Electrical Calculators for Campervan Conversions

Graham Bogie

The most important aspect of creating the perfect campervan electrical design is getting the size right.

But it’s a bit of a minefield.

Here’s just an example of some of the typical questions asked when designing and building a DIY campervan conversion:

And the list goes on.

There’s no one size fits all answer. We need to consider many factors:

  • Is our campervan electrical system critical to our lifestyle? 
  • Will we live off grid for days or weeks at a time?
  • Do we have access to reliable charging supply like shore power?
  • Will we use an alternator to charge our batteries and if so, will we drive much?
  • Will we live in the camper during the winter?
  • How much electricity will we use?
  • What kind of budget do we have for the electrical installation?

Again, more questions.

So where do you start in answering all this and sizing your electrical system?

Fortunately we have a collection of electrical calculators for campervan conversions and RV owners to help!

⚡ Complete Your Electrical Plan

Turn calculations into action with a campervan electrical design that fits your results.

Electrical calculators for RVs and Campers

If you’re just starting to design your campervan electrics or want to do a full electrical audit of a new RV, we recommend using these electrical calculators.

Graham Bogie - Expert in RV & Campervan Electrics - Mowgli Adventures

Graham Bogie

Graham is a seasoned marine electrical engineer with two decades of experience designing customized electrical systems for plant machinery and converting campers and overland vehicles. His expertise has led him to author the reputable Campervan Electrics Handbook and become the chief engineer of the Campervan Electrical Design Service. As a knowledgeable figure in the field, his YouTube channel, blog, Facebook group, and newsletter, offering electrical advice and product reviews, reach more than a million users each year.

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