![]() However, Victron Multiplus inverters have a unique feature -they will actually supplement the utility power coming in from the shore power plug with their inverted power – up to 3000 additional watts. With most 2000 or 3000 watt inverters you would match the shore power’s 30 amp inlet on the output side. So, let me introduce you to this “ wire loom insertion tool“. Speaking of wiring… you’ll probably use wire loom to protect your wires when you run them in areas they might be damaged by rubbing against stuff. In this wiring diagram I have also over gauged to keep it a bit more simple so that you don’t need so many types/gauges of wires and lugs and so on. Wire is pretty inexpensive relative to the other parts. You put in the load in amps, the length of the cable run and how long it will be running in minutes and it will tell you the correct gauge. The Blue Sea Circuit Wizard is a great tool for understanding what gauge wire you need. If your actual setup is different than this you need to adjust the wire gauge (AWG) accordingly. It also assumes all those components are close together – not more than 5 (ish) feet of cable run between them. What I mean by “primary” is most of the stuff you see on the wiring diagram – all the main parts but not the “branch circuits” that power the actual loads in the van like lights and fans, etc. This electrical diagram assumes that there is about a 20′ run from the vehicle battery back to the driver side wheel well where the “primary” electrical system is installed. You certainly could build out this system exactly as detailed but I would recommend considering your particular needs and then adjusting accordingly.Īlso, wire lengths matter. Anyway, the point is that this information should be considered a guide not gospel. We won’t be skinning cats and neither should you. It’s super important to realize that there are hundreds of ways of skinning this cat. Optional pre-inverter shore power outlets.60 amps of alternator charging when driving/engine is running.Integrated 12 volt DC and 120 volt AC load center.2400 watt inverter (up to 6000 watts surge) with 120 amp shore power charging capacity.400 amp hours of lithium battery storage with built-in BMS.Our bundles offer great pricing (yeah, better than Amazon), free shipping and you'll have access to expert support and you'll be supporting our ability to create more content!įinally, there are a few things that we don't sell in our store (yet!) that you might need so we keep a list of these products in this Google Sheet of recommended camper van products. Please consider purchasing your power system equipment from our store. We also have a power system accessories bundle that has all the circuit protection, shore power, distribution, and wiring you'll likely need.If you are looking for something that is much easier to install and configure, we also sell drop-in power systems from EcoFlow and have this Google Sheet that compares a Victron system to an EcoFlow power kit.This system is the most expensive but also the most off-grid capable. A super powerful (fast-charging) system that uses a dedicated secondary alternator.If you use the Victron Lynx Smart BMS you can upgrade to a dedicated secondary alternator with a Wakespeed regulator in the future. ![]() This system is a bit more complex and more costly, but adds features and allows for more battery storage in the same physical footprint. A more advanced camper van electrical system that uses Victron Smart lithium batteries with an external BMS and a Cerbo GX for monitoring.This is our most affordable and simple system as well as the most DIY friendly. A baseline camper van electrical system that uses lithium batteries with internal battery management systems (BMS) such as a Victron SuperPack, Battleborn, SOK, etc.Ultimately, you'll probably customize your system to your particular needs and perhaps combine ideas from one or more of the example systems. The Victron-based systems all have a corresponding blog post, free detailed PDF example wiring diagram, and a corresponding discounted product bundle. Our " choosing a system" page offers some additional advice and includes an example load calculation that you can use.īelow are some of our example power systems for camper vans/RVs. If you're really stuck, we also offer consulting and design services. We have tons of resources including blog posts and videos, example wiring diagrams (see below), and even offer service and installation from our workshop in Sarasota, Florida. If you're confused about your DIY camper van electrical or solar system, you've come to the right place. FREE Camper Van Power System Resources & Wiring Diagrams ![]()
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