DIY Off-Grid Advisor — Design Your Off-Grid Solar System in Minutes
The all-in-one off-grid solar system design platform for vans, caravans, RVs, 4WDs, boats, cabins, sheds and remote properties. No electrical experience needed — we guide you step by step from load calculation to wiring diagrams.
What You Can Do
- Load Calculator — Enter your appliances and usage hours to work out exactly how much energy you need each day.
- Component Wizard — Get personalised recommendations for battery banks, solar panels, MPPT controllers, inverters and DC-DC chargers — all sized for your specific rig.
- Wiring Diagram Generator — Auto-generated wiring plans with cable sizes, fuse ratings and installation steps.
- Solar Forecasting — See how much power your panels will produce at any location, any time of year, with real sun hour data.
- Community Rigs — Browse hundreds of real builds from builders around the world, filter by vehicle type and system voltage.
- Campsite Finder — Discover free camps, caravan parks and dump points with solar viability scores and community reviews.
- Trip Planner — Plan multi-stop adventures with solar-aware range estimates and destination weather forecasts.
- Knowledge Base — Electrical 101, deep-dive guides, troubleshooting, glossary and brand-specific resources for beginners and experts alike.
Supported Systems
12V, 24V and 48V off-grid electrical systems. Lithium (LiFePO4), AGM, gel and lead-acid battery chemistries. Portable solar blankets, fixed rooftop panels and ground-deployed arrays.
Free to Start
The Scout plan is completely free — no credit card required. Create rigs, run calculations, use all standalone tools and join the community at no cost.
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