Being a van enthusiast, few things are more exciting than converting your first van. Yet, many vanlifers find it challenging to do so once they start. One area that troubles vanlifers the most is installing the electrical system.
Even I find the electrical installation relatively tricky, and I tend to leave it for the end. One of the most challenging things when installing your electrical system is the numerous components you need to buy.
You can solve this problem by investing in a complete electrical management system like REDARC that offers an integrated environment and extreme convenience to van owners.
Here’s what the article will touch upon:
Sidenote: This article will only focus on the WHY of choosing a REDARC Electrical System. So let’s get started!
The main reason for switching to a REDARC electrical system is its one-stop solution for everything! Before the REDARC Electrical System, I had a cabinet full of wires that included:
The problem was all of these were independent.
The solution, as it turns out, was quite simple: REDARC’s Red Vision which is part of their total vehicle management system.
Here’s how the Red Vision measures:
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I was almost about to choose the PICO Simarine primarily because of its cool interface with an innovative display. This included data on your battery, solar, and temperature sensor.
However, you cannot control the van components with the PICO Simarine.
If you switch to the Red Vision, you should also explore different components offered by REDARC. They integrate very well with the Red Vision system and provide great ease and comfort to van owners.
Here is a list of components and their feature benefits that I have installed:
Compared to 2000 inverted, this inverter offers greater flexibility in charging and operating more appliances. Key benefits include:
A distribution box is the brain of your electrical system with all the fusing. The monitor aids in displaying important data.
Here are a few pros:
You can imagine the distribution box as the main brain of the system with all the fuses.
A DC-DC charger provides maximum charge to your secondary battery using your van’s alternator.
Here’s what REDARC has to offer:
The manager 30 is a complete battery management system with a solar controller. Some of its benefits include:
This product is similar to a battery isolator or an automatic charging relay, allowing you to separate your house battery and charge through the alternator.
Here’s what you should know about it:
This article talked about switching to a central electrical system for your van to increase efficiency and worry less.
Here are the key takeaways from this article:
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Whether you want to incorporate all the comforts of home into the van, or you’re gearing up for some adventurous offroading, you may find yourself with a long wishlist of upgrades for your van.
It’s natural to become hyper-aware of all the systems you have on the go in your new home-on-wheels.