Van Solar Guides
Plain-English guides to sizing and buying an off-grid van or RV electrical system. Prefer numbers? Jump straight to the calculator.
How Much Solar Do You Need for Van Life? (2026 Sizing Guide)
A practical sizing guide with a calculator. Real loads, real watts, and the formulas behind the numbers.
LiFePO4 vs AGM: Which Battery for a Camper Van Build?
Compare LiFePO4 and AGM for a camper build — usable capacity, weight, lifespan, cold behavior, and real cost per kWh.
Van Life Solar System Checklist: What You Need Before Buying
The parts, specs, and sizing decisions to nail before you spend a dollar on a van electrical system.
Victron vs Renogy MPPT: Which Charge Controller for Van Life?
How to pick a charge controller for a camper — sizing, features, Bluetooth, and where each brand fits.
Van Electrical Wire & Fuse Sizing (Battery-to-Inverter) Explained
Size the battery-to-inverter cable and its fuse the right way, using ABYC ampacity and a 3% voltage-drop limit.