Truck / Bus Converter Kits

Ready for a road trip? Our Off-Road Solar Systems are for those who would like to convert an old truck or bus into a serious motor homes.

Most buses or trucks have a 24V starter battery and corresponding alternator. That does not mean the system you install has to be 24 volt as well.

If you have a range of 12 volt appliances/lights, it is advisable to get a 12 volt system to suit. If most of your appliances are 230V AC, a 24 volt system is recommended, as it supports larger inverters. Both systems still require a battery isolator to ensure that the starter battery is not drained by household items.

Off-Road Solar Systems are supplied as DIY kits and exclude cables and brackets/framing.

Off-Road Solar System Examples

24V-12V Off-Road Solar Kit

Motorhome sketch

This 12 volt Off-Road Solar System will power lights, radios, chargers, laptop, TV, a pump, a fan and a small DC fridge.

The system features a 24V to 12V down-converter. The device is a two stage battery charger (lead acid batteries only) and is superior in performance when compared with an alternator. The converter also allows for some voltage drop which means the starter battery and secondary battery do not have to be close to each other.

The solar panels require at least 3.8m² roof space.

The 12V Off-Road Kit includes:

Trina 370W Solar Panel
Trina

2 x 370W Solar Panel

Victron MPPT 50A regulator
Victron Energy

50A regulator

Powertech 200Ah Lithium Ion Battery
Powertech

12V 200Ah Lithium Battery

Victron DC-DC Voltage converter
Voltage Converter

24- 12 Volts - 25 Amps

Victron 650W Inverter
Victron Energy

650 Watt Inverter

  • 2 x 370W Trina Solarâ„¢ Honey Black Module® panels
  • 1 x 50A Victron MPPT regulator
  • Powertech 12V 200Ah Lithium Ion Battery
  • 24DC-12DC converter/charger
  • 650W Victron battery inverter
  • Fusing

Price: from $3250 info iconexcluding cables and installation

*System calculated for operation in northern NSW.

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24V-24V Off-Road Solar Kit

Bus sketch

This 24 volt Off-Road Solar System will run lights, radios, chargers, laptop, TV & DVD, a pump, a fan and a small DC fridge.

This system utilises the charging power of the vehicle's alternator directly. For this to work, the Leoch battery bank [dimensions in metres: 0.6(W) x 0.32(D) x 0.3(H)] must be installed near the starter battery. If this cannot be done due to space restrictions, an additional "24V to 24V Power Conditioner" is required.

The solar panels require at least 4m² roof space.

The 24V Off-Road Kit includes:

Trina 370W Solar Panel
Trina

2 x 370W Solar Panel

Victron MPPT 50A regulator
Victron Energy

50A regulator

PowerPlus 127Ah Lithium Ion Battery
PowerPlus

24V 127Ah AGM Battery

Narva voltage sensitive relay
Battery Isolator

24 Volt - 140 Amp

Victron 1000W Inverter
Victron Energy

1000 Watt Inverter

Victron 16A charger
Victron Energy

16A Battery Charger

  • 4 x 370 Watt Trina solar panels
  • 1 x 50A Victron MPPT regulator
  • PowerPlus 24V 127Ah Lithium Ion Battery
  • Battery isolator
  • Victron 1000W battery inverter
  • Victron 16A battery charger
  • Fusing

Price: from $6690 info iconexcluding cables and installation

*System calculated for operation in northern NSW.

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We install solar systems in Northern NSW and Southern QLD.


QLD:
Gold Coast (from Coolangatta to Southport), Nerang and Hinterland (Beaudesert) and out West (Warwick, Stanthorpe, Killarney)


NSW:
Northern NSW (Tweed Heads to Iluka, including Evans Head, Byron Bay and Ballina); the Far North Coast Hinterland (Yamba via Lismore to Murwillumbah) and out West (Casino to Tenterfield, including Drake and Tabulam, as well as Woodenbong and Bonalbo)

We also have sales agents in
Grafton:contact Andy Wilkinson directly on 0409 508 144, and
Tenterfield:contact Diamond J Legend directly on 0425 769 444.