Resource Usage Planner
Set a target days and see what storage you need.
About the Resource planner calculator
Use this resource usage planner for off-grid van life resource planning. Set a target days and see what storage you need.
Enter your resource planner details
Avg over the trip — use lowest sun hours.
Your resource planner results
Fresh water needed
134 L
2 people × 7 days
Battery needed
2,100 Wh
Net 250 Wh/d after solar
Gas needed
10.1 kWh
≈ 0.7 kg propane
Why resource planner matters for off-grid van life resource planning
Plan with confidence
Getting your resource planner numbers right early avoids costly rework, undersized components and surprises on the road.
Related off-grid living tools
Pair this with the rest of our off-grid living calculators to plan your full van conversion.
Resource planner calculator FAQ
- What does the Resource Usage Planner do?
- Set a target days and see what storage you need. It is designed for off-grid van life so you can plan with confidence.
- Is the resource planner calculator free to use?
- Yes. All VanTools calculators, including the Resource Usage Planner, are free to use with no sign-up required.
- How accurate are the resource planner results?
- Results are estimates based on the values you enter and standard off-grid van life assumptions. Always sanity-check against manufacturer data and your real-world conditions.
- Can I share or save my resource planner calculation?
- Yes. Use the Share button to copy a link that includes your inputs, or use Export to download a PDF or image of your results.