Portable Power Station For Your Campervan

August 31, 2018 by Ben Leave a Comment

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 system and they wish there was a simpler solution? Well fortunately, there is! Enter the Portable Power Station. In this post, we will have a quick look at the different portable power options, the different brands, price points, and features.

Portable Power Station Options For Your Campervan

The Portable Power Supply manufacturers listed offer models to suit a variety of requirements. Whether you need to run your 12v fridge for the weekend, or you just need to light up your van, run your Roof Vent Fan and recharge your laptop a couple of times. Gone are the days where you need to use a gasoline-fueled power generator. Now there is a Portable Power option to suit your needs.

Portable Power Station Brands and Models

Goal Zero

The Goal Zero brand is a popular choice for your portable power solution. They have models with capacities up to 3000W(Yeti 3000 Lithium) and with the optional Boulder or Nomad solar panels, you have the ability to be truly off-grid.

Goal Zero Models To Consider For Campervan Use

Renogy

Another brand to consider is Renogy. Renogy offer a portable power solution that they have dubbed, solar generators. Giving you the portable power of a gas generator without the noise and inconvenience of having to worry about gas and fumes.

Renogy Models To Consider For Campervan Use

Inergy Solar

Inergy Solar offers up the well known Kodiak, a 1100w portable Lithium banked powerhouse that can easily keep a mini-fridge running for 24hrs +. With a brand goal to bring affordable solar power to the world, Inergy Solar would be a great choice for your renewable power generation requirements.

Inergy Solar Models To Consider For Campervan Use

Kodiak Portable Solar Generator

Suaoki

Suaoki offer some great options if you are looking for portable power with capacity 500Wh or less. (500wh is still enough to run your 12v fridge). Suaoki offer a 3-way charging solution on the G500, meaning you can use solar, a 12v cigarette socket or an AC wall outlet to plug in and recharge, very convenient!

Suaoki Models To Consider For Campervan Use

Jackery

Jackery is a brand that should not be left off the list. They offer to great choices for campervan use and at an affordable price. With a light and rugged design, a Jackery portable power supplies would be a solid choice.

Jackery Models To Consider For Campervan Use

Portable Power Station Honorable Mentions:

Not to be left out, the following brands should also be considered.

Acopower
Be Prepared Solar
Nature’s Generator
Xantrex
Kalisaya

Ideally, the best thing would be to budget for a built-in solar system and deep cycle battery. If that is not a possibility, then one of the above brands will have a model of portable power station to suit your needs.