Smart set up for not hard wiring it so you can take your power with you if you change rigs. Towing a truck is wise too. Thanks for sharing. Finally! Another woman who understands solar and many sources of backup! Excellent job on this one! Happy travels! Enjoy that sunshine! 😊
Sweet, I like how Evon thinks. That size RV is perfect for one person. Redundancy is important in a FT boondocking rig. We're able to run A/C and heat with our system to. We don't like to use our RV furnace either. Instead, we have a buddy heater tied into our big propane tank, but since we expanded our solar and added a heat pump, it's just a redundant back-up now. Our heat pump will work down to 5 degrees F, though its efficiency drops below freezing. It's still much more efficient than running an electric resistance heater, even below freezing. It's so quiet you can't even hear it running, so sometimes we forget it's on. I love that modular Titan system. Five years ago, we retired, sold everything and went FT. We discovered we love boondocking and quickly learned the advantages of solar. We built our solar/battery system in 2 phases, a 12v system for our basic 12v DC needs and a 48v system for our 110v A/C needs. We started by building a 620-watt liftable solar array on the side of our motorhome. We lift it to the optimal angle to boost its output 20-30% vs flat mounted panels, especially in the winter. It makes a nice bedroom window awning too, practically lifting itself with a couple gas struts, and it's easy to clean, standing safely on the ground. We finished the 12v part of our build a year ago, with the addition of a LiFePo-4 battery that we built with 8, 280ah prismatic cells. We use a Heltec 330amp BMS with a 5a active balancer to keep the cells synched up. It cost us less than $1,500 to build this 560ah 12v, 7.1 kwh battery, including the high amp BMS. We chose these cells rather than a pre-built battery because they fit perfectly under the steps of our MH where our old pair of GC-2 golf cart batteries used to reside. We insulated the battery compartment, cut a 1" hole in our step risers and installed a tiny computer CPU fan to keep this space at close to room temperature, so we don't have to worry about the BMS shutting down charging if they get too cold - or their life reduced from getting too hot. We use an 80A Progressive Dynamics LFP converter/charger, a 1,000w Renogy inverter, an Epever 50a MPPT charge controller and a Lnex battery monitor (that looks exactly like the display on the Titan solar generator Evon has.) By mounting the solar array on the side of our coach, we left the roof free to rack 8, 550w solar panels (4,400 watts) down the length of our 35ft Class A, 15" off our roof, above our AC, vents, etc. This huge array covers our entire roof, similar to Evons array, providing some nice shade with plenty of cooling air underneath, increasing solar output and reducing the heat load on the air conditioners too. We mounted our Sungold Power all-in-one 48V, 5,000W Inverter/100A charge controller/battery charger on the wall in our bedroom. Our 48v battery uses 16, 320ah prismatic cells. We use a 200amp Heltec BMS to keep it safe and happy. Together with our 560ah 12v bank, we have a total of 23.5 kwh of batteries onboard - kept charged by over 5,000 watts of solar. We removed the 13.5k btu rooftop Dometic AC we had in the bedroom and replaced it with an EG4 28.5 seer-2, 12k btu mini-split heat pump on the upper rear of our motorhome. It's super quiet and cools as well as our 14.5k btu soft start equipped Furrion we have up front. This second phase provides 24/7 off-grid air conditioning and heat from the heat pump. We have a total of 6,000 watts of 120v inverted ac power on hand giving us off-grid electrical independence for a total budget of around $11,500, (including the high-efficiency heat pump.) This allows us to keep our aging 5,500w generator in reserve, for back-up use only.
Oh my gosh! You have it ALL down! Do you have an Axis? I do, nothing done to it yet besides adding an inverter for outlets for low watt items and tvs to run without generator. Will only get 1 more 100W panel - will add more later - If I go FT, I am going to refer to your comment. It's so thorough!
You, Sir, have an incredible system. I'm FT in my class c, I have so much to learn, your breakdown of 12/48 gives me food for thought. Thank you for sharing your system. Be safe, enjoy your adventures. 💙
What a neat little rig! I love the size. We have a 21 ft Class C, which I really like, but it'd sure be nice to have a bed that I didn't have to climb up into, since I'm the "lucky" one who gets to sleep against the wall. 😊 Thanks for sharing, & Happy Travels, Yvonne!
The elevated Solar Panel Array is a great idea. It's like bringing shade with you and keeps the water out of the vents while also allowing a huge solar array. Nice Job!
I did the same thing. Installed an access port hole and cover for my 30 amp cord to run from my Bluetti inside my RV outside to my 30 amp shore power outlet. Was surprised to see someone else had done the same.😊
Wow! As a total newbie, she inspires & initimdates me with her knowledge & self-sufficiency. What I mean by that: I don’t even camp & will also be single middle aged when I start living in my vehicle. My goal is an RV. I can’t work remote just yet so I am planning to live in local RV parks. I don’t have a rig yet & never knew about Class A. This seems doable. Yet, her wisdom inspires me on what I need to learn. I just applied to join the RV Women’s Alliance (look it up), and hopefully will learn more.
Great rig !!!! I hope to move up from my broke down van and have as many back ups as possible. I don't understand when people remove so much stuff from there rigs like extra heating sources ECT and getting rid of extra blankets even anything extra going for that totally minimalist approach. Me I think what if something breaks down of a source of fuel isn't available I'd like a few different cooking options food preservation options heating and power options so no matter what myself and my dog and cat and whomever else travels with is comfortable and safe.
Thank you soooo much Bob for featuring Yvonne! I also have an Axis - its a 2022 24.1, same model as hers....I am thrilled to see someone in this rig FT - that may be down the road for me! Got loads of great ideas!! Thank you to The RV Chick also!!
I love how all these Gen X van life type people also have readily adopted social media and have made a website or Instagram for themselves. I am six months into van life and I want to have my own website or channel, too!
i love seeing these more "high tech" type of situation setups and it's nice to learn about the TITAN battery system. Kinda surprising how much of an improvement having a whole tent situation outside is, i hope i won't have to worry about using anything like that. i aim to have to tow a car behind me, but i'm also hoping not to have to go into weird "off road" places too often or at all and it may get swapped out for a motorcycle and trailer. Really neat setup.
Really like the modular battery setup she has but you just touched on it and didn't elaborate. Would love to know more about them like price, availability etc..🤔
As a rv chassis tech when these small class A came out I loved them they are actually the same chassis as a class c ford they have plenty of power with the v-10. As a chassis tech they suck lol they are extremely difficult to do routine service like oil changes because of where the oil fill is we have a metered oil gun that makes it easy but I have seen quite the funnel and hose setups to add oil and the engine battery is a nightmare to remove and replace but I still love them lol
Wonderful setup! Please do a follow up review in 6 or 8 months on the heat pump air conditioner, especially the air conditioning part, how its working out, quirks, if its stable, if it is best when sitting directly in front of vent which is fine but want to know, if it leaks, etc. I looked on her youtube channel page but didn't see any videos about air conditioner, yet, so thought I'd comment here instead of there, thanks!
@@ElectronicMusicUnderground well, I do have to back you on this for the most part. But I'm hurting so bad with arthritis, even things I know how to fix my body won't let me. I must also say I like the looks of the 70s motorhomes much more than the monsters on the road today.
@@ElectronicMusicUndergroundGREAT username (I love deep house music) & wondered about older RV’s vs now. Thanks for the great tip! What’s the best way to find older rigs high quality older rigs?
She has an awesome setup. I hope to get a tow behind vehicle in the next year or so. New to this lifestyle and have already found out it would be nice to set up and then have a secondary mode of transportation to bump around.
I didn't know there was such a thing as a mini Class-A. I am in awe of her knowledge about solar. I love her setup. Were those rebar stakes she used on her pop-up?
Wow, what a set up! I absolutely love that size for a class A that’s fantastic! And 2000 watts of solar, that is a dream come true for any nomad! All that being said, I’d be curious to know the cost all in? It can’t be cheap!
Hi Bob, I love your video’s but I would like to also know how your guest travel, do they stay on one place for a day,week or longer? How do they choose where to go?
RV companies should sell the shell minus the heating, cooling etc. She replaced all those things anyway with better stuff. Think of how much cheaper that rig would have been.
That was great video, love that solar setup! I went to her channel and subscribed. Hey Bob, have you seen the news about the New Mexico State Parks are considering eliminating the annual pass? I got an email today from parks reserve america alerting me to the proposed fee changes. Other changes they are considering are eliminating day use fee for residents but implementing fees for non residents. They are asking for public inputs.
I bought a house 4 years ago after a long bad relationship that I lost so much money in but I’m still raising cooarenting two girls. I work full time to be able to have my house, the rat race has me feeling like as soon as my girls are old enough to be on their own i may rent out my house and do this. My passion is to travel and for just myself I don’t need a whole house. It was mainly for my daughters
Sweet set up. She is one smart RV Chick.
Great setup. She's done her homework!
Thanks, Bob
Smart set up for not hard wiring it so you can take your power with you if you change rigs. Towing a truck is wise too. Thanks for sharing. Finally! Another woman who understands solar and many sources of backup! Excellent job on this one! Happy travels! Enjoy that sunshine! 😊
I never knew you didn’t have to hard wire a solar setup! Wow!
Hard wiring is NOT a big deal. The components are all removable. And you don't have cord wrapped up all over the place.
My Tennessee sister! ❤ We met in Quartzsite in January and found out we are both Tennessee, out traveling to see everything we can. Yvonne is awesome!
Sweet, I like how Evon thinks. That size RV is perfect for one person. Redundancy is important in a FT boondocking rig. We're able to run A/C and heat with our system to. We don't like to use our RV furnace either. Instead, we have a buddy heater tied into our big propane tank, but since we expanded our solar and added a heat pump, it's just a redundant back-up now. Our heat pump will work down to 5 degrees F, though its efficiency drops below freezing. It's still much more efficient than running an electric resistance heater, even below freezing. It's so quiet you can't even hear it running, so sometimes we forget it's on. I love that modular Titan system.
Five years ago, we retired, sold everything and went FT. We discovered we love boondocking and quickly learned the advantages of solar. We built our solar/battery system in 2 phases, a 12v system for our basic 12v DC needs and a 48v system for our 110v A/C needs. We started by building a 620-watt liftable solar array on the side of our motorhome. We lift it to the optimal angle to boost its output 20-30% vs flat mounted panels, especially in the winter. It makes a nice bedroom window awning too, practically lifting itself with a couple gas struts, and it's easy to clean, standing safely on the ground.
We finished the 12v part of our build a year ago, with the addition of a LiFePo-4 battery that we built with 8, 280ah prismatic cells. We use a Heltec 330amp BMS with a 5a active balancer to keep the cells synched up. It cost us less than $1,500 to build this 560ah 12v, 7.1 kwh battery, including the high amp BMS. We chose these cells rather than a pre-built battery because they fit perfectly under the steps of our MH where our old pair of GC-2 golf cart batteries used to reside. We insulated the battery compartment, cut a 1" hole in our step risers and installed a tiny computer CPU fan to keep this space at close to room temperature, so we don't have to worry about the BMS shutting down charging if they get too cold - or their life reduced from getting too hot. We use an 80A Progressive Dynamics LFP converter/charger, a 1,000w Renogy inverter, an Epever 50a MPPT charge controller and a Lnex battery monitor (that looks exactly like the display on the Titan solar generator Evon has.)
By mounting the solar array on the side of our coach, we left the roof free to rack 8, 550w solar panels (4,400 watts) down the length of our 35ft Class A, 15" off our roof, above our AC, vents, etc. This huge array covers our entire roof, similar to Evons array, providing some nice shade with plenty of cooling air underneath, increasing solar output and reducing the heat load on the air conditioners too. We mounted our Sungold Power all-in-one 48V, 5,000W Inverter/100A charge controller/battery charger on the wall in our bedroom. Our 48v battery uses 16, 320ah prismatic cells. We use a 200amp Heltec BMS to keep it safe and happy. Together with our 560ah 12v bank, we have a total of 23.5 kwh of batteries onboard - kept charged by over 5,000 watts of solar. We removed the 13.5k btu rooftop Dometic AC we had in the bedroom and replaced it with an EG4 28.5 seer-2, 12k btu mini-split heat pump on the upper rear of our motorhome. It's super quiet and cools as well as our 14.5k btu soft start equipped Furrion we have up front. This second phase provides 24/7 off-grid air conditioning and heat from the heat pump. We have a total of 6,000 watts of 120v inverted ac power on hand giving us off-grid electrical independence for a total budget of around $11,500, (including the high-efficiency heat pump.) This allows us to keep our aging 5,500w generator in reserve, for back-up use only.
Oh my gosh! You have it ALL down! Do you have an Axis? I do, nothing done to it yet besides adding an inverter for outlets for low watt items and tvs to run without generator. Will only get 1 more 100W panel - will add more later - If I go FT, I am going to refer to your comment. It's so thorough!
WOW
You, Sir, have an incredible system. I'm FT in my class c, I have so much to learn, your breakdown of 12/48 gives me food for thought. Thank you for sharing your system. Be safe, enjoy your adventures. 💙
As soon as she said “redundancy” I knew she worked in IT!
Lots of professions use the term redundancy. Healthcare uses it... for physiological systems.
@@stephanieadams3747 context is everything! She wasn’t talking about healthcare, she was talking about backup solutions to stay up and running.
I don’t work in IT, but believe in and use the term “redundancy.” Most serious “Preppers” do! 😊
Also used in Philisophy and Litterature
I had to Google redundancy 😂
She is super organized and prepared 😊Was surprised she tows such a large vehicle. Key word for us preppers is, “redundancy…”
What a neat little rig! I love the size. We have a 21 ft Class C, which I really like, but it'd sure be nice to have a bed that I didn't have to climb up into, since I'm the "lucky" one who gets to sleep against the wall. 😊 Thanks for sharing, & Happy Travels, Yvonne!
Redundancy. I love it!
Though Class A's are not my preference, I still enjoy seeing different types of rig's on this channel. Thanks for sharing with us
Thanks Bob for having this informative and interesting visit. She has a great setup. Till your next video....
Wow what a fantastic set up! I love her recliner, her pet space, everything!
Nice setup. If she has a lot with a well, she is golden. SphereMotor, the future of electricity.
12:48 that gazebo is GENIUS
She has a whole lot of this and that which is awesome
That is the coolest RV setup ever. She’s really done a great job with this.
I have always wanted to peek inside one if these shorter Class-As. Thank you!
She’s so knowledgeable and I appreciate her sharing
Hi Bob. So good to see your new UA-cam videos. Are you still helping individuals? Absolutely love them.
Very nice setup ❤❤❤.
The elevated Solar Panel Array is a great idea. It's like bringing shade with you and keeps the water out of the vents while also allowing a huge solar array. Nice Job!
Really nice setup ! The Titan was the cream of the crop not too long ago. She really did her research.
Brilliant. She is a great researcher.
I LOVE THOSE DOOR HANGING CONTAINERS!!! I HAVE 2 MYSELF HANGING BACK TO BACK JUST LIKE SHE DOES😂
I did the same thing. Installed an access port hole and cover for my 30 amp cord to run from my Bluetti inside my RV outside to my 30 amp shore power outlet. Was surprised to see someone else had done the same.😊
WOW! What a great set up!
Love her careful, forward thinking. Love her Titan setup too. Excellent use of space.
Those seem best of class A s for easy driving and lovely setup
Thank you.
What an excellent set up!!!😊👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for sharing another class a home. Very nice! Thank you Bob again!!❤
We are in the planing stages so it's great that you share such a wide range of ideas.. Thinking of the eco delta
hi Bob keep up the good work.
Very nice set up! Lot’s of solar. Great video!
Wow! As a total newbie, she inspires & initimdates me with her knowledge & self-sufficiency. What I mean by that: I don’t even camp & will also be single middle aged when I start living in my vehicle. My goal is an RV. I can’t work remote just yet so I am planning to live in local RV parks. I don’t have a rig yet & never knew about Class A. This seems doable. Yet, her wisdom inspires me on what I need to learn. I just applied to join the RV Women’s Alliance (look it up), and hopefully will learn more.
Wow. Liked her battery & solar set up. Also the use of outdoor space.
Nice setup. This is how my setup would HAVE to be when I finally go out on the road. I'm a electronics/www nerd an I need my stuff.😁
Great rig !!!! I hope to move up from my broke down van and have as many back ups as possible. I don't understand when people remove so much stuff from there rigs like extra heating sources ECT and getting rid of extra blankets even anything extra going for that totally minimalist approach. Me I think what if something breaks down of a source of fuel isn't available I'd like a few different cooking options food preservation options heating and power options so no matter what myself and my dog and cat and whomever else travels with is comfortable and safe.
Hello from Puerto Rico Bob and friends
Girl you are one bad mammajammer!!! I’m proud of you!
Perfect set up!!
Thanks for another excellent video.
Loving this! Inspiring. Thank you for sharing all of this with us Yvonne. I will be checking out your UA-cam channel. And thank you too Bob!
Thank you soooo much Bob for featuring Yvonne! I also have an Axis - its a 2022 24.1, same model as hers....I am thrilled to see someone in this rig FT - that may be down the road for me! Got loads of great ideas!! Thank you to The RV Chick also!!
That's great, a Honda 2200 generator will run for almost 4 hours on a full tank and are pretty quiet. Harbor Freight Predators are pretty quiet to.❤
There are
newer heat pumps that work really well even at very low temps- like 15 degrees or six
Interesting information, thanks
I love how all these Gen X van life type people also have readily adopted social media and have made a website or Instagram for themselves. I am six months into van life and I want to have my own website or channel, too!
wow! what a nice setup
i love seeing these more "high tech" type of situation setups and it's nice to learn about the TITAN battery system. Kinda surprising how much of an improvement having a whole tent situation outside is, i hope i won't have to worry about using anything like that. i aim to have to tow a car behind me, but i'm also hoping not to have to go into weird "off road" places too often or at all and it may get swapped out for a motorcycle and trailer. Really neat setup.
Best thing about class A is the large cockpit area and that big windshield.
Really like the modular battery setup she has but you just touched on it and didn't elaborate. Would love to know more about them like price, availability etc..🤔
Seems like the best setup ive seen
I really needed to see this video as i am in the process of upgrading from my travel trailer.
As a rv chassis tech when these small class A came out I loved them they are actually the same chassis as a class c ford they have plenty of power with the v-10. As a chassis tech they suck lol they are extremely difficult to do routine service like oil changes because of where the oil fill is we have a metered oil gun that makes it easy but I have seen quite the funnel and hose setups to add oil and the engine battery is a nightmare to remove and replace but I still love them lol
Wonderful setup! Please do a follow up review in 6 or 8 months on the heat pump air conditioner, especially the air conditioning part, how its working out, quirks, if its stable, if it is best when sitting directly in front of vent which is fine but want to know, if it leaks, etc. I looked on her youtube channel page but didn't see any videos about air conditioner, yet, so thought I'd comment here instead of there, thanks!
Wow,great interview with a smart woman.
Outstanding!
Very nice! Good job lady!
wow she's pretty much sorted and organized
Bob those battery storage energy blocks how do you keep them cool. Bottom driver back storage space, Thanks.
Nicely done Yvonne !!!
Interesting set up and lady. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
1:58 that's why I eliminated my furnace and A/C because of noise. I'm curious about the ecoflow you're referring to 🤔
She's not playing with her Solar energy 😀
wowza!!! Very impressive setup!!
That RV looks a bit like the ones we have here in Europe. I found Yvonne very interesting, thank you for an excellent video.
The amount of money and time she has to put in everyday is mind boggling.
It's alot work for sure
i always like the thor axis
i will get one soon
also love the solor set up
i have ecoflow set up
wich also has the 30 amp hookup as well
I like her and her setup
We love your gazebo, please tell me what brand/ model it is. We travel in a camper van and need that gear living space.😊
The sad part is, I can't afford this. But this is awesome.
@@ElectronicMusicUnderground well, I do have to back you on this for the most part. But I'm hurting so bad with arthritis, even things I know how to fix my body won't let me. I must also say I like the looks of the 70s motorhomes much more than the monsters on the road today.
@@ElectronicMusicUndergroundGREAT username (I love deep house music) & wondered about older RV’s vs now. Thanks for the great tip! What’s the best way to find older rigs high quality older rigs?
What a great set up
Beautiful extremely well equipped rig 😇
I hadn't seen a mini class A except for a mini winie. Now I will be on the hunt!
She has an awesome setup. I hope to get a tow behind vehicle in the next year or so. New to this lifestyle and have already found out it would be nice to set up and then have a secondary mode of transportation to bump around.
We are thinking of a cargo trailer to camp in and take our 2 scooters with us,haul them safe Inside
I didn't know there was such a thing as a mini Class-A. I am in awe of her knowledge about solar.
I love her setup. Were those rebar stakes she used on her pop-up?
Lovely RV a lady who knows whats she's about ❤ 🇬🇧
Well thought out set up.
We rented this model once and it was cute/ manageable for a class A; ended up buying a Thor ACE , a bit bigger than this one
Wow, what a set up! I absolutely love that size for a class A that’s fantastic! And 2000 watts of solar, that is a dream come true for any nomad! All that being said, I’d be curious to know the cost all in? It can’t be cheap!
Hi Bob, I love your video’s but I would like to also know how your guest travel, do they stay on one place for a day,week or longer? How do they choose where to go?
Great video, thank you for sharing.
...."if i ever settle down... you'd be my kind" (Marshall Tucker Band Heard It in a Love Song)
Can that RV fly?
ecoflow needs to send her some free stuff! i love this guy too!
Good work Bob.
I like your setup better than just about anything I have seen
I need to hire her to set mine up😅!!! Seriously
So cute this Baby Class A RV👍Ill bet its Pricey 👍💰✌️👌🤞🙏🙌💜✝️🌟🌞🌻🇺🇸🤩
Great setup! Can you provide more info on panel installation being so high and if any problems while driving…Thanks…it’s my next project 👍👍👍
This is amazing. I have the exact same rig ❤
Nice really like the layout
RV companies should sell the shell minus the heating, cooling etc. She replaced all those things anyway with better stuff. Think of how much cheaper that rig would have been.
Awesome!👍👍👍👍
Wow, great idea.
That was great video, love that solar setup! I went to her channel and subscribed.
Hey Bob, have you seen the news about the New Mexico State Parks are considering eliminating the annual pass? I got an email today from parks reserve america alerting me to the proposed fee changes. Other changes they are considering are eliminating day use fee for residents but implementing fees for non residents. They are asking for public inputs.
Bravo 🎉
I bought a house 4 years ago after a long bad relationship that I lost so much money in but I’m still raising cooarenting two girls. I work full time to be able to have my house, the rat race has me feeling like as soon as my girls are old enough to be on their own i may rent out my house and do this. My passion is to travel and for just myself I don’t need a whole house. It was mainly for my daughters
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I'm not a Class A fan, BUT this is a nice option