# Adding Auxiliary Power and Inverters to a Work Van

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Business: Commercial Van Repair Shop, Yorba Linda, CA. Serving Riverside, California.
Phone: (714) 646-1433 | Email: info@ocrvcenter.com

Category: Fleet Upfit and Cargo | Published: 2026-04-22

Trades and mobile businesses need reliable power for tools, lifts, refrigeration, and equipment. A proper auxiliary power install adds a second battery, a fused distribution system, and an inverter sized to the real load, wired cleanly so it holds up to daily commercial use.

## Sized and Fused for the Load

The common failure we see is an inverter wired too small or without proper fusing. We calculate the actual daily draw, choose the right battery and inverter, and protect every circuit so the system is safe and does not drain the starting battery overnight.
- Auxiliary battery and DC-to-DC charging
- Correctly fused distribution and wiring
- Inverter and shore power where needed
- Clean routing that survives daily use
Our fleet upfit service at /services/fleet-upfit/ builds work van power systems for Riverside businesses. Call (714) 646-1433 or use /contact/ to Book Appointment.