OFF GRID Solar Install for my Tiny Home | Van Conversion
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2020
- Join me as I install a 320 Watt solar system in my stealth campervan! Solar power will be one of two power sources for my tiny home on wheels. The other being charging off the alternator when driving. Hope you enjoy!
All my solar system is by Xantrex. Check out the Xantrex range here!
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Products used in past videos (US Amazon Links & Australian source)
Car Builders Sound Deadener
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Caravan windows
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Dometic Skylight
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Maxxair Deluxe Fan
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Eternabond Roof Seal Tape
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AUS - foamsealant.com.au/eternabond...
Once completed I will move into my van to join the van life movement in Australia, allowing me to live, work and travel full time! I cannot wait to get out there and overland Australia 🙌🏼
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Love y'all,
Max
been waiting for this because I wanted to set the same up
Love that slow sheep 🐑
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Thanks for that man, great vid. So much in common between van and boat life. Take care
Judy, Judy, Judy 🐾
The funniest thing about this that I have no interest in van building but I just adore your accent and you moving forward with your life.
Ha well Kimberly I appreciate the support all the same 🙏🏼❤️
Kimberly Pura Vida 😂 me either but I love his accent too and his positive energy.
@@blancaf7503 I try not to take sides or be a hater but what was the girl thinking!!!
@@MaxLeeandOccy I am already subscribed to your other channel as well.
@@kimberlypuravida5690 .... yet you went there.
Judy’s duck and run when she saw the camera...love it!
She can be elusive!
Max & Lee We females like our mystery!
You go Judy...love your work max and I can't wait to see your travels here in oz
A "like" for Judy!! She seems to get a bit more comfortable with the camera too.....better watch it, she may steal the show. 🙂
Ha Jude may not have realised the camera was filming for the first snippet Sandy! I'm gonna keep an eye on her all the same 😉
Judy has no reason to hide from the camera, I think she did a great job helping you. Thank you for the video Max.
"why is there always one slow one" cuts to Jumanji clip of stampeed = Dying LMAO
We all went there 😉
haha his smile after imagining that in his head.
If there is no van build video in a few days, perhaps a, Making lunch, hanging out on the farm, and farm tour.. I won't ever live in a van, but I do see your life as 'living the dream' The travel, cute comforts, simple living.. I love that. You make great easy and enjoyable to watch videos.. You speak to the camera naturally, without it feeling too rehearsed, or rambling, which is refreshing.
Max, you should be posting these videos on your channel so that you get views and subscribers there. You need to build your channel. A van build is a great way to get it rolling.
Thanks for including the fauxpas bro! Makes you seem more human.
Yeah Max, that black rubber plug is almost invisible on that white metal roof 😂😂😂😂😂 Judy is a legend 👍 Keep on keeping on 😁
I think Judy is great. Maybe she'll make regular guest appearances during the build!!
I hope you and Occy get reunited as soon as possible. It really is like losing a child when they are separated from us. Glad to see you are keeping yourself busy with projects and surrounded by good people.
Judy is a sweetheart!
She is indeed!
You are so lucky to have Judy come help you when you need an extra hand. She is so funny with being camera shy! Go Judy!,
Sheep stampede followed by a clip from Jumanji - priceless! Good to see Judy again, she's a star for helping out. Must be tricky with social distancing to get help in so she's a diamond to take time out of her own day! So exciting to get the solar in! I'm researching solar panels right now for our home in Spain that we'll be getting next year so I know all before I get to shop. Also researching grey water usage and other eco-friendly ways to be in luxury with the least damage to the planet. Love this series, thank you for doing it. So inspirational. 💕😃💕
Max, Max, Max! Don’t drill holes in metal without eye protection. Just a little mid-week mom speak. 😉
Eeek Soz Beth!
Jude is the hardest Pokémon to catch on camera! Judemon!!!
Just like Everybody, so intrigued and I'm not a vanlifer but find it interesting to watch you creating a home in this way. I also love how you are moving forward. Way to go. Judy, great Job!
*Not a vanlifer yet
I’m in awe of people that can do this stuff 👍🏻 and is it my imagination but has that Aussie twang gotten stronger?!😂
Judy looks great, she has no need to shy from the camera! Good job Judy!
I have spent a saturday morning watching all the videos up to now. Greetings from Ohio USA. I love the sheep as I live in a rural agricultural area. My hubby and I dream of visiting Australia someday. He is able to build and fix anything, just like you. My job is to help hold, keep track of parts and take care of clean up.
Awww your nephew is adorable 😍
So bloody cute!
He is adorable and grown so quickly!
Your Nephew is adorable!! Glad you are there to watch him grow!! This is neat. Thanks
Here's a "like" for Judy! That little duck she does- what a charmer! And, just like so many here, I may not be planning a van build but I LOVE seeing all the work you're doing and all the thoughtful explanation. Have a great day!
Thumbs for Judy done! 👍😂 she gonna steal the show when she become comfortable with the camera 😂
Judy is a legend. Loving the more instructional nature of this build series. I already had a hankerin' to set about my own project. Now I am gaining confidence.
Judy is a legend. Best dressed fabrication assistant ever!
Judy was a smash hit and so cute when she saw you were filming lol, go Judy
Appreciate that you showed the mistake and how you fixed it. I built out a scamp trailer and mistakes are inevitable and can be disheartening but you handled it like a champ. Judy is dope
Hi Max..Love watching your build and earlier stuff.Judy makes this clip even better.Make sure that we see her more offten!
JUDY ROCKS!!! Those panels look sick you made this look so effortless.
We need more Judy!
The world needs more Judy
Everything about this video was absolutely perfect from Jumanji to the Sheep's to Judy to you the electric work everything
Soo good to wake up to a new video mate! Between losing my job ( cheers covid ) and having my future up in the air, these really help and inspire a time to unwind and forget about reality. Keep them coming, love the editing and detail you do, love the fact it's a Iveco. A make underrated and not really utilised as much when it comes to van builds. They are soo solid!
Hey Ryan, sorry to hear about your job mate, that sucks. Very glad to hear the vids are helping though! TBH I'm still so unsure with where I want my future career to go.. What I can tell you is getting hands on with a project like this keeps you so busy you don't have time to stress about much else! And don't get me started on Ivecos.. apart from the shitty roof shape I am beyond in love!
Thank you for showing your mistakes. It's the best way for the rest of us to learn!
You are so lucky to have JUDY! Thumbs up Judy! I'm in awe of your ability to work solo, and just so glad you have an occasional helping hand. I am so loving this step by step with great instructions, it's the real deal! I also think you made a good choice about power - it's all about simple, right?
YOUR NEPHEW'S SO CUTE. SO COOL SEEING HOW HE'S GROWN SO FAST!
Keepin the video's real is the way to go. I work for an airline( who knows for how much longer) and we call it a "what not to do video". LOL. Thanks for the video.
Teacher: "Max gets distracted in class easily"
Max: "ohhhh, a squirrel". :D
😂
That camera must of been well hidden when Judy first came along :)) ❤️ I duck and dive when I see a camera too
Hmm she may have failed to see it 😉
I really appreciate these videos of your up builds! I " need" to install a ceiling fan and solar units to my camper van. It will not be a simple task since it is already custom made. Id have to take ceiling off plus lots of things in the high top area. But I am learning a lot from you and gaining confidence I can do it even though I am a novice in the field. I will likely have someone help me.
HI Max,
I love your videos on the van build, I'm learning so much!
Hi Judy,
Please come on more often, you seem so sweet. I am sure you will get a lot of love from the community, so don't be shy. 💜
Sheep stampede! Except one!!! Lmao😂😂😂. So happy you are documenting your huge project! Thank you for sharing! 👍😘🙏🏻🐾🐾🇬🇧
Sheep stampede.. sooo funny! Judy is a champ :) Hi Judy! Van is coming along swell, can't believe how addictive it is so watch this process haha
Wow, the installation of the solar system went (almost) seamlessly. Good job! Great to see the elusive Judy! She is a star! ⭐️
So close Ann, maybe tomorrow will be a hiccup free day!
@@MaxLeeandOccy Its nice to have a little drama in each video. Makes for some "edge of the seat" suspense.
Can't wait to see Occy running around with those sheep... Can you give us an update on the quarantine timeframe , surely 6mths is nearly up ??
Also loving that you and Eamon are both running build videos in parallel , it's going to be great to see both layouts and slight differences....
Between that gorgeous bubba at the beginning and stealth filming Judy, the relos are stealing the show. 😂
Always. Just wait til Tom gets back on camera!
@@MaxLeeandOccy Yeeees Tom, can't wait
Great work, Judy! The camera loves you 😘 can't wait to see you again soon
When the van is complete Judy should get the first ride!! Thanks for your service Judy!
Fair!
So sorry to hear you & Lee split, you seemed so happy together whenever I came across your vlogs. Take care & stay safe both of you.
Judy’s a legend.
Sheep stampede + Jumanji clip 😂👌
First thing that popped in to my head!
I can't wait to hear what Eamon has to say about your "oopsie" cut!! Very enjoyable to watch.
I'm sure there will be a comment 😂
😂👏🏼😂
When Max speaks.. makes me don’t want to stop watching his videos!
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I was just about to type in how precise you are on this build when you drilled the hole in the wrong place. Hahahaha! Good recovery from the mistake. Van is really coming along well.
“What would you do without your Mum” in your case “What would you do without your Judy”...love how she’s so camera shy! Loving the series!
I would be lost and the panels would be loose!
Judy, what a trooper.
I ❤️ having the surprise of this video today! And then the vid had a nephew surprise! A Judy surprise! A sheep stampede 🐑🐑 surprise! And the job went smoothly!
Judy did a great job as assistant.
Great progress Max.
Max love the cut away glimpses of fam and farm life outside and around the van build. Especially in today's changing new normal... those who endure with or because of us are everything. Loving how the van is coming together! Cheers...
I like the "Max" Fan in the background on the roof (21.35).
Judy rocks mate! Loving the series. It must be a special breed of us who are creating tiny homes on wheels during a global pandemic eh?! Still, perfect timing for me as you're about two weeks ahead! Take care & enjoy!
I think we should have Judy do cameo's in all the build video's. Thanks for helping max, Judy.
And Judy if you need a new career, I'm sure there are magicians out there that would hire you in a minute 😆
😂😂😂
I wish I would have seen this video before I "built" my van (very thrifty build, haha). You made installing look SUPER easy, and I'm sure so many people will benefit from this video. Also, shout out to you, because I replicated your van bed build for my own van! Loving the Sheep Diaries, too, haha.
I'm so happy you are building a van on UA-cam. I am just starting mine. Just trying to get my floor done. I only have one day a week to work on it. I definitely appreciate all your tips.
We all make mistakes! Thanks for leaving yours in so the rest of us feel better!
Mid video I realized I was in way over my head and not ever gonna do this myself, but I can’t stop watching cuz you’re just so damn engaging. Even though no Occy cameos 😁
Judy is sooo funny.. is she family? Who is she? .. I am so invested in this project (sitting in my couch haha) can’t wait to se what comes next! Greetings 🇲🇽
Yes Judy is family! She is my Step Mum 🤗
Ha love that!! Thanks for being part of it 🙏🏼
You've done such a nice job up there - a junction box will keep it neat, tidy, more streamlined and nicer if you ever have to handle those plugs again - they won't have glue residue from tape or get brittle from UV exposure.
The long thing used to fish cables through, is.. .a fish :) That wiring looks so much nicer and neater going through the bodywork. If you have to do multiple cables, run a long piece of string down with the first cable, then tie it onto the second cable and you can just pull it down - only need to fish once. It feels a bit wanky offering tips on what you've already done, but hopefully comments help other builders. (wish I had the money for a neat 4x4 van build, the off road areas up around Ningaloo would be incredible to van around to)
A great trip down memory lane to when I did mine 👍 One thing I wish I'd done at the time is make provision for a solar trickle charger for the cab battery, something a lot harder later ;)
Hello, Judy! Well, I guess now your cover is blown and you are officially famous! Enjoy...
Judy is really so cute! I wanna hug her! 🤗
The mini window in the back is a new feature and i like it.
G'day Max Mate,
Awww man, your nephew grew so quick, he was just a freshy last Christmas!
I think I might have missed a video, I don't remember seeing Judy previously, who is she Max? And THANK YOU JUSY FOR LENDING A HAND!MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!
Great to see the build coming along mate!
Keep Safe All,
-Matt
Great job again Max. Maybe a drop bear 🐻 started the stampede. Keep up the great work👍
Very possible Nige 🤔😂
Judy you held that little chunk of wood perfectly!! Great job! Max you should give her a raise and a promotion to project manager!🤣🤣 Truthfully I am learning a lot, thanks!!
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 for Judy🔧 Your family are lovely, Max - more cameos please🙋🏼♀️
Love how you show each process clearly and make it easy to understand. Glad things are coming along for you.
Judy did an awesome job. 🤗
Oh max she is certainly looking shmick. Loving watching these videos. Your looking happy 💕💕💕💕
Enjoyed the video; learning a lot just watching and writing things down. You know so much. When I find a rig, I'll mssg you or maybe that Jaz Morton for assistance. Tell Judy she did a good job. Miss seeing Occy. Last time I saw him was when he was at Lee's parent's house for the quarantine. Best of luck with your continued build. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
So sweet to see your nephew and brother. Loved the stampede and the fun you're having with your videos. Judy rocks!!
She does indeed Kathi!
Max.....plz tell Jane that Leslie from North Carolina said hello! I met your mom while playing Words With Friends and she told me about you. I’m fascinated with your “van life”!!!
Tell Jane we have moved to Colorado and to come visit!!!!!
Always love seeing your videos and when you show the farm, it is beautiful there, so serene. Keep up your work and we will keep watching.
Thanks Frank, appreciate that mate!
Hey Max, thanks for the baby shot ... he's adorable ... such a fun age. Van is looking good ... see ya next time.
Pleasure Anita!
Hi Max thank you so much for doing this video step by step I really enjoyed this episode and I'm looking forward to the rest of this episode once you have everything you need, to finish the electric power.. Please continue to do it step by step I hope to see Occy with you soon... Please tell Ms. Judy that she did an awesome job helping you...
Big *thumbs up* Judy! (You're a natural!)
What an exciting episode! A project from start to finish, a sheep stampede and a cameo appearance by Judy!!! It's a blockbuster! (Does anyone even say that anymore? Lol.)
Haha you do Gen and you nailed it! Edge of your seat stuff!!
Oh , don’t forget to film Occy and Judy!
A big thumbs up to Judy. Can’t wait ti see your van finished
Always a good day when another Max and Occy vid comes up! Keep crushing it my friend! 🇦🇺
Really enjoying the videos, and love seeing all the support from your family. I noticed how your family are contributing in the comments too, so lovely 🥰
Judy is awesome!! Go girl :)! Max, I am really learning so much from these videos.
Thank you for making these videos! I'm 20 years old and my guy friend and I want to buy and convert our own van in the future, to do vanlife traveling with. So I will for sure look back on these videos for help!
Thanks for sharing the sheep stampede for us. Much appreciated!
I think Judy brings some solid reason to the channel while Max is doing crazy things and drilling extra holes in the roof. Sheep are a nice small distraction without Occy here. Be well Be you Max
Great video Max. So cool to have support from family to help you with build jobs. What made the sheepies stampede? I half expected Occy to run into the picture but know he is still freezing his tail off in Canada.
Very nice on the solar panel install. It was very helpful and gives me an idea for when I get my van hopefully. haha Judy did a good job as well. 👍🏻
Congrats to your family on the little guy. Also, you're putting in major work to not only complete this build but to also establish new content for UA-cam. It's not going unnoticed, keep up the good work!
Wish they could stay that age forever!! My little guy is 10 now, but I miss the toddler years. Want to have another one,but my girlfriend isn't on board lol.