240 Volt Systems and Appliances.

Caravan 240 Volt Systems
When it comes to caravan electrics, there are 240 volt systems and 12volt systems. 240 volt systems power the big stuff in your caravan and the things that use a lot of energy, including the fridge, tv, hairdryer and kettle, microwave and air conditioner.

Air conditioning, for example uses about 60 amps per hour, compared with 0.5 amps per hour for laptops, lights or a water pump.  The 240 volt system is also known as mains power. When you stay at a caravan park and you plug in at a powered site, you are using 240 volt mains power.

Newbies to caravanning, often find caravan electrics and the differences between 12volt and 240 volt systems confusing. Caravan and RV electrics are definitely a lot more complicated than they used to be.  

If you want to retro fit a caravan, camper trailer or 4WD electrical system or upgrade with a new solar system so you can venture off road, you’ll need to consider inverters, DcDc chargers and battery chargers.

Speak with a qualified and certified electrician.  All 240 volt electrical work is covered by Australian regulations and can only be worked on by a qualified and certified electrician. This is not the work for DIYers.

Air Conditioning & Heating In Your Caravan

Camping in Australia faces all weather extremes and being cool in summer and warm in winter is integral to enjoying your holiday. Many people with an older caravan that has old heating and cooling technology, want to upgrade to more effective climate control. This common caravan modification, involves installing caravan air conditioning and upgrading existing caravan electrics. 

Your Caravan Energy Needs
With caravans being fitted with more and more creature comforts; providing heating, cooling, onboard entertainment, and even washing machines;  most people have an expectation that their caravan electrics will be able to meet their energy needs without a problem.

Energy needs depend on whether you plan to stay in powered caravan parks or you want to be self sufficient. More people are installing solar panels to use as an energy source for caravanning or 4WDriving, even if most of the time they stay at parks. It just makes sense. It’s free, clean energy, light weight and quiet; everything that generators are not! 

Enjoy your camping holiday with improved heating or cooling, watch TV at an unpower site, or if your current energy setup does not meet your needs, contact the team at Outech for your caravan power system install or upgrade.