Kokoda Tribute XL off-grid caravan build
Air-con running, batteries charging, toastie on the go.
- 600Ah lithium
- 1430W solar
- 3000VA inverter
- Touch screen + remote support
A true off-grid build on a Kokoda Tribute XL: 600Ah of lithium, 1430W of solar, a 3000VA inverter and a simple touch screen with remote support, so the air-con can run while the batteries charge.
How it came together
Run the air con and charge the batteries at the same time? Check. Make a toastie, defrost dinner and dry your hair at the same time? Check.
With the correct parts and knowledge, a true off-grid build can meet and exceed all your expectations. This Kokoda features 600Ah of lithium, 1430W of solar, a 3000VA inverter, and a simple-to-use touch screen with remote support.
The whole system lives under the bed: the lithium, the Victron MultiPlus and a bank of Victron MPPT solar controllers, with the fusing laid out so every circuit is easy to find. The touch screen on the wall shows what the solar is making, what the batteries are doing and what the van is drawing, and we can log in remotely to help if anything ever needs a look.
What went in
Power
- 600Ah of lithium
- Victron MultiPlus 3000VA inverter-charger
Solar & charging
- 1430W of solar on the roof
- Victron MPPT solar controllers
Monitoring
- Victron touch screen on the wall
- Remote support and monitoring
Towing
- Anderson plug and towing connections
Services in this build
How the power flows
Every way this build charges, into the battery, and out to what it runs. Scroll down to charge it up.
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