Planning to convert my 2013 Alphard series 20 to a day van. Going for a rear conversion with swivel middle seats. Finding it difficult to decide to go all electric, induction hob, mains hook-up, inverter etc., or go the gas route. Any experience’s or opinions would be really helpful. TIA.

 

Hello Alan.

I have a side conversion with single induction hob, 600W microwave, running off the Alphard 100V circuit (Campervans Scotland Hybrid conversion). Plus a 12V fridge running off the leisure battery. A good bank of lithium batteries plus a solar panel would be preferable to power the electrics as Hybrid needs the engine on for topping up.

We have mains hookup but never used it as we don't stop at camp sites.

Our previous camper had a twin gas burner which we liked but of course gas runs out!

Good luck with whatever you choose.

Check out YouTube e.g. Vandemonium channel (DIY electrics). Lots of advice on there