Campervan Inverter: What Size Do You Need?
Size your inverter from your most power-hungry 230 V appliance, choose pure sine wave, and match the leisure battery to the current it will draw. Here is how, with worked...
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Campervan Inverter: What Size Do You Need?
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DC to DC Charger vs Split Charge Relay: Which Does Your Campervan Need?
A split charge relay only links your batteries while the engine runs; a DC to DC charger controls the charge. Here is when you need one, what size, and how...
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12V Campervan Wiring Diagram: How the Circuits Connect, Block by Block
A 12V campervan wiring diagram always follows the same logic: the leisure battery in the middle, protected by a fuse and isolator, bus bars feeding three chargers, an optional inverter...
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Campervan Electrical System: The Complete Guide to Campervan Electrics
A campervan electrical system is a leisure battery, three ways to charge it (alternator, solar, hook-up), a protected 12 V distribution and, if you need 230 V, an inverter. Here...
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MaxxAir Fan Alternative: How to Choose a 12 V Campervan Roof Fan
The best campervan roof fan is the one that fits your cut-out and does what you need in rain, at night and on the road. Here are the criteria to...
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Caravan Skylight Replacement: How to Replace a Motorhome Roof Light
A cracked, yellowed or leaking roof light on a used caravan or motorhome is a weekend job: measure the roof opening, choose a skylight made for the same cut-out, remove...
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Electric Cool Box vs Fridge: Which Suits Your Campervan?
A portable 12V cool box suits weekends and vans with no furniture; a built-in 12 V compressor fridge wins when you live in the van, want a real freezer and...
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How Long Will a 12V Fridge Run on a Leisure Battery?
A 12 V compressor fridge drawing 22 to 30 W uses roughly 20 to 60 Ah a day depending on how often the compressor runs. Here is how to work...
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Motorhome & Caravan Fridge Replacement: 3-Way to 12 V Compressor
Bought a used motorhome or caravan with a tired three-way fridge? A 12 V compressor fridge of the same format replaces it without gas. Here is which model fits, and...
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Camper Essentials: A Practical Guide to Planning a Comfortable, Self-Built Campervan
A camper is more than a vehicle with a bed inside. For self-converters and campervan builders, it is a compact living space that must balance sleeping, cooking, storage, ventilation, power,...
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Van Insulation: Which Material Should You Choose?
Van Insulation: Which Material Should You Choose? Good van insulation is one of the most important decisions in any conversion. Get it right and your camper stays warm in winter,...
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Which Sikaflex to Choose for Campervan Windows and Skylights
There is no single Sikaflex for everything. Sikaflex 265 with Aktivator 205 and Primer 507 is the system for campervan windows, Sikaflex 552 AT is the one for roof windows,...
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Van Bulkhead: Should You Keep It or Remove It?
Van Bulkhead: Should You Keep It or Remove It? Whether to keep or remove the van bulkhead, the panel that separates the driving cab from the living area, is one...
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