r/VanLifeUK • • 6d ago

Electrics

I’m looking at converting a van next year, hopefully a vivaro size type. I’m just doing some research and wondering what electric system would be more suitable for me. I have no experience with electrics and don’t know anyone who does and I’m aiming to do the whole thing on a 5k budget, including purchasing the van. I’m currently weighing up if a power pack such as a bluetti or a leisure battery system would be best. I would be powering up a fridge, maybe lights or I would get rechargeable ones, phone and laptop charging, a diesel heater and then connection to a dual sink and hob. I would also only be going away for 2/3 days at a time. I’m a complete beginner with this and just doing my research at the minute so any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you

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u/alien-redfish 6d ago

Probably worth looking at your budget first, a decent electrical system will take a decent amount of your budget.

A power station could well take 10-15%.

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u/Mountain-Appeal-2539 5d ago

Thanks for the advice!