BIG RV SOLAR & LITHIUM BATTERY SETUP **Not so DIY

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 903

  • @nanachick05
    @nanachick05 5 років тому +10

    You know Marc, one of the reasons I started following y’alls blog/website over a year and a half ago (new to the UA-cam channel), is because you make the complicated easy to understand. Your explanations of things like this, has taken away a ton of mystery and the usual 𗀺𗀴 look on my face. I just love you, Trish and your kids, the blessed life you have...but mostly I like how you simplify the complicated, thank you for that!

  • @Highvoltagesteph
    @Highvoltagesteph 4 роки тому

    It's about a year after this video was posted, but I've just been watching your old videos to pass the time and learn something new. My boyfriend and I just bought a 2004 Trail Cruiser 527RL Fifth wheel this spring, and have been fixing it up and learning along the way. This will be our 4th trailer. Started with a pop up, then a 32ft bumper pull, then an 18ft bumper pull, now our 28ft fifth wheel.
    Now the reason why I decided to actually comment, but the fact that I am in school for Electrical Engineering. And this video made me update my resumes to go hand out to RV places because I had never even considering using my education to work in the RV world. So thank you. I'm incredibly grateful for even making me thinking about that idea!

  • @KeepYourDaydream
    @KeepYourDaydream  5 років тому +9

    This is our third battery/solar install. The first install included two 6v batteries and a small 600-watt inverter and we were thrilled to charge a laptop in a Walmart parking lot! Starting small now is better than starting big, later. Today, we're excited to show a "big rig" system for those looking to see what's possible. The pricing for the entire system is included in this blog: www.keepyourdaydream.com/offgrid
    Many people have asked if solar is necessary when having a generator. The problem with *only* having a generator is it needs to be on for every individual task. If the boys want to game - the gen must be on. To make coffee, charge a laptop, turn on the TV, etc. In our experience, no one task seems important enough to turn it on... so it either stays off or stays on all day. After hours of running and smelling the fumes, it gets old. Not to mention hearing the hum for hours. Thus, it might be best to have a small battery/solar setup to handle things like charging small devices or watching TV and use the gen for the heavy lifting or to run the AC.

  • @mikecox7761
    @mikecox7761 4 роки тому

    Battle Born is the ONLY !!! Company to buy your batteries and off grid supplies !!! They have the best customer service not only in the industry but with any vendor I have ever done business with.

  • @Tiberswimteam09
    @Tiberswimteam09 5 років тому +4

    That rig and tv are so awesome! Love you guys! We watch each week. Thank you so much. You have so inspired us on our journey to full-time RV living.

  • @rickvinyardable
    @rickvinyardable 5 років тому +1

    We are going to be full time bone dockers haven't even bought the rv yet . But videos like this, is what really helps us understand what you really need to look at and help us get started right. This was really helpfully .

    • @AdventureEndeavor
      @AdventureEndeavor 5 років тому

      Highly recommend a large solar setup if you plan on boondocking alot, it was amazing having it and not running the generator.

  • @teamambrose74
    @teamambrose74 5 років тому +5

    Truly the best video I’ve seen on UA-cam about solar charging systems - very easy to understand!

    • @mikehildebrand3135
      @mikehildebrand3135 5 років тому

      couldn't agree more. I have been thinking of one and this answered all my questions.

    • @AdventureEndeavor
      @AdventureEndeavor 5 років тому

      Yup 100% helps with understanding everything

  • @marcusaponte1287
    @marcusaponte1287 2 роки тому

    I saved this video just to learn more and get the company that did the job! When my wife and I do go full time we will be going there to get that done! Thanks for the video!

  • @ibMoose2u
    @ibMoose2u 5 років тому +4

    Awesome video! I’m drooling over that amazing boondocking set up. If I lived full time in my trailer I’d save for something like it!! Also very informative for us electrical newbs!!

    • @AdventureEndeavor
      @AdventureEndeavor 5 років тому

      It really was quite informative, solar is essential we boondock quite often.

  • @lynjameson1368
    @lynjameson1368 5 років тому

    Mark, you are such a pro on these technical videos. Bravo.

  • @genimcnutt
    @genimcnutt 5 років тому +3

    OMG OMG OMG!!! I UNDERSTAND! Thank you so much for breaking this all down into simple regular "hairdryer" language...lolol. Now I get the watts and what I can/cant use simultaneously. I actually feel GIDDY. Totally embarrassed here, but hey...its all about learning, right?!

  • @Randy-hg5pi
    @Randy-hg5pi 5 років тому +2

    What a great, well organized install and thank you Mark for breaking the technical side down so it’s easy to understand. I hope you guys have a lot of off grid adventures to show us. Safe travels.

  • @MrArayvw
    @MrArayvw 5 років тому +5

    Great video Mark on explaining a solar system for a RV.

  • @maiingan07
    @maiingan07 5 років тому

    Oh my gosh! All of this time I’ve had problems understanding the workings of solar, batteries (will invest in lithium), the inverter and so much more, and now, I am really getting the hang of it all. Of course, I still have a great deal more to learn, but I’m finally getting it. Just wow. Amazing and feels so good too. You’d be great at writing a book, and you’d save so many people from thinking they were stupid. I can’t pinpoint when the light bulb finally came on, but it did and it has. I will be forever grateful. Thank you, you and your explanations rock.

  • @delilahtoledo
    @delilahtoledo 5 років тому +11

    I really like these types of videos. This and the steel mill video remind me of the "How it's made" series . Great job!

  • @gavinthor4479
    @gavinthor4479 5 років тому +1

    Hey Mark - you brought up the flux capacitor... that's exactly the thought that came to my mind when you started your overview of the power compartment. Just a few more watts and you should be ready for time travel.

  • @RenovationsandRepair
    @RenovationsandRepair 5 років тому +10

    Wom! Nice set up. I'm sure getting those batteries for free helps with the justification. Li-Ion is definitely the way to go.

  • @comervwithus2788
    @comervwithus2788 5 років тому

    Thanks Marc and Trish. One kid in college waiting for her to fly the nest so we can get on the road and your videos we watch faithfully

  • @robinmills5827
    @robinmills5827 5 років тому +17

    Well done Marc. I had no need to understand your explanations but had no difficulty following this. You manage to make technical things interesting. I think it's your passion about your 'toys' and enthusiasm for sharing. Thank you. All the same I'm looking forward to getting back on the road and doing some more vicarious travelling with y'all.

    • @AdventureEndeavor
      @AdventureEndeavor 5 років тому +1

      Yeah he did a great job explaining everything!

  • @jkuspider9032
    @jkuspider9032 5 років тому

    Ah! Elkhart, Indiana! My hometown and “RV Capital of the World”. Born and raised there until 20 years young and now live west of Bisbee, AZ.
    We recently went from a 2017 pop up to our first travel trailer (2019 Jayco Jay Flight) and it feels like a mansion to us. 😂 I’ve been binge watching for a few weeks and really enjoy your channel, your travels and your family! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mygypsyadventure3610
    @mygypsyadventure3610 5 років тому +5

    I discovered your channel a few months ago and I have finally made it thru every single episode. I absolutely love your family! I was just watching something from your first season. I think it would be fun for you to bring up your inital episode and talk about how you would do that inital year differently with the knowledge you have now. Its been fun watching your kids grow up and the profession video production of your videos.
    Looking forward to your next video on Sunday.

  • @deltabravo1257
    @deltabravo1257 5 років тому

    Very good explanation of the solar/inverter, etc... I first became aware of inverters back in 1991 when I got a job at Heart Interface, which later became Xantrex, when Xantrex bought up all three major inverter manufacturers in the PNW back in about 2000 or 2001: Heart, Trace Engineering and Statpower. I've had inverters in every RV I've owned, including a small enclosed trailer with I used as a camping rig prior to buying my first RV. Once a person has the freedom offered with an inverter, there's no going without one, hence the reason Heart came up with the name "FREEDOM" for there second generation models of inverters.
    I have a Xantrex PS2.0 (aka Statpower ProSine 2.0 "2000 watt pure sine wave") in my truck camper and a Victron Multiplus 2000 in my small travel trailer. I'm still undecided if I will put solar on the TT since I also have an onboard genny in it.

  • @daviddeason1648
    @daviddeason1648 5 років тому +6

    Hey there fam,
    You guys are very inspiring and I hope your videos don’t ever stop cause it’s amazing to watch this lifestyle grow.
    Much love,
    The Deason family

    • @AdventureEndeavor
      @AdventureEndeavor 5 років тому

      They are so inspiring, they got us started in fulltimeing!

    • @donraptor6156
      @donraptor6156 4 роки тому

      $17000.00 in Batteries does NOT inspire me!

  • @richardkoch8752
    @richardkoch8752 5 років тому

    Glad there is a quality solar installer close to us in Indiana. We're in Illinois. When the time comes that the wife finally retires and we get either a Grand Design or Winn TT or possibly a Class C (depending on my health) I intend to have solar so we can basically stay out of RV Parks 75% of the time. I know a quality solar system isn't cheap but what we can save in CG fee's will help pay for the solar system. Plus the ability to dry camp when and where we want is priceless. GREAT VID!!! Oh yeah, I like the curly coat Charley is getting, my Golden "Boo" is a curly coated Golden......love that curly coat! :)

  • @amywright1133
    @amywright1133 5 років тому +4

    Awesome video. Love you guys. Had to quit what I was doing cause I got the notification for your video.

  • @susanamberg3960
    @susanamberg3960 5 років тому +1

    Of all the solar installations I've watched I finally got it watching yours. Thanks for sharing.

    • @KeepYourDaydream
      @KeepYourDaydream  5 років тому

      Sweet. That was the goal. We don't do amps and watt conversions :) Google is pretty good at it though.

  • @bonita3710
    @bonita3710 5 років тому +5

    Great job breaking down the term “solar” (in this application). We have a solar set up on our Airstream, and I have been completely intimidated by it because I had now idea how it all worked. I think I’ll watch this video a couple more times.
    The biggest drawback to our system is our lead acid batteries.
    Again, great job!

  • @BenNstyle
    @BenNstyle 5 років тому

    Marc & Trish, this is the best breakdown on electrical source input/distribution output explanation out there for folks that RV. Lithiums are the way to go with the warmer blankets! You'll have to give the viewers an update soon once you've had the chance to put them through the testing phase.
    Thanks for this very useful vlog and safe travels! ☕️

    • @KeepYourDaydream
      @KeepYourDaydream  5 років тому +1

      Results are in. It's amazing! We didn't expect the events we've been attending to be all dry camping and up to 5 days. This system has made it possible.

    • @BenNstyle
      @BenNstyle 5 років тому

      @@KeepYourDaydream Mission accomplished 💪🏼👍🏼

  • @sgraffrn
    @sgraffrn 5 років тому +3

    Just getting into the process of thinking about full time RV living. Thanks for the great explanation on power issues. Your videos are such great representations of the how to issues of living on the road.

  • @Dewmonkey6
    @Dewmonkey6 5 років тому

    Best explanation i have heard yet on explaining solar.

  • @claudiaprice1018
    @claudiaprice1018 5 років тому +1

    Good job Mark explaining the solar system and how it works. I understand a whole lot more now. Amazing. ❤️❤️

  • @learnitfromwilliam
    @learnitfromwilliam 5 років тому +37

    You broke down the basics really well Mark. That stuff is confusing for sure.

    • @AdventureEndeavor
      @AdventureEndeavor 5 років тому +2

      Yes it can be! We still don't understand 100% but loved our solar!

    • @DragonsREpic
      @DragonsREpic 5 років тому +1

      not really. its simple. I already taught myself

  • @Ryoukoe
    @Ryoukoe 5 років тому

    I love how you went through and described solar and the batteries and such, I totally learned so much and how solar is just a way of charging the batteries, which are the thing that will power everything!

  • @noconz0727
    @noconz0727 5 років тому +6

    This is such a cool episode. I love this techy stuff

  • @gregb835
    @gregb835 5 років тому +2

    For me, the BEST youtube video I've seen in your series. Bravo, just got a chance to catch it and it was a great lesson!!!

  • @Killswitch1111
    @Killswitch1111 5 років тому +3

    Battleborn is awesome if you want a drop in system from the lead acid batteries. But the Tesla modules provide far more energy density and with the EVTV bms it’s basically as safe as the bms in the battleborns.

    • @tbear68-
      @tbear68- 5 років тому +1

      Tesla modules??
      Enlighten me...

  • @maraudermitchelli
    @maraudermitchelli 5 років тому

    I believe this is your best technical video...i don't even own an RV, but enjoy the channel.

  • @valerieyates2501
    @valerieyates2501 5 років тому +3

    This was such a great explanation Mark! Thank you. We don’t own an RV yet but you did such a great job explaining this where I could understand it.

  • @robertgarbe6348
    @robertgarbe6348 5 років тому +1

    Grand job, one of the best splaining on this subject ever. Now we need everyone to watch it.

  • @j.r.3215
    @j.r.3215 5 років тому +7

    Marc,
    If you pull out the SPEC sheet for the Victron Inverter you will find that that is a 3000VA(Volt Amps) and NOT 3000 WATTS. 3000VA will convert to approx 2400 watts as AC power is calculated different than DC power. AC Power will be calculated by use of the RMS formula. Google RMS Calculation and you will see that normal house AC voltage is actually about 170 VAC Peak to Peak, not you take that number and multiply by the sin of 45 degrees (.707) and you will get the actual voltage (RMS) 120VAC. This is why AC is power is measured in Volt Amps, DC power in Amps*Volts = WATTS. Clear as Mud ??

  • @ftkinsella
    @ftkinsella 5 років тому

    Marc you could be a teacher. You explained the new solar system so well. I am a beginner in both RVS and solar but I know for sure that I want to boondock as much as I can whenever I do get on the road. Cheers!!!

    • @ftkinsella
      @ftkinsella 5 років тому

      Scott in MN thanks Scott, I know Minnesota can have worse weather than southern Ontario. I didn’t realize that the batteries were affected that much. I need to be aware of that in the future. Cheers!!!

  • @jansullivan1442
    @jansullivan1442 5 років тому +3

    I understand solar a lot more now! Thank you. What was the cost of such a build?

  • @SkylinersYeti
    @SkylinersYeti 4 роки тому

    I just finished our shake down of our new lithium ion battery system with a victoron 3000 watt inverter. I also have a 200 watt portable solar power and 2 2000 watt Honda generators. It was quite cloudy and we were camped in the forest so not much solar but will be trying it out in a more sunny location in a week or so. I got most of my supplies and technical advice for AM Solar in Springfield, Oregon. Great customer service.

  • @2003Harleyguy
    @2003Harleyguy 5 років тому +15

    I like this video and gave it a thumbs up BUT! Your viewers watched it for educational reasons & although you did a very good job on explaining the dynamics & limitations of the install, you really left us hanging on what a similar install might cost us. That is as important as power management for hair dryers & toasters IMHO. Your viewers are smart enough to understand costs would vary based on a multitude of factors but some range of cost (simple to complex) would have been nice. Thanks for your videos!

    • @Fordgroup00
      @Fordgroup00 5 років тому

      2003Harleyguy
      They start at $1500-$2500 on up

    • @2003Harleyguy
      @2003Harleyguy 5 років тому +2

      @@Fordgroup00 Do you know for a fact that his solar install cost him $1,500? No? I asked the cost of a "similar install" would cost his viewers as a frame of reference & budgeting. Keep your wild speculation thank you. Just the install of the solar panels would cost more than that. That's why I asked the fair question.

    • @mishafrog8786
      @mishafrog8786 5 років тому +3

      @@2003Harleyguy He also stated $1000 x 6 battle batts = $6k and thats before the other gear, My guess with fitting charges this job is way over $10k might even be upto $13k ?

    • @2003Harleyguy
      @2003Harleyguy 5 років тому +2

      @@mishafrog8786 This is my whole point, they should have given us SOME IDEA of the cost for a similar installation. My guess is closer to 20K (labor & equipment) for this install but now we'll never know. Again, my whole point.

    • @mishafrog8786
      @mishafrog8786 5 років тому +1

      @@2003Harleyguy Ref my other post , also suspecting freebie s here ?

  • @TheWolfPackFam
    @TheWolfPackFam 5 років тому

    What an awesome explanation! When we first bought our RV we didn't understand that we needed an inverter when we plugged things in, the lights worked, but hat was it. We thought we just needed a Solar panel, so when things weren't working we went back to the place we bought the RV and they explained how it all worked. We learn as we go, were still trying to figure out how to back it in with ease. I swear when we pull in people get there chairs out, popcorn and soda just to watch us 😲

  • @joecool509
    @joecool509 5 років тому +4

    Great topic. I found 2x used 138ahr batteries lithium on eBay that are being charged by 2x160w panels. Should last a long time for our purpose.

  • @kylethompson2017
    @kylethompson2017 5 років тому

    Didn't realize you were here for the airshow. Hope you saw one of the night shows. Such an awesome job they do and it just gets better every year. Nice job on the video. I've watched a lot of solar videos and aside from some of the tech terms, it was pretty easy to get a good idea of how the system runs. Thank you

  • @ryanscott2392
    @ryanscott2392 5 років тому +3

    Your in my back yard! I grew up in goshen. Live down by fort Wayne love the channel

  • @AlahuSnackbar
    @AlahuSnackbar 5 років тому +1

    I can see the quality and craftsmanship even from behind my cellphone screen.

  • @lorih379
    @lorih379 5 років тому +3

    You are the first channel we followed and still our favorite.

    • @chrispatriot
      @chrispatriot 5 років тому +1

      Same here! And I haven't even started RV'ing yet! Which means I am already breaking one of the most talked about fundamental thoughts that KYD mentions... Which is to not totally over-think things, but purchase whatever you can afford and get out on the road sooner, rather than later.. ;)
      I'm a recovering perfectionist and occasionally I have withdraws... Okay, a lot of them... LOL

  • @WheretheJones
    @WheretheJones 4 роки тому

    Great breakdown. Seems like an absolute necessity for anyone who does this full time and has to get work done in the online world.

  • @mikejf4377
    @mikejf4377 5 років тому +4

    I think that this video is great, only have one question. Why not more panels on your roof, you had plenty of room up there?

    • @kyledury1455
      @kyledury1455 4 роки тому +1

      MikeJ F must be 1200W was plenty.

  • @terrysmiles8599
    @terrysmiles8599 2 роки тому

    This is a must have system for me....I will be doing the same thing very soon....Its a must! So the truck will also be charging them battery's well your going down the road moving from one place to the other....nice!

  • @BandMomRaeRae
    @BandMomRaeRae 5 років тому +3

    I've been so excited the last few weeks having you guys in my home area, driving the same roads, going the same places I've gone. I live in the Toledo Ohio area, we visit cedar point often, and my father lives in Elkhart IN.

    • @soillife1
      @soillife1 4 роки тому +1

      Findlay Ohio here.

  • @rodstephens6612
    @rodstephens6612 5 років тому

    With all that roof you certainly can pull some amps. For those will a little less square footage, additional panels can be stored in garage. Set them out and plug them in while you are camped. Gorgeous install. Well done.

  • @annabrozer2784
    @annabrozer2784 5 років тому +4

    Love your channel keep up the good work I wood
    Love to meet you some day 👏🏻😁😍👍

  • @DaveSabol
    @DaveSabol 5 років тому

    Marc and Tricia, you keep upping the game on yourselves. I've been watching/following along for a while and commenting periodically but this was a great technical (non-travel) video extremely well done and I appreciated it. I can't wait for all of your videos, but follow-ups on this topic will be interesting as well (what worked, didn't work, worked better than expected, etc.) Keep on living the daydream!

  • @livinglifemyway7349
    @livinglifemyway7349 5 років тому +8

    I had those breakers mounted under my hood in the van, in AZ heat of 100 plus and the heat of the engine running those breakers tripped on their own. Just a FYI

    • @Proost1
      @Proost1 5 років тому +1

      Yep - I'm here in Scottsdale and the bank of batteries for my inverter are right up front in front of the generator. Fully exposed. I'm reconfiguring to put all 8 of my LiFePO4 inside a bay.

    • @chrispatriot
      @chrispatriot 5 років тому

      Great Comment! I've noticed that no matter how well thought out a system is, sometimes it misses a couple elements, and unfortunately, those are the ones that make all the difference when you're going through them... ;)

    • @andrewcombs8180
      @andrewcombs8180 5 років тому

      Yar Nunya we are installing our batteries under the bed just above the front bay. This way it allows a simple connection straight below them to the front storage bay as well as allowing us to use that storage for other non-temperature sensitive items.

    • @Proost1
      @Proost1 5 років тому

      @Yar Nunya yep. My plan is to keep out of the extremes. haha

  • @pauljordan756
    @pauljordan756 4 роки тому

    Excellent informational video! Thank you for sharing your experience!

  • @jonathanneethling
    @jonathanneethling 5 років тому +6

    We played a drinking game in this episode.... every time you said “hair dryer” we drank a shot.....😄🥴

    • @chrispatriot
      @chrispatriot 5 років тому

      LOL And the next morning you needed that "Iron" to get out the wrinkles... ;)

  • @jeepgirl721
    @jeepgirl721 5 років тому +1

    You guys are awesome! Thanks so so much for breaking things down to 101. I’m planning to go full time and had no idea where to start learning this and didn’t know much about it. I’ve learned so much watching your videos so thank you!,

  • @richardkoch8752
    @richardkoch8752 5 років тому +3

    Marc with the battery heat wrap you have the cold taken care of for the Li's but how do you address the "too hot" for Li's in the compartment? Great vid!!!!!

  • @shirleyvinson3894
    @shirleyvinson3894 5 років тому

    Thank you for posting this video. I finally understand. My eyes didn't glaze over, my ears didn't flip to a buzzing sound. I finally know what to look for and how to work with the techs that will be installing my system. I finally feel confident and comfortable. That don't happen everyday 😂😂

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650 5 років тому +3

    You have to figure in recovery costs. What is cheaper to recover, the cost of a generator and gas (which you probably already have), running your truck to charge batteries (you are already paying for that), staying at an RV park that will keep everything running and charged or solar? Why spend money you don't have to unless you are being sponsored.

    • @KeepYourDaydream
      @KeepYourDaydream  5 років тому

      It's a good point, but we're not alone with these installs out here. I continue to see even bigger all the time.

    • @HereThenGone
      @HereThenGone 5 років тому

      If you plan to use the system for all your power needs, it makes perfect sense. We haven't plugged in for 2 months now. Love solar. 😎🌞

    • @erichakanson9514
      @erichakanson9514 4 роки тому

      It's not just about the money, it's also about quiet. Generators make noise, which can be annoying; there can also be restrictions on running it in some locations--like National Parks.

  • @carolfuchs2774
    @carolfuchs2774 5 років тому

    Good job on explanation of solar. It just shows that we don't need to be dependent on only certain sources of power. We run a complete 2500 sq ft house on solar with a back up generator. We also use propane for furnace , dryer and cook stove. No power bills.

  • @arthurnied5500
    @arthurnied5500 5 років тому +4

    What is your pin weight now after the installation?

    • @cswhiteleytx
      @cswhiteleytx 3 роки тому

      This is one question none of the high subscriber UA-camrs ever answer...puzzling.

  • @jdub421
    @jdub421 4 роки тому

    this was an excellent explanation .. i really learned the answers to a lot of questions I had .. I wish i had this setup but the video really explained a lot for what i want to do for a truck camper with solar

  • @keithwendl8328
    @keithwendl8328 5 років тому +3

    How much weight did the whole system add? Including the batteries?

    • @KeepYourDaydream
      @KeepYourDaydream  5 років тому +1

      I could do the math (and will) but I'm so far below my GVWR, I haven't looked. That's the nice thing about a toy hauler. Full water is no problem. The axles are 7k x 3 = 21k and the GVWR is 20k.

  • @peakmountaincamps
    @peakmountaincamps 4 роки тому

    Very well put together. We have been installing solar for a lot of years and we must say you have done a great job in your explanation.

  • @Userthatalreadyexists
    @Userthatalreadyexists 5 років тому +4

    Too cool! We JUST did the same exact install on a Momentum 395M

  • @VitoF111
    @VitoF111 3 роки тому

    Wow, I'm impressed. Very nice system.

  • @OkiewanBVO
    @OkiewanBVO 5 років тому +10

    17:06 ... "lets talk about the cost", "should you invest" . Forgot one point: "can you afford $6,000 in just batteries?" . Great system, clearly designed, assembled and installed professionally. Problem is, most of us aren't influencers and have to pay full boat. More "power" to ya (yes, pun), but the search continues for the cost / performance sweet spot. It seems that Battle born has hooked-up just about every RV channel on youtube and that's cool ... unfortunately, they are catering to a very small portion of the RV community as a whole. When someone comes up with an affordable system, THAT will be news and THAT will have a major impact on how we all get our power. THAT is innovation, throwing insane amounts of $$ at something is not.

    • @billredding2000
      @billredding2000 5 років тому +2

      @Bob:
      I'm planning on getting a Class B motorhome in a year or so (2021 model, maybe early 2022) and as we've been seeing lately, they seem to be moving in the all-electric direction. I hope by then (2020) we still won't be paying $1K each for 100Ah batteries. I'd want 4 as a minimum, 6 would probably be the max (and I'll be lucky to find space for 6 somewhere on a B). -- BR

    • @kdkd693
      @kdkd693 5 років тому +1

      Bill Redding suggest you look at diy batteries from 4x 180AH cells. Watch Will Prowse’s videos. He has kits now too. Cheapest way to go and good quality

    • @billredding2000
      @billredding2000 5 років тому

      @@kdkd693 Thanks for the info, but I'm not a fan of Will Prowse (for a couple of reasons). While I certainly could "build my own lithium batteries" skills-wise, at my stage in life I'm not as "enthusiastic" as I was when younger, so I prefer things already done (like going for a factory-built Class B vs. me buying a van shell and building my own B). Battle Born (for one brand, there are others I'd expect) has a quality product and (apparently) very good customer-support goin' on. I'm just hoping the market itself will bring down their prices as this technology becomes more mainstream. Even though I'd also have a small generator on board (backup), I'd prefer a mostly-solar-solution to my power needs off-grid/boon-docking.
      But...I haven't given up undertaking "projects" completely, so in a year's time or so (when I get my Class B) if prices are still high like they are today (over-pricing as the market will bear presently), then yes, I'll look at rolling-my-own." ;-)
      However, since we don't know what features (power-wise) Class B makers will be offering for their 2021 models, I'll have to wait until then to re-evaluate what to do.
      Regards,
      -- BR

    • @sillyboy32
      @sillyboy32 5 років тому

      I’m a fan of Will. I built a portable for my 4Runner with 2 battle borns in a pelican box. Way more than I need. Connected to a red arc and it kicks butt. Expensive, and I’ve been fortunate to sell a large business. That said. If funds are tight will will tell you how to build a battle born for 1/3 the cost. But I love my battle borns

    • @jamesgulrich7416
      @jamesgulrich7416 5 років тому

      @@billredding2000 Well said. The cost of these batteries ... 6K? They should be 1K for four. It's just too expensive upfront for the average RVer. I will stick to my six 6-volt lead-acid batteries that I could replace six to eight times for that price. Ouch!

  • @kennethhieke6623
    @kennethhieke6623 5 років тому

    Serious electrical engineering episode. Thanks for explaining all of that in a coherent fashion.

  • @adwokatdiabla7753
    @adwokatdiabla7753 5 років тому +4

    What was the cost to install your solar system through that company?

  • @cindycrockettbradley5058
    @cindycrockettbradley5058 5 років тому

    So happy for you guys! May Sunshine follow you where ever you are! God Bless!

  • @liveourbest2067
    @liveourbest2067 5 років тому +6

    Someone may have already commented on this,but wouldnt your onboard generator power all this?

    • @AdventureEndeavor
      @AdventureEndeavor 5 років тому

      It definitely would, but they are just loud, require maintenance and fuel. We had solar on our old rig and it was amazing, looking forward to adding it to our new rig.

    • @living4hockey
      @living4hockey 4 роки тому

      The generator would make too much noise while he’s trying to make videos inside the RV.

  • @NathanEnos2005
    @NathanEnos2005 4 роки тому

    Very informative! I noticed one small mistake at 10:32. USB is not a 12 volt DC system, it's a 5 volt DC system. You're right about it not needing an inverter, but it does need to be stepped down via a DC-DC converter (aka "buck converter").
    Thanks for the video! I'm considering converting a school bus into an RV/tiny house. Not sure if a solar/battery setup would be in the budget right away, but I'd like to have it eventually.

  • @akbychoice
    @akbychoice 5 років тому +4

    Your truck came with green anti-freeze? I thought all the Fords were on the Orange anti-freeze.
    $6,000 in batteries OMG then panels, inverter/converter, wiring, controllers and labor. Had to be a $10,000 upgrade.

    • @richardowens9061
      @richardowens9061 5 років тому

      BattleBorn GAVE them their batteries, saving them about $6000.00! If you have a UA-cam channel with over 200,000 subscribers, they might give you some batteries, too!

    • @akbychoice
      @akbychoice 5 років тому

      Richard Owens you stayed the obvious however it’s not gonna happen for the majority of viewers.

    • @richardowens9061
      @richardowens9061 5 років тому +1

      @@akbychoice That's absolutely true! The point I was making is that it didn't cost them $10,000.00, even if it would cost us that much, or more. And, we don't know what other components might have been provided by other suppliers, either. Did they get a discount on their Victron inverter, too? We don't know, they didn't say!

    • @geraldhenrickson7472
      @geraldhenrickson7472 5 років тому

      I would estimate 14K. That is what someone who does not do their own system would expect to pay. Much less than that for a stick and brick home. Still most than most can afford methinks. BTW...you both are stating the obvious yet Richard seems to be having issues with a fellow full-timer getting a helping hand from BattleBorn and is bogged down in Jealousyville. Myself I am happy for them...

  • @alanwhite9218
    @alanwhite9218 4 роки тому

    Hi Guys thank you for all you do!

  • @sethherrera1040
    @sethherrera1040 5 років тому +9

    So how much would that total set up cost for anybody else

    • @johnsartori9685
      @johnsartori9685 5 років тому +4

      I am going to make a guess 6batteries-$6000, 4 controllers- $1000, panel $800, wiring $700-$1k, then the install.... probably around $16000 or close to it.

    • @stevengarcia3909
      @stevengarcia3909 4 роки тому

      Super solar flex by montana

  • @paulagarcia7777
    @paulagarcia7777 3 роки тому

    Great Informational Video! You are a awesome teacher/ you explain in detail very well! 😊👌

  • @dennismassie3552
    @dennismassie3552 5 років тому +10

    👋🏻Florida ☀️🌴🇺🇸 Great Excuse for a Cat Re-Weigh . 😜😂

  • @splendaglenda1632
    @splendaglenda1632 5 років тому

    Thank you for making solar more understanding.

  • @matthewbrozer577
    @matthewbrozer577 5 років тому +8

    You are the best I would love to meet you some day you are the best👍❤️😁

  • @rescuehoundemtd
    @rescuehoundemtd 2 роки тому

    Great video. Wow. They gave you all those batteries! You lucky ducks.

  • @eddy2561
    @eddy2561 5 років тому +5

    When is China going to start making the Lithium batteries at 1/4 the cost?

  • @catpurrson3651
    @catpurrson3651 5 років тому

    Superlative video! Perfect for newbies.

  • @stevest.martin3940
    @stevest.martin3940 5 років тому +4

    Your full time lithium is a no brainier. No tilt kit on your panels?

    • @korygrandy
      @korygrandy 5 років тому

      Missing out on some extra juice without the sun trackers Could power an outdoor swimming pool with em! And/or also limits where/how you park without them since you will want them positioned appropriately.

  • @BigTruckBigRV
    @BigTruckBigRV 5 років тому +10

    The thumbnail description looks fishy,🤔😊

    • @KeepYourDaydream
      @KeepYourDaydream  5 років тому +7

      Lol. I really do you think you should do a video - Keep Your Day Truck. Should someone get a truck just for towing?? ;)

    • @BigTruckBigRV
      @BigTruckBigRV 5 років тому +5

      @@KeepYourDaydream lol might have to.

  • @Killswitch1111
    @Killswitch1111 5 років тому

    Btw sorry don’t mean to sound negative. This is AWESOME for the target audience you have. You guys helped us like crazy when we started out. Just mentioning there is a lot out there. That’s all.

  • @Adirondacks4me
    @Adirondacks4me 5 років тому +15

    Excitement about free stuff that 95% of viewers can't afford...

    • @AdventureEndeavor
      @AdventureEndeavor 5 років тому

      😂

    • @IronAngel1958
      @IronAngel1958 5 років тому

      Yeah I'm tired of watching super white privilege, Unsubscribed

    • @Highvoltagesteph
      @Highvoltagesteph 4 роки тому

      Except for the fact that if you were living in an RV full time, this $6-10k install is the equivalent of having roof damage on your home. RVing isn't for people who can't budget or save money along the way. They have hundreds of other videos on how to do things cheap.

  • @mindseye4914
    @mindseye4914 4 роки тому

    That one handed ladder climb was impressive!!

  • @omgnothingisavl
    @omgnothingisavl 5 років тому +3

    has whole rig generator... adds 10,000$ solar.

    • @biz4twobiz463
      @biz4twobiz463 5 років тому +1

      omgnothingisavl ... Hmmmm, I am wondering if this solar system was FREE?? Or...if they really paid??

    • @AC-Cowboy41
      @AC-Cowboy41 3 роки тому

      GenSet is a backup system.

  • @vinuezaer
    @vinuezaer 5 років тому

    An extremely great episode. Thanks.

  • @brendalawrence6732
    @brendalawrence6732 5 років тому

    This was an interesting video. I didn't understand all of it, but I have walked away understanding solar and the batteries a little better thanks to this video. Hugs, Brenda

  • @rickybreaux2607
    @rickybreaux2607 4 роки тому

    We have the coachman beyond class b with lithium and love it. Also has 12 volt a/c and 3,000 watt inverter. Had it about 6 months and never plugged in yet. 2 dolor panels on roof but the real charge comes from a second alternator under the hood .

  • @KevinBenecke
    @KevinBenecke 5 років тому +1

    If I may make a suggestion. Since you put those solar panels on the roof, it created more flat spots for air to run up against and causing more drag on your truck when going down the road causing you to possibly use more fuel. I like would suggest having an air dam installed on the roof of your camper to help deflect the air up and over all of the new obstacles on the roof of your camper to help reduce the wind drag which would possibly help to increase your mileage since you do so much traveling. Every little bit helps.
    Another thing I would like to suggest is if your truck doesn't have it already is to have a heavy duty high output alternator installed to help with the extra load. Another thing to do as well is to have a second battery installed just for the camper so the trucks main battery can just run the trucks electrical system and starter. With a large enough alternator it would charge both batteries. These are just suggestions I have to hopefully help prevent problems later on down the road.
    One more thing I would like to suggest, I watched your video where you got stuck in the wet grass in a campground. If you get stuck out in the middle of nowhere, I would like to suggest purchasing a set of tire chains for all of your tires for extra traction in hairy situations. If you had tire chains in that last situation, you would've been able to get out easily. I would still suggest also installing an electric winch and having a really good ground anchor for when there would be no trees to hook the winch cable to.

  • @michaelshakerjr3213
    @michaelshakerjr3213 5 років тому

    Video was great we are looking to install a solar system with the lithium battery set up over the winter. This video helped me to understand alot more than I did. You guys are great keep up the videos.

  • @RobertMememe
    @RobertMememe 5 років тому

    I loved the wiring part so that the truck can charge the coach while driving which is really cool. I thought about doing that if I even bought a rig and this showed me a great way to do it

    • @kdkd693
      @kdkd693 5 років тому

      Robert Mememe Depending on your alternator capability, this can be a quieter way to charge in a campground also, an idling truck is less noticeable than an outboard generator. I use a Victron cyrix and it gets me 120amps on idle in my MB Sprinter based motorhome.There is a 230amp version also. These need heavy cabling though for the amperage. Or use a buck boost is the other way to do it

    • @RobertMememe
      @RobertMememe 5 років тому

      Well haulers will normally be diesels with large alternators to power everything

  • @shelribelin8144
    @shelribelin8144 5 років тому +1

    Great & informative video. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.