After using an EV charge station two years on camper van I'm going to explain how this has been going and give you some advice.
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Recommended Parts
⦁ ISDT T8 BatttGO Charger 30A / 800W charger. Simple to use.
⦁ Mean Well RSP-1000-24 power supply if you have a 24V battery bank. A cheaper power supply (PSU) will take longer and be less reliable.
⦁ Broan 120V / 240V - 500W / 1000W electric heater - Usually you need charge assist in the winter, so why not go ahead and get free heat while you charge. You can charge and heat at same time, but don't max out the charging amps, keep to maybe 15A.
⦁ J1772 adapter - source pending.

Many charging stations provide free power, not to do EV owners a kind favor so they can drive around for free, but to reduce air pollution and wars over oil for the benefit of all life. The debate on whether small, custom stealth campervans* (and larger RVs in the future) should qualify is easily settled by reviewing the following benefits:

Logical argument for non electric driving vehicle charging
⦁ There's no defense necessary because plug-in hybrids are allowed to use the same charging stations. Those vehicles don't have to plug in because they have a gas engine. This is not all about an all electric vehicle needing to get home, it's mostly about preventing air pollution. An RV plugged in prevents air pollution (less generator, propane, driving around for alternator charging, etc.).
⦁ Eco: Reduces generator charging, alternator charging / driving, propane dependency (cooking, etc.)
⦁ Eco: Battery lasts longer with three+ stage charging
⦁ Main reason charge stations exist is to reduce pollution, which we are doing
⦁ In the future can give power to the grid from solar panels when fully charged
⦁ An alternator charger for the RV battery causes stress on electric systems that EV charging alleviates.
⦁ Campground and RV park electric hookup sites are almost always full. When a less than 21' RV uses an EV charger, he frees up electric campsites for those who have larger vehicles and need them.

Warnings
1. *Install only in a DIY approx. 20' stealth campervan (no long wheelbase vans and certainly not extended length). Do not attempt this with a long wheelbase Sprinter, Transit, etc., name-brand RV, truck camper, class A, B, C, etc. as doing so will raise red flags against us resulting in the overall banning of this. Also you will not be able to fit a rig larger than 20' into these parking spaces.
2. Install J1772 adapter in a non-EV at your own risk. EV charge stations are usually 200 to 240 volts which can be dangerous if you make a mistake with the wiring, therefore I have to recommend a licensed electrician do that work.
3. True EVs will not let you drive off while plugged in. Non EVs with aftermarket EV charge ports do allow you to drive off while plugged in which will result in damage to property or injury to others. It is highly recommended to install a lighted hard wired to the EV cable voltmeter at the ignition switch and place a note on your dash display "WARNING: DETATCH EV PLUG" while charging.
4. J1772 charger voltage may vary from 110 to 240V. This is why it's highly recommended and critical to install a voltmeter to the system before connecting any appliance or device directly to the inlet wiring.
5. There is a small chance you could receive a citation for using an EV charger on a non EV. You could try parking next to an EV parking spot if the cord will reach AND if the cord will stay flat on the ground to prevent tripping. That way someone could take the actual EV spot if they need to charge a car to get back home (reduces chance of a feud or fine).
6. Verify the maximum amps your battery / battery bank can handle is greater than the amount of amps you charge.

Warning: Electricity is dangerous.
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