Power & Electrical

The core of OZK's flagship van power system is the RedArc BCDC Alpha 50R — an intelligent DC-DC charger and solar regulator that manages charging from your van's alternator and rooftop solar panels simultaneously. The Alpha 50R delivers up to 50 amps of regulated charging current to your house battery bank, using a multi-stage charging profile specifically designed for lithium iron phosphate batteries. It doesn't just dump power into your batteries — it monitors voltage, temperature, and state of charge in real time, adjusting its output to maximize battery lifespan while delivering the fastest safe charge rate.

Paired with the Alpha 50R, the TVMS Rogue battery management system provides complete visibility and control over your entire power architecture. The Rogue monitors every battery cell, tracks energy flow from every source, and gives you real-time data on your phone or tablet — how much power you're generating, how much you're consuming, and exactly how many hours of autonomy you have left at your current draw. It's the difference between guessing whether you have enough power to make it through the night and knowing exactly where you stand.

The Renogy 3000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter completes the power management triangle, converting your 12V DC battery bank into clean 120V AC household power. Pure sine wave output means you can run anything you'd plug into a wall outlet at home — laptops, CPAP machines, power tools, kitchen appliances, coffee makers — without the interference, buzzing, or device damage that modified sine wave inverters cause. At 3000 watts continuous with 6000 watts surge capacity, it handles everything from a single laptop charger to running a microwave and a hair dryer at the same time.

OZK exclusively installs Epoch lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries — the safest, most durable lithium chemistry on the market. Unlike lithium-ion cells used in consumer electronics, LiFePO4 chemistry is thermally stable, non-toxic, and incapable of thermal runaway under normal operating conditions. It doesn't catch fire. It doesn't off-gas. It's the same chemistry used in medical equipment, emergency backup systems, and commercial marine vessels — applications where failure is not an option.

The Epoch 300Ah LiFePO4 battery delivers 3,840 watt-hours of usable energy — enough to run a typical van setup with lights, fridge, fan, device charging, and a diesel heater for two to three days without any charging input. For owners who work remotely, run AC units, or need extended off-grid autonomy, the Epoch 460Ah LiFePO4 provides 5,888 watt-hours — enough to power a full mobile office with multiple monitors, a router, and continuous device charging for days on end.

Epoch batteries are rated for over 5,000 charge cycles to 80% capacity — which means if you fully cycle your battery every single day, it will last more than thirteen years before losing meaningful capacity. Compare that to AGM lead-acid batteries that deliver 300–500 cycles, weigh twice as much, and can only be discharged to 50% without damage. LiFePO4 isn't just better — it's a different category of energy storage. OZK sizes your battery bank during consultation based on your actual power consumption, your charging sources, and how many days of autonomy you need between charges.

Not every van needs a fully custom-wired electrical system from scratch. For owners who want serious power capability without permanent wiring modifications, or who need a power system they can remove and use outside the van, the EcoFlow Delta Pro is a self-contained power station that delivers 3,600Wh of capacity in a single unit. It's a battery, inverter, charge controller, and distribution panel in one box — plug it in, turn it on, and you have power.

What makes the EcoFlow Delta Pro particularly compelling for van applications is OZK's integration of the 800W DC-DC Alternator Charger. This dedicated charger connects to your van's alternator and delivers up to 800 watts of continuous charging power to the Delta Pro while you drive. That means a full recharge in roughly four to five hours of driving — no solar required, no shore power hookup needed. Drive to your destination, arrive with a full battery, and camp off-grid for days.

The Delta Pro also accepts solar input up to 1,600 watts and standard wall charging, giving you three independent charging sources. Its built-in inverter delivers 3,600 watts continuous with 7,200 watts surge — enough to run a full-size refrigerator, power tools, or an electric cooktop. And because it's portable, you can pull it out of the van for tailgating, camping without the vehicle, job site power, or home backup during outages. It's flexibility that a permanently wired system simply can't match.

When you pull into a campground, RV park, or any location with electrical hookups, a shore power inlet lets you plug directly into grid power — charging your batteries, running your appliances, and powering your AC without touching your battery reserves. It's the fastest way to recharge a depleted system and the most comfortable way to stay at powered sites. For van owners who split time between boondocking and campgrounds, shore power is the third leg of the charging triangle that keeps you topped off in every scenario.

OZK installs platform-specific shore power inlets for every van we work on. Each installation is engineered for the specific body panels, structural members, and wiring routing of your particular vehicle. A Ford Transit shore power inlet isn't installed the same way as a Sprinter or ProMaster — the mounting locations, wire routing paths, and weatherproofing requirements are different for each platform. Getting this wrong means water intrusion, exposed wiring, or an inlet that rattles loose after a few thousand miles of road vibration.

Every OZK shore power installation includes a properly rated inlet receptacle, weatherproof gasket and housing, internal wiring sized for the full load capacity of the circuit, appropriate breaker protection, and integration with your existing battery management system. When you plug into shore power, the RedArc Alpha or your charge controller automatically detects the AC input, switches to shore charging mode, and begins topping off your batteries while simultaneously powering your loads directly from the grid. Unplug, and the system seamlessly switches back to battery power. No manual switching, no rewiring, no thought required.

Solar is the most hands-off charging source in your van's power system. Once the panels are on the roof and wired into your charge controller, they generate power every time the sun hits them — no engine running, no hookup required, no fuel consumed. OZK installs Renogy 200W monocrystalline solar panels, which deliver the highest efficiency per square foot of any standard panel chemistry. That matters on a van roof where space is limited and every watt per square inch counts.

A single 200W panel will keep a moderate-use van topped off during sunny conditions — maintaining your fridge, charging devices, and replenishing overnight draw from lights and fans. For heavier loads or cloudier climates, multiple panels can be wired in series or parallel to increase total output. During your consultation, OZK will calculate your daily power consumption, factor in your typical camping locations and seasons, and recommend the solar array size that keeps your batteries healthy without covering more roof than necessary.

Getting solar cables from the roof to the interior electronics requires a weatherproof penetration — and getting that wrong is one of the most common sources of roof leaks in van builds. OZK uses a purpose-built Solar Roof Port Entry Gland that provides a sealed, UV-resistant cable pass-through rated for years of exposure to sun, rain, snow, and road vibration. No silicone caulk jobs, no aftermarket grommets, no exposed cable runs. The entry gland is mounted and sealed to manufacturer specifications, protecting the roof penetration for the life of the vehicle.

For a growing number of van owners, reliable internet isn't a luxury — it's what makes the lifestyle possible. Remote workers, digital nomads, content creators, and business owners need connectivity that works from a national forest campsite the same way it works from a coffee shop. OZK installs Starlink Mini with either a magnetic rooftop mount for quick deployment or a permanent fixed mount for always-on satellite internet. Starlink provides broadband-speed internet anywhere you can see the sky — no cell towers required, no coverage maps to check, no throttling in remote areas.

The Starlink Mini is purpose-built for mobile applications — compact, low-power, and designed to handle the vibration, weather, and temperature extremes of rooftop vehicle mounting. OZK's installation includes proper cable routing, power integration with your van's electrical system, and mounting hardware rated for highway speeds. The magnetic mount option lets you deploy and stow the dish in seconds; the fixed mount provides permanent installation with optimized cable management.

For areas with marginal cellular coverage — the zones between full signal and complete dead spots — the WeBoost Drive Reach RV II amplifies existing cellular signal for all carriers simultaneously. It won't create signal where none exists, but it will pull in usable data and voice connectivity in areas where your phone shows one bar or no service. Combined with Starlink, you have redundant connectivity that covers virtually any scenario on the continent: satellite for wilderness, boosted cellular for rural areas, and standard cell service for towns and highways.

Lighting transforms a dark cargo box into a living space — and the quality of that lighting matters more than most people realize until they're living in the van. OZK's LED lighting packages are designed for the specific dimensions and use patterns of van interiors: warm color temperatures that feel like home rather than a hospital, strategic placement that eliminates shadows in work and cooking areas, and energy efficiency that lets you run lights all evening without meaningfully impacting your battery reserves.

The 8-Light Package provides complete interior illumination for standard van builds — overhead lighting in the living area, task lighting in the kitchen and work zones, and ambient lighting that creates a comfortable atmosphere for relaxing. Every fixture is low-profile, vibration-resistant, and wired with proper switching so you can control zones independently. No need to light the entire van when you just want to read in the sleeping area.

The 10-Light Package Extended adds exterior lighting to the standard interior setup — awning-area lights for outdoor cooking and socializing, under-van lighting for finding dropped items or checking gear at night, and accent lighting that extends the usable living space beyond the van's walls after dark. Both packages use the same high-quality LED fixtures, the same professional wiring standards, and the same integration with your van's main electrical system. The only difference is how much of your space you want illuminated.