Solar installation & troubleshooting
Review available roof space, shading, existing equipment and charging needs. Diagnose performance issues in an existing array or plan a new one.
Power for the way you travel
Electrical & Solar
Solar, batteries and charging that work together. Plan a new system, upgrade an existing one or get help with a fault.
Electrical & Solar
Start with what you need to power.
Appliances, time away from hookups and driving habits shape the system. We review those needs alongside your existing equipment before choosing the scope of an installation or upgrade.
A larger battery or another solar panel is only one part of the plan. Charging, protection, controls, cable routes and service access need to work together.
What we can help with
A connected power system.
Installations and upgrades are scoped around the vehicle, equipment and loads.
Alternator charging
Add or repair charging while driving, with vehicle and house-system compatibility reviewed first.
Shore power charging
Plan the inlet, charging equipment and connections around the places you expect to plug in.
12V & 120V outlets
Tell us which appliances you want to use and where. Outlet type and location are considered with the available supply.
Victron diagnostic support
Share the installed equipment, symptoms and any displayed errors so the shop can plan system troubleshooting.
Battery system upgrades
Review capacity, battery type, installation space and charging compatibility before changing the battery bank.
From the New Life workshop
Built with access in mind.
Two views from previous New Life projects: the electrical compartment and the equipment it supports.
Electrical components grouped in the Sprinter’s service compartment.
Explore Sprinter overhaul
The Nissan build’s solar array shares the roof with ventilation equipment.
Explore Nissan buildoutWorking with the shop
A clear path to the work.
Start with your vehicle and priorities. The team will review the details with you before confirming the scope and schedule.
- 01
List the loads
Tell us what you run, how often and how you travel.
- 02
Review the system
Share existing equipment and available space, then agree on the installation or diagnostic scope.
- 03
Install & check
Complete the agreed work and check the installed system and controls.
Before you enquire
Send us a useful starting point.
Share what you know. If you are still choosing parts or planning the layout, tell us where you need help.
- Vehicle details and photos of the electrical installation.
- Battery, inverter, charger and solar equipment makes and models.
- The appliances you want to run and how long you use them.
- Typical driving time, access to shore power and time parked off-grid.
- For faults, symptoms, displayed errors and recent changes.
Good to know
Common questions.
Can you upgrade only part of my system?
That depends on compatibility with the rest of the installation. Share the existing equipment details so the shop can review the proposed change.
How much battery or solar do I need?
The answer depends on your loads, how long you use them and how you recharge. Start with an appliance list and your travel routine.
Can you help with a system that has stopped charging?
Yes. Solar, alternator and shore charging problems are part of the service center’s troubleshooting scope.
Tell us what you want to power.
Send your equipment list, current setup and travel plans.