There is nothing better than the freedom of jumping in your campervan or motorhome and hitting the road. Here at Off Grid Engineering, we are able to give you the power you require to have all of your creature comforts like a cup of tea or charging your mobile phone. Vehicle Solar PV technology for campervans and motorhomes has been gaining popularity over the last few years. There are plenty of great products like flexible solar and thin-film panels that are designed specifically for mobile solar solutions along with management systems that can perfectly manage all of your AC and DC power requirements. We provide a range of battery systems that can be charged via vehicle solar PV, your alternator, and be plugged into the mains at home or on a site. Here are some benefits of installing a new power system in your mobile home or campervan.
When you really want to get away from things, nothing beats wild camping. Don’t be tied to only camping at sites with electrical hook up by generating your own energy. We can assess how much power you would require and recommend the perfect vehicle solar PV system for you.
Battery chemistry has developed rapidly over the last few years. Lithium technology has replaced lead acid as the battery of choice. Lithium can store more energy, has a longer lifespan, and takes up less space. Upgrade your existing lead-acid leisure battery to Lithium and have more power without taking up any more space or adding to the weight of your vehicle.
We can connect your Vehicle Solar PV system via an off-grid 4G device to the internet. This will enable you to monitor every aspect of your system from how much energy you are using to how much charge is in your batteries. At Off Grid Engineering we will monitor your system to pick up any potential issues such as your battery health for the lifetime of your system. You can also track your vehicle using GPS monitoring and set up a Geofence meaning you will get an email alert if your vehicle leaves a certain area.
When you are driving to your camping spot or visiting attractions use the extra energy generated via your alternator to charge your leisure battery. We can install a Victron Buckboost, this will mean you will always arrive at your destination with plenty of power.
Run standard household appliances and charge your electronic devices by installing an inverter to your Vehicle solar PV system.
With our system you will be able to charge your leisure battery from either an electrical hook up on a campsite, from home, or via solar PV panel (providing you opt to install them) this means that worries about not having enough power is a thing of the past.
All car manufacturers use Lithium battery technology in their electric vehicles. If you think about it, that is a little surprising as the car industry has been using lead-acid batteries for decades! There are a number of reasons why Lithium is the chosen battery chemistry even though it is more expensive initially.
Here at Off Grid Engineering we feel our knowledge, experience & passion in all things off-grid sets us apart from our competition.
Here are the reasons why we are the number one choice for all Off-grid projects:
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Unlike many of our competitors we specialise solely in off-grid systems. This gives us the upper hand when it comes to having the knowledge and experience required to ensure you constantly have an uninterrupted power supply 24/7, 365 days of the year. The integration of solar PV, batteries and a generator is best left to highly skilled, specialist engineers.
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When it comes to when and how we require energy, everyone is unique. There are many aspects to consider. We always take your lifestyle into consideration and then design the perfect solution for you. Whether you are looking to go blue water sailing or use a heat pump in your home, we have got you covered.
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None of us can predict the future. With technology being ever changing it is hard to predict what your energy usage will be in a few years’ time. With our modular system, you can relax safe in the knowledge that we can easily add to your existing system if your energy demand grows. So, you don’t need to worry if you have plans to switch to an electric vehicle or explore the inland waterways of Europe.
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Once we have completed your installation our relationship does not end there. We will continually monitor your system, and offer instant remote diagnosis and technical support to ensure your system is operating at peak efficiency for life. Due to the unique way, this product is powered by your battery bank you can be confident that you won’t lose connectivity.
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It is always nice to feel in control. We will provide you with access to the Victron Energy web based monitoring portal. This will allow you to look at data on your systems performance both historical and live time, using your laptop, tablet or smartphone. We will help guide you through the portal so you will have a thorough understanding of your personal power supply.
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During any project, it is much simpler to have one point of contact. Here at Off Grid Engineering we will manage the entire project for you from design, to installation and then continue with ongoing monitoring. As we do not sub-contract you can be confident that all the work will be carried out by experienced off-grid engineers.
