12V Victron Camper Van Electrical System - Core - "Weekend Warrior"

The 12V Victron Electrical System Bundle - Core is our most popular bundle for a reason. With double the battery capacity of the "Base Camp" bundle and a more powerful 3000W inverter, it's built for vanlifers who camp hard on the weekends and want a system that keeps up, without the complexity or cost of advanced networking and monitoring. You get enough battery capacity to run your van comfortably for days at a time, an inverter with a ton of power, a display screen for monitoring your power, and better surge protection at campgrounds.

Features:

• Battery capacity: 628Ah (12V)
• Inverter/Charger: 2400W continuous, 5500W surge
• DC-DC charging: 50A (alternator)
• Shore power: 30A (up to ~3,600W)
• Monitoring: Battery Monitor Screen and Bluetooth via VictronConnect app
• Includes fuses to eliminate the guess-work!
• Backed by Vanlife Outfitters' expert install and troubleshooting support

Who Is This For?

The "Weekend Warrior" is built for the vanlifer who camps regularly and wants a system they can genuinely rely on. It's a great fit if you:

• Camp mostly for weekend length and occasionally take longer trips of a week or more
• Want a dedicated battery monitor with a display screen - not just a phone app
• Run a 12V fridge, lighting, and multiple devices simultaneously without worrying about power
• Shore power is part of your routine, but you want the ability to spend some time off-grid with more battery capacity
• You don't want to skimp on the most important components, but want to leave room to grow - plus this system is solar-ready when you are
• You want more inverter headroom to run larger AC appliances without maxing out your system

What Can It Do?

With 628Ah of lithium battery capacity and a 3000W inverter, the "Weekend Warrior" handles a full van life setup with confidence:

• 🔋 Run a 12V compressor fridge for 4-5 days without solar or shore power on a full charge
• 💻 Charge laptops, phones, cameras, and USB devices all day without thinking about it
• ☕ Run kitchen appliances and an induction cooktop for meals without breaking a sweat
  
• 💡 Run all your LED lighting throughout the van indefinitely
• 🔌 Plug into shore power with added peace of mind - the built-in surge protector guards against mis-wired or faulty campground pedestals
• 🚗 Recharge while you drive via the 50A DC-DC charger, no solar required
• 📊 Monitor your power in real time via the BMV-712 display screen or the VictronConnect app

What it won't do: power a rooftop air conditioner and the rest of your van's electrical needs for days on end without plugging in or driving to recharge. Your Victron components are monitored device-by-device rather than through one central dashboard. For whole-system networking, real-time consolidated monitoring through a Cerbo GX, plus the power capacity to run heavy appliances off-grid for days at a time, check out the Advanced - "Trail Blazer" bundle.

How Does It Compare to the Lite Bundle?

The biggest upgrade from the "Base Camp" to the "Weekend Warrior" isn't just the extra battery capacity - it's the jump from a system you check on your phone to one that tells you exactly where you stand at a glance. The BMV-712 gives you a dedicated display screen mounted in your van, so your battery state is always visible without pulling out your phone. Combined with double the battery capacity for longer off-grid stretches, a more powerful 3000W inverter for heavier appliances, and a portable surge protector that guards against the unpredictable reality of campground pedestals, this is a more capable and more confident system - built for vanlifers who travel regularly and want to stop thinking about power.

What's Included:

Main Components

• 2x SOK Battery 314Ah Lithium Battery
  • For reliable power storage, and the heart of your system. 628Ah total of lithium power with built-in BMS and bluetooth for seamless monitoring. Includes brackets for mounting.
• 1x Victron Energy 12/3000/120 MultiPlus Inverter/Charger
  • For converting your 12V battery power to 120V standard outlet power, for charging your battery bank from shore power, and for automatically switching from using battery power to shore power when plugged in.
• 1x Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12/50 - 50 Amp DC-DC Charger
  • For charging your battery while driving!
• 1x Victron Energy Lynx Distributor (M10)
  • A compact positive and negative busbar to connect your chargers and loads to your battery, with 4 slots for fuses.
• 1x Victron Energy Battery Monitor (With Bluetooth) - BMV-712
  • For monitoring the power coming in and going out of your battery - provides a display screen and connects to Victron's bluetooth app.
• 1x Victron Energy VE.Bus Smart Dongle
  • For monitoring your Multiplus inverter.
• 1x Victron Energy MK3 to USB Interface (USB-C Version)
  • For configuring your Multiplus Inverter.
• 1x Victron Energy VE.Bus / VE.CAN Cable (RJ45) - 5.9 ft
  • For connecting your Multiplus Inverter to the MK3 to USB Interface.

Accessory Components

• 1x Blue Sea 6006 Mini Battery Switch
  • For turning on and off main power to your system.
• 2x Blue Sea 9160 ML Link
  • For connecting your battery switch and SmartShunt to your Lynx Distributor.
• 1x WFCO WF-8930 Combo 120-Volt AC and 12-Volt DC Load Center
  • A central hub for fusing your 12V DC and 120V AC branch circuits.
• 1x SafeView Smart RV Shore Power Inlet – 30 Amp, Black
  • For charging your battery and running your system on shore power.
• 1x Marinco 25' Shore Power Cord - 30A, 125V 
  • For plugging in to shore power.
• 1x Blue Sea 8077, 30 Amp Shore Power Breaker
  • For protecting your system from overcurrent at faulty campground pedestals.
• 1x Power Watchdog Portable Surge Protector - 30 Amp
  • For protecting your system from surges, spikes, and mis-wired pedestals at faulty campground pedestals.

Fuses

• 2x Blue Sea 250 Amp MRBF Terminal Fuse
  • For protecting your battery wiring.
• 2x Blue Sea MRBF Terminal Fuse Block
  • For securing your MRBF fuse to your battery terminal.
• 2x Victron Energy Mega Fuse - 60 Amp
  • For protecting your Orion XS 50A wiring - 1x at the vehicle starter battery, and 1x in the Lynx Distributor.
• 1x Victron Energy Mega Fuse - 80 Amp
  • For protecting your WFCO Load Center wiring at the Lynx Distributor.
• 1x Victron Energy Mega Fuse - 400 Amp
  • For protecting your Multiplus Inverter/Charger wiring at the Lynx Distributor.
• 1x Victron Energy Mega Fuse Holder
  • For connecting your 60A fuse at your vehicle's starter battery. 

What's Not Included:

• Solar - We think DC-DC (alternator charging) and shore power are the best, and most powerful options to start with. Adding solar charging is largely dependent on available rooftop space. Check out our selection of panels, charge controllers, and accessories.
• Wire - You will need 4/0 AWG, 4 AWG, 6 AWG, 10/3 Triplex, and 6/3 Triplex for this system.
• Terminals & Heat Shrink (Lugs, Ring Terminals, Ferrules)
• 120V Breakers and 12V Blade Fuses for your WFCO AC/DC Load Center

Prefer to build your own bundle instead? Check out our Bundle Builder, which walks you through your entire system step by step. It begins with the basics, like system voltage and battery type, then guides you through each essential component so you can customize your system to fit your needs.