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What kind of solar/electrical system do you need in your camper van? Some tips below!

 

If you get stuck or have questions, our team is here to help! Email us a service@vanlifeoutfitters.com or call us at 754-444-8704 extension 2.

Step 1: Figure out your needs with a load calculation. We have a detailed blog post including sample load calculations you can use for this step. This exercise will really help you with the next two steps!

Step 2: Make a foundational decision on the type of system you'll be building. We've narrowed this down to three basic approaches/architectures - all of which use lithium-type batteries, and each one has a detailed blog post, free example wiring diagram, and, for the Victron-based systems, a corresponding kit/bundle of products that you can configure to your specific needs. You'll save a bundle with our bundles! You can think of this as the primary components and the products in the bundle are specific to the architecture/system design you've chosen.

Step 3: Add on the "accessories" that you need for your particular system with our best price accessories bundle that includes everything from shore power inlets to circuit protection and wiring, and our solar components bundle that includes everything from mounting brackets to solar extension cables and charge controllers. These are the products that will tie everything together into a fully functional power system but are not specific to a particular example wiring diagram/architecture.

Example: in this blog post, where we compare a "traditional" Victron-based system to an EcoFlow Power Kit, we have some video screen captures from our store product pages showing how we configured our internal BMS bundle and our accessory bundle to get a close comparison. These screen capture videos are helpful to see how versatile our bundles are and how you might configure them.

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12-Volt Victron Energy Bundle (Internal BMS Batteries)

Original price was: $318.00.Current price is: $270.30.

  • This is a highly configurable bundle! Please scroll down to see what’s included in the base price and your choices for customization.
  • Our bundles are always the LOWEST PRICE available and we can match anyone's price.  Call at 754-444-8704 or email us for the best price.
  • Why Buy From Us? Vanlife Outfitters has been helping vanlifers since 2016. Besides having the best prices, fast and free shipping, we provide our customers with the best technical support in the industry (reviews). Installing an electrical system can be intimidating, but with Vanlife Outfitters helping you along the way, you'll have the confidence to do it right the first time and get the help you need.
  • This bundle corresponds to this example power system blog post that uses “drop-in replacement” batteries with internal battery management systems (BMS) lithium batteries such as Renogy, Battleborn, SOK, Epoch, etc. We also have a few example wiring diagrams.
  • Includes all the main components you need that are specific to this system (scroll down toward the bottom of the page for a detailed list). We also have an accessory bundle for the more “universal” components used in a complete electrical system such as shore power components, fusing, wiring, load center, etc. For little things like lugs, heat shrink, wire management, etc. we have this list of recommendations.
  • You can see the calculated discount/savings by scrolling down to the “options price” shown in red below the options.
  • World-class support. We’re here for you when installing, configuring and using your system!
  • Free shipping to the continental USA!

What's Included & Customization

This is a highly configurable bundle so you can get exactly what you need! The images do not reflect the particular combination of product you may choose. Please scroll down below the options to see pricing based on your configuration and complete details in the description area.

This bundle includes 1x Victron Energy Lynx Distributor and 1x MK3-USB adapter, required for configuring your choice of MultiPlus Inverter/Charger (learn how in our blog post) You can use the following options to upgrade, add or customize your bundle components. Feel free to contact us with any questions!

We offer three choices for battery monitoring. All include Bluetooth monitoring/configuration/control using the VictronConnect app on your mobile devices.

1) The BMV-712 includes a battery monitoring shunt plus a round display/control panel. You can use a VE.Direct cable to connect the BMV-712 panel to a Cerbo GX/GX device if you add one to your system below. We show the BMV-712 in our v1 example wiring diagram.

2) The SmartShunt (IP65) only has the battery monitoring shunt (no panel). You can use a VE.Direct cable to connect the shunt to a Cerbo GX/GX device if you add one to your system below.

3) The Lynx Shunt VE.Can is designed to pair up with one or more Lynx Distributors. Inside it has a battery monitoring shunt as well as a main system fuse (ANL type for up to 32-volts - sold separately). You can use a VE.Can cable (these are standard, RJ45 "UTP" cables normally used for Ethernet networking) to cable to connect the Lynx Shunt to a Cerbo GX/GX device if you add one to your system below. We show the Lynx Shunt in our v2 example wiring diagram. The Lynx Shunt also enables the indicator lights and fuse monitoring capabilities of the Lynx Distributor which is included in this bundle.

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The Cerbo GX MK2 is a great upgrade that allows you to control and monitor your electrical system components with either a 5" or 7" touch screen or using the VictronConnect app via Bluetooth. It also enables you to connect your system to Victron's free online portal called VRM if you have an internet connection in your rig. The Cerbo GX MK2 is also compatible with many third-party components like our SeeLevel tank monitoring kits or sensors like Ruuvitags.

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You can choose between 4x touch screen options to pair with the Cerbo GX MK2 that is included with the bundle. The GX Touch 50 and Touch 50 Flush mount are both 5" screens and the GX Touch 70 and Touch 70 Flush mount are 7" screens. They work exactly the same so the options are size and flush or standard mounting.

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Need help knowing what size solar charge controller you need? Check out this awesome calculator from Victron Energy. Be sure to turn on the "custom module" switch at the top of the calculator and then find the specifications of the panels you're looking to use and put that information into the calculator.

You can read about the various controllers we offer here in the solar section of our store. All the controllers offered are "Smart" meaning they can be monitored and configured via Bluetooth with the VictronConnect app. The first number in the product name is the maximum input voltage and the second number is the maximum charging current output. For example, the 100/30 has a maximum input voltage of 100 volts with a maximum charge current of 30 amps.

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DC-DC chargers allow you to connect your van's battery to the "house" batteries to charge them while driving. We offer two options in this bundle. The Orion Smart 30 Amp DC-DC Chargers (12/12/30) or the newer, Orion XS 50 Amp DC-DC Charger (12/12/50). Both can be wired in parallel to increase the charging current. For instance 2x, 30 amp Orion DC-DC chargers in parallel would produce a maximum of 60 amps. However, the general guidance is that you should not exceed 50% of your vehicle's factory alternator output rating. The newer, 50 Amp DC-DC Charger features a VE.Direct data connection that can be connected to GX device like a Cerbo GX. Both options are "non-isolated". What they mean by "isolated" is the negative is common/shared on the input and the output. In a vehicle installation, everything is eventually grounded to the chassis and therefore there is no way to actually isolate the grounds. If you have a vehicle towing a trailer/RV where there are two chassis that's another scenario where you could benefit from "isolated" DC-DC chargers.

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You can choose between the MultiPlus 12/2000/80, the MultiPlus 12/3000/120, the older version of the MultiPlus 12/3000/120 which is boxier than the newer version, or the MultiPlus II 12/3000/120. The last option - the MultiPlus 12/3000/120 2x 120 - is primarily for larger rigs with 50 amp, two-phase (240 volt) service. Note, you can use a standard Ethernet cable (UTP cable) to connect your inverter/charger to the Cerbo GX using the VE.Bus. We also sell Victron-branded cables for this.

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Unlike most Victron components, the MultiPlus inverter/chargers do not have integrated Bluetooth. Below we offer 3x ways to control your MultiPlus (change mode and input current control). If you've added a Cerbo GX to your bundle, you can use that. The other options, below are the Digital MultiControl remote panel or the VE.Bus Smart Bluetooth dongle that adds Bluetooth control.

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VE.Direct cables are typically used to connect devices such as a Solar Charge Controller, Orion XS, SmartShunt or BMV-712 to a Cerbo GX. You add one or more 3 feet (.9 meter) VE.Direct cables below. Note that if you choose the BMV-712 for your battery monitor and want to connect that to a Cerbo device, the VE.Direct connection is on the panel/display so, depending the location of that panel you may need a cable longer than 3 feet.

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VE.Bus / VE.Can cables are "network-style" cables with RJ45 connectors that are used with Victron VE.Bus products (like a MultiPlus inverter/charger) or VE.Can products (like a Lynx Shunt). Since they are standard, UTP cables you can purchase these Victron Energy cables or use any Ethernet/UTP cable.

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Add Batteries

This bundle can be used with most "drop-in" lithium batteries such as Battleborn, SOK, Epoch etc. These types of batteries have internal BMS systems to protect them from over/under voltage or under/over temperature. If you don't already have batteries, we offer two great choices below at great prices! In addition to these choices, we sell other internal BMS batteries in our store that ship FREE if you would like to shop other options.

Epoch 300Ah lithium batteries are a great value battery with built-in Bluetooth and internal heater. (model number 12300A-H). Price includes shipping for each battery.

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SOK 314Ah lithium batteries are a great full-featured battery with built-in Bluetooth, internal heater, and Victron Comms. (model number SK12V314PH). Price includes shipping for each battery.

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Epoch 460Ah lithium batteries are advanced internal BMS batteries that feature the ability to communicate over CAN network with a Victron GX device (like a Cerbo). This feature enables sophisticated charging with DVCC. So, if you select Epoch batteries we highly recommend also including a Cerbo GX in your bundle above! Note, these batteries ship directly from the manufacturer's warehouse in Georgia. Price includes shipping for each battery.

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Base Price$318.00$270.30
Total$318.00$270.30
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Description

Electrical/Power System Products
When purchasing electrical system components, the customer acknowledges that they are responsible for installing the products safely according to the manufacturer's guidelines and using the correct wiring and configuration. Any damage caused to products, vehicle or person is the sole responsibility of the customer. The team at Vanlife Outfitters is happy to answer any product questions and we'll do our best to help you design and troubleshoot your system. We also offer a wide range of example power systems and other informational content. If you need help understanding power systems, designing your particular power system or troubleshooting complex issues on systems we did not provide/sell, we offer consulting services for camper van electrical systems. We highly recommend that you have your electrical system installed by a qualified ABYC or Victron Energy certified technician.

Note: we purchase many of the Blue Sea Systems products in bulk with minimal packaging since we must repackage into boxes to ship to you. This allow us to supply our customers with the highest quality products with the least impact on the environment and packaging waste.

Additional information

Weight 1050 oz
Dimensions 24 × 16 × 16 in