Onboard Power Electronics for Recreational Vehicles and Marine

The onboard power electronics form the heart of electrical energy supply in the motorhome. They ensure that generated energy is used, stored and distributed efficiently, reliably powering all electrical devices. At the same time, they handle important control and monitoring functions to enhance comfort, safety and energy efficiency in the vehicle.

The AL-KO VT portfolio includes a comprehensive range of components for modern onboard electrical systems:

• Solar modules and solar charge controllers
• Batteries and chargers
• Inverters
• Digital control and monitoring systems
• Control and display
• Switches and sockets

The components are available for different onboard system concepts and vehicle requirements. Which products can be combined depends, among other things, on system voltage, battery type, power requirements, interfaces, and existing installation.

Whether for original equipment or retrofitting: With the right components, you lay the foundation for reliable power supply and efficient energy management – for greater independence and comfort on any journey.

The onboard electrical system in the motorhome ensures that electrical energy is reliably generated, stored, distributed and used. Each component takes on a clearly defined task – from power generation to charging the battery, supplying electrical devices and central control of the entire system.

A solar system generates electrical power during the day and, via a solar charge controller, charges the leisure battery. The charge controller manages the energy provided by the solar module and adapts the charging process to the battery type. It protects the battery from overcharging. Further protection functions, such as against deep discharge, short circuit or reverse polarity, depend on the model.

The leisure battery stores the harvested energy and makes it available as required for lighting, water pump, fridge and other 12-volt appliances.

Anyone who wants to use 230-volt appliances independently of the mains will need an inverter. It converts the battery voltage into standard AC current. Digital control and monitoring systems also monitor energy flow, battery status and other vehicle functions, allowing convenient operation directly inside the vehicle or – depending on the system – via an app.

Together, these components form a coordinated onboard power system that ensures reliable energy supply and high comfort in the motorhome.

High-performance onboard power electronics consist of more than just individual components. The key is that solar system, charge controller, battery, charger, inverter, and other systems are all optimally matched. Only this way can generated energy be used efficiently, the battery reliably charged, and safe power supply in the motorhome ensured.

Proper installation is just as important. Suitable cable cross-sections, correct fusing, and coordinated components all contribute to a reliable and safe onboard system. With lithium batteries in particular, it is important to ensure that chargers and solar charge controllers support the correct charging profile. This way, all components work efficiently together and ensure long service life for the entire system.

AL-KO VT develops customised electronic solutions that are precisely tailored to the technical and functional requirements of recreational vehicles. Individual components and functions are combined into an appropriate overall solution. In this way, electronic systems are created that can be integrated into different vehicle concepts and configured according to the requirements of the respective project.

AL-KO VT offers electronic solutions for a wide range of industrial applications – from battery charging and energy systems to control and operator panels, power distribution, sensors and system communication. The different components and functions can be assembled to suit the technical requirements of each application and integrated into existing or new system architectures. This results in coordinated electronic solutions for different industrial sectors.

Do you have questions about an AL-KO VT electronics solution or need support with any technical matter? In Electronics Support you’ll find further information and suitable contact options for all our electronic products and systems. From questions about individual components to support with existing system solutions, here you’ll find the right way to reach our experts.