12V Victron Camper Van Electrical System - Lite - "Base Camp"

The 12V Victron Electrical System Bundle - Lite is the perfect package for the vanlifer on a budget. Everything you need to build a reliable, Victron-powered electrical system, without paying for any fancy, expensive upgrades. 

Features:

• Battery capacity: 314Ah (12V)
• Inverter/Charger: 1600W continuous, 3500W surge
• DC-DC charging: 50A (alternator)
• Shore power: 30A (up to ~3,600W)
• Monitoring: 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 "Base Camp" bundle is built for the vanlifer who wants a proven, capable electrical system without overcomplicating things. It's a great fit if you:

• Are building your first van electrical system and want reliable components without a steep learning curve
• Plan to use your van part-time or on weekends, and don't need days of off-grid capacity
• Want Victron's legendary reliability and app monitoring without paying for features you're not ready for yet
• Plan to plug into shore power regularly at campgrounds or home
• Are on a tighter budget but refuse to cut corners on safety or quality
• Want a system that's solar-ready and upgradeable when your needs grow

What Can It Do?

With 314Ah of lithium battery capacity and a 2000W inverter, this system can comfortably handle a typical van life setup:

• 🔋 Keep a 12V compressor fridge running for days on a single charge
• 💻 Charge laptops, phones, cameras, and other devices without thinking twice
• 💡 Power your LED lighting throughout the van
• 🔌 Run small AC appliances like a coffee maker, small microwave or toaster oven, CPAP machine, electric blanket, or low-wattage tools
• 🚗 Recharge while you drive via the 50A DC-DC charger - no solar required
• ⚡ Plug into shore power at campgrounds or a friend's house to top off your battery or run your system indefinitely

What it won't do: power a rooftop air conditioner, run an induction cooktop for extended cooking, or support multiple high-draw appliances simultaneously. For heavier usage, check out our other bundle options - the Core - "Weekend Warrior" bundle, and the Advanced - "Trail Blazer" bundle.

What's Included:

Main Components

• 1x SOK Battery 314Ah Lithium Battery
  • For reliable power storage, and the heart of your system. 314Ah of lithium power with built-in BMS and bluetooth for seamless monitoring. Includes brackets for mounting.
• 1x Victron Energy 12/2000/80 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 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 Orion XS 12/12/50 - 50 Amp DC-DC Charger
  • For charging your battery while driving!
• 1x Victron Energy SmartShunt (300 amp)
  • For monitoring the power coming in and going out of your battery - connects to Victron's bluetooth app.
• 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 a 30 Amp shore power outlet.
• 1x Blue Sea 8077, 30 Amp Shore Power Breaker
  • For protecting your system from faulty campground pedestals.

Fuses

• 1x Blue Sea 250 Amp MRBF Terminal Fuse
  • For protecting your battery wiring.
• 1x 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 - 300 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 2/0 AWG, 4 AWG, 6 AWG, and 10/3 Triplex for this system.
• Terminals & Heat Shrink (Lugs, Ring Terminals, Ferrules)
• 120V Breakers and 12V Blade Fuses for your WFCO AC/DC Load Center

The Base Camp - Lite is where great van builds begin. It covers everything you need for a reliable, safe, and functional electrical system - quality Victron components, a solid 314Ah of lithium power, and enough inverter capacity to run your van comfortably on weekends and short trips. No unnecessary complexity, no bloated price tag. Just a proven foundation that works, and grows with you when you're ready.

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.