Campervan Conversion Electrical (Updated Nov 2025) EHU Point One of the first things I did, was install the Electric Hook-Up (EHU) point. This has a 4-way power outlet socket on a flying lead attached on the inside. This gave me a power source while I was working in the van on rainy days, with the doors closed. It will be connected to a Victron controller eventually. Battery After a long research and evaluation process, I've come to the conclusion, that the latest generation of LIP, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) leisure batteries, are inherently safe to use in a campervan. There was never any doubt that they offered superior performance, my hesitation was always focused on their safety. Some Lithium Iron battery types pose a serious fire risk, the LIP type do not fall into this category. I purchased this 200Ah battery from DCHouse, at their eBay shop. At £299.91 delivered (July 2026) I think this is good value. It weighs only 20kg and is a modest 367L x 189W x 271H (mm) so is in keeping with my lightweight build philosophy. I'm pretty certain it's manufactured by ECO-WORTHY, the Customer Service contact details are for Eco-Worthy and the purchase details said thank you for choosing Eco-Worthy. The model number starts ECO_ _ _ _ Solar/Inverter/Charger Keeping it simple, I purchased this EasySolar unit from Victron Energy. Its a combined 1600w Inverter, 70A Battery charger, 50A Solar Controller and a mains consumer unit, in one case, so it cuts down on wiring. The single pair of battery leads work for all functions and it has three pairs of MC4 sockets to plug Solar Panels into. It's an intelligent unit and will switch from EHU to inverter in a fraction of a second, if there is a loss of AC input. The Battery is located under the Left side bed base. Made a frame for it to fit into, this will have a tie down strap fitted later. Made a set of roof bars from Aluminium box section. These are needed to lift the solar panels and clear the curve of the roof. They give 70mm lift, measured at the built in roof rack mounting points (M8 thread). This gives about 10mm clearance in the middle of the roof curve. These bars weigh just 5kg. The bars will support my x2 320W solar panels. These will fill all the available space, between the skylight and mushroom vents, Front and Back. And here they are fitted. 880 x 1640mm Renogy panels and 14.9kg a piece. To be continued..............