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Solar panels are the perfect compliment for camper van conversions. They make you energy independent and allow you to live off-grid. But installing a solar system is a daunting task; there’s lots of different components, wires, and (admittedly) some calculations involved to properly size your system. So it can feel overwhelming when building a camper …
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Perhaps you’re wondering if you can simply hook up your solar panels straight to your batteries. And the quick answer to that is NO! Under most circumstances, a solar charge controller will need to be installed in between your batteries and solar array. In this post, we will go over what a solar charge controller …
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When building DIY camper vans, we all have to ask ourselves whether or not we want to install solar panels on our vehicle’s roof. Is adding solar panels worth the effort for a van conversion? From charging your batteries, to saving you money, to added insulation, we give eight reasons why installing solar panels is …
Are Solar Panels Worth It For Camper Vans? 8 Reasons Why Yes! Read More »
We’re Yuko and Eric! We both grew up in Asia ( Japan & Hong Kong ), we left our jobs and homes in 2018 and started traveling full time from Canada to Argentina in our self-converted camper van since end of May 2019. “Asobo” means “Let’s play” in Japanese. We named our site “Asobolife” because the life is always uncertain and we live only once so it’s important to always keep positive, playful mind and enjoy the moment you are in the present. We also want to use this website to share our road trip and van building experiences to inspire our readers. We hope you enjoy!
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