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Motorhome electrics, fitted and upgraded

Complete Victron motorhome electrics from £6,595 all-in for Compact, or £8,495 for Flagship Gasless. We do the whole motorhome electrical installation in our Cumbria workshop, or you can pick just one upgrade: lithium, solar or MultiPlus-II.

Of that, about £2,895 (Compact) or £3,594 (Flagship Gasless) is labour.

One team, start to finish
  1. Design
  2. Kit
  3. Fit
  4. Test
  5. Certificate
Price ladder

Pick your system

Three complete Victron systems. One all-in price each.

  1. Lighter needsOption 1

    Compact

    A neat, simple Victron system for lighter power needs.

    • MultiPlus 1200VA inverter/charger
    • Fogstar Drift Gen2 lithium, typically 300Ah
    • Solar and DC-DC charging
    • Parts, fitting, testing and certificate
    Commissioning worth £195, includedfrom £6,595Includes labour of about £2,895
    Book a free call
  2. No gas on boardOption 2

    Flagship Gasless

    Cook on induction, run the coffee machine, microwave and air fryer. No gas on board.

    • 3kVA Victron MultiPlus-II
    • About 628Ah of Fogstar lithium
    • As much solar as your roof takes
    • DC-DC charging and Cerbo GX
    Commissioning worth £195, includedfrom £8,495Includes labour of about £3,594
    Book a free call
  3. With Cerbo GXOption 3

    Motorhome inverter upgrade

    Victron Inverter Upgrade

    Victron MultiPlus-II and Cerbo GX, supplied and fitted

    • Victron MultiPlus-II inverter/charger
    • Built-in transfer switch
    • AC-in consumer unit included
    • Cerbo GX for remote monitoring
    • Fitted, tested, certificate at handover
    Commissioning worth £195, included£2,750All-in price
    Book a free call
Add-ons

Smaller upgrades

Shore hook-up · DC-DC · Solar · Lithium · Monitoring · Inspection

Single upgrades and services, on their own or alongside a full system. Each one is a fixed price.

  • Shore hook-up and mains chargerPlug in at campsites and charge from the mains.£795Book a free call
  • DC-DC charger fitCharge your leisure battery properly from the engine while you drive.£895Book a free call
  • Solar add-onAbout 200 W of solar with a Victron SmartSolar charge controller, fitted and wired in.£1,195Book a free call
  • Lithium and DC-DC upgradeSwap tired lead-acid for lithium, with DC-DC charging set up to suit.£2,195Book a free call
  • Remote monitoring set-upVRM and your Cerbo GX set up properly, alerts switched on, and 12 months of support.£195Book a free call
  • Inspection and testingA safety check of the existing system in your motorhome at our workshop, with a report and certificate.£295Book a free call
Not sure which option you need?Book a free 30-minute call and we'll work it out with you.
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Why we cost what we cost

Not the cheapest install. Built so you only pay once.

One firm, one call

We design it, supply the kit, fit it, test it and give you the certificate. One price, no separate labour bill, and nobody passing you between firms.

The work you never see

Cables sized to BS 7671, terminations crimped and labelled, RCBO protection and a full test before handover. It's the part that's easiest to skimp on, so we don't.

Built by Charlie

Charlie Cable, our Lead Electrician, is a gold card electrician and heads up our Witherslack workshop.

Time to do it properly

We'd rather book you in a little later than rush your build. Each system gets the time it needs, from design to handover.

Who we work with
  • Victron Energy
  • Fogstar
  • Unplugged
  • Harper Adams University
  • J.M. Bower
  • Shacks
  • Camper Camper
  • Vanlife Conversions
  • Scanstrut
  • Jorvik Van Conversions
How it works

From first call to handover

It all starts with a free 30-minute call.

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  1. Stage 1Free 30-minute callWe talk through your build. No obligation.
  2. Stage 2DesignYour Victron system, specified and drawn up.
  3. Stage 3Workshop buildFitted and tested in our Cumbria workshop.
  4. Stage 4Your adventure beginsWe hand it over and walk you through the whole system. Then you're off.
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Start your adventure Free 30-minute call with Tom. No obligation.
What we fit

Motorhome electrics, upgraded properly

Most motorhomes leave the factory with a small lead-acid battery and a basic charger. We upgrade motorhome electrics to lithium, solar and Victron, supplied and fitted in our workshop, with one all-in price. Open any item to see what goes in and why.

Victron MultiPlus-II, SmartSolar MPPT 150/35, Orion XS DC-DC charger and Cerbo GX fitted on a blue board in a motorhome locker by Tiny Build Electrics
One of our motorhome boards: MultiPlus-II, SmartSolar MPPT, Orion XS DC-DC and Cerbo GX, every unit labelled.

Victron MultiPlus-II

For 3000 VA systems we fit the Victron MultiPlus-II inverter/charger. Run an induction hob, microwave or air fryer from the motorhome battery, charge from hook-up, and let it switch over automatically. Lighter builds use a 1200 VA MultiPlus.

Fogstar lithium as standard

We fit Fogstar Drift lithium as the standard motorhome battery, typically 300Ah on Compact and about 628Ah on Flagship. It's lighter than lead-acid, and that matters for payload. Victron batteries on request.

AC-in consumer unit included

Every MultiPlus install includes an AC-in consumer unit, so your motorhome electric hook up is isolated and RCD-protected before the inverter/charger. It's in the price, not an extra.

The part most people get wrong: protective conductors

The worry we hear most from owners is simple: is my earthing right, and would the RCD actually trip? Once an inverter/charger is added to a motorhome, the protective conductors, chassis bond and neutral-to-earth link must all be right, or the RCD may not protect you.

"The dealer fitted an inverter, but nobody could tell me if the RCD still works on it." We get that message far too often.

What we do on every motorhome

  • Protective conductors and chassis bond checked, sized and terminated
  • MultiPlus-II earth relay set up so the RCD works on hook-up and on inverter
  • Every circuit tested and recorded, with a BS 7671 certificate for the 230V side
  • A walk-through at handover, then 12 months of VRM support, lifelong WhatsApp Community membership and direct support where needed

Sizing your motorhome electrical system

Motorhomes carry more people, more kit and often more years of wiring than a van. So we start with what is already there, then size the new system around how you tour.

Existing wiring first

Most motorhomes have a habitation control panel, a mains charger and years of add-ons. We check what is worth keeping and what isn't safe, then build the new system around it.

Payload matters

Lithium weighs far less than the lead-acid it replaces, so we can add capacity without eating into your payload. On 3.5 tonne builds we still weigh every choice up with you.

Bigger loads, bigger battery

If you cook on induction or run a microwave, the battery and inverter have to match. That is why Flagship Gasless pairs a 3 kVA MultiPlus-II with about 628Ah of Fogstar lithium.

Touring in winter

Solar gives very little from November to February. For year-round touring we lean on DC-DC charging from the engine and on hook-up at sites.

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Questions

Before you book

Is the first call really free?

Yes. Every project starts with a free 30-minute call with Tom. No obligation.

Are you an authorised Victron installer?

Yes. Tiny Build Electrics Ltd is an Authorised Victron Energy Installer, listed on Victron's own where-to-buy finder at our Witherslack workshop.

Tiny Build Electrics Ltd listed as an installer on Victron Energy's where-to-buy finder, Witherslack, Cumbria
Listed on victronenergy.com as an Authorised Victron Energy Installer View listing ↗
Can I do one upgrade now and more later?

Yes. We design each upgrade so it fits the full system later, so nothing gets thrown away.

How much does a motorhome electrics upgrade cost?

Complete motorhome systems start from £6,595 for Compact and £8,495 for Flagship Gasless, all-in. Labour makes up about £2,895 and £3,594 of that. A Victron MultiPlus-II with Cerbo GX added to your existing system is £2,750 all-in. We price every system to your build.

How much electricity does a motorhome use?

It depends on how you travel. Lights, fridge and charging use little. Induction cooking, a microwave or a hairdryer use a lot, which is why our Flagship pairs a 3kVA MultiPlus-II with about 628Ah of Fogstar lithium and as much solar as the roof takes.

Do motorhomes need electric hook up?

Not if the system is sized well. Plenty of our customers stay off grid for days on solar and lithium. When you do plug in, the AC-in consumer unit protects the supply and the MultiPlus-II charges the motorhome battery.

Can you add motorhome solar panels and a new battery to my existing system?

Yes. Our add-ons include a solar fit with a Victron SmartSolar charge controller and a lithium and DC-DC upgrade, each priced all-in.

Do motorhomes have electricity?

Yes, but usually only a 12V habitation battery, a hook-up inlet and a basic mains charger. That runs lights and the water pump, not 230V appliances off grid. Lithium, solar and a MultiPlus-II change that.

How do you wire a motorhome for electricity?

We plan the layout first, then fit the battery, charging and inverter/charger close together on short, heavy cables. Every circuit is fused, labelled and tested, and you get a certificate to BS 7671 for the 230V side.

I was refused a motor caravan body type. Can I try again?

Yes. Since 19 October 2026 you can ask DVLA to review a refused application, or reapply because its policy has changed. A review only looks at the evidence you sent before, so new photos mean a new application. Our DVLA guide covers both.

What paperwork do I get to show the electrics are safe?

An electrical installation certificate to BS 7671 and your test results. DVLA doesn't ask for one with a body type application, but if you sell, it's up to you to show the conversion was done safely. Your Victron settings and firmware are visible in the VictronConnect app and VRM, and we check them at handover.

Does a pop-top count as a motor caravan with DVLA now?

It can. Since 19 October 2026, DVLA's checklist lists a high-top or pop-top roof alongside side windows and a habitation door. DVLA still decides each application on the photos you send. Our DVLA guide explains what changed.

When can you fit my motorhome electrics?

We're now booking installs from February 2027. Booking starts with a free call with Tom. Once your quote is agreed, a £500 deposit secures your install slot, and we confirm your fitting date, drop-off and collection in writing. The balance is due before your motorhome leaves the workshop.

Do you install on site?

We do installs at our Witherslack workshop. Local on-site work is available on request, subject to review.

Hand-drawn white Mercedes Sprinter with roof solar panels and Tiny Build Electrics on the side

Ready to upgrade your motorhome?

Book a free 30-minute call with Tom and get a clear price.