48V Electrical Systems for Campers and Boats
Why Choose a 48V System?
48V systems are ideal for powers greater than 3000W and/or for installations where distances are long. For example, for a 3000W inverter at 12V, for a length of 4 meters, 120mm² cables are needed, while at 48V 10mm² cables are sufficient, which in addition to being smaller, cost a few dozen euros less per meter. This significantly reduces installation costs and complexity.
Save on Cables: By using a 48V system, you can use thinner cables, saving space and money.
Furthermore, 48V batteries and inverters are cheaper than other solutions, thanks to the mass production of 48V lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, which are also used in homes.
Higher Capacity: 48V batteries offer a lot of capacity in a small space and at a low cost.
Components Required for a 48V System
To charge 48V batteries using a 12 or 24V alternator, a specific DC-DC charger is required. To charge them via solar panels, our solar charge controller "Solar Boost" is perfect, as it allows you to charge a battery with a higher voltage than the solar panel, which traditional charge controllers do not do.
"Solar Boost" Charge Controller: for example, allows you to recharge 48V batteries with 12V solar panels.
Additionally, a 48V to 12V DC-DC converter is required for 12V applications.
Advantages of 48V Systems
- Efficiency: Reduction of energy losses thanks to the use of thinner and less resistive cables.
- Economy: Save on cable costs and increase availability of 48V components at competitive prices.
- Compatibility: Uses the same batteries used in homes, ensuring high capacity and reliability.
- Flexibility: Possibility to recharge the batteries from different sources (alternator, solar panels) thanks to our specific products.
Recommended Components
On our website you can find all the products needed to create a 48V system for your camper or boat:
Conclusions
If you are using more than 3000W of inverter and/or have very long distances, creating a 48V system for your camper or boat is an advantageous choice from many points of view. With the products available on our site, you can create an efficient, economical and versatile system, suitable for all your energy needs.
Lithium plant consulting
Do you need advice on how to install a lithium system on a camper or boat? Contact Emiliano (Camperista Turbolento) and you will have the necessary help to build your plant.
Why don't we do the counseling anymore? Because Emiliano makes lithium systems for work, he can recommend not only an ad hoc system for your needs, but also according to your vehicle.
If you then place a minimum order of €1000 with us, we will give you the first hour of consultancy (€50) for free (normally 1 hour is more than enough).
To provide an ever better service to the customer, we prefer to rely on a professional and pay you for his consultancy!
Contacts of Emiliano:
+34 642698557 (whatsapp)
+39 3756302214 (whatsapp)
Mail: service@camperistaturbolento.it