CamperPlan by Crafted vs GivHome

Plan your dream campervan build — completely free. CamperPlan by Crafted is the only app that takes you from blank van to a fully specced electrical system in minutes. Whether you're converting a Sprinter, Transit, Ducato or any other panel van, CamperPlan calculates exactly what you need — no guesswork, no spreadsheets, no expensive consultations. WHAT IT DOES: • Tell us how you use your van — weekend adventures, full-time van life, off-grid overlanding • Select your appliances — from USB chargers and LED lights to diesel heaters and induction hobs • Get an instant electrical specification — battery bank size, solar wattage, inverter rating, DC-DC charger, cable sizing and fuse ratings • View a professional wiring schematic — a clear, colour-coded diagram showing exactly how everything connects • Export a PDF — share with your electrician or use as your build guide WHY CAMPERPLAN: • 100% free — no subscriptions, no paywalls, no hidden charges • Built by professional campervan converters — Crafted Camper Co (Yorkshire) has built dozens of luxury bespoke campervans • UK-focused — references BS 7671 wiring regulations, recommends Victron components available from UK suppliers • Works offline — plan your build anywhere, even off-grid • Saves your projects — pick up where you left off WHO IT'S FOR: • Self-builders planning their first (or fifth) campervan conversion • Professional converters quoting jobs and speccing systems • Van lifers upgrading their existing electrical setup • Anyone curious about what goes into a campervan electrical system CamperPlan is built and maintained by Crafted Camper Co, a professional campervan conversion company based in Yorkshire. For trade pricing, bespoke builds or a full wiring schematic with installation instructions, visit craftedcamper.co. All electrical installations should be verified and signed off by a qualified electrician. An Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) is required before first use.

GivHome works directly with your GivEnergy system over your home Wi-Fi, giving you reliable monitoring and control without relying on the cloud. See your system status, charge or export your battery, set schedules and explore colourful graphs – all from an interface designed to make understanding your energy simple. Features • Live Dashboard showing battery, solar, grid and home energy and now Predicted Solar and next IOG slot too • Charge To and Export To % controls • Intelligent feature detection that only shows controls supported by your system • Built-in Compatibility & Diagnostics to simplify support and identify supported features • Direct local communication with your inverter for truthful monitoring and control • Free 28-day trial with a one-off lifetime unlock • Option to add your GivEnergy Cloud if you choose to subscribe there or have Axle. Designed for you GivHome doesn’t overwhelm you with engineering terminology or expose settings your system doesn’t support. Instead, it focuses on trustworthy information, clear controls and an experience that feels at home on iPhone and iPad. As GivHome grows, new features will continue to follow the same principles: local where possible, honest about what your system supports, and carefully designed to make managing your energy simpler.