What Size Battery Do You Need for Your Camper Van?

🔋 Understanding Battery Capacity:

The video explains how to calculate the appropriate battery size for your camper van. Battery capacity is typically measured in amp hours (Ah) or watt hours (Wh). The formula for amp hours is simple: the number of amps times the number of hours gives you the amp hour value.

🛠️ Calculating Power Needs:

To determine your battery size, list all the devices you plan to power in your van, note their power consumption (in amps or watts), and estimate how long you’ll use them daily. Summing these values provides your daily power consumption.

💡 Choosing the Right Battery:

The video discusses different scenarios, such as warm and cool weather, and how these affect power usage. It also explains the impact of battery type (lead acid vs. lithium) on the depth of discharge and overall battery health.

Insights Based on Numbers

1. 100 Amp Hours: Represents a common battery capacity, but its effectiveness depends on usage and charging conditions.
2. 60 Amp Hours per Day: A sample daily power consumption estimate used in the video to calculate battery needs.