Electrical
The heart of every modern camper van is the electrical system.
We went big on this one with a 460Ah 24V system to allow them the option of boondocking and running the air conditioner for hours on end. The system was primarily Victron based, with Epoch batteries and a
Battery: Epoch 460Ah Self Heated Battery (2)
Inverter: We used a Victron 24V 3000W Inverter/Charger to power the AC, microwave, and 120V outlets.
DC-DC: We installed a Victron 15A 24-12v Orion Smart DC-DC charger tied into the main battery, but this customer wanted to charge as fast as possible so we also added a second alternator from Nations for dedicated fast charging while driving.
Battery Monitor: The system can be monitored through the VictronConnect app and we installed a Victron Ekrano GX on the wall in the middle of the van for real time monitoring.
Solar Panels: We installed (2)200W Renogy Solar Panels on the roof to keep the system charged up while boondocking. We also added a Sandy Vans Shoreline Power bracket (with Anderson plugs) on the rear bumper that connected to a second charge controller for the option of plugging in ground panels for a little extra juice.
Power Distribution: Power distribution always starts with a main battery MRBF fuse and a master disconnect switch. This system utilized the Victron Lynx Disribution products (Power In, Lynx Distributor, and Smart BMS) for clean cable management, seamless bluetooth communication, and aesthetics. Everything runs to an Arterra Distribution Center that is easily accessed through a cabinet and holds all the 12v fuses and 120V breakers. Since the system was 24V, we had to step down voltage to 12v for most components in the van. This was accomplished with a Victron Energy Orion 24/12-Volt DC-DC Converter.