This blog post is an index of ALL of the DIY solar wiring diagrams for campers, vans & RVs you can find here on EXPLORIST.life. There are several options below to choose from. There are varying sizes of systems and this list is constantly changing and expanding to fit your needs. All of the diagrams below feature:
- Lithium Battery Bank Storage
- Ability to Power Devices via Shore Power
- Ability to Charge the Battery Bank via Shore Power
- Ability to Charge the Battery Bank via Solar Panels
- Ability to Charge the Battery Bank via Vehicle Alternator
- Ability to Run both 12V and 120V Appliances
- Applications for DIY Campers, 30A OEM RVs & 50A OEM RVs
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DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams
The following diagrams will get you well on your way to getting your camper prepared for off-grid adventures. There are several diagrams below for various applications of, not only ground-up DIY campers but also OEM RV retrofits. Each of the following diagrams are high end diagrams using primarily Battle Born Lithium Batteries and Victron Energy Components. The solar array size is incredibly flexible depending on the roof space you have available. Check them out and leave any questions/comments you have in the comments section below.
This diagram and parts list is perfect from ground-up electrical installs into campervans, skoolies, or expedition vehicles. This system is most suitable for systems that do not have a pre-existing house electrical system installed.
This diagram features:
- 3000W Inverter Charger
- 400+ Amp Hours of Battery Storage Capacity
- 400W-1200W Solar Array Capacity
- Alternator Charging
- Shore Power Charging/Passthrough
This diagram and parts list is perfect from ground-up electrical installs into campervans, skoolies, or expedition vehicles. This system is most suitable for systems that do not have a pre-existing house electrical system installed.
This diagram features:
- 2000W Inverter Charger
- 200+ Amp Hours of Battery Storage Capacity
- 200W-700W Solar Array Capacity
- Alternator Charging
- Shore Power Charging/Passthrough
This diagram and parts list is perfect for retrofitting solar and an upgraded Inverter into a factory build OEM RV with 30A shore power. This system is most suitable for systems that do not have a pre-existing house electrical system installed.
This diagram features:
- 3000W Inverter Charger
- 400+ Amp Hours of Battery Storage Capacity
- 400W-1200W Solar Array Capacity (Optional)
- Alternator Charging (Optional)
- Shore Power Charging/Passthrough
This diagram and parts list is perfect for retrofitting solar and an upgraded Inverter into a factory build OEM RV with 50A shore power. This system is most suitable for systems that do have a pre-existing house electrical system installed.
This diagram features:
- 3000W Inverter Charger
- 400+ Amp Hours of Battery Storage Capacity
- 400W-1200W Solar Array Capacity (Optional)
- Alternator Charging (Optional)
- Shore Power Charging/Passthrough
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michael collazo
Monday 30th of November 2020
Are the diagrams for the camper vans 12v and 24v friendly in terms of wire gauge??
Nate Yarbrough
Wednesday 2nd of December 2020
As of writing this reply, all diagrams on this page are for 12v battery banks.
Jay
Sunday 22nd of November 2020
Hi Nate, Do you have 48 v dc wiring system using the Quattro 48/3000/35 ? Please share if you have one. Thanks!!!
Nate Yarbrough
Sunday 22nd of November 2020
At this time, I do not have a diagram for those specs. Sorry about that!
Johnny Meier
Wednesday 18th of November 2020
Hi Nate, I'm looking at the Victron MPPT 150/35 you recommend on Amazon for $295. I'm seeing a Renogy MPPT 40a with bluetooth module for $140. Is the Victron worth the extra money in your opinion? If so, why?
Jeff Melcher
Tuesday 17th of November 2020
Hi, I thinking about building a light weight foldable, portable system with 10 x 160 watt flexible solar panels tied together, 2 series x 5 parallel. But use far less battery then what you show in the above examples for the following reason. When the cells are operating in the day is when I will need the most power (i.e. appliances, computer, power tools etc.) I was thinking of 2x100AH battle LI batteries for a total 200AH. If I average 1000 watts of the solar throughout the day, I should have 600 watts left to charge the batteries. Then use the batteries at night. Basically, sufficient solar wattage for both day electrical use and charging batteries from previous night use. Is there a reason why your above examples have very little solar wattage (it looks just barely sufficient to only charge the batteries)?
Terri Breau
Thursday 29th of October 2020
Hi Nate, I downloaded your pdf for 200Ah/400W wiring. I see you are using a RV panel for the AC and DC. I am wiring a skoolie and wanted to go with a DC fuse block and an AC panel. How would that affect the hook up at the distributor? Is there enough poles to do that on the Lynx? I was also trying to figure out what was between the battery negative cable and the lynx (connecting the battery monitor), is that a fuse or a component that comes with the Lynx and monitor?