LiFePO4 · Roof solar · Pure sine inverters
RV Lithium Battery, Solar & Inverter Upgrades
Power sized to how you camp — installed and tested in our indoor shop, with a written quote before any work.
- Since 1995
- Insurance handled
- Written estimate first
- Serving SoCal since 1995
- 35+ years of team experience
- Insurance claims handled for you
- Full indoor, secure facility
- Free pickup & delivery nearby
RV power
Stop babysitting your batteries
Flooded lead-acid batteries need water, vents and constant attention — and they give you only about half their rated capacity. A modern RV power system pairs a lithium (LiFePO4) battery bank with roof solar and an inverter, so you can run what you need, quietly, with or without hookups.
We size every system to your rig, your appliances and the way you camp — weekends at full hookups, off-grid boondocking, or both.
- Lithium (LiFePO4) batteriesNear-full usable capacity, faster charging, roughly half the weight of lead-acid, built-in battery management and phone monitoring.
- Roof solarPanels with an MPPT charge controller that recharge your house batteries every day.
- Inverters & inverter/chargersPure sine wave power for 120V appliances, switching automatically to shore power.
Compare batteries
Wet cell vs. AGM vs. lithium
How the three common RV house battery types compare.
| Wet cell (flooded) | AGM (sealed lead-acid) | Lithium (LiFePO4) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usable capacity | About 50% | About 60% | Nearly all of it |
| Typical cycle life | 300–500 cycles | 400–700 cycles | 3,000–5,000 cycles |
| Maintenance | Monthly water, terminal cleaning | None (sealed) | None |
| Venting | Must be vented and upright | Not needed | Not needed |
| Weight | Heaviest | Heavy | About half of lead-acid |
| Charging speed | Slowest | Moderate | Fastest |
| Upfront cost | Lowest | Middle | Highest — lowest per cycle |
Lithium banks still have a battery management system that shuts the battery down to protect it, and charging settings must be configured for lithium. That’s part of every conversion we do.
Three steps
How your power upgrade works
- 1
Free consultation
We talk through your rig, appliances and camping style, and check your current batteries and charging system.
- 2
Custom system & written quote
Battery bank, solar array and inverter sized to your real usage — quoted in writing before work starts.
- 3
Install & walk-through
Installed and tested in our indoor facility, then a walk-through of the monitoring and charging before pickup.
Done right
What a lithium conversion includes
- Converter/charger verified or upgraded for lithium
- Charge profiles configured correctly
- Alternator and solar charging confirmed to work with the new bank
- Secure mounting and proper cabling
Vans
Popular in Sprinter and camper vans
Lithium and solar are the most requested upgrades on camper vans. We can handle the power system and the rest of the van on one work order — see Sprinter and camper van repair.
New to solar? Read RV Solar Panels: A Beginner’s Guide.
What customers tell us
Trust that’s earned over years
Customers for 10, 15, even 20 years
Many of our customers have trusted the same shop with the same rigs for well over a decade — including Airstreams, Monacos and Dynamax coaches.
Photos before you approve
Customers tell us they appreciate seeing photos of the problem and the fix, and approving the work before it starts.
Back when promised, with updates
First-time customers mention getting their RV back on the day we said, with updates along the way.
Questions
RV power questions
Can my RV be converted from lead-acid to lithium?
Most can. A proper conversion includes checking or upgrading the converter/charger and setting the charge profiles for lithium.
How much solar do I need?
As a starting point, about 200–400 watts covers weekend rigs running lights, fans and the fridge. Boondockers running residential appliances usually want 600 watts or more.
What can an inverter run?
A properly sized inverter runs a microwave, coffee maker, TVs, laptops, CPAP machines and residential refrigerators. Larger systems can run a roof A/C for limited periods.
Are lithium batteries maintenance-free?
Yes — no water, no terminal cleaning and no equalizing. The built-in battery management system balances cells and protects against overcharge, deep discharge and temperature extremes.
How much does an RV lithium and solar upgrade cost?
It depends on your rig and your goals. A free consultation leads to a written quote before any work.
Let's size your system.
Free consultation and a written quote — no obligation.
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Appointments available Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Saturday appointments begin January 1, 2027.
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412 W Levers Pl, Orange, CA 92867
- Monday – Friday8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- SaturdayOpening January 1, 2027
- SundayClosed