Australia's vast landscapes and remote camping spots make solar-powered campervans the ideal choice for adventurous travellers. With built-in solar panels, dual battery systems, and power inverters, these vehicles let you stay off the grid for extended periods while keeping your fridge cold, lights on, and devices charged.
Whether you're free camping along the Western Australian coast, exploring the outback beyond Alice Springs, or finding secluded spots in national parks, a solar-equipped campervan gives you the freedom to go where powered sites can't reach.
Our fleet includes a range of solar-ready vehicles from compact 2-berth campervans to fully self-contained motorhomes, all designed to harness Australia's abundant sunshine for your comfort and convenience.
Solar panels and dual batteries let you camp for days without needing powered sites or generators.
Free camp in beautiful locations instead of paying for powered caravan park sites.
Reduce your carbon footprint by harnessing clean, renewable solar energy for your trip.
Run your fridge, charge phones and cameras, and power LED lights all from solar energy.
Explore Australia's most secluded beaches, gorges, and bush camps with complete energy independence.
No noisy generators — enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature while your solar panels silently power your van.
Solar-powered campervans use roof-mounted photovoltaic panels to convert sunlight into electricity, which is stored in an auxiliary battery system separate from the vehicle's starter battery. An inverter converts the stored 12V DC power into 240V AC for standard appliances.
In Australia's climate, even a modest 200W solar setup can generate enough power to run a compressor fridge, LED lighting, USB charging points, and water pumps indefinitely — perfect for extended free camping trips.
Australia offers incredible off-grid camping opportunities that are best enjoyed with a solar-equipped campervan:
Our solar-equipped campervans typically include roof-mounted solar panels (120W–300W depending on the vehicle), a deep-cycle auxiliary battery, solar charge controller, 12V power outlets, USB charging ports, and in larger vehicles a 240V inverter. The exact setup varies by vehicle — check individual listings for specifications.
All solar systems are professionally installed and maintained, so you can trust the equipment to perform reliably throughout your trip.
To get the most from your solar campervan, park in direct sunlight during the day, minimise fridge opening frequency, use LED lighting instead of incandescent, and charge devices during peak sun hours. In winter or overcast conditions, driving for a few hours will top up batteries via the alternator.
Collect your campervan from any of our 10 depots across Australia