ATTENTION: Recreational travellers that need reliable Power

Power Systems For Serious Caravanners,

Who Won't Compromise On Quality

Don't Pay Twice, Have Your Caravan System Done Right the First Time with Victron Components, High Capacity Lithium Batteries & a Large Solar Setup; Expertly Installed at Lithium Essentials

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ATTENTION: Recreational travellers that need reliable Power

Power Systems For Serious Caravanners,

Who Won't Compromise On Quality

Don't Pay Twice, Have Your Caravan System Done Right the First Time with Victron Components, High Capacity Lithium Batteries & a Large solar setup; Expertly Installed at Lithium Essentials

Start the process to get your tailored quote for a Premium off-grid battery system

Final Step 5/5 -

Fill in your details to have a high quality off-grid system tailored to you, we will be in touch within asap!

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Located in Pakenham

6B Exchange Drive, Pakenham, Victoria, 3810

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand there is a lot that goes into reliable electrical, here's what we usually get asked

Are lithium batteries safe?

Yes, we use LifePo4 batteries. These are specifically designed for caravans, and they have a host of safety measures and protections inbuilt to the Battery Management System of the battery. LifePo4 are not to be confused with Lithium-ion chemistry batteries most commonly found in cheap consumer electronics (power tools, e-scooters, e-bikes, phones)

Can lithium batteries be installed inside my caravan?

Yes, lithium batteries can be installed inside the caravan however, the battery case or compartment must be sealed and vented externally to comply with AS3001.2.2022

Will I save weight?

Yes and no. Your old AGM batteries weigh about 25 kg each. We’ll be removing those and installing a high-capacity lithium battery that weighs around 55 kg. Although the new lithium battery is heavier, it provides 3–4 times more usable capacity, giving you significantly better performance overall.

What Brand of components do you fit?

Our Choice of power conversion components are Victron Energy. Unlike other systems, every Victron component, integrates and communicates with one-another forming an ecosystem that operates in harmony. Victron Energy is the only product on the market that lets the user and installer remotely access that system anywhere in the world. This means that we can provide ongoing support, health checks, and system updates.

How will I check my water tanks and battery percentage?

Every system will come with a Victron Energy GX touch screen. This displays an in-depth view of what your system is doing. Providing stats like battery percentage, solar input, water tank monitoring, temperature monitoring & control, DC charge input, inverter charge and discharge. It is truly user friendly, easy to understand & a fully integrated solution for your caravan. No more mucking about with 5 different ways to monitor and check what’s going on!

I have a BMPRO or Projecta System will this stay with the upgrade?

We have seen our fare share of failures from these components; the last thing we want is to set you up with something that will fail. We remove these components and integrate the functions into the new systems.

How do you fit so much solar on the roof?

We like playing Tetris with solar panels & usually we can fit much more solar than you think! Solar panels are strategically placed to maximize the roof solar array. Sometimes things like tv antennas & satellites hinder the ability to maximize the roof space. From the feedback we have had, most customers don’t use these anyway. We have designed specific laser cut blanking plates and covers to remove these from the roof on a case by case basis. If we cannot fit the required amount of solar to your roof, we will substitute with portable solar.

Will my solar panel fly off whilst travelling?

Unlike the dodgy guy down the road, our installs are different. We design and manufacture our own heavy duty aluminum Lithium Essentials solar panel brackets and wind deflectors. We also ensure that each solar panel is fixed and bonded securely into the caravan frame.

What appliances can I run?

The standard inclusion for all of our systems is a 3000W-4500W Inverter. This will enable the use of the air conditioning as well as air fryers, Induction cooktops, hairdryers, Thermomix, washing machines, dishwashers and any other 240V appliances. In real world use this converts into using 2-3 of these appliances at once. If you wish to run more than this, we have upgraded inverters for the people who won’t compromise on performance.

Will all 240V power outlets be wired to the inverter?

All of our off-grid systems feature a fully integrated inverter-charger unit, this enables us to hook up 240V to all outlets and appliances, (such as the air conditioning) throughout the caravan.

Do the components get hot whilst in use?

There is heat generated from the components whilst in use, we keep the components cool with the use of venting and temperature controlled fans to ensure there is sufficient cooling and no excess heat

What warranty comes with the full system?

5 year workmanship warranty, 5 year product warranty and 10year battery warranty.

You will also get 1 year of cloud based technical support no matter where you are in Australia.

Is the 240V fitted and signed off by a Licensed Electrician?

Yes, all 240V within the installation is fitted and signed off by our licensed electrician to ensure safety and compliance. You will also receive a safety certificate with the works completed for your reference.

Is your work to Australian standards?

Yes, all our work is done to or better than AS3000 & AS3001.2.2022 for Mobile Connectable Electrical Installations. We pride ourselves on the quality and safety we deliver to our customers.

How Long will the upgrade take?

A full electrical system retrofit takes 7-10 business days, the reason for this is, every cable, crimp, component and connection is fitted with meticulous detail, we also run through a list of tests and checks on the new electrical installation before you receive your caravan back. This ensures you are receiving a reliable system for years to come.

What happens to the solar panels you remove from my caravan?

They are collected by a solar panel recycling centre. They are then disassembled, stripped down and each component is recycled accordingly.

What if I only need a solar or battery upgrade?

No Problem, we don’t just cater to full systems, We also take on smaller upgrades like solar setups, towing electrical, battery & other electrical upgrades.

Does this sound familiar?

  • Unhappy with your factory fitted "system"?

  • Keep getting mixed advise from "experts"?

  • Electrical issues always ruining your trip?

Don't worry, we can help!

Travel With Confidence - not Compromise

Compliance & Safety

Fitted to Australian standards AS3001.2.2022 with full compliance certificate

Maximise Roof Space

Fill every last bit of the roof with solar to maximise solar harvest

Massive Energy Storage

High performance Lithium batteries that take up less space

Power Just Like At Home

High Output Inverter-Charger to run all your appliances

User-Friendly Control & Monitoring

7" touch screen control & System Monitor

Support you can count on

Ongoing remote support where ever you are

About us

Hey, I'm Mitch Ahern

At Lithium Essentials, we are passionate about tailoring caravan & touring vehicle electrical systems to your needs, no job is to big or small.

You can expect quality advise with no BS.

Qualified Auto Electrician

Qualified Mechanic

15 Years of Industry Experience