Class B · Class C · Fifth wheel
Victron lithium and electrical upgrades
Run your fridge, AC and coffee maker without a generator or a campground hookup. We design and install complete Victron systems, start to finish. Fixed-price packages, plus custom 24V and 48V systems on request.
What goes into a system
Every part named on your quote
Your quote lists each component and what it does, so you know exactly what you are paying for. A typical system includes:
- Battery
- Lithium (LiFePO4) — more usable power at a fraction of the weight of lead-acid, for thousands of cycles.
- Inverter/charger
- Victron MultiPlus-II — runs 120V outlets and appliances from your batteries and charges fast on shore power.
- Driving charge
- Victron Orion XS / HP DC-DC chargers, or a second alternator for big banks.
- Solar
- Victron SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers with roof panels sized to your camping. Solar details
- Monitoring
- Cerbo GX with touch display and SmartShunt — see charge and draw from the RV or your phone.
- Distribution
- Victron Lynx with proper fusing, so the system is safe, serviceable and easy to expand.
- Air conditioning
- Soft start so your rooftop AC can run on battery and inverter power.
How it works
From first call to driving away
10-minute call
Free. We go over how you camp and what you want to run, and point you to the package that fits. Or try the package picker.
Design visit, $295
We measure your RV and confirm the layout. You get an itemized quote and a firm schedule, and the $295 comes off the install.
Installation
Done in our Fresno shop by the same person who designed it.
Walkthrough
We show you how to use and monitor the system before you leave. Our install work is covered for 1 year.
Already have a factory system?
We fix factory lithium and alternator systems too
Failed secondary alternators, factory lithium systems that won't charge, and charging faults on Roadtrek, Winnebago, Airstream, Thor and Coachmen vans. We diagnose the fault, repair it, and can upgrade the parts that keep failing.
Google reviews · 4.5 stars from 44 reviews
Electrical work, in owners' words
“Earlier this year Mitchell did a major lithium batter and inverter upgrade on my Class B (Winnebago Solis 59PX). It consisted of new batteries, Victron Inverter, DC o DC charge, Cerbogx w/touch, solar charge controller, smart shunt, a/c easy start and several other things. The work was clean and he did an excellent job at a fair price. I totally recommend CTS.”
“Mitchell’s incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and -I felt- very honest. I had an emergency issue with my RV. He fit me in for an hour, diagnosing the issue in spite being fully booked. He has deep knowledge of the Volta Electrical system my RV has. Great guy. True professional.”
“Mitchel is a pro and will work with him again. He changed my generator oil, changed my water pump, installed my propane alarm, installed my bumper hitch, installed my roof rail, and, most importantly, installed my battleborn/victron solar system. All flawless and at a reasonable price. Very satisfied.”
Common questions
How much does a lithium upgrade cost?
Our fixed-price Victron packages start at $6,490 (Good), $13,490 (Better) and $18,690 (Best, 24V) installed for a Class B. See the packages page for every RV type and add-on, or call for a custom quote.
Can I run my air conditioner on batteries?
Yes, with the right battery bank, inverter and a soft start. We size the system so you know roughly how many hours of AC you will get before you buy.
Will lithium charge from my alternator?
Yes. We install Victron Orion DC-DC chargers or a second alternator, depending on how much charging you need while driving. Both protect your vehicle alternator.
Do you work on factory-installed systems?
Yes. We diagnose and repair factory lithium and second-alternator systems, including Volta-style systems, and we can upgrade them.
How long does an install take?
Most systems take a few days in the shop. You get a firm schedule with your quote.
Do you sell parts for me to install?
No. We design and install complete systems so we can stand behind the work.
Plan your system
Tell us your RV and what you want to run. We'll set up a 10-minute call and point you to the right system.