Campervan DC-DC Charger Guide: Do You Need One?

Campervan DC-DC charger installed beside a lithium leisure battery with red and black cabling, fuse protection and VanVolt package boxes.

A campervan DC-DC charger is one of the most important parts of a modern off-grid electrical system. It charges your leisure battery while you drive, using power from the vehicle alternator. As a result, it can keep your campervan battery topped up even when solar output is poor or you are moving between locations. However, […]

100Ah vs 200Ah Leisure Battery: Which Campervan Size Do You Need?

Modern campervan with roof solar parked beside a lake for an off-grid countryside break.

Choosing between a 100Ah vs 200Ah leisure battery is one of the biggest decisions in a campervan electrical build. Although battery capacity matters, the right answer is not simply “buy the biggest battery you can afford”. Your appliances, off-grid plans, charging methods and available installation space all need to be considered together. For a simple […]

Split Charge Relay vs DC-DC Charger: Which Is Right for Your Campervan?

Modern UK campervan parked off-grid with a neat leisure-battery charging compartment visible.

Choosing between a split charge relay vs DC-DC charger is one of the most important decisions in a campervan electrical system. Both options can charge your leisure battery while you drive. However, they work in different ways, suit different vehicles and can have a big impact on how reliably your campervan power system performs. For […]