Van Conversions
Unlike typical motorhomes or campers, van conversions come as empty shells, without a pre-existing electrical system beyond the starter battery. To simplify the design process we have created a step-by-step van system builder with kit recommendations for all five subsystems: Battery Bank, Alternator Charging, Solar Charging, AC Input/Output, and DC Distribution. At the bottom of the page, you can find some popular pre-configured options.
Select solar charging system: With a solid alternator charging system and frequent driving, you can operate well on a smaller total wattage array. Our most popular configuration is 330W - 3x 110W of Grape Solar Noir panels. This includes includes a Victron Energy 30A charge controller that gives you room for adding one more panel. These kits include everything you need for solar charging: solar panels, mounts, wire harness, combiner box, sealant, charge controller, disconnect switch, fuse/breaker, lugs, heat shrink, etc.
Check out our solar panel page to get panel dimensions. We cut out cardboard rectangles the same size as the panels to see what fits.
If you want to use a portable panel, we recommend oversizing the central charge controller so it can handle both the roof array and the portable panel.
The Victron SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers are compatible with any battery type, can work on 12V or 24V battery systems, and communicate status via Bluetooth.
Estimated Installation Labor
3x 110W on 30A Controller
7 hours / $1,015 (+ cost of equipment)
This kit is ideal for vans. It includes 110W Grape Solar panels and a 30A Victron Energy MPPT. This includes everything you need including appropriately sized cable, lugs, and heat shrink.
This solar kit pairs well with our Lithium battery bank kits as well as our inverter/charger kits.
This kit is ideal for vans. It includes 4x 110W Grape Solar panels and a 30A Victron Energy MPPT. This includes everything you need including appropriately sized cable, lugs, and heat shrink.
This solar kit pairs well with our Lithium battery bank kits as well as our inverter/charger kits.