SouthSwellElectrical
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Hi Expedition Portal,
My name is Riley, and I run South Swell Electrical, a small consulting and design practice focused on safe, reliable, and effective off-grid electrical systems for vans, truck campers, and other adventure vehicles.
I’ve spent the last six years working in the van and truck camper industries — both at a custom upfitter and a production camper company — and now work independently to help DIYers and builders avoid common electrical pitfalls. I’m ABYC-certified, Victron-trained, and have seen firsthand how a poorly designed system can ruin a trip (or worse).
Here’s what I offer:
Electrical Design & Consulting
• One-on-one help to plan or revise your electrical system, from scratch or mid-build
• Custom system diagrams, wire sizing, and energy planning tailored to your travel style and gear
• Product recommendations based on safety, performance, and real-world experience
Troubleshooting & Audits
• Remote or in-person support for systems that aren’t performing as expected
• Safety reviews and upgrade guidance for older or shop-installed systems
In-Person Work – San Luis Obispo, CA
• I have a small shop on the Central Coast and take on occasional install or rework projects
• Ideal for local DIYers who want help with wiring, fusing, battery installs, or component swaps
If you're working on a build, trying to figure out what you actually need, or frustrated with a system that just isn’t cutting it, I’d be happy to help. Feel free to reply here or email me with a short description of your project.
Contact:
southswellelectrical@gmail.com
www.southswellelectrical.com
Thanks,
Riley
South Swell Electrical
My name is Riley, and I run South Swell Electrical, a small consulting and design practice focused on safe, reliable, and effective off-grid electrical systems for vans, truck campers, and other adventure vehicles.
I’ve spent the last six years working in the van and truck camper industries — both at a custom upfitter and a production camper company — and now work independently to help DIYers and builders avoid common electrical pitfalls. I’m ABYC-certified, Victron-trained, and have seen firsthand how a poorly designed system can ruin a trip (or worse).
Here’s what I offer:
Electrical Design & Consulting
• One-on-one help to plan or revise your electrical system, from scratch or mid-build
• Custom system diagrams, wire sizing, and energy planning tailored to your travel style and gear
• Product recommendations based on safety, performance, and real-world experience
Troubleshooting & Audits
• Remote or in-person support for systems that aren’t performing as expected
• Safety reviews and upgrade guidance for older or shop-installed systems
In-Person Work – San Luis Obispo, CA
• I have a small shop on the Central Coast and take on occasional install or rework projects
• Ideal for local DIYers who want help with wiring, fusing, battery installs, or component swaps
If you're working on a build, trying to figure out what you actually need, or frustrated with a system that just isn’t cutting it, I’d be happy to help. Feel free to reply here or email me with a short description of your project.
Contact:
southswellelectrical@gmail.com
www.southswellelectrical.com
Thanks,
Riley
South Swell Electrical