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Power and charging system for caravans and motorhomes

Open service hatch of a grey caravan showing the installed power and battery charging system with its cabling

[ Project summary ]

Strip’s designed the electronics for a compact power and charging system for caravans and motorhomes, integrating battery charging, power distribution and protection in a single unit.

Compact all-in-one power management for caravans and motorhomes

Modern caravans and motorhomes require reliable power management for an increasing number of electrical systems. At the same time, vehicles equipped with intelligent alternators can present a particular challenge: the leisure battery may not be fully charged while driving, reducing available capacity and potentially shortening battery lifetime.

Power and charging unit for caravans and motorhomes with cooling fan, fuses and connectors, developed by Strip’s

Strip’s was responsible for the electronics design and development of an integrated power and charging system developed specifically for caravan and motorhome applications. The product combines several essential power-management functions in a single compact unit. It manages charging of the leisure battery while driving and when the vehicle is connected to shore power, while also protecting the battery against unwanted discharge and voltage peaks. By integrating functions that would otherwise require several separate components, it simplifies the vehicle’s electrical architecture and installation. The compact all-in-one concept reduces space requirements and provides a cost-efficient solution for caravan manufacturers. The system is designed to work with different battery technologies, making it suitable for a broad range of vehicle configurations and allowing manufacturers greater flexibility when designing their electrical systems.

Key benefits for customers:

All-in-one solution: Multiple power distribution, charging and protection functions are integrated into a single unit.
Compact design: Reduced installation space is particularly valuable in caravans and motorhomes, where every centimetre counts.
Cost-efficient system: Integration of several functions into one product reduces the need for separate components and simplifies installation.
Reliable battery charging: Ensures that the leisure battery can be properly charged both while driving and when connected to shore power.
Battery protection: Helps protect the leisure battery against voltage peaks and unwanted discharge.
Flexible battery support: Designed to work with different battery technologies used in caravan and motorhome applications.
Long service life: Electronics and system architecture were designed for reliable operation over a very long product lifetime.

Strip’s combined its electronics development expertise with an understanding of the specific requirements of caravan applications, delivering a compact, durable and cost-efficient power management solution that simplifies the electrical system while ensuring reliable energy availability for the end user.