Mark Street

Technical Overview: Victron Orion XS Start Assist Start assist would allow the Orion XS to deliver a high-current burst from your leisure battery to the starter battery. This feature supports engine cranking or heavy loads during start-up. For users running deep-cycle LiFePO4 batteries, this could be a lifesaver when the starter battery is low. Imagine being on a remote adventure, and your engine refuses to start. With start assist, you can breathe easy knowing you have a backup plan....

If you’re thinking of upgrading your Motorhome or campervan electrics, the inverter is usually the first thing people ask about — and it’s also one of the easiest bits of kit to overspend on. This guide breaks down what an inverter does, when you actually need one, and how to choose the right size, helping you feel more confident in your decisions, especially when selecting between inverter types and accessories. What an inverter actually does An inverter converts your 12V (or 24V) battery...

Technical overview The Victron Orion XS 12/12-50A (ORI121217050) is one of the cleanest ways to get reliable alternator charging into a modern 12V leisure system. We fit a lot of lithium, and we see a lot of smart alternators,and this is precisely the sort of job the Orion XS is built for. On paper, it's a 12V-to-12V DC-DC charger. In the workshop, it's the difference between a system that charges when it feels like it and a system that charges properly every time the engine is running. What...