Caravan, campervan and motorhome electrical systems are an unsatisfactory compromise between cost and performance. They are put together from components intended to provide electricity for moving vehicles - not those at rest. Most systems provide and store only sufficient energy for one or two nights. Extending this use discharges the batteries, reducing their life and capacity. This book will explain how systems work, identifies problems and shows you how to fix the problems.

The book covers just what can and cannot realistically be run from a typical solar installation. It shows how to calculate the energy required, shows simple ways of finding out the most probable solar energy available anywhere and anytime in Australia and New Zealand. It shows also how to establish just how much solar modules really do produce.

covers virtually all aspects of camper trailers and their use: including the chassis and suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres, the towing vehicle, batteries and their charging, solar, building and modifying, trip preparation, safety issues, where and how to travel.

This book is packed with information on what vehicle to buy; advice on building your own; gas, water and electrical systems; solar power; communications; TV reception; travelling and camping safely; legal issues; what it all costs, plus a great deal more.