Installing electrical components in a camper van

Electrical Systems in Travel Vehicles & Boats

Find helpful guides, important information to master the camper electrics in your DIY conversion.

A leisure battery to be installed is placed in the rear of a camper van

Semi-Solid-State – Modern Battery Technology for Your Motorhome

What makes semi-solid-state batteries special? Find out how they differ from classic LiFePO4 and when the technology is worthwhile in a motorhome.

Leisure battery in a camper, installed with other components in an electrics compartment

Leisure Battery in a Motorhome – Which Battery Type Really Suits You

Battery in a motorhome & camper: AGM, gel or LiFePO₄? Learn the differences and the pros and cons in everyday use, and find the right leisure battery for your conversion with a checklist.

DC-DC charger and more components of a small camper electrical system

Why a DC-DC Charger Instead of an Isolating Relay – and How to Size It

DC-DC chargers, also called B2B chargers or charging converters, should be preferred over an isolating relay for charging from the alternator. Here you will learn why, and how large the charger should be.

Alternator with focus on terminal 16 / D+ connection

DC-DC Charger Not Charging – Missing D+ Signal & What You Can Do

Your DC-DC charger is not doing what it should? Often the D+ signal is missing – we show you why this happens and what solutions there are.

Sloppily routed cables in campers are often a big problem later on

Common Wiring Problems in Camper Electrics – and How to Avoid Them

Pitfalls in camper electrics? In this article you will learn the most common wiring mistakes in camper conversions – and how to avoid them cleverly. For a safe, trouble-free power supply on the road!

Land Rover Defender camper in the desert

Combining Different Solar Panels – Challenge and Smart Solution

Combining different solar panels comes with some limitations. We look at what they are and what solutions there are.

Mounting a motorhome solar system - gluing on a solar panel

Installing a Motorhome Solar System – Step-by-Step Guide

In this guide we explain how to easily mount and connect a motorhome solar system yourself.

Induction Hob in a Camper / Motorhome

Advantages, disadvantages and energy demand – A decision aid for your conversion, with real-world experience.

Camper van in a carport in winter

Storing LiFePO4 Batteries Correctly: How Your Leisure Battery Gets Through Long Idle Periods Without Problems
Winter break or long idle period? With proper storage, your LiFePO4 battery stays reliable, powerful and ready for the next adventure.

LiFePo4 Batteries with Heating – Keep This in Mind for Winter Use

LiFePo4 batteries with heating can warm themselves so that they can be charged at low temperatures. Here is what to keep in mind.

Choosing the Right Fuse Size in a 12V Electrical System

Choosing the right fuse size explained step by step, for safe operation of your motorhome electrics.

Installing a 12V USB Socket in a Motorhome – Step by Step

How much power do you really need: easily calculate the energy required in your camper – here’s how!

Calculating power needs in a camper - making a list

Amount of Energy in Your Camper – How to Calculate Your Power Needs

How much power do you really need: easily calculate the energy required in your camper – here’s how!

Maximum Power: Charging via USB in Motorhomes and Campers

Here is what you need to keep in mind so that your devices charge (quickly) via USB in your motorhome.

Inverter in a Motorhome – Sizing It Correctly, Avoiding Mistakes and Damage

An inverter must be sized and selected correctly to work reliably. We tell you how it’s done and what pitfalls await you.

Parallel wiring diagram of solar panels in a motorhome

Series or Parallel Wiring of Your Solar System – Which Is Better?

On the background of differing recommendations and why “it just depends”.

Off-Grid in Your Camper – Which Power Concept Suits You

What does “off-grid” actually mean, and what options are there for becoming off-grid based on your personal needs?

Martin and Lars from tigerexped explain how much solar you really need for campers and motorhomes

How Much Solar for Campers and Motorhomes – Assessing the Influencing Factors Correctly

Learn what yield you can really expect from a solar panel. Lars and Martin take a trip from Norway toward the equator with realistic examples.

Martin explains the behavior of fuses using graphs

Why Doesn’t a 100A Fuse Blow at 100A?

Customer question: Why doesn’t my fuse blow at the stated load? We clarify in this post whether something is wrong.

Calculating cable cross-section

Calculating Cable Cross-Section – Understanding the Formula and Judging the Result

We calculate an example and you will learn when the result of the formula is only half the truth.

Battery status, Victron Connect app

Charging a Victron Energy Smart Battery – When and How

Find out whether your uninstalled Victron Energy LiFePo battery can still be stored, or whether it urgently needs a charge to avoid damage.

Sizing a solar charge controller

Sizing a Solar Charge Controller – Here’s How

Which solar charge controller fits the panel size. Here you will learn which values have to be considered so that everything works!

Average Solar Yield – What Your Panel Really Delivers

If 120Wp is printed on the solar panel, that is not necessarily the output you should realistically count on. We give you an overview.

Cooking on Electricity in a Van? Manu Tries It Out!

Always enough power to work and then cooking on induction too!? Manu reports on his decision and first experiences.

Solar Panel Efficiency – How Important Is the Value Really?

We explain what efficiency is all about, what influences it and whether you even need to care.

tigerexped solar panels black tiger 180Wp

Temperature Coefficient – Do Not Overlook It When Sizing Your Solar System!

Avoid this mistake if you do not want to end up short of power in summer!

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