CUSTOM SOLAR DIAGRAMS

4 SYSTEMS FOR 4 BUDGETS

Builds Cost Between $450-$6,400

Detailed Diagrams & Clickable Products

 TABLE OF CONTENTS
> Solar System Comparison Table 3

> Starter Level (<$450) 4

For those on an extremely tight budget and just need the most basic
solar setup to start van life.

- Complete Diagram 5
- Product List 6

> Basic Level (~$1,250) 7

For those where money is still a concern, but can spare some extra cash to
build a more robust system.

- Complete Diagram 8
- Product List 9

> Advanced Level (~$2,613) 10

Perfect for digital nomads and for those who like to run a lot of electrical
devices in their camper van.

- Complete Diagram 11
- Product List 12

> Upgrade To Higher Efficiency '9BB' Panels 13

> Premium Level (~$6,352) 14

For those where money isn’t an issue and only want to build a solar
system with the best performance.

- Complete Diagram 15
- Product List 16

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 SOLAR SYSTEM COMPARISON TABLE

Starter Basic Advanced Premium

Under
Estimated Cost $450 $1,213 $2,600 $6,333

Solar 100 Watts 200 Watts 360 Watts 400 Watts

Solar Connection Type N/A Series Parallel Parallel

High Efficiency "9BB" Panels

Battery Bank 100Ah 200Ah 200Ah 400Ah

Battery Technology AGM AGM Lithium Lithium

Surge Protector

Battery Monitor

MPPT Charge Controller

Bluetooth Monitoring

Marine Grade Wires

Heavy Power Usage

Shore Power Charging

Ideal For
2+ Years Of Vanlife?

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 STARTER LEVEL
UNDER $450
Features:
・100W solar panel
・100Ah AGM battery
・Lightweight & space efficient
・Low cost & simple to build
・500W inverter with USB sockets

Intended For:

・Extremely tight budgets

・Light electrical use (charge phones, LED lights, small fan)
・Limited computer use (1 hour/day)
・Not intended for power hungry devices (e.g. fridge, heater, induction stove)

Price Detail*

1. 100w Solar Panel $ 90 7. Solar Charge Controller $ 20

2. 100a AGM Battery $ 185 8. Butt Connectors $4
3. Mounting Brackets $ 11 9. 30a In-Line Fuse $9
4. MC4 Connectors $8 10. Ring Connectors $8
5. Entry Gland $ 12 11. 500W Inverter $ 66
6. 10AWG Wires $ 20

TOTAL: ~$433

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asobolife.com S O L A R SYS T E M - S TA R T E R L E V E L : < $ 4 5 0

 100W
Solar
Panel +
Mounting
Kit

+ - Solar Charge
Controller
MC4 (PWM)
Connectors Entry
Gland + -
10AWG

10AWG 10AWG

Butt Connector

30A Fuse 10AWG

Butt Connector

5/16”Ring
Connectors

Pair with
500W Inverter
100Ah
AGM
Battery

asobolife.com S O L A R SYS T E M - S TA R T E R L E V E L : < $ 4 5 0

 Starter Level : Under $450
Product List

100W Solar Panel Mounting Kit 100Ah AGM Battery

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MC4 Connectors Butt Connectors Solar Entry Gland 10AWG Wire

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Solar Charge 30A In-Line Ring Connectors 500W Inverter

Controller (PWM) Fuse (5/16”) (Pure Sine)

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asobolife.com S O L A R SYS T E M - S TA R T E R L E V E L : < $ 4 5 0

 BASIC LEVEL
$1,250
Features:
・200W of solar panels
・200Ah of AGM batteries
・Best value for money. Good quality, basic build
・MPPT solar charger & basic battery monitoring
・2000W inverter

Intended For:
・Basic off-grid system & energy independence
・Extended computer use (2-3 hours/day)
・Limited use of power hungry devices

Price Detail*

1. 100W Solar Panel (x2) $ 180 10. M10 Connectors $7

2. 100Ah AGM Battery (x2) $ 400 11. Bus Bars $ 39
3. Mounting Kit (x2) $ 22 15. 3/8” Connectors $ 16
4. MC4 Connectors $8 12. 2AWG Wires $ 35
5. Entry Gland $ 11 13. 100A Fuse + Holder $ 13
6. 10AWG Wires $ 20 14. Battery Monitor $ 44
7. Solar Charge Controller $ 90 16. 5/16” Connectors $ 13
8. M6 Connectors $7 17. 2000A Inverter $318
9. 30A Circuit Breaker $ 27

TOTAL: ~$1,250

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 Mounting
100W 100W + Kit (x2)
Solar Solar
Panel Panel
Solar Panel Solar Panel

Pair with
2000W Inverter

+ - + -

MC4
Connectors

Entry
Solar Charge
10 AWG
Gland Controller

10 AWG

30A Bus Bar Bus Bar

(+) (-)
Circuit
Breaker
10 AWG
Battery
2 AWG Monitor
100A Fuse
2 AWG

+ - + - 2 AWG
Ring Connector
Size Guide
M6 - 10AWG
M10 - 10AWG
3/8” - 2AWG
5/16” - 2AWG
2x100Ah AGM Batteries

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 Basic Level : ~$1,250
Product List

100W Solar Panel (x2) Mounting Kit (x2) 100Ah AGM Battery (x2)

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Solar Charge Controller Battery Monitor MC4 Connector Solar Entry Gland

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Bus Bars M6 - 10AWG M10 - 10AWG 3/8” - 2AWG 5/6” - 2AWG

(3/8” Posts) Ring Connectors Ring Connectors Ring Connectors Ring Connectors

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2AWG 30A Circuit 100A Fuse 10AWG 2000W

Wire Breaker + Holder Wire Inverter

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 ADVANCED LEVEL
$2,612
Features:
・360W of solar panels
・200AH of lithium (LiFePO4) batteries
・MPPT charge controller & better battery monitoring
・High-quality marine grade 10AWG solar wires
・2000W inverter & shore power charging capabilities

Intended For:
・Long term van life (2+ years)
・Digital nomads (computer use 4-6 hours daily)
・Compatible with power hungry devices (12V fridge, Instant pot)

Price Detail*

1. 180W Solar Panel (x2) $ 394 11. 30A Circuit Breaker $ 27

2. 200A Lithium Battery $ 760 12. M10 Connectors $7
3. Mounting Kit (x2) $ 22 13. Bus Bars $ 39
4. MC4 Connectors $8 14. 1/0 AWG Wires $ 92
5. MC4 Branch Connectors $ 13 15. 3/8” Connectors $ 16
6. 10AWG ‘Marine’ Wires $ 60 16. Master Switch $ 35
7. Rubber Grommet $ 14 17. 150A Fuse $ 13
8. Entry Gland $ 12 18. Battery Monitor $ 80
9. Solar Charge Controller $ 145 19. 5/16” Connectors $ 13
10. M6 Connectors $7 20. Inverter/Charger $ 856

TOTAL: ~$2,612

*Prices are approximate. Click product images to confirm price on Amazon

asobolife.com SOL A R SYST E M - A DVA N CE D LEVEL: $2,6 1 2

 Ring Connector
Size Guide
M6 - 10AWG
180W
180W 180W M10 - 10AWG
Solar
Solar Solar
Panel
Panel Panel + 3/8” - 1/0AWG
5/16” - 1/0AWG

Mounting
Kit (x2)

+ - - +

Pair with 2000W

MC4 Inverter/Charger
Solar Charge
Connector Controller

Branch
Connector

Rubber Entry
Grommet Gland
10 AWG

10 AWG

30A Bus Bar Bus Bar

Circuit (+) (-)
Breaker

Master
Switch Battery
Monitor
1/0 AWG
150A Fuse

1/0 AWG

200Ah Lithium
(LiFePO4) Battery

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 Advanced Level : $2,613
Product List

180W Mounting 200A Lithium Solar Charge Bus Bars

Solar Panel Kit Battery Controller (3/8” Kit)

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Battery Monitor MC4 Connector Branch Connector Solar Entry Gland Rubber Grommet

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10 AWG M6 - 10AWG M10 - 10AWG 3/8” - 1/0AWG 5/6” - 1/0AWG

Wire Ring Connectors Ring Connectors Ring Connectors Ring Connectors

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1/0 AWG Master 30A Circuit 150A Fuse 2000W

Wire Switch Breaker + Holder Inverter/Charger

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 Upgrade To “9BB” Solar Panels To
Experience A 25% Boost In Solar Efficiency

9BB Solar Cell

What Does ‘9BB’ Mean?
A 9BB solar panel means there are 9
‘bus bars’ that connect the individual
solar cells together. Older solar panels
are predominantly 5BB.

The more bus bus, the more efficiently

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
power can be conducted through the
Bus Bars Bus Bars
panel, leading to a reduction in power (Row 2)
(Row 1)
transfer loss.

5BB Solar Cell

- Efficiency boost: 18% -> 22.5%
- Smaller panel dimensions
- Less affected by microcracks

Learn more: Why 9BB Solar

Panels Are Worth It For Van Life
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Bus Bars Bus Bars
(Row 1) (Row 2)

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 PREMIUM LEVEL
$6,352
Features:
・400W of “9BB” solar panels
・400Ah of high-quality lithium (LiFePO4) batteries
・Best solar charge controller & battery monitor with Bluetooth capabilities
・High quality wires
・3000W inverter & shore power charging capabilities

Intended For:
・Priority for high quality components
・Digital nomads with high electrical demands
・Regular use of high power devices (heater, induction cooktop, Instant Pot)
・Powerful, robust off-grid system

Price Detail*

1. 200W “9BB” Solar Panel (x2) $ 520 11. 30A Circuit Breaker $ 54
2. 100ah Lithium Battery (x4) $ 3,496 12. M10 Connectors $7
3. Mounting Kit (x2) $ 22 13. Bus Bars $ 39
4. MC4 Connectors $8 14. 2/0 AWG Wires $ 198
5. MC4 Branch Connectors $ 13 15. 3/8” Connectors (x2) $ 32
6. 10 AWG Wires $ 60 16. Master Switch $ 35
7. Rubber Grommet $ 14 17. 300A Fuse $7
8. Entry Gland $ 12 18. Fuse Holder $ 10
9. Solar Charge Controller $ 226 19. Battery Monitor $ 206
10. M6 Connectors $7 20. Inverter/Charger $ 1,386

TOTAL: ~$6,352

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 Ring Connector
Size Guide
M6-10AWG
180W
200W 200W
Solar
Solar Solar
+
M10-10AWG
Panel
Panel Panel 3/8” - 2/0AWG

Mounting
Kit (x2)

+ - - +
10 AWG
Solar Charge Pair with 3000W
Controller Inverter/Charger

MC4
Connectors

Branch
Connectors

Entry
Gland
10 AWG

Rubber
Grommet

10 AWG

30A
Circuit Bus Bar Bus Bar
Breaker (+) (-)
Battery
Master
Switch Monitor

2/0 AWG

Fuse Holder 2/0 AWG

2/0 AWG

300A
Fuse
+ - + - + - + -
2/0 AWG

4x100Ah Lithium (LiFePO4) Batteries

asobolife.com SOL A R SYST E M - PRE M IU M L EVEL: $6 ,352

 Premium Level: $6,352
Product List

200W “9BB” Mounting 100A Lithium Solar Charge Bus Bars

Solar Panel Kit Battery Controller (3/8” Posts)

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Battery Monitor MC4 Connector Branch Connector Solar Entry Gland Rubber Grommet

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10 AWG M6 - 10AWG M10 - 10AWG 3/8” - 2/0AWG 2/0 AWG

Wire Ring Connectors Ring Connectors Ring Connectors Wire

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30A Circuit 3000W

Master Switch 300A Fuse Fuse Holder
Breaker Inverter/Charger

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