When you said you were at mustatatuk I was trying to see if you were in Seymour. Then when I heard you say the Myers cabin I knew! I reared my 5 children there and lived there for 39 years. Until 2014. I would take my son and his friend fishing there where it was always just one more cast. Lol. I miss the family car rides through to see the wildlife.
Yes - Seymour! I taught elementary music at Redding for 37 years from 1973-2010. I also taught at Emerson and Cortland. We love the Refuge - I do ultra trail running training there -have run 100's of miles out there.
We are getting our first 12 volt fridge pretty soon. We are really interested to see how it does on our little solar setup. Thanks for this great video Charles. You have us really excited to keep tweaking the teardrop. Love how you're never afraid to drill a hole in something!
@@charlesmomanWe started like most people researching Dometic. Then subscribers on our channel started suggesting more affordable options. We ended up going with the ICECO GO 20 just like you. They reached out to us to test one of their larger coolers. We loved the idea, but found the GO 20 to be a better fit for our lifestyle. They were really generous and were completely fine having us use the GO20.
It is all we will probably ever need. If we end up using the roof solar a lot, I may add a hole in the front and run the wires inside permanently, but I doubt it. With the little use I expect, I would rather have the solar cords stored out of the way in the storage box on the front rack. Thanks for watching.
@@charlesmoman I would like to know if that jackery works for a refrigerator. I live in island we get a lot of hurricanes. We were 4 months with out power. My mom is diabetic so I would like something like that to have her insulin cool. I had to make hour line for a bag of ice. Would that work?👍
Imo, one of your most useful vids. Thank you! Re the hole ya drilled in floor, I would have smeared bunch of 2-part epoxy around inside diameter before using the piece of gasket material. Epoxy is better sealer than silicone. Don't want to get any water/moisture into that laminated floor.
Sorry, I am commenting according to my watch. You describe it better at 20min range. Here in Florida getting this 100 degrees, I believe I will need it. But at the same time I am planning to go off the grid.
Helpful tip for you. Buy a small inverter for your truck. Plug the wall charger for the Jackery into the inverter in the truck. Now you can charge at 81w instead of the 42w the 12v dc plug gets you. Twice as fast charging while driving.
Yes I am aware of that. And that is a very good tip on the Hobotech channel he mentions the Bestek inverter on Amazon as a very good one. I need to add that to future videos and thank you for the reminder.
You don't need an inverter to charge you can directly charge from your vehicle there is a video where the guy removed the need to use solar. You charge while you drive. But keep the solar so you be ready if the power goes off when on the road and at home. I think the setup has a charge controller to do LiFePO4 batteries. 73
I think it might be better if you have strong hinges bolted on both under sides of the solar panel so that you can unlock either side so that you can tilt the solar panel toward the sun for max reception when you are parked. I tried two panels on the roof of my van, but with them flat on the roof I was not getting the best angle to receive the strongest sun rays. The Sun has to hit my panels straight-on to receive the most sun onto my 100 watt panels at peak hours of the day. Flat, I was only able to get 15 to 20 watt input to my Yeti 400. But then I realized that I was not going to park my van in the sun. And even if I did I could not angle the panels toward the sun. So if I put them on top of my van I would need a way to safely angle them toward the sun depending on with direction I was driving east or west so that I could tilt them toward the South to make using them worth the effort. Driving around I suppose you would just be happy with getting what you could get, and then use the light weight panels that you have to point toward the sun when you could keep an eye on them. I foolishly thought I could keep my yeti topped-off driving around town living in the city.
I thought about that - I already bought hinges and a kit from Renogy, but in all honesty, I will rarely need to worry about it. With charging while driving, shore power at most places and the Jackery portable panel, I will be fine. We have zero interest in off-road camping, or BLM, etc. Just now and then at a Cracker Barrel and then at national parks.You see almost everyone put their panels flat on every van build and I hope they are not too dependent on solar or they will be hurting. Even skoolies with lots of panels will not gather solar well with them all flat Thanks for your thoughts and for watching. Blessings!.
When it's really hot (even in the shade) I put my battery in a cheap styrofoam cooler with a block of frozen blue ice and a hole cut for the display and controls. Battery stays room temp. Good choice on the 500. Less power is not quite enough to use a refrigerator for 3 days and 2 nights. I use an OKPro 540 plugged into a Zoombros 330w - 870 watts plus active solar charging. The OK has regulated 12 volt, but anyone can get regulated output by using a converter to change their AC to DC. The 12 volt output will be regulated. I tested one with my Rockpals 300W.
I picked up my new Runaway two weeks ago and followed your example for running the wires through the floor. I was more than a little nervous drilling.such a big hole in my floor, but it's worked out perfectly! Thanks so much!
We are doing a similar set up with our Ford Transit van conversion we are getting close to finishing now. Se the build here - ua-cam.com/play/PLbqwemRtOxOGn1Nd_l66wX89zACyaufin.html Now I am using Ecoflow lithium units like the Delta, River 600 and R600 Pro and EF1500 battery. Crazy fast recharging that crushes Jackery recharge times.
Good overview. There are many camping styles and many levels of power needs from high down to zero. Several scenarios should be addressed - by someone - to show some particulars like brands.
Yes, there are a lot of different potential scenarios. I show what I do, but I sometimes get people wanting me to run many different tests and just can't do that. A careful search in UA-cam can help with that. Thanks for watching. We just finished a Ford Transit 250 van conversion and in that we are exclusively using only Ecoflow lithium units.
We sold this Runaway and recently completed a Ford Transit van conversion. I followed the same idea with our van. Check this link to an episode in our van build series that explains what I did. Also check episode #53. ua-cam.com/video/e6vn0RaKSJE/v-deo.html
Great video Charles! It felt so professional it was like watching TV. Hope you don't mind, but we're definitely going to take a few of your ideas for camera angles and pacing. There were quite a few things in this video that you did editing wise that was really neat. Also loved your graphics.
Thanks so much - I spent a lot of time on this one. I like filming sections at different locations or at least, at different angles around the camper for interest sake. I also use a lot of plug ins for my Final Cut Pro from Pixel Studios. I love their stuff and I am a sucker for their sales! : ) Thanks for watching! The opening pan could have been better. I have a Syrp motion panning head, but did not bring it with me. I need to always make sure to have it.
@@charlesmoman I find on all these videos on UA-cam if the content is good you don't notice the panning, the jitters, the poor cuts, etc. Honestly everything looked flawless because your content was really engaging.
i might have to save up for one of these runaways.. I'm a lonewolf type and its a good price for what i want. I'd rather have a camper van but that's more money than i care to spend but this might be just right The AC is a big selling point for me.. I'm in Oklahoma and we get some deathly hot summer days
@@charlesmoman i have a pretty crazy idea to go traditional Japanese on the interior. Traditional bedding that just folds up and can be stored away, traditional style low to the ground furniture, chairs without legs with folding backs etc that can again simply be folded and stored in a corner or in a vehicle when the bedding out. A little hard to explain other than it will be very clean and spacious even though a very small area
@@charlesmoman it's my running idea so far. Maybe Japanese style but with Bohemian/Moroccan style floor pillow seating in the day. With the right accents i think it could be quite stylish and not really intrusive to the camper itself.
I love how you simplify everything! I'm new to all this and contemplating getting the 2020 RangeRunner, but I want to make sure first that I watch as many videos as I can to learn before buying anything. I see all these videos that have such complicated systems, but the way you do the solar power is exactly what I would do. It's simple and easy. I love your ideas and tips.Thanks so much for your videos!
Glad it was helpful! Now I really prefer the Ecoflow batteries because they recharge SO much faster than the Jackery. Look at my Ecoflow review. And I soon will be starting a Ford Transit conversion series - sub and you can keep up. Be safe.
We are doing something very similar with our 2018 Ford transit van conversion project that I am in the middle of right now. You can see the van build series here on my channel. Remember, I’m not a pro so you always need to be careful with electricity. Don’t die! : )
We are putting that on our the Ford Transit 250 we are currently converting to a camper. We also have a large compass rose that says " As far as the East is from the West" and the scripture reference - Psalm 103:12. You can see it in some of the most recent episodes in our van build here on my channel. Blessings!
Thank you so much for the kind words. Soon I am starting a multi-episode series of a van build I am doing with my recently purchased Ford Transit 250 medium roof. I hope I can explain those steps well! : )
If you showed us system 1 and system 2, you left out system one half, no solar panels, just keeping the Jackery topped off when driving. That is what works for me. Good video Charles. Not everyone needs the complexity of battery's, charge controllers, etc.
We sold our Runaway, and now have a DIY Ford transit camper van that we built out. We run it the same way, but now use two EcoFlow 1300s and an Ecoflow delta max. It runs everything perfectly and is much easier.
i really appreciated seeing Romans 10:13 most of all. we are in the middle of deciding between the jackery 500 and rockpals 500. the regulated 12 volt socket was the great take away for me. thank you
I am wanting to put a max air fan in my teardrop, I currently just have a vent no fan. I have a jackery. My question is did you wire a 12v plug to the fan to be able to plug it in? Trying to figure out if that’s how I can set mine up? Great video by the way.
Hi Charles. I think you mentioned you can run just the fan on AC unit from the Jackery. Is that correct? How does using the just the AC fan compare with the using the fans you installed on the roof for air circulation? My wife and I are wanting to get a Runaway.
No - not the AC fan. We recently added a MaxxAir 10-speed reversible 12v roof fan and a MaxxAir passive vent in our camper. Look for that video here on my channel. That will work MUCH better than running the AC fan. Our new setup will really draw air through better than the AC fan, plus the AC fan is not 12v and would eat more power than the MAxxAir fan.
You are quite welcome. We actually are doing a Ford transit van conversion right now, and will be done in a day or two. We are doing a very similar bit of electrical work with the van. But now I’m using Ecoflow units.
What if they replaced the air conditioner with a Maxfan mounted where the air-conditioner is. I have seen them mounted on the back window of a van. That would leave the roof intact.
I seriously doubt they would consider doing that. People want AC - I was happy with the AC, but uses the roof fan and vent most of the time. We sold the Runaway and now have a Ford Transit 250 we converted into a camper. We installed the same fan and vent in our Transit.
Have jackery 500 and a solar panel on there way. I did email jackery and let them know I found out about jackery on your channel. Thanks and have a great day.
We have used the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
great video, but can you list all the items you used so that we can click and buy them from Amazon. I looked on Amazon and a little confused on what extension cord and 10 amp fuse you used. Would also like the solar panel listed. appreciate it!
Absolutely - I forgot to do that. I will get that done this morning. BYW - I do not do Amazon affiliate links. I do not monetize or do commissions in order to be independent.
Hi Charles I'm Mark and I'm new to you channel a subscribed, I have a jackery 290 with the 100 wat panel but the jackery I think is to small I got a package deal at home depot but it won't power my portable heater because its 18 volts and not 12 volts, I didn't know to be honest but I own it now so I'm stuck with it but other than that it's nice
Yeah, that is a small battery. I now use all Ecoflow lithiums. Running a heater with any lithium is problematic. I have some big Ecoflows, but any heater would not run very long. We use a 12v heated mattress pad if it is cold. We avoid cold weather with a passion, so it is not a huge issue. Good luck.
Charles, thank ou for another excellent, practical and well executed modification. I have enjoyed watching them all!! Have you weighed your range runner with all your modifications? Also do you know your tongue weight when fully loaded up? Many thanks.
I do not know the answer to either weight question, but it is about the same as our old 4x8 aluminum and wood version. Check out my EcoFlow Delta 1300w review - it can run the AC for 6-7 hours and recharges in less than two hours which crushed the Jackery. Sorry Jackery. I am getting ready to start a Transit 250 medium roof conversion that will be used to tow the Runaway. Good times. That series will be on my channel starting in September I think.
Love your set up, I also have a Jackery 500 and a 100 watt suitcase. My father in law has a trailer with the Furrion solar 2 pin inlet. I would love to use the solar panel to charge his battery. Is there an 8 mm adapter to use the Jackery solar panels to Furrion?
I really do not know. Perhaps join a Jackery user FaceBook group? Also, check out Hobotech's Amazon store - he might have something listed. Sorry I cannot be more help. I have switched to Ecoflow units and no longer use Jackerys. Ecoflows recharge SO much faster.
We have just completed a 2018 Ford Transit van conversion and we have the scripture on the back of the van and on the sides a large compass rose with the scripture "As far as the East is from the West . . ."
Could you lay the portable folding panels on top of the camper & run longer extension cords into the camper while you are close to the unit? No one would see the folding unit on top of your camper & it would be out of the way. 👍☮️🌞
Well . . I suppose someone could attempt that, but honestly, I think a devious person would see it and grab it - maybe. It would not lay 100% flat and would be noticeable. If we stayed in the area, and could see it, then maybe. Thanks for watching.
Oh, ok. Thanks for the explanation. I thought from watching your video that you place it up there out of the way. If others can see it then it isn't a good idea. I must have missed that it doesn't lie flat. Be safe. 👍☮️🌞🦠😷🔋🔌
@@secretdaisy6484 The Jackery panels open up fairly flat but not totally, and they have grommets you could cable tie to the racks, but in a NY minute, someone could still steal them.
Thanks for the video! I do like the fact that you can add another panel should your needs ever change. If you had a second panel would it charge your Jackery faster?
Yes it would. We have since converted a 2018 Ford Transit 250 into a beautiful campervan and sold that Runaway. I put two Renogy hard solar panels on top of it for the girl that bought it from us. Runaway Campers are a great option for those that want to go minimal.
I am just starting to collect information. I did not understand. Did you say you are able to run the AC with the jackery? Sorry if I got it wrong, I am just trying to prepare myself. I hope you guys are doing great!
Yes, I ran the 5,000 BTU Ac in the Runway for about 6 hours or so with a big Delta 1300. It drained it to zero, but it worked. If someone was driving the next day, they could recharge while driving or get to an outlet somewhere. Ecoflow units recharge very fast. Hope that helps! We are having a lot of fun with the Transit.
@@charlesmoman Nice! I am thinking in buy a Ruaway. I wish you guys all the best 100% of your time. If you are in Florida and need my help for anything I will be more than happy to help you guys. God Bless you!
I'm curious why you didn't just cut a hole in the roof for the fixed solar panel wiring? You could seal that up, have the wiring all protected inside, and would not have to mess with the cap system like you have on the underside.
That is certainly an option and I may actually do that or have the wires come in one of the waterproof receptacle boxes on the front of the camper. A friend of mine did just the recently and I considered doping that, but opted for just a small hole underneath. I honestly do not expect to use either solar panel all that much - maybe only at national parks and this way the cords at stored out of the way in the storage boxes on the front rack. Time will tell if we end up using the solar more than I now expect. We are headed to RMNP this summer for a week and may use it there, though got by with just the Jackery 160 last summer there and in Utah. Our ARB awning has a 12v LED light strip cord that come in underneath or in a new hole on the front. Choices! : ) Thanks for watching.
We have a 280 watt from RockPals. At first it was perfect, then we started adding too many new electronics because of the novelty of it all, but this year we got a hundred watt foldable solar panel from Rock Pals to pair with it. It recharges the entire 280-W solar generator in about 6 hours. So basically with the power consumption we have out there with the solar panel and the generator combined we have endless power. We completely agree with Charles in that these little jackery and rock pals generators paired with a solar panel is about all you need out there. Love though how he added the roof panel for added security when leaving camp.
well jackery hadn't shipped the 240 yet so I cancelled and having them send me the 500 . planning camping in hoosier national forest and over night boating. thanks for all your great videos .
The Jackery is 500W - what it will run depends on the watt usage. Google how to calculate lithium battery use and devices. Here is one such site - www.bestgenerator.org/how-long-do-solar-generators-last/
Some do. We use a heated mattress pad and we keep it on very low because it gets so warm so we are not using a lot power to run it. I now suggest that people get at least a 500 W power lithium bank. With that you can run a lot of things. More power is better, but it’s also a lot more money. Fortunately, prices are coming down somewhat.
James Ajac I love my Delta 1300 - it recharges crazy fast. Ecoflow is sending me the R600 Max and the R600 Pro with all of the options so watch for my review of them. I can run my coffee pot with the Delta and our small microwave. I ran my 5,000 BTU AC on our camper for 7 hours with it too.
Charles, thanks again for more great info. You answered the power for the IcecoG20 before I could ask it. Will the J500 also power your electric heater without draining it?
We have a little Pelonis ceramic heater and it just pulls too much power for a 500w lithium. They make smaller heaters, but we now have a 12v mattress pad that does it for us. We do not do a lot of cold weather camping and if we do we usually have shore power, so we can run the heater. We sleep on an unheated porch year round, so we are used to sleeping cold - with lots of blankets and sometimes an electric blanket - at least for my wife. This site to do the math about solar generators and devices - www.bestgenerator.org/how-long-do-solar-generators-last/
Thanks - I mainly make videos that are helpful to folks with small campers, like our Runaway, but the principles can apply to any situation. Thanks for joining in and blessings!
Greetings. I noticed you put a fuse on with your rigid panel. Do you put it on the solar saga too? I have watched a ton of solar pack videos but it seems nobody is doing this for their Jackery, Bluetti, etc. Yet on the DIY versions they do. I find it strange.
You mentioned no shore power at national parks. Are you allowed to camp in the tent areas of the national park campgrounds with your small trailer? Or must you camp in the RV areas?
Peg Weissinger It varies. Rocky Mountain National Park, they said we could reserve a tent spot and they would let us use it. I’m not sure about other national parks.
It’s been so long since I did that, I really don’t remember. I just went into Home Depot and look through the plastic parts and grab what I thought would fit. sorry. If I was doing it over, I probably wouldn’t do it through the floor. I would just drill a hole through the roof and then run them. But you might have the new roof and might not want to do that. If so the floor is just fine. If you’re running solar wires though and want to be charging while driving, you have to have someway to secure the cords coming down the side or front of the Runaway. Be careful!
Hello Everyone. I have a question. I have a B&D 750W 6.52amps inverter model PI750AB. For the most part it works perfectly. But I'm experimenting with using it with a smaller battery in my chicken coops when needed. I have it hooked up to a GT12080-HG 12v 8ah battery. I can run a fan, laptop radio etc no problem. But when I plug in a 200w heat lamp the inverter goes yellow and cuts the power. The battery is fully charged. Why is a 750watt inverter shutting down when plugging in a 200watt heat lamp??? Any ideas?
It all depends on the watts a device uses - you have to do the math. Go to this site to figure it out - www.bestgenerator.org/how-long-do-solar-generators-last/
No. I now have Ecoflow units. The Delta 1300 was able to run the AC for about 6.5 hours. We have since sold our Runaway camper and now have a DIY 2018 Ford transit that we turned into a camper van.
I'm in the planning stages. I plan to get a Rangerunner and be a "permanent" solo traveler when I retire next year. Would the Jackery 500 plus your solar panel set up be sufficient if I plan to boondock often?
I would suggest the Ecoflow Delta 1300. More money, but it can recharge SO much faster. Or the Ecoflow River 600 Max is a good choice too. Full time in a Runaway? Not many do that with such a small trailer. Be very sure you will be comfortable doing that. We love our Runaway, but we are now doing a Ford Transit 250 van conversion - check out my van build series. Good luck and blessings!
@@charlesmoman Did you mean "I would suggest?" Yes, going solo in a little camper will have it's challenges, but I can always upgrade later. Do you know if they're still making the Rouser? That 6' tall camper might be better.
So when your jackery 500 is fully charged from the solar panel or from the A/C output how long can you leave the charging input cord in the Jackery? Like you forgot to take it out.. Does it keep charging and or does the light stay on? Will it hurt the battery ?
Like just about any modern electronic device, leaving it plugged in does no harm. I have left a Jackery plugged overnight and no problem. You might look at my recent review of the Ecoflow Delta 1300. It has almost triple the power of the Jackery, and yes it is more expensive, but it can recharge from zero in less than two hours. The Jackery takes so much longer. Ecoflow is coming out with a smaller version - R600 - that still has the fast recharge technology. I’m switching my entire system over to Ecoflow. I’m also just about to announce here on my channel, a Ford transit van build I will be beginning in a few weeks and I think you might find it interesting. You might subscribe so that you can keep up with it. It will be a 4 to 6 month van build and we will still use our Runaway camper. I’m pretty excited about it. Actually today I am filming the announcement video and telling an overall view of what I will be doing. Then the van build episodes will start in about 2 to 3 weeks.
@@charlesmoman nice. I know the Ecoflows line up is great. I was looking at the r600 alot and other solar generators but living in Hawaii no body ships out here! As well as portable refrigerator coolers. I even backed the iceco icooler and three weeks later they said they couldn't ship to Hawaii.. I REALLY wanted that cooler. It really sucks 🤬.... well thanks for the info 🤙🤙
We are very soon starting a Ford Transit van conversion series here. It is an empty 2018 Transit cargo 250 with a medium roof. Susie will be writing with a black permanent sharpies, scriptures all around the walls, floor and ceiling before they get covered up, I liked the idea of being surrounded by scripture and "bathed" in it. We will still use the Runaway as a permanent set-up bed. Being watching for the series and subscribe if you feel led. Blessings!
Yes, I used both one day at RMNP. Actually, the folding ones are more useful because you can move them with the earth's rotation to get them at the right angle. That is, if you stay in the camping area.
I am in the process of creating this set up. In your experience does the Jackery 500 charge faster while driving using the car charger port or the solar panel connection? Thank you 😊
It will definitely charge fast with a car charger and I should have included this info. To charge even faster in a car, get an inverter (some cars have an AC outlet in them already) and then you can use the Jackery wall charger - like at home. That will send more juice to the Jackery like you are charging at home. I would suggest a Bestek - I found these two on Amazon and they are similar, but the more expensive one (not really too much $$ anyway) is more powerful. 300 watt Bestek ($29.99) - amzn.to/2XE4jFe. &500w Bestek ($39.99) - amzn.to/3dglvH9. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Earl Gilbert I considered using those, but I am rarely going to use that roof solar panel. I opted to just have it set up for temporary use and have the cables out of the way. I’ve already cut 2 - 14 inch holes in the roof and a couple in the front and one in the floor. I think I’m done cutting holes. If this was a heavy duty solar using camping situation, I would consider something like that. But it’s not, so the way I have it is nice and easy and neat for me. Thanks for watching.
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Nope. Even a Jackery 1000 would not run it for super long. You could run the fan in the AC with the 500 for a good amount of time. That is why I put in a MaxxAir fan for times I do not have shore power. The AC is an energy hog.
Look at my new video about the Ecoflow Delta 1300. More $$$, but 1300 watts with an 1800 inverter and recharges CRAZY fast. Best in class. I ran our 5000 BTU the other day for 7 hours.
No. We just do not keep any food in our camper - we fix and eat outside because we are camping. We have friends that keep their GO20 inside their Runaway - we choose not to.
Maybe for a very short time. Very. Short. Running a 5,000 BTU AC with a portable lithium battery pack is the pipe dream many have. Even a Jackery 1000 would not run it all night. They make lower power AC units that would help, but you still would have a depleted lithium battery that would take a long time to recharge. To run an AC every day via lithiums, would take a LOT of them and a LOT of solar panels. Today I am receiving an Ecoflow Delta 1,300w lithium battery pack to test out and do a video on. I think it would run an AC for part of a night or maybe more if the temp setting was on very low cool and it was a low wattage unit. At least with this Ecoflow you can recharge it 10 times faster than all of the other lithiums like the Jackery. From 0% to 100% in less than 2 hours via a wall outlet. Watch my portable power seminar videos and Timmy explains all of this well.
I just got an Ecoflow Delta 1300 and it ran my AC for 7 hours at low cool just fine. It recharged from 0% to 100% in 1:42! It could be run after day as long as you can get to an AC outlet or have 400 watts of solar and a perfect sunny day or plug it into a gas generator. Folks could just stop at a place in town and ask to plug in - there is always a way.
Is it just me or does Charles seem like the nicest guy in the world? Good video.
Well . . .UA-cam is but an illusion you know! : )
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When you said you were at mustatatuk I was trying to see if you were in Seymour. Then when I heard you say the Myers cabin I knew! I reared my 5 children there and lived there for 39 years. Until 2014. I would take my son and his friend fishing there where it was always just one more cast. Lol. I miss the family car rides through to see the wildlife.
Yes - Seymour! I taught elementary music at Redding for 37 years from 1973-2010. I also taught at Emerson and Cortland. We love the Refuge - I do ultra trail running training there -have run 100's of miles out there.
We are getting our first 12 volt fridge pretty soon. We are really interested to see how it does on our little solar setup. Thanks for this great video Charles. You have us really excited to keep tweaking the teardrop. Love how you're never afraid to drill a hole in something!
What size and brands are you looking at for a 12v fridge?
@@charlesmomanWe started like most people researching Dometic. Then subscribers on our channel started suggesting more affordable options. We ended up going with the ICECO GO 20 just like you. They reached out to us to test one of their larger coolers. We loved the idea, but found the GO 20 to be a better fit for our lifestyle. They were really generous and were completely fine having us use the GO20.
Love that verse!
Thanks for clarifying some install issues I had, happy camping!
Glad it helped!
Thank you!! This is much simpler than all the fancy setups I've seen on UA-cam.
It is all we will probably ever need. If we end up using the roof solar a lot, I may add a hole in the front and run the wires inside permanently, but I doubt it. With the little use I expect, I would rather have the solar cords stored out of the way in the storage box on the front rack. Thanks for watching.
@@charlesmoman I would like to know if that jackery works for a refrigerator. I live in island we get a lot of hurricanes. We were 4 months with out power. My mom is diabetic so I would like something like that to have her insulin cool. I had to make hour line for a bag of ice. Would that work?👍
We watch Hobotech and have gotten great ideas on how to install our solar charging system. Your video is well done and your explanation is great!
Thank you very much!
Imo, one of your most useful vids. Thank you! Re the hole ya drilled in floor, I would have smeared bunch of 2-part epoxy around inside diameter before using the piece of gasket material. Epoxy is better sealer than silicone. Don't want to get any water/moisture into that laminated floor.
Sorry, I am commenting according to my watch. You describe it better at 20min range. Here in Florida getting this 100 degrees, I believe I will need it. But at the same time I am planning to go off the grid.
Yeah, I cannot help with deciding options in every scenario. Good luck!
Thank you for your videos, came across it while researching Jackery Power Stations. I like how you simplify the entire process. God Bless you.
And with the Ecoflow Delta 1300 I can even run the AC. See my new video.
Helpful tip for you. Buy a small inverter for your truck. Plug the wall charger for the Jackery into the inverter in the truck. Now you can charge at 81w instead of the 42w the 12v dc plug gets you. Twice as fast charging while driving.
Yes I am aware of that. And that is a very good tip on the Hobotech channel he mentions the Bestek inverter on Amazon as a very good one. I need to add that to future videos and thank you for the reminder.
This is a suggested one - smile.amazon.com/dp/B004MDXS0U/?coliid=I1R01OFLHZXWFQ&colid=20TZLH0C9VFVF&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
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Thanks for the tip, I'm just learning about how to integrate these devices.
You don't need an inverter to charge you can directly charge from your vehicle there is a video where the guy removed the need to use solar. You charge while you drive. But keep the solar so you be ready if the power goes off when on the road and at home. I think the setup has a charge controller to do LiFePO4 batteries. 73
Thanks for your post I needed to lean that about my solar panel for my Jackery 500.
Thank you for sharing this. Helped me a lot on deciding on what I wanted to do.
You are so welcome!
Thanks for your review 👍 i'm starting out on my new adventure and your choices and explanation is very helpful, thanks!
I think it might be better if you have strong hinges bolted on both under sides of the solar panel so that you can unlock either side so that you can tilt the solar panel toward the sun for max reception when you are parked. I tried two panels on the roof of my van, but with them flat on the roof I was not getting the best angle to receive the strongest sun rays. The Sun has to hit my panels straight-on to receive the most sun onto my 100 watt panels at peak hours of the day. Flat, I was only able to get 15 to 20 watt input to my Yeti 400. But then I realized that I was not going to park my van in the sun. And even if I did I could not angle the panels toward the sun. So if I put them on top of my van I would need a way to safely angle them toward the sun depending on with direction I was driving east or west so that I could tilt them toward the South to make using them worth the effort. Driving around I suppose you would just be happy with getting what you could get, and then use the light weight panels that you have to point toward the sun when you could keep an eye on them. I foolishly thought I could keep my yeti topped-off driving around town living in the city.
I thought about that - I already bought hinges and a kit from Renogy, but in all honesty, I will rarely need to worry about it. With charging while driving, shore power at most places and the Jackery portable panel, I will be fine. We have zero interest in off-road camping, or BLM, etc. Just now and then at a Cracker Barrel and then at national parks.You see almost everyone put their panels flat on every van build and I hope they are not too dependent on solar or they will be hurting. Even skoolies with lots of panels will not gather solar well with them all flat Thanks for your thoughts and for watching. Blessings!.
When it's really hot (even in the shade) I put my battery in a cheap styrofoam cooler with a block of frozen blue ice and a hole cut for the display and controls. Battery stays room temp. Good choice on the 500. Less power is not quite enough to use a refrigerator for 3 days and 2 nights. I use an OKPro 540 plugged into a Zoombros 330w - 870 watts plus active solar charging. The OK has regulated 12 volt, but anyone can get regulated output by using a converter to change their AC to DC. The 12 volt output will be regulated. I tested one with my Rockpals 300W.
Sounds like you are all set up!
I picked up my new Runaway two weeks ago and followed your example for running the wires through the floor. I was more than a little nervous drilling.such a big hole in my floor, but it's worked out perfectly! Thanks so much!
Thank you! Great simple setup for a weekend getaway.
We are doing a similar set up with our Ford Transit van conversion we are getting close to finishing now. Se the build here - ua-cam.com/play/PLbqwemRtOxOGn1Nd_l66wX89zACyaufin.html
Now I am using Ecoflow lithium units like the Delta, River 600 and R600 Pro and EF1500 battery. Crazy fast recharging that crushes Jackery recharge times.
Good overview. There are many camping styles and many levels of power needs from high down to zero. Several scenarios should be addressed - by someone - to show some particulars like brands.
Yes, there are a lot of different potential scenarios. I show what I do, but I sometimes get people wanting me to run many different tests and just can't do that. A careful search in UA-cam can help with that. Thanks for watching. We just finished a Ford Transit 250 van conversion and in that we are exclusively using only Ecoflow lithium units.
This is exactly what I want to do on my Van, thanks for the inspiration!🤘🙏
We sold this Runaway and recently completed a Ford Transit van conversion. I followed the same idea with our van. Check this link to an episode in our van build series that explains what I did. Also check episode #53.
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Great video Charles! It felt so professional it was like watching TV. Hope you don't mind, but we're definitely going to take a few of your ideas for camera angles and pacing. There were quite a few things in this video that you did editing wise that was really neat. Also loved your graphics.
Thanks so much - I spent a lot of time on this one. I like filming sections at different locations or at least, at different angles around the camper for interest sake. I also use a lot of plug ins for my Final Cut Pro from Pixel Studios. I love their stuff and I am a sucker for their sales! : ) Thanks for watching! The opening pan could have been better. I have a Syrp motion panning head, but did not bring it with me. I need to always make sure to have it.
@@charlesmoman I find on all these videos on UA-cam if the content is good you don't notice the panning, the jitters, the poor cuts, etc. Honestly everything looked flawless because your content was really engaging.
i might have to save up for one of these runaways.. I'm a lonewolf type and its a good price for what i want. I'd rather have a camper van but that's more money than i care to spend but this might be just right
The AC is a big selling point for me.. I'm in Oklahoma and we get some deathly hot summer days
Works for us. Happy shopping!
@@charlesmoman i have a pretty crazy idea to go traditional Japanese on the interior. Traditional bedding that just folds up and can be stored away, traditional style low to the ground furniture, chairs without legs with folding backs etc that can again simply be folded and stored in a corner or in a vehicle when the bedding out. A little hard to explain other than it will be very clean and spacious even though a very small area
@@VolkXue Simple always works. I am trying to do that with our Transit van conversion. Nothing. Complicated.
@@charlesmoman it's my running idea so far. Maybe Japanese style but with Bohemian/Moroccan style floor pillow seating in the day. With the right accents i think it could be quite stylish and not really intrusive to the camper itself.
I love how you simplify everything! I'm new to all this and contemplating getting the 2020 RangeRunner, but I want to make sure first that I watch as many videos as I can to learn before buying anything. I see all these videos that have such complicated systems, but the way you do the solar power is exactly what I would do. It's simple and easy. I love your ideas and tips.Thanks so much for your videos!
Glad it was helpful! Now I really prefer the Ecoflow batteries because they recharge SO much faster than the Jackery. Look at my Ecoflow review. And I soon will be starting a Ford Transit conversion series - sub and you can keep up. Be safe.
@@charlesmoman I will watch the EcoFlow video tonight. Thanks!
Thank you for taking my fears away! Your plan will fit my needs perfectly 👍🏽
We are doing something very similar with our 2018 Ford transit van conversion project that I am in the middle of right now. You can see the van build series here on my channel. Remember, I’m not a pro so you always need to be careful with electricity. Don’t die! : )
@@charlesmoman oh I won’t I’m scared of bulbs when they break in the socket 🤯😂😂
Just discovered your channel
Appreciate the shared details
This appears a simple option for so many
Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the sweet reminder in Romans 10.
We are putting that on our the Ford Transit 250 we are currently converting to a camper. We also have a large compass rose that says " As far as the East is from the West" and the scripture reference - Psalm 103:12. You can see it in some of the most recent episodes in our van build here on my channel. Blessings!
Great walkthrough. You have a wonderful way of explaining things. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the kind words. Soon I am starting a multi-episode series of a van build I am doing with my recently purchased Ford Transit 250 medium roof. I hope I can explain those steps well! : )
Charles Moman I will be interested in that very much. I have been working on a minivan myself and always looking for great tips.
If you showed us system 1 and system 2, you left out system one half, no solar panels, just keeping the Jackery topped off when driving. That is what works for me. Good video Charles. Not everyone needs the complexity of battery's, charge controllers, etc.
We sold our Runaway, and now have a DIY Ford transit camper van that we built out. We run it the same way, but now use two EcoFlow 1300s and an Ecoflow delta max. It runs everything perfectly and is much easier.
i really appreciated seeing Romans 10:13 most of all. we are in the middle of deciding between the jackery 500 and rockpals 500. the regulated 12 volt socket was the great take away for me.
thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I am wanting to put a max air fan in my teardrop, I currently just have a vent no fan. I have a jackery. My question is did you wire a 12v plug to the fan to be able to plug it in? Trying to figure out if that’s how I can set mine up? Great video by the way.
The Jackery panels aren’t weatherproof either. Another reason not to leave them out.
Brilliant idea. Thanks.
You are welcome!
I greatly appreciate your videos.
Glad you like them! I have fun making them and try to get better with each one. Blessings!
👍. Thanks
Just thinking...i might plug the hole in the bottom with steel wool while charging to keep mice out?
That would work!
Thank you for this!
Hi Charles. I think you mentioned you can run just the fan on AC unit from the Jackery. Is that correct? How does using the just the AC fan compare with the using the fans you installed on the roof for air circulation? My wife and I are wanting to get a Runaway.
No - not the AC fan. We recently added a MaxxAir 10-speed reversible 12v roof fan and a MaxxAir passive vent in our camper. Look for that video here on my channel. That will work MUCH better than running the AC fan. Our new setup will really draw air through better than the AC fan, plus the AC fan is not 12v and would eat more power than the MAxxAir fan.
Thank you for the information.
You are quite welcome. We actually are doing a Ford transit van conversion right now, and will be done in a day or two. We are doing a very similar bit of electrical work with the van. But now I’m using Ecoflow units.
What if they replaced the air conditioner with a Maxfan mounted where the air-conditioner is. I have seen them mounted on the back window of a van. That would leave the roof intact.
I seriously doubt they would consider doing that. People want AC - I was happy with the AC, but uses the roof fan and vent most of the time. We sold the Runaway and now have a Ford Transit 250 we converted into a camper. We installed the same fan and vent in our Transit.
Have jackery 500 and a solar panel on there way. I did email jackery and let them know I found out about jackery on your channel. Thanks and have a great day.
Awesome thank you!
We have used the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
Great video thanks for sharing
Thanks. We have since sold our Runaway and completed a 2018 Ford Transit 250 van conversion. I did something similar to the Transit.
great video, but can you list all the items you used so that we can click and buy them from Amazon. I looked on Amazon and a little confused on what extension cord and 10 amp fuse you used. Would also like the solar panel listed. appreciate it!
Absolutely - I forgot to do that. I will get that done this morning. BYW - I do not do Amazon affiliate links. I do not monetize or do commissions in order to be independent.
Hi Charles I'm Mark and I'm new to you channel a subscribed, I have a jackery 290 with the 100 wat panel but the jackery I think is to small I got a package deal at home depot but it won't power my portable heater because its 18 volts and not 12 volts, I didn't know to be honest but I own it now so I'm stuck with it but other than that it's nice
Yeah, that is a small battery. I now use all Ecoflow lithiums. Running a heater with any lithium is problematic. I have some big Ecoflows, but any heater would not run very long. We use a 12v heated mattress pad if it is cold. We avoid cold weather with a passion, so it is not a huge issue. Good luck.
Charles, thank ou for another excellent, practical and well executed modification. I have enjoyed watching them all!! Have you weighed your range runner with all your modifications? Also do you know your tongue weight when fully loaded up? Many thanks.
I do not know the answer to either weight question, but it is about the same as our old 4x8 aluminum and wood version. Check out my EcoFlow Delta 1300w review - it can run the AC for 6-7 hours and recharges in less than two hours which crushed the Jackery. Sorry Jackery. I am getting ready to start a Transit 250 medium roof conversion that will be used to tow the Runaway. Good times. That series will be on my channel starting in September I think.
Love your set up, I also have a Jackery 500 and a 100 watt suitcase. My father in law has a trailer with the Furrion solar 2 pin inlet. I would love to use the solar panel to charge his battery. Is there an 8 mm adapter to use the Jackery solar panels to Furrion?
I really do not know. Perhaps join a Jackery user FaceBook group? Also, check out Hobotech's Amazon store - he might have something listed. Sorry I cannot be more help. I have switched to Ecoflow units and no longer use Jackerys. Ecoflows recharge SO much faster.
Romams 10:13? Thats grounds for subscribing brother in Christ!!! God bless you.
We have just completed a 2018 Ford Transit van conversion and we have the scripture on the back of the van and on the sides a large compass rose with the scripture "As far as the East is from the West . . ."
Could you lay the portable folding panels on top of the camper & run longer extension cords into the camper while you are close to the unit? No one would see the folding unit on top of your camper & it would be out of the way. 👍☮️🌞
Well . . I suppose someone could attempt that, but honestly, I think a devious person would see it and grab it - maybe. It would not lay 100% flat and would be noticeable. If we stayed in the area, and could see it, then maybe. Thanks for watching.
Oh, ok. Thanks for the explanation. I thought from watching your video that you place it up there out of the way. If others can see it then it isn't a good idea. I must have missed that it doesn't lie flat. Be safe. 👍☮️🌞🦠😷🔋🔌
@@secretdaisy6484 The Jackery panels open up fairly flat but not totally, and they have grommets you could cable tie to the racks, but in a NY minute, someone could still steal them.
Thanks for the video! I do like the fact that you can add another panel should your needs ever change. If you had a second panel would it charge your Jackery faster?
Yes it would. We have since converted a 2018 Ford Transit 250 into a beautiful campervan and sold that Runaway. I put two Renogy hard solar panels on top of it for the girl that bought it from us. Runaway Campers are a great option for those that want to go minimal.
I am just starting to collect information. I did not understand. Did you say you are able to run the AC with the jackery? Sorry if I got it wrong, I am just trying to prepare myself. I hope you guys are doing great!
Yes, I ran the 5,000 BTU Ac in the Runway for about 6 hours or so with a big Delta 1300. It drained it to zero, but it worked. If someone was driving the next day, they could recharge while driving or get to an outlet somewhere. Ecoflow units recharge very fast. Hope that helps! We are having a lot of fun with the Transit.
@@charlesmoman Nice! I am thinking in buy a Ruaway. I wish you guys all the best 100% of your time. If you are in Florida and need my help for anything I will be more than happy to help you guys.
God Bless you!
I'm curious why you didn't just cut a hole in the roof for the fixed solar panel wiring? You could seal that up, have the wiring all protected inside, and would not have to mess with the cap system like you have on the underside.
That is certainly an option and I may actually do that or have the wires come in one of the waterproof receptacle boxes on the front of the camper. A friend of mine did just the recently and I considered doping that, but opted for just a small hole underneath. I honestly do not expect to use either solar panel all that much - maybe only at national parks and this way the cords at stored out of the way in the storage boxes on the front rack. Time will tell if we end up using the solar more than I now expect. We are headed to RMNP this summer for a week and may use it there, though got by with just the Jackery 160 last summer there and in Utah. Our ARB awning has a 12v LED light strip cord that come in underneath or in a new hole on the front. Choices! : ) Thanks for watching.
@@charlesmoman That's a beautiful park. Have a great trip!
You listed to charge the jackery in your car as an option but didn’t show how?? Any details?
Just a simple cord that plugs into the cigarette outlet.
I hope I don't regret getting the 240 instead of the 500.
We have a 280 watt from RockPals. At first it was perfect, then we started adding too many new electronics because of the novelty of it all, but this year we got a hundred watt foldable solar panel from Rock Pals to pair with it. It recharges the entire 280-W solar generator in about 6 hours. So basically with the power consumption we have out there with the solar panel and the generator combined we have endless power. We completely agree with Charles in that these little jackery and rock pals generators paired with a solar panel is about all you need out there. Love though how he added the roof panel for added security when leaving camp.
The 240 is great too and even it can run a lot. I run my ICECO GO 20 with the 160 at night!
well jackery hadn't shipped the 240 yet so I cancelled and having them send me the 500 . planning camping in hoosier national forest and over night boating. thanks for all your great videos .
@@dougcaseltine2462 Good for you!
will your jackery run a 20 inch box fan..electric. or a electric frying pan or crock pot?
The Jackery is 500W - what it will run depends on the watt usage. Google how to calculate lithium battery use and devices. Here is one such site - www.bestgenerator.org/how-long-do-solar-generators-last/
What is the Inline 10A fuse used for? I thought I could plug the solar panel directly into the Jackery box.
You do not have to add an inline fuse, but many do that just to be safe. It's your choice but I think it is smart insurance.
Hi there, where
d your wife get the foam flooring? Thanks.
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Thank you Charles great informative video, I was thinking and heard of the 12 volt heating blanket/pad but someone said they use a lot of power??
Some do. We use a heated mattress pad and we keep it on very low because it gets so warm so we are not using a lot power to run it. I now suggest that people get at least a 500 W power lithium bank. With that you can run a lot of things. More power is better, but it’s also a lot more money. Fortunately, prices are coming down somewhat.
@@charlesmoman So is the Jackery 500 that you have in your video the same as you are suggesting to people? (500 W Power Lithium bank)?
@@jamesajac4384 It is a great unit - a little slow to recharge, Take a look at Ecoflow units.
James Ajac I love my Delta 1300 - it recharges crazy fast. Ecoflow is sending me the R600 Max and the R600 Pro with all of the options so watch for my review of them. I can run my coffee pot with the Delta and our small microwave. I ran my 5,000 BTU AC on our camper for 7 hours with it too.
Charles, thanks again for more great info. You answered the power for the IcecoG20 before I could ask it. Will the J500 also power your electric heater without draining it?
We have a little Pelonis ceramic heater and it just pulls too much power for a 500w lithium. They make smaller heaters, but we now have a 12v mattress pad that does it for us. We do not do a lot of cold weather camping and if we do we usually have shore power, so we can run the heater. We sleep on an unheated porch year round, so we are used to sleeping cold - with lots of blankets and sometimes an electric blanket - at least for my wife.
This site to do the math about solar generators and devices - www.bestgenerator.org/how-long-do-solar-generators-last/
Awesome Information, Thank you for sharing. Just found you and had to hit that big Red Button, 👍up to you
Thanks - I mainly make videos that are helpful to folks with small campers, like our Runaway, but the principles can apply to any situation. Thanks for joining in and blessings!
Greetings. I noticed you put a fuse on with your rigid panel. Do you put it on the solar saga too? I have watched a ton of solar pack videos but it seems nobody is doing this for their Jackery, Bluetti, etc. Yet on the DIY versions they do. I find it strange.
I only had a fuse on the solar panel - just not needed - as far as I know - with the folding panel. I have never seen anyone do that.
@@charlesmoman Thank you.
You mentioned no shore power at national parks. Are you allowed to camp in the tent areas of the national park campgrounds with your small trailer? Or must you camp in the RV areas?
Peg Weissinger It varies. Rocky Mountain National Park, they said we could reserve a tent spot and they would let us use it. I’m not sure about other national parks.
Do you cap the plugs on the roof mounted panel to keep it clean and dry when not in use ??
No. We have now switched to a Ford Transit.
Hi Charles! What are the names of those PVC parts you used for the access port?
It’s been so long since I did that, I really don’t remember. I just went into Home Depot and look through the plastic parts and grab what I thought would fit. sorry. If I was doing it over, I probably wouldn’t do it through the floor. I would just drill a hole through the roof and then run them. But you might have the new roof and might not want to do that. If so the floor is just fine. If you’re running solar wires though and want to be charging while driving, you have to have someway to secure the cords coming down the side or front of the Runaway. Be careful!
@@charlesmoman thank you!
Hello Everyone. I have a question. I have a B&D 750W 6.52amps inverter model PI750AB. For the most part it works perfectly. But I'm experimenting with using it with a smaller battery in my chicken coops when needed. I have it hooked up to a GT12080-HG 12v 8ah battery. I can run a fan, laptop radio etc no problem. But when I plug in a 200w heat lamp the inverter goes yellow and cuts the power. The battery is fully charged. Why is a 750watt inverter shutting down when plugging in a 200watt heat lamp??? Any ideas?
I would guess that when that heater starts, it surges at a pretty high level.
@@charlesmoman No, the heat lamp isn't surging. Especially isn't surging past 750w. But thanks for the input/reply back.
How long do you think a small fridge will run on that device? Assuming nothing else was connected. Great video , thanks!
It all depends on the watts a device uses - you have to do the math. Go to this site to figure it out - www.bestgenerator.org/how-long-do-solar-generators-last/
Question... is grounding the J 500 recommended? I recall generators are that way.
I do not know.
Great video. Can the Jackery run your A/C on a charge? And for how long?
No. I now have Ecoflow units. The Delta 1300 was able to run the AC for about 6.5 hours. We have since sold our Runaway camper and now have a DIY 2018 Ford transit that we turned into a camper van.
I'm in the planning stages. I plan to get a Rangerunner and be a "permanent" solo traveler when I retire next year. Would the Jackery 500 plus your solar panel set up be sufficient if I plan to boondock often?
I would suggest the Ecoflow Delta 1300. More money, but it can recharge SO much faster. Or the Ecoflow River 600 Max is a good choice too. Full time in a Runaway? Not many do that with such a small trailer. Be very sure you will be comfortable doing that. We love our Runaway, but we are now doing a Ford Transit 250 van conversion - check out my van build series. Good luck and blessings!
@@charlesmoman Did you mean "I would suggest?" Yes, going solo in a little camper will have it's challenges, but I can always upgrade later. Do you know if they're still making the Rouser? That 6' tall camper might be better.
@@karencolv Yes, I suggest it! I do not believe they make it anymore, but you can find out if you call sales at Runaway.
Charles, how do the connections work in the Rain? Is that an issue?
Jimmy
You mean the solar extension cables? They are waterproof and meant to be in the elements on RV rooftops and elsewhere.
So when your jackery 500 is fully charged from the solar panel or from the A/C output how long can you leave the charging input cord in the Jackery? Like you forgot to take it out.. Does it keep charging and or does the light stay on? Will it hurt the battery ?
Like just about any modern electronic device, leaving it plugged in does no harm. I have left a Jackery plugged overnight and no problem. You might look at my recent review of the Ecoflow Delta 1300. It has almost triple the power of the Jackery, and yes it is more expensive, but it can recharge from zero in less than two hours. The Jackery takes so much longer. Ecoflow is coming out with a smaller version - R600 - that still has the fast recharge technology. I’m switching my entire system over to Ecoflow. I’m also just about to announce here on my channel, a Ford transit van build I will be beginning in a few weeks and I think you might find it interesting. You might subscribe so that you can keep up with it. It will be a 4 to 6 month van build and we will still use our Runaway camper. I’m pretty excited about it. Actually today I am filming the announcement video and telling an overall view of what I will be doing. Then the van build episodes will start in about 2 to 3 weeks.
@@charlesmoman nice. I know the Ecoflows line up is great. I was looking at the r600 alot and other solar generators but living in Hawaii no body ships out here! As well as portable refrigerator coolers. I even backed the iceco icooler and three weeks later they said they couldn't ship to Hawaii.. I REALLY wanted that cooler. It really sucks 🤬.... well thanks for the info 🤙🤙
What refrigerator are you using?
At that time I was using an ICECO Go20 and now in our Ford transit 250 we are using an ICECO VL 60 D
I love your Romans 10:13 blessings
We are very soon starting a Ford Transit van conversion series here. It is an empty 2018 Transit cargo 250 with a medium roof. Susie will be writing with a black permanent sharpies, scriptures all around the walls, floor and ceiling before they get covered up, I liked the idea of being surrounded by scripture and "bathed" in it. We will still use the Runaway as a permanent set-up bed. Being watching for the series and subscribe if you feel led. Blessings!
I had a similar idea for my 2020 connect lwb camper van i found scripture wall paper I’m going to order for panels and such Jesus is great
Will that J500 power the AC unit?
No. I did run it with my Ecoflow Delta 1300.
Do you still use the foldable solar panel now that you also have the static panel on the roof?
Yes, I used both one day at RMNP. Actually, the folding ones are more useful because you can move them with the earth's rotation to get them at the right angle. That is, if you stay in the camping area.
Charles Moman - Thank you! That makes sense.
Hi Charles, new to your channel. Can one use a solar panel to charge a regular coach battery under the hood of a class C?
I really do not know the answer to that - sorry.
I am in the process of creating this set up. In your experience does the Jackery 500 charge faster while driving using the car charger port or the solar panel connection? Thank you 😊
It will definitely charge fast with a car charger and I should have included this info. To charge even faster in a car, get an inverter (some cars have an AC outlet in them already) and then you can use the Jackery wall charger - like at home. That will send more juice to the Jackery like you are charging at home. I would suggest a Bestek - I found these two on Amazon and they are similar, but the more expensive one (not really too much $$ anyway) is more powerful. 300 watt Bestek ($29.99) - amzn.to/2XE4jFe. &500w Bestek ($39.99) - amzn.to/3dglvH9. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Charles Moman Thank you very much. My Odyssey does have an AC outlet as well as the 12 V outlet. PS. Thank you for your videos they are very helpful.
Check out my video about the Ecoflow Delta 1300! Very powerful, not cheap, but recharges crazy fast.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” - Romans 10:13 🙌🏼
What is the name of that adapter you display at frame 19:10 - I want it for my RV and more!
AC to DC Converter 2A 24W Car... www.amazon.com/dp/B07DWXRD5F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
why not use cable glands instead?
Earl Gilbert I considered using those, but I am rarely going to use that roof solar panel. I opted to just have it set up for temporary use and have the cables out of the way. I’ve already cut 2 - 14 inch holes in the roof and a couple in the front and one in the floor. I think I’m done cutting holes. If this was a heavy duty solar using camping situation, I would consider something like that. But it’s not, so the way I have it is nice and easy and neat for me. Thanks for watching.
Off topic I know, but since there is no such “jesus of BETHLEHEM”, this is for all the “jesus of NAZARETH” people
HERE is The REAL MESSIAH, Who they REALLY Crucified for the sins of man
From the Dead Sea Scrolls Exodus 3 Scroll, "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote
Paleo Hebrew Direct Translation
Yad "Hand"
He "Breath"
Vav "Nail"
He "Breath"
YaH's Name:
(Ya)d + (H)e, as YaH is what Moses called Him as well all throughout the Book of Isaiah and Psalms, "this is My Name for all generations" (Exodus 3)
YaH The Creator:
Yad He, (Hand Breath), as YaH's "Hand" Formed man from the dust of the Earth and His "Breath" made him a living being (Adam)
YaH's Sacrifice of Crucifixion:
Vav He (Nail Breath), the "Nail" through the "Hand", that whosoever shall call YaH Savior, His Breath brings forth life (Salvation)
How YaH arrives:
YaH arrives via the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 33:7:11), NOT through childbirth (Isaiah 45:10)
Why they demanded YaH to be Crucified:
YaH was Crucified according to Hebrew law (Deuteronomy 21), to be Hung on an Almond Tree for BLASPHEMY, as the Messiah claimed He was YaH.
He was YaH
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is NONE ELSE.
Hi again, does the jackery 500 run the a/c in the runaway?
Nope. Even a Jackery 1000 would not run it for super long. You could run the fan in the AC with the 500 for a good amount of time. That is why I put in a MaxxAir fan for times I do not have shore power. The AC is an energy hog.
Look at my new video about the Ecoflow Delta 1300. More $$$, but 1300 watts with an 1800 inverter and recharges CRAZY fast. Best in class. I ran our 5000 BTU the other day for 7 hours.
What do you mean you dont use the Jackery inside the camper for fridge? Is it not safe?
I do not use the 12v fridge in the camper - the Jackery I use in there all the time.
@@charlesmoman Does it take up too much room?
No. We just do not keep any food in our camper - we fix and eat outside because we are camping. We have friends that keep their GO20 inside their Runaway - we choose not to.
@@charlesmoman Ok Thank YOU!
Will the Jackery 500 run your air conditioner?
Maybe for a very short time. Very. Short. Running a 5,000 BTU AC with a portable lithium battery pack is the pipe dream many have. Even a Jackery 1000 would not run it all night. They make lower power AC units that would help, but you still would have a depleted lithium battery that would take a long time to recharge. To run an AC every day via lithiums, would take a LOT of them and a LOT of solar panels. Today I am receiving an Ecoflow Delta 1,300w lithium battery pack to test out and do a video on. I think it would run an AC for part of a night or maybe more if the temp setting was on very low cool and it was a low wattage unit. At least with this Ecoflow you can recharge it 10 times faster than all of the other lithiums like the Jackery. From 0% to 100% in less than 2 hours via a wall outlet. Watch my portable power seminar videos and Timmy explains all of this well.
I just got an Ecoflow Delta 1300 and it ran my AC for 7 hours at low cool just fine. It recharged from 0% to 100% in 1:42! It could be run after day as long as you can get to an AC outlet or have 400 watts of solar and a perfect sunny day or plug it into a gas generator. Folks could just stop at a place in town and ask to plug in - there is always a way.
Hi my friend. I just picked up my RangeRunner Saturday in Ocala. Love your videos. Do you have an email? I have a couple questions.
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