Campervan Electrical & Off-Grid Power Guides

The Hidden Dangers of Buying a Used Campervan in Scotland (And What We See at the Workshop)
Every week, vehicles arrive at our workshop that tell the same story. Somebody saved money buying a cheap used campervan. Then they spent far more putting it right — or worse, discovered they'd been driving something genuinely dangerous. This isn't a scare article. It's a practical guide based on what we actually see, written to help buyers make better decisions and understand what lurks behind the plywood and the fresh coat of paint on too many campervans currently for sale. Why the Used Campervan Market Has a Problem The campervan... Read more...
Fixing a Long-Term Intermittent Truma Heater Fault — Plus a Full Hab Check and Lithium Upgrade
Fixing a Long-Term Intermittent Truma Heater Fault — Plus a Full Hab Check and Lithium Upgrade
A campervan came to us with an intermittent Truma diesel heater fault that had been ongoing for some time. We diagnosed and repaired the heater, carried out a full habitation... Read more...
Dangerous Leisure Batteries in a VW T6: What Two Garages Missed
Dangerous Leisure Batteries in a VW T6: What Two Garages Missed
A VW T6 came to us after two garages declared the leisure batteries safe. They weren't — they were overheating and emitting dangerous gas into the van. We diagnosed the... Read more...
The Hidden Dangers of Lead Acid Leisure Batteries in Campervans & Motorhomes
We've had multiple customers recently with overheating leisure batteries — CO alarms going off in the night, and one that exploded overnight spraying acid across the interior. Here's what's really happening, why it's dangerous, and what you should do. Read more...
Converting a Motorhome to a Gas-Free Setup
Converting a Motorhome to a Gas-Free Setup
Is it possible to convert a motorhome to run without LPG gas? Learn how gas-free motorhomes use lithium batteries, solar power and diesel heating instead. Read more...
Upgrading from a Truma Gas/Electric Combi to a Diesel Heater
Upgrading from a Truma Gas/Electric Combi to a Diesel Heater
Many campervans use Truma gas heating systems. Learn why some owners upgrade to diesel heating when moving towards off-grid or gas-free campervan setups. Read more...
Complete Guide to Campervan Electrical Systems
Complete Guide to Campervan Electrical Systems
A complete guide to campervan electrical systems including lithium batteries, solar panels, inverter power and off-grid electrical setups for campervans and motorhomes. Read more...
How Much Lithium Battery Capacity Does a Campervan Need?
How Much Lithium Battery Capacity Does a Campervan Need?
Choosing the right lithium battery size is important when upgrading a campervan electrical system. Learn how much battery capacity campervans typically need for off-grid power. Read more...
12V vs 24V Campervan Electrical Systems
12V vs 24V Campervan Electrical Systems
Most campervans use 12V systems, but larger electrical setups often benefit from 24V systems. Keltie Campers are also exploring 48V systems for future campervan builds. Read more...
How Much Solar Do You Need for a Campervan?
How Much Solar Do You Need for a Campervan?
Solar panels help keep campervan and motorhome batteries charged while travelling or parked off-grid. Learn how much solar power a campervan typically needs and how solar systems work. Read more...
Lithium Batteries for Campervans – A Practical Guide
Lithium Batteries for Campervans – A Practical Guide
Lithium batteries are one of the best upgrades for campervans. Learn about Roamer, Fogstar, Titan, Lithium Pro and Foxygen lithium batteries and how they improve off-grid power systems. Read more...