If you’re planning to take your campervan on a road trip, one of the essential components you should consider is a solar charge controller. Solar panels can provide you with the power you need to run your appliances and devices, but without a charge controller, you could risk damaging your batteries. What is a Solar […]
Campervans are an excellent way to travel, allowing you to explore new places while enjoying the comfort and convenience of a home on wheels. To make the most out of your campervan, it’s important to have the right equipment, and one essential piece of equipment is an inverter. In this article, we’ll explore the different […]
The hardest part of your build is likely to be your campervans electrical system. So let’s break it down into several stages. Your campervans electrical system is going to play a big part in the comfort of your van. Lighting, cold beers and movie nights all depend on a reliable, safe system that you can […]
One common question that we get asked here at Tiny Build Electrics is in relation to series and parallel. Batteries in parallel? Solar array in series? Pros, cons? This is a key stage in your Tiny Build and something you definitely want to get right! In this article we are going to break it down […]
Choosing the right campervan leisure battery is one of the most important decisions in any off-grid electrical system. With lithium, AGM, gel and flooded lead acid options available, understanding depth of discharge, cycle life and charging requirements is essential before investing in your battery bank. If you have undertook even a small amount of research […]
Carrying out basic campervan electrical testing is one of the most important stages of any van conversion. A few simple 12V DC safety checks can identify loose connections, poor terminations and dangerous faults before they become serious problems. 12V DC Electrical System with Lithium-Ion Batteries 12V DC Control Panel Safe isolation of your campervan’s DC […]
If you’re a vanlifer, you know how important it is to have reliable access to power while on the road. Whether you need to charge your phone, run a laptop, or power small appliances, a campervan inverter is an essential component of your electrical system. But what exactly is an inverter, and why is it […]
Solar panels are a great way to power your camper van and allow you to get off the grid. These panels use the energy from the sun to generate electricity, which can be used to power your appliances and electronics. With a solar panel system, you can enjoy all the comforts of home while on […]
A solar MPPT, or Maximum Power Point Tracker, is a device that is used to optimise the performance of a photovoltaic (PV) system. It works by continuously monitoring the output of the PV panels and adjusting the current and voltage to maximise the power output. The MPPT is able to track the maximum power point […]