Charging an e-bike in a VW California without shore power

THE PROJECT

If you want to take your VW California and an e-bike on the road over the weekend without shore power, you sometimes bring your board battery to its knees. Why? Firstly, without an inverter there are only a few options for charging a 36 V battery. Secondly, non-standardised charging cables make it almost impossible to find a 12 V charger. Thirdly, without an external power source, the discharge from the battery charge can hardly be compensated for if the camper is not moved.

THE VEHICLE

Before: VW T6 California without inverter

Afterward: Camper for passionate e-bikers

  • 240 W solar power with MPPT charge controller
  • Mounting without drilling BLACK Edition
  • 12 V charger for 36 V battery with specially adapted charging adapter for the specific battery (BiXs with Inframe battery).
Solar in double pack with 240 W, mounting without drilling BLACK Edition
Solar in double pack with 240 W, mounting without drilling BLACK Edition
12 V charger for e-bike with 36 V battery, individually adapted charging adapter
12 V charger for e-bike with 36 V battery, individually adapted charging adapter