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From your first battery to your 100th trip

74 live features, used by 151k+ builders. Everything you need to plan, build, travel and maintain your off-grid setup.

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My Rig

Build, track and manage your off-grid rig

12

Rig Hub

The Rig Hub is the heart of your off-grid setup. Track your build status, log devices, monitor system health, manage tasks, and store photos of your installation.

3 min
Getting Started
4.8k builders
Open

Build Journal

Builder

The Build Journal is your permanent record of everything you've done to your rig. Log purchases with prices, installation notes, photos, and milestones. Great for insurance and resale.

2 min
Building
Builder only
2.9k builders
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Upgrade Planner

Builder

The Upgrade Planner analyses your current system and suggests the highest-impact upgrades. See exactly how much more capacity or efficiency each upgrade gives you.

3 min
Building
Builder only
1.8k builders
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Project Hub

Builder

The Project Hub gives you a visual task board for your entire build project. Create tasks, assign priorities, track progress, and never lose track of what needs doing next.

3 min
Building
Builder only
1.3k builders
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Build Guide

The Build Guide walks you through every stage of planning and building your off-grid system — from choosing your voltage to wiring your final connections. Structured, opinionated, and built for first-timers.

20 min
Getting Started
3.2k builders
Open

Expense Log

The Expense Log tracks all your van life costs across 10 categories. Scan receipts with Claude Vision OCR to auto-fill merchant, amount, date and category. See running totals and filter by category.

On the Road
680 builders
Open

Fuel Log

The Fuel Log tracks every fill-up with litres, total cost, price per litre, odometer reading, location and fuel type. Automatically calculates fuel economy in L/100km between fill-ups.

On the Road
540 builders
Open

Service Schedule

The Service Schedule tracks all your vehicle maintenance items with km and time-based intervals. Auto-loads the correct schedule for your van (Sprinter, Transit, HiAce, Crafter and more). Shows overdue, due soon and all-good status.

On the Road
720 builders
Open

Warranty Tracker

The Warranty Tracker monitors expiry dates for all your components. Import directly from your rig's component list — Victron gear gets 5-year warranties, Renogy 3-year, generic 2-year. Get alerts 30 days before expiry.

Building
490 builders
Open

Cost of Ownership Dashboard

The Cost of Ownership Dashboard tracks your total van life costs including insurance, registration, repairs, fuel and camping. Shows cost per km, monthly averages, and renewal date alerts for insurance and rego.

On the Road
380 builders
Open

Insurance & Registration Tracker

Never miss an insurance or rego renewal — 60-day advance warnings built in.

On the Road
310 builders
Open

Compare Builds

Select any two of your saved builds and see them compared across every dimension — battery capacity, solar output, daily load, autonomy days, voltage, and every installed component. Perfect for deciding which rig to take on a trip or planning your next upgrade.

Building
380 builders
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Calculators

Size every component in your system

15

Watt Architect

The Watt Architect is your energy planning tool. Add every appliance you plan to run, set usage hours, and get a precise daily Wh budget that drives all your sizing calculations.

2 min
Getting Started
6.3k builders
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Component Wizard

Builder

The Component Wizard takes your load profile and recommends the right battery capacity, panel wattage, MPPT controller and inverter size for your specific setup.

3 min
Getting Started
Builder only
5.2k builders
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Cable & Fuse Checker

Enter your cable runs — length, current, voltage drop tolerance — and get the correct cable size and fuse rating for each run. Includes derating for temperature and bundling.

2 min
Building
3.9k builders
Open

Solar Wiring Calculator

Design your panel array — series, parallel or mixed — with correct wire sizing.

3 min
Building
3k builders
Open

Battery Bank Calculator

Stop running out of power. Enter your daily use and desired days of backup — get the right Ah, every time.

1 min
Getting Started
4.6k builders
Open

MPPT Sizer

Wrong controller = fried panels or slow charging. Enter your panel specs — get the exact MPPT in seconds.

1 min
Building
2.6k builders
Open

Inverter Sizer

Blew a fuse again? Size your inverter for your real AC loads — including the surge every motor needs on startup.

1 min
Building
2.3k builders
Open

DC-DC Charger Sizer

Size your DC-DC charger for alternator charging from your vehicle.

Building
1.8k builders
Open

Panel Checker

Verify your solar panel specs and check for compatibility issues.

1 min
Building
1.4k builders
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Panel Positioner

The Panel Positioner calculates the ideal tilt angle and compass orientation for your solar panels based on your latitude, season, and roof type. Maximise your daily harvest without guessing.

1 min
Building
1.1k builders
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Inverter Load Plan

The Inverter Load Plan helps you map out every AC appliance, calculate peak and continuous draw, account for startup surge, and match the result to the right inverter size and type.

Building
980 builders
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Voltage Upgrade Guide

The Voltage Upgrade Guide walks you through every implication of upgrading your system voltage from 12V to 24V — which components need replacing, what you can keep, the cost delta, and whether it's worth it for your setup.

Building
1.6k builders
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Lithium Upgrade Calculator

The Lithium Upgrade Calculator compares your current AGM setup against an equivalent LiFePO4 system — showing usable capacity gains, weight savings, charge speed improvements, and the full cost of the upgrade including any BMS or charger changes needed.

Building
2.2k builders
Open

Impact Calculator

See the environmental impact of your off-grid setup vs grid power.

Building
890 builders
Open

Compare Products

Side-by-side comparison of batteries, panels, inverters and more.

1 min
Building
2.1k builders
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Travel

Plan trips, find campsites and track adventures

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Trip Mode

Enter your destination and trip duration. Trip Mode fetches real sun hours for that location and tells you exactly whether your battery will last — and what you might need to cut.

30 sec
Building
3.5k builders
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Travel Hub

Traveller

Your adventure command centre — maps, pins, journals and solar heatmaps.

2 min
On the Road
Traveller only
2.2k builders
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Trip Planner

Traveller

The Trip Planner lets you build a full itinerary with stops, estimated drive times, power budgets for each leg, and weather alerts. The AI Trip Builder can generate a full route from a single prompt.

5 min
On the Road
Traveller only
2.8k builders
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Campsite Finder

Traveller

The Campsite Finder shows you campsites filtered and scored for your exact build. See solar potential, facilities, legal status, community intel and photos for every site.

Instant
On the Road
Traveller only
4.1k builders
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Campsite Map

Traveller

Full-screen interactive map of all campsites with solar scoring overlay.

On the Road
Traveller only
1.7k builders
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Saved Campsites

Traveller

Your saved and visited campsites — build your personal campsite library.

On the Road
Traveller only
1.3k builders
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Trip Cost Estimator

The Trip Cost Estimator breaks down every cost for your off-grid adventure — fuel per leg (using your actual L/100km from the Fuel Log), campsite fees by type, food budget, and daily vehicle costs. Plan your budget before you hit the road.

On the Road
420 builders
Open

Terrain-Aware Power

Plan your battery usage for mountain routes. The Terrain-Aware Power calculator models gravity work on climbs, regen recovery on descents, and grade penalties. See exactly how much extra battery a mountain route costs compared to flat roads.

On the Road
120 builders
Open

Learn

Everything you need to know to build safely

10

Learn Hub

The Learn Hub gives you a structured learning path tailored to your build stage. Start with electrical basics, progress through system design, and dive into advanced topics as you grow.

5 min
Getting Started
5.7k builders
Open

Electrical 101

The fundamentals of 12V and 24V systems — everything you need to know before you build.

10 min
Getting Started
4.9k builders
Open

Electrical Deep Dive

Advanced electrical theory — for builders who want to go beyond the basics.

Building
2.3k builders
Open

How-To Guides

Step-by-step installation guides for every component in your system.

Building
3.8k builders
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Troubleshooting

System not working? Follow the guided decision tree — diagnose and fix common problems without calling an electrician.

5 min
Building
3.1k builders
Open

Fault Codes

Look up fault codes for Victron, Renogy, Epever and other common devices.

Instant
Building
2.9k builders
Open

Glossary

Plain-English definitions for every off-grid term you'll encounter.

Instant
Getting Started
3.6k builders
Open

Buyer's Guide

What to buy, what to avoid, and how to compare products for your budget.

Getting Started
3k builders
Open

Regulations

Wiring standards, compliance requirements and legal obligations by region.

Building
1.9k builders
Open

FAQ

Answers to the most common questions from the off-grid community.

Instant
Getting Started
4.2k builders
Open

Community

Connect with builders, get help and share knowledge

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Community Hub

The social heart of the platform — feed, builds, events and leaderboard.

1 min
Building
3.2k builders
Open

Community Q&A

Ask questions, share knowledge and get answers from experienced builders.

1 min
Getting Started
7.8k builders
Open

Community Rigs

Browse real builds from the community — get inspired and learn from others.

1 min
Building
2.6k builders
Open

Installer Hub

Find verified installers near you, or list yourself as an installer.

Building
1.4k builders
Open

Marketplace

The Marketplace connects buyers and sellers of second-hand off-grid gear. Browse listings, make offers, arrange delivery along a travel route, and use the inspection checklist to buy with confidence.

2 min
Building
2.3k builders
Open

Sell Gear

Create a listing in minutes. Add photos, set your price, choose delivery options including Route Delivery, and get notified when buyers make offers or send messages.

Building
890 builders
Open

Part-Out Wizard

The Part-Out Wizard reads your rig's component list and generates individual marketplace listings for each item — battery, panels, MPPT, inverter and more. Sell your whole system piece by piece without the admin.

Building
340 builders
Open

Saved Searches

Set up a saved search for any gear you're looking for — battery brand, wattage range, price limit. You'll get a notification the moment a matching listing is posted, so you never miss a deal.

Building
560 builders
Open

Inspection Checklist

The Inspection Checklist guides you through a thorough pre-purchase check of any second-hand off-grid component. Covers battery health, panel condition, controller settings, wiring quality and more.

Building
720 builders
Open

Route Delivery

Route Delivery matches buyers with sellers who are travelling through their area. Instead of expensive freight for large items like batteries and panels, arrange a handover point along the seller's route.

Building
280 builders
Open

Price Tracker

Track prices for batteries, panels and inverters across Australian retailers.

1 min
Building
1.8k builders
Open

Book a Consultation

1-on-1 video call with an expert — get your specific questions answered.

5 min
Getting Started
1.1k builders
Open

Nearby Rig Owners

Find other off-grid builders near your location — connect and share knowledge.

Instant
On the Road
1.4k builders
Open

Member Deals & Group Buys

Browse active member deals and group buys from trusted off-grid brands. Group buys require a minimum number of buyers to unlock the discount — the more builders who join, the better the price. Instant deals are available with no minimum.

Building
180 builders
Open

Host an Event

Host your own off-grid builder events — build days, workshops, meetups, camping trips, group buys and skill shares. Set capacity, location, tags, and visibility. Attendees can RSVP and check in with QR codes.

Building
95 builders
Open

Who's Near Me?

Discover what's happening in the community right now. See who's currently online, filter the community pulse by events, check-ins, posts and builds. Connect with nearby builders and join active conversations.

On the Road
210 builders
Open

Monitoring

Live data, alerts and usage tracking

5

Monitoring Selector

The Monitoring Selector asks about your system size, budget, and connectivity needs, then recommends the best monitoring solution — from a simple shunt to a full Victron VRM setup.

2 min
Building
1.2k builders
Open

Live Dashboard

Traveller

See your battery, solar and loads in real time. Know your SOC before it becomes a problem.

Instant
On the Road
Traveller only
1.9k builders
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Connect Monitoring

Traveller

Connect your Victron, Renogy or other monitoring device for live data.

On the Road
Traveller only
1.1k builders
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Usage Tracker

Traveller

Track your actual energy usage over time and compare to your planned budget.

Instant
On the Road
Traveller only
980 builders
Unlock

AI Solar Forecast

Get a day-by-day solar forecast for your exact location — factoring in real weather data, cloud cover derate, temperature efficiency loss, and your actual panel specs. See coverage percentage, yield in kWh, and actionable notes for each day.

On the Road
290 builders
Open

Planning

Support, roadmap and offline tools

8

Support Hub

The Support Hub combines AI-powered quick answers, a searchable knowledge base, fault code lookup, and the ability to escalate to a human expert when needed.

Instant
Getting Started
5k builders
Open

Roadmap

See what's coming next — vote on features and track development progress.

1 min
Getting Started
2.1k builders
Open

Offline Packs

Download content for offline use — guides, calculators and campsite data.

2 min
On the Road
870 builders
Open

Saved Quotes

Save and compare quotes from suppliers — never lose a price again.

Building
640 builders
Open

GTD Capture Inbox

The GTD Capture Inbox is your frictionless thought-capture tool. Tap the floating button to capture anything — tasks, ideas, questions, parts to buy — then process them into the right destination when you have time. Voice capture, auto-classification, and batch processing included.

Building
890 builders
Open

GTD Weekly Review

The Weekly Review walks you through the full GTD review process — clearing your inbox, reviewing active projects, updating next actions, and planning the week ahead. Takes 15-30 minutes and keeps your system trustworthy.

Building
560 builders
Open

Focus Mode

Focus Mode surfaces your #1 next action and locks you into working on just that. Includes a Pomodoro timer, distraction blocking, and a completion celebration. Perfect for getting things done on your build.

Building
720 builders
Open

Today's Focus

Your #1 next action for today — surfaced on the home dashboard every morning.

Building
1.2k builders
Open

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