RV & Camper Power, Solar & Internet Upgrades
An RV power upgrade works best when the battery bank, solar array, charger, inverter, monitoring, and the way you actually camp are planned together.
I build and install practical systems for weekend trips, long travel days, and off-grid stays, then document how everything works before the job is finished.
Upgrades built around how you travel.
Lithium & battery banks
- LiFePO4 battery upgrades and secure mounting
- Battery protection, disconnects, and proper fusing
- Cable sizing, busbars, and clean terminations
- Battery monitoring and state-of-charge setup
Solar & charging
- Roof-mounted and portable solar planning
- MPPT charge-controller selection and installation
- Alternator and shore-power charging integration
- Production monitoring and system walkthroughs
Inverters & power distribution
- Victron inverter/charger systems
- DC distribution cleanup and labeling
- Transfer and charging configuration within project scope
- Load planning before equipment is ordered
Internet on the road
- Cellular routers and internet gateways
- Roof and exterior antenna installation
- Interior Wi-Fi coverage and device setup
- Remote monitoring where the hardware supports it
12V accessories & audio
- Stereo, speaker, and amplifier upgrades
- USB-C charging and accessory circuits
- Lighting, cameras, and low-voltage additions
- Neat serviceable wiring instead of loose add-ons
A power system, not a pile of individually good parts.
Battery capacity, solar production, charging speed, inverter size, cable length, and the appliances you expect to run all affect one another. The design starts with those real loads and travel habits, not a generic parts bundle.
- Loads first. We identify what must run, for how long, and how often shore power is available.
- Protection throughout. Disconnects, over-current protection, cable sizing, and mounting are part of the design.
- Serviceable later. Major components and conductors are labeled and the finished layout is documented.
The internet gateway should be planned like the rest of the install.
A cellular gateway, exterior antenna, and a well-placed interior access point can turn a camper into a reliable work and travel base. I handle the mounting, cabling, configuration, and handoff as one project.
Carrier coverage still varies by location, so the goal is a clean, flexible system that makes the best use of the signal available.
From first call to finished work.
Describe the rig and the goal
Send the year and model, current equipment, expected loads, and how you camp. Photos of the battery and electrical compartments help immediately.
Size the system
Use the power estimator for a starting range, then confirm capacity, charging, mounting space, cable runs, and equipment compatibility.
Install and configure
Mount, protect, terminate, configure, and test the system as a whole instead of treating each component as a separate add-on.
Walk through and document
Review normal operation, monitoring, shutdown, charging behavior, and the labels or notes you will need on the road.
Frequently asked questions
Can you replace my RV lead-acid batteries with lithium?
Yes, after confirming the charger, converter, alternator-charging path, physical mounting, temperature needs, and cable protection are compatible with the new bank.
How much solar does my camper need?
It depends on daily energy use, battery capacity, roof space, shade, travel season, and how often another charging source is available. The estimator and solar calculator provide a starting point, then the final design is confirmed from the actual rig.
Can you install a Victron inverter/charger and monitoring?
Yes. Inverter/charger, MPPT, battery monitoring, GX monitoring, and related DC-side equipment can be scoped as one system. The exact equipment and project boundaries are confirmed before the quote.
Can you improve internet inside an RV or camper?
Yes. Cellular routers, exterior antennas, interior Wi-Fi, and supported remote monitoring can be installed and configured. Service quality still depends on the carrier signal at each location.
Do you install customer-supplied equipment?
Often, as long as it is compatible, complete, and appropriate for the rig. I review the proposed parts before scheduling so missing adapters or unsafe combinations do not derail the visit.
Can I get a ballpark price before an on-site visit?
Yes. The RV power estimator gives an installed-price range, and photos plus the rig details are usually enough to decide whether an on-site scope is needed before a firm quote.
What if the project includes shore power or other specialty work?
That boundary is identified before quoting. Any permit-required work, 120V branch-circuit changes, structural changes, LP-gas work, or other specialty scope is included only when it can be performed within the applicable qualifications, otherwise it is separated for the appropriate trade.
RV and camper installation work is based in Canton, GA and serves North Georgia and the greater Atlanta metro. Shore-power, branch-circuit, structural, LP-gas, permit, and licensed-trade boundaries are identified during scoping and handled only within the applicable qualifications.