Level 1 · Starter build
Budget AGM Starter wiring diagram
The lowest-cost way into van electrics: an AGM battery, a modest solar panel and alternator charging running a small fridge, lights and USB sockets. Everything is sized conservatively so the budget bank lasts.
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System at a glance
Daily usage
710 Wh
Battery
200 Ah AGM
Solar array
400 W
Est. parts cost
£1,054
Appliances in this build
| Appliance | Power | Daily use | Supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compressor Fridge (Small) | 45 W | 12 h | 12V DC |
| LED Spot Lights × 4 | 5 W | 3 h | 12V DC |
| Water Pump | 60 W | 0.5 h | 12V DC |
| USB Sockets × 2 | 5 W | 8 h | 12V DC |
Recommended parts
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Battery
Varta AGM 100Ah × 2
12 V · 100 Ah · 1.20 kWh · AGM
£358
Solar panel
BougeRV 200W Flexible × 2
200 W · flexible · 1560 x 700 x 2.5mm
£398
MPPT controller
Victron SmartSolar 100/30
30 A · up to 440 W solar
£139
DC-DC charger
Renogy 40A DC-DC Charger
40 A
£159
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