BRINKLEY MODEL G RV SOLAR TOUR | Model G 3500 Fifth Wheel | Dual Victron Inverter Solar System

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  • Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
  • This sleek Brinkley Model G 3500 toy hauler slid out of our shop with 2800 watts of solar, 4800W continuous inverter power, and over 1,200 amp hours of lithium battery power. With two powerful inverters, this rig can boondock off-grid in comfort and style. We emulated the factory finishes throughout our install to maintain the high-end standards Brinkley sets.
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    For more information about professional RV solar system installation, visit us online at www.greatoutdoorssolar.com.
    We used @RICHSOLARTALK solar panels, @sokbattery lithium batteries, and state of the art networked components from @VictronEnergyBV on this @BrinkleyRV toy hauler.

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  • @GreatOutdoorsSolar
    @GreatOutdoorsSolar  7 місяців тому

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    For more information about other professional RV solar system installations, visit us online at www.greatoutdoorssolar.com.

  • @jonathanwilliams7161
    @jonathanwilliams7161 16 днів тому +1

    Wow! 🤯 What an amazing job! Now all I need is the money 💵 for that, the Brinkley, and the truck to tow it.... Lol ☺ ❤️

  • @skigeek
    @skigeek 14 днів тому

    That is the cleanest solar installation I have seen in any RV. Beautiful job. Bookmarking your site when we get our Brinkley!

  • @shawnbeerens4292
    @shawnbeerens4292 7 місяців тому +4

    I am an electrician and I love to see such clean work! I also love to see proper circuit protection and disconnects great job!

  • @mercywas
    @mercywas 4 місяці тому

    Very nice

  • @CrossroadsJerry
    @CrossroadsJerry 7 місяців тому +1

    Thomas, Tom it’s great to see you again and Adam you are doing a great job.
    Pump out more videos Tom it’s great seeing what you are doing with solar on RV’s.

  • @sokbattery
    @sokbattery 7 місяців тому +1

    really enjoy the installation, so clean!!!

  • @kevinbrewer2141
    @kevinbrewer2141 7 місяців тому +1

    I've enjoyed seeing your solar builds. I may not have an RV. But it's a goal for one day.

    • @GreatOutdoorsSolar
      @GreatOutdoorsSolar  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for the compliment and for taking the time to comment. We truly appreciate it!

  • @rayjohnson7584
    @rayjohnson7584 7 місяців тому +1

    Looks great 👍

  • @poppopfarmer
    @poppopfarmer 5 місяців тому

    Good job I hope I can get with you guys next winter

  • @SEANRMZ
    @SEANRMZ 7 місяців тому

    great work, love the clean setup, luv my Victron set-up for dry camping

  • @ScubaDude284
    @ScubaDude284 7 місяців тому

    Great video! This thing is impressive in person! Thanks for sharing your install tips with me during the rally. About to tackle my install on our G here in a few weeks.

  • @adventurearyck64
    @adventurearyck64 5 місяців тому

    Adam you do such good work

  • @stankrieger3598
    @stankrieger3598 6 місяців тому

    ❤looking good, i have all ideas that you are out of my price range. But i do love to look at buitfuff work on rvs.

    • @GreatOutdoorsSolar
      @GreatOutdoorsSolar  6 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for watching. This is definitely a larger and more expensive system. However we do all sorts of jobs, our website has our pricing for packages, but we build custom quotes all the time. Safe travels!
      -Tom

  • @mytsolar
    @mytsolar 7 місяців тому

    Nice clean install! Epic. What brackets are you using in the roof? The tall white ones look great.

    • @GreatOutdoorsSolar
      @GreatOutdoorsSolar  7 місяців тому +1

      Appreciate it. We have the brakcets made by a local fabrication shop.
      -Tom

  • @ryanwilliamsonjesusisking2691
    @ryanwilliamsonjesusisking2691 7 місяців тому

    How strong and durable are the panels to resist high wind and hail?
    Are they designed to not create drag when going down the road?
    How much do these set ups add to your insurance when on a plan for full time living?
    Thank you.

    • @GreatOutdoorsSolar
      @GreatOutdoorsSolar  7 місяців тому +2

      Panels hold up very well. I had a friend with a Tiffin need a $35k roof after hail so big it punched holes through the slides and damaged the entire roof. Only place the roof wasn't damaged was where the 4 solar panels were. One panel had a small crack and still worked. After the roof was replaced I added more panels for them to add more protection and power production. The insurance company covered the cracked panel and the labor to replace it as well.
      The panels are not designed for being aerodynamic. However there are lots of things on an RV roof.. like a 36" wide "12" tall A/C for example.. usually 2 or 3 of them. So a 1.5" tall panel doesn't effect much. I personally never noticed a difference.
      Insurance has to do with the value of the item and vary extremely state to state. I tell my clients to notify their insurance they of the cost and that it was permanently and professionally installed. When I added $10k worth of coverage to my 2005 Class C for the "customizations" as they labeled it. It was like a $70 increase per year here in Florida.
      Have a great day.
      -Tom

  • @bintohead3426
    @bintohead3426 7 місяців тому

    Adam does good work!!!!
    When you say go offgrid a "long long time" - can you give an estimate? 😉 (a couple of days, a week.... longer???)

    • @GreatOutdoorsSolar
      @GreatOutdoorsSolar  7 місяців тому +2

      With good weather they will more than likely run out of grey tank space. Atleast that was my experience when living off grid as I traveled. My personal record is 89 days with only needing water and dumping tanks.
      -Tom

    • @bintohead3426
      @bintohead3426 7 місяців тому

      @@GreatOutdoorsSolar - oh that's awesome - I was hoping at least a week or two!😲 Thanks so much!!!

    • @GreatOutdoorsSolar
      @GreatOutdoorsSolar  7 місяців тому +1

      10-15 days is about the right time before you need food, water, etc again. Plus lots of camping is only 14 day stays. So it works out well. Following 60-65F weather really helps. Keeping up with a roof top unit is practically impossible. So going with a mini-split A/C or simply following the weather work great. I've done both ✌️ Happy camping!!!
      -Tom

  • @user-rq2mq8nx3f
    @user-rq2mq8nx3f 6 місяців тому +1

    How much solar do you need to fully run off grid indefinitely

    • @GreatOutdoorsSolar
      @GreatOutdoorsSolar  6 місяців тому +2

      100% depends on your consumption (how many people, time in rig, things you're powering, etc)
      -Tom

    • @user-rq2mq8nx3f
      @user-rq2mq8nx3f 6 місяців тому +1

      Full off grid electric to run everything 34-40 ft

  • @MatthewIrvine
    @MatthewIrvine 4 місяці тому +1

    I know you wouldn't be able to fit all that kit in the existing solar bay, curious if that bay was gutted to reclaim storage space?

    • @GreatOutdoorsSolar
      @GreatOutdoorsSolar  21 день тому

      The entire system is clearly shown in the video. The orginal "solar bay" was freed up, but of course.. anytime you add stuff to an area.. you're gonna get less space. -Tom

  • @blackout1035
    @blackout1035 2 місяці тому

    Should have went 24 volts on the battery bank and Inverters with something that large. Clean install very nice setup!

    • @andrewalexander5049
      @andrewalexander5049 2 місяці тому

      How about learning English before critiquing?

    • @blackout1035
      @blackout1035 2 місяці тому

      @@andrewalexander5049 Should have gone with 24 volts for the battery bank and inverters with something that large. Clean install, very nice setup! Can you read and comprehend now?

    • @GreatOutdoorsSolar
      @GreatOutdoorsSolar  21 день тому

      Why? A RV is 80% 12v DC powered and with a 24v system.. you need one (or two) 24 to 12v converter.. which tend to be 80-90% efficient. So you're adding inefficiencies by going 24v. A 12v and 24v inverter are 92 or 93% efficient, so not enoguh gain there, same with the MPPT. We've done 12, 24, and 48v systems. Ive also designed ~150+ systems, thanks for taking the time to comment -Tom