The Beginner's Guide to

Caravan
Solar

Clear recommendations, brand comparisons, and ready-to-use shopping lists for Aussie caravanners. No jargon. No theory. No trying to sell you a specific brand.

The Beginner's Guide to

Caravan
Solar

Decision-making tool for
Australian caravanners

What's Inside

Power audit worksheet
Brand comparisons
Shopping lists
WeekenderTourerFull-timer

900,000+

registered RVs in Australia

$3K – $10K

typical solar system spend

0

beginner-friendly guides that exist

You're about to spend thousands on solar components

The difference between getting it right and getting it wrong? About $500 to $2,000 in wasted money, plus a system that doesn't actually do what you need.

Everyone says “do your research.” But most of what you'll find is American content that doesn't apply here, forum posts from ten years ago, and brand websites trying to sell you their gear. This guide pulls it all together for Aussie conditions, with recommendations that aren't tied to any brand.

What's inside

Everything you need to decide and buy

01

Power Audit Worksheet

Figure out exactly how much power your setup uses each day. Pre-filled examples for common caravan setups so you're not starting from scratch.

02

Component Guide

Batteries, panels, controllers, inverters, DC-DC chargers. What each one does in plain English, what to buy, and what to skip.

03

Brand Comparisons

REDARC vs Victron vs Enerdrive vs Renogy. Side-by-side comparison of brands you can actually buy in Australia, with clear recommendations for different budgets.

04

Shopping Lists by Tier

Ready-to-use lists for weekenders ($1,500), tourers ($3,000-$5,000), and full-timers ($5,000-$8,000+). Take it to the shop.

05

System Sizing Worksheets

Use your power audit numbers to calculate exactly what battery, solar, controller, and inverter specs you need. No guessing.

06

Expensive Mistakes Guide

The 7 mistakes that cost people $500 to $2,000. What each one costs, why people make it, and how to avoid every one of them.

Three system tiers

The guide covers every level

Whether you need a basic weekend setup or a full off-grid system, you'll get specific recommendations and a complete shopping list for your tier.

Weekender

Lights, phone charging, fridge. A few nights at a time.

  • 200W solar
  • 100-200Ah lithium
  • 1000W inverter or none

$1,500 - $2,500

typical component cost (DIY)

Tourer

Fridge, TV, laptops, lights. Weeks on the road, mix of parks and free camping.

  • 300-400W solar + portable
  • 200-300Ah lithium
  • 2000W inverter

$3,000 - $5,000

typical component cost (DIY)

Full-timer

Everything above plus microwave, coffee machine, hair dryer. Living on the road full time.

  • 400-600W solar + portable
  • 300-400Ah lithium
  • 3000W inverter

$5,000 - $8,000+

typical component cost (DIY)

Less than the cost of one solar panel

For $49, you get the complete guide with worksheets, brand comparisons, shopping lists, and system sizing tools. One wrong decision on batteries alone can cost more than this guide ten times over.

What you get

  • Complete PDF guide (~30 pages)
  • Power Audit Worksheet
  • System Sizing Worksheet
  • Brand comparison tables
  • Shopping lists for all 3 tiers
  • Expensive mistakes breakdown
Get the Guide — $49

Instant PDF download. Prints beautifully on A4.

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FAQ

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