Level 1 · Starter build
Weekend Camper wiring diagram
The classic starter system for weekend trips: a compressor fridge, LED lighting, water pump and device charging, all running on 12V DC. Solar plus alternator charging keeps the battery topped up with no inverter to worry about.
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System at a glance
Daily usage
800 Wh
Battery
100 Ah LiFePO₄
Solar array
400 W
Est. parts cost
£676
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 |
| Phone Charger × 2 | 15 W | 3 h | 12V DC |
Recommended parts
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Battery
Drift ECO 12V 100Ah (Bluetooth)
12.8 V · 100 Ah · 1.28 kWh · LiFePO₄
£230
Solar panel
400W Bifacial Rigid
400 W · rigid · 1722x1134
£217
MPPT controller
Victron SmartSolar 100/30
30 A · up to 440 W solar
£139
DC-DC charger
12V 20A DC-DC Charger
20 A
£90
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