ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

The electrical system, one of the foundational components of a thoughtfully crafted adventure rig. From RVs looking to add off-grid capability, over-landers looking to power their fridge and air compressor, to custom wiring schematics, design, and install. We got all the bases covered. Our specialist will talk through your needs to determine the best fit for you. There are turn-key solutions available that are a good fit for a lot of people. We can also have something custom designed and installed to suit your specific application. A properly designed electrical system will make service easy, increase resale value, and provide the peace of mind that you deserve.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Regardless if you're full-time living or part-time adventuring, you'll need some juice to power that cabin on wheels. Our experts can hook you up with the right solutions for your specific needs. We're talking solar panels, lithium batteries, inverters/chargers, MPPT—all the good stuff. And hey, we can even jazz up your electrical system with features like WeBoost, Starlink, EV charging, and fancy digital displays to keep an eye on power usage and water tank levels. Plus, we're all about easy upgrades, so we'll plan and lay out your system for hassle-free future modifications.

Now, let's break it down. A basic electrical system has three main components for conversational sake: The power source (aka batteries), Inputs (aka solar panels/shore power/alternator charging), and the Outputs (aka fuse box/fridge/heater). In short, power in, somewhere to store it, then power out to your van. Nailing this down right will be the difference from you having an adventure vehicle with resale value to returning to the trailhead to find black smoke pluming from your vehicle. No bueno.

ANATOMY OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INPUTS

( POWER IN )

  • Solar Charging

  • Alternator Charging

  • Shore/Generator Charging

WIRING

( POWER TRAVEL )

  • Copper Stranded

  • Tinned Copper Stranded

  • Never Romex, Never Ever

BATTERIES

( POWER STORAGE )

  • Lead Acid Batteries

  • AGM Batteries

  • Lithium Batteries

WIRE ORGANIZATION

( EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE )

  • Zip Ties

  • Wire Clamps

  • Electrical Tape

  • Label Maker

  • No Loose Dangly Wires EVER

Fusing/Circuit Breakers

( PROTECTION )

  • Terminal Fuses

  • Inline Fuses

  • Slow Blow Fuses

  • Circuit Breakers

  • Battery Disconnect Switch

OUTPUTS

[ POWER OUT ]

  • DC Fuse Box

  • AC Fuse Box

  • Appliances/Amenities

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

When doing a custom electrical design step one is a power audit. A power audit gives our electrical engineer a clear vision of your power consumption. This will determine battery bank and how much input we need to keep the batteries at a healthy level while under load. We can design a wiring schematic and parts list that a qualified electrician can follow. We can also handle the full installation to keep your experience seamless.

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Reach out and let us know where you are in your van life journey.