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Entry Tier · 12V Victron Board
The Weekender Pre-Wired Power Board
A tidy, tested 12V Victron pre-wired power board for weekends, vans and campers — the reliable off-grid basics done properly. Built around Victron with SOK lithium that talks to the Cerbo, and assembled and tested in our Christchurch workshop.
The Essentials, Done Right
Off-Grid Basics, Without the Fuss
The Weekender is our entry board — everything you need for comfortable weekends and short trips off the grid, and nothing you don't. A compact, proven 12V system that keeps your fridge cold, your lights on and your devices charged, in a tidy package that fits neatly into smaller vans and campers.
12V
System Voltage
Compact
Small Footprint
Victron
Core Components
SOK
Lithium, Cerbo-Linked
Configuration, inverter size, battery capacity and solar are confirmed to suit your rig and how you
travel — the Weekender is a starting point we tailor to you. Prices and final components are
confirmed on enquiry.
What It Powers
Everything You Need for a Weekend
The Weekender covers the essentials that make short off-grid trips comfortable and easy.
Fridge
Keep your fridge running through the whole trip — the essential every off-grid setup needs.
Lights
All your interior and awning lighting, comfortably, night after night.
Phones & Devices
Charge phones, tablets and laptops — stay connected wherever you park up.
Pump & Fans
Water pump, extraction and vent fans — the 12V essentials that keep the van livable.
A Small Inverter Load
Enough for a small 230V appliance or two — charge tools or run a light device when you need to.
Solar Ready
Set up to charge from solar and while you drive, so a weekend away tops itself up.
One Integrated System
Small Board, Proper Integration
Compact doesn't mean compromised. Even our entry board is a properly integrated Victron system, with SOK lithium that communicates with the Cerbo — so you get real monitoring and smart charging, not just a battery and a switch.
- Victron core — quality MPPT solar, DC-DC charging and monitoring.
- SOK lithium that talks to the Cerbo — true state of charge and battery health.
- See it on your phone — check your power at a glance, wherever you are.
- Room to grow — a solid foundation you can build on later.
Why a Built Board
Tidy, Tested, Ready to Go
Assembled & Configured
Wired, set up and tested in our workshop before it goes in — so your weekend away isn't spent troubleshooting wiring.
Compact & Neat
Designed to fit the tighter spaces of vans and campers, with a clean, labelled layout that's easy to live with and service.
Is the Weekender the Right Board for You?
The Weekender is our entry board — here's how to place yourself:
The Weekender is right if your needs are the essentials — fridge, lights, charging, pump and the odd small appliance — in a smaller van or camper used for weekends and short trips.
Step up to the Tourer if you want to run real kitchen appliances — microwave, coffee machine, toaster — and everyday comforts off-grid. It's our 12V/24V sweet-spot board and the one most people choose.
Step up to the Adventurer if you're after air-conditioning, induction cooking or big inverter loads and long, fully self-sufficient stays — our 24V/48V high-power board.
Not sure? Our solar calculator sizes your power use, or see the full board line-up.
Ready for the Weekender?
Tell us your vehicle and how you travel, and we'll confirm the right Weekender setup and build it to suit — Victron core, SOK lithium, tested and installed. Honest advice, no obligation.
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