Lifestyle Auto Electrics& 4x4
A Victron inverter, solar charge controller and labelled fuse panel installed in a vehicle canopy
Killingworth, NSW

Power that still worksa long way from a powerpoint.

Dave builds the electrical side of 4WDs, caravans, campers and boats. Lithium banks, solar, inverters and Victron monitoring, wired in neatly, labelled properly, and explained to you before you drive away.

4.9 from 98 Google reviews
4.9
from 98 Google reviews
4WD
camper, caravan and marine
Off-grid
solar, lithium and Victron
Mon-Fri
7:00am - 5:00pm
What comes through the shed

Fit-out work, not a parts counter

Most of this is designed around how you actually use the vehicle: how many nights off grid, what the fridge and the hot water draw, and what has to keep working when the alternator is not.

Off-grid power systems

Lithium battery banks, inverters, MPPT solar charge controllers and full Victron management and monitoring, sized to what you actually run.

Dual battery systems

Second batteries, DC-DC charging and properly fused, properly labelled distribution, so the fridge keeps running and the vehicle still starts.

Caravan and RV fit-outs

Rooftop solar, air conditioning, roof vents, water pumps, hot water, lighting and Starlink. Off-grid builds are the bulk of the work here.

Marine electrical

Electrical fit-out work on boats, wired and protected for a saltwater environment rather than adapted from an automotive job.

Brakes, airbags and towing electrics

Electric brake controllers and airbag and suspension electrical fitment, wired in tidily and tested before the vehicle leaves.

Lighting and 4x4 accessories

Light bars, driving lights, snorkels and exhaust fitment. Accessory work beyond pure electrics, done on the same vehicle in the same visit.

Ridge Ryder driving lights, a roof light bar and a snorkel fitted to a four wheel drive
How a job runs

Wired neat, labelled, and handed over properly

  • Work out what you actually runFridge, water pump, hot water, lighting, Starlink. The battery bank and charging get sized off that list, not off a catalogue package.
  • Build it to fit the space you haveTight canopies, under-seat bays and caravan lockers. Getting a large system into a small space without it becoming a tangle is most of the job.
  • Label every circuitFuses and bus bars get marked up, so the next person who opens that panel, including you, can read it.
  • Walk you through it before you leaveA full run through of what was done and how it works, and a phone number to call if something is not clear later on.
Recent builds

Some of what has gone out lately

Troop Carriers, Patrols, Hiluxes, BT-50s and caravans. Same approach whether it is a second battery or a full off-grid system.

A 310Ah customLITHIUM battery and Victron smart charger wired into a vehicle fit-out, with labelled positive and negative bus bars
Engine bay dual battery install with a Century battery and two labelled ANL fuse holders
Rooftop solar panels, a Dometic air conditioner and roof vents fitted to a caravan inside a workshop shed
Four solar panels and two roof vents installed across a caravan roof
A Safari Armax snorkel fitted to a Toyota Hilux with the bonnet raised
A Torqit stainless exhaust system fitted under a four wheel drive
What customers say

4.9 out of 5, from 98 reviews on Google

Dave did an incredibly clean install fitting out my Troop Carrier for maximum self-sufficiency. He managed to squeeze a massive setup into a tight space, including a 310Ah lithium battery, 2kW inverter, 50A charger, headunit, an 85L Bushman fridge, downlighting, water pump, hot water system, starlink,and a full Victron management and monitoring system, and more. The attention to detail is top-notch—everything is completely seamless, tidy and to spec. Best of all, he was quick and thorough in all communications. Highly recommended.

Thomas P.3 months ago

Exceptional service, very easy to deal with and great communication. Dropped off our new Patrol and had a fairly large work scope which Dave completed ahead of time. His knowledge and his attention to detail is second to none. Wiring was extremely neat and labelled and we were given a full run through of what had been done and how it all worked. Dave advised us to call him anytime if we were unsure of anything. Highly recommend.

Lisette T.5 months ago

The quality and craftsmanship of Dave's work can only be described as next level! I provided Dave with the power requirements for my hilux including fitting of a Snorkel. All the parts supplied were quality brands combined with a fit out that wasted no space in the tub. Cannot recommend Daves service highly enough.

Geoff P.2 years ago

Dave did an excellent job on my Mazda bt50. Dual battery system, electric brakes and air bags fitted. Very neatly done and would recommend him for any work

Dallas T.5 months ago

Absolutely awesome job by Dave, on my new vehicle. Top quality products, installation and hassle free. Easy to deal with and a great fella. Could not be happier with the job

Get in touch

Tell Dave what you are building

A call is usually quickest. Worth having a rough list of what you want to run and how long you want to sit off grid, that is most of the conversation.

Phone0415 307 705Emaillifestyleautoelec@gmail.com
HoursMon-Fri 7:00am - 5:00pmSaturday and Sunday closed
Based inKillingworth, NSWGive Dave a call to arrange a time

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