Weekender Van Life Ram ProMaster Conversion. Now we need a better way to charge it. As a simple way to disconnect our house power systems from the Conversion Van alternator, we have installed a Sure Power Battery Isolator. Installing A Battery Isolator In Our Ram ProMaster Van Conversion What is a … [Read more...] about Van Conversion Battery Isolator
Electrical
DIY Portable Solar Generator
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
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