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Disclaimer: Chris is adding a steel cable that ties into a stainless eye for each solar panel on the roof. So that if the glue ever failed they wouldn't go anywhere. It's just not in this video. Thanks for watching :)
Glad to hear it. There have been fatal accidents caused by flying solar panels of a van so good on you for putting a secondary safety measure in place.
Most of today's vehicles use glue instead of welding, i've used it alot and once its dry you will never get it apart. The new chevy trucks have the bed panels glued together, they will replace the whole bed before trying to remove a panel.
Truly love watching your shows , you explain everything you do , whether it's right or wrong , if it's wrong you accept it , learn by it and move on . People should watch you . As a couple , all I can say is " Beautiful " " AWESOME " , not long now , you can both sit back and say We Built That . I look forward to the day you pack her up an head off into the sunset & all the stunning places you go , the fun and games you will have . I will thank you now for the privilege of letting me tag along from my chair , sharing your journey . Ange & her Beautiful smile , were having too much fun in the back , lol lol .Till next week aussie bob
The sense of accomplishment on your faces speaks volumes. Chris - from truck to expedition vehicle...and once the bed is in - to mobile home! Looking so good with so many things happening quickly and almost simultaneously! Love the "wins" - like having the table fit perfectly! Congrats!!!
brilliant as always :) Tip - when you drill a hole in timber, clamp an off cut on the back - it will eliminate 'blow out' and give a really clean cut. It's something to bear in mind when fitting the cabinet handles. Also you might want to think about sealing the cut edges for the sink and taps as water may soak in here - discolour the worktop and even make it expand a bit. Constantly impressed with your level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Good luck with the electrics! It is hard to get your head around if you have no experience - if I could pass on some tips from my stressful experience :) it would be: Buy a crimper for the heavy gauge cable and connectors, use a 'Bus Bar' type design and leave additional spare connections to future proof it. Don't go cheap on the fuses and when you are tired come back to it so you don't make mistakes (I burned out the inverter by connecting the positive and negative the wrong way around !).
The mog is looking fantastic guy’s That solar system is going to add an extra ability to stay off grid for longer You guy’s should be so proud of yourselves keep up the great work
Big respect for your building skills. I’m a carpenter and I think that your woodwork looks really good. I really like the way that your both are in to all the small details 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you Morten, that's such a nice comment coming from a carpenter! We were quite stressed about our first cabinets so it was a big relief to see the result :)
Chris M is a good friend of mine, Enerdrive are a fantastic product but above all their customer service really shines. Can't wait to see the full setup!!!
Hey mate, Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it to you yet, but you stated in the video that " will need to run really heavy gauge cable to the roof ".. I am unsure of your configuration, but if you are planning to ran any solar array, it pays to get a charge controller that can take a higher array voltage and put your panels in series or a combination of series/parallel. Voltage and current are inversely proportionate to each other so if one goes up, the other goes down. If you have higher a higher array voltage the current will be lower and you can run much much smaller gauge wire whilst achieving the same solar output to batteries through the charge controller, this saves cost of cable aswell as a lot of weight. You also have the added bonus of the higher voltage making your charge controller start working earlier in the day and keep working later into the evening to increase your solar yield for that day.
Sometimes I don't know what you are talking about, sometimes it gets worst!!! Jajajaja. Since I don't know much about mechanics, and your accent is quite unique... That is why I like this channel so much jajajaja!!!!! What a ride you had Ange. Looking better and better as days go by. ¡¡Pura Vida!!
Hi Steve - We used automotive reinforced rubber hoses (heat resistant to 100 degrees) so as long as the hoses don't touch the turbo they should be fine :)
@@TheOutFita turbo can exceed 700°c in the wrong conditions and run at 300-400°c in normal conditions. That's a lot of radiant heat in that area. Just would hate to see it turn into an issue in the middle of nowhere that's all
@@cruisin_our_country Yes the new branch hoses look quite close to the exhaust pipe entering the turbo. Agree a small piece of polished stainless steel as a heat shield would be on my agenda - I had this issue cooking my clutch hose on my old Range Rover and I solved it with a heat shield made from a piece of sheet titanium from a scrap jet engine.
I have recently retired and am now living and travelling NZ fulltime with my caravan. Have owned the caravan for over 18 months, so know it works for me, even though it is small. Have just done a major upgrade to allow off-grid living. Have replaced the standard 102ah caravan battery with a 200ah Enerdrive Lithium one, a new 370 watt solar panel (no solar before) and a 2000 watt Enerdrive pure sine wave inverter, along with a Victron DC to DC charger so that the car will charge the battery when I am driving. Also added built-in fresh and grey water tanks among other things. Very happy with the Enerdrive products so far.
Well done! Been following you guys for a while. Watched the build from the start and it's really coming along great. You both should be really proud...
hey guys, you should varnish/ put a finish on that exposed part of the benchtop where your sink sits. that will help with warping through the seasons. as the moisture content changes in the timber itll do that. a varnish will greatly reduce its ability to release/ absorb moisture.
@@TheOutFit also good to have that extra protection in case the water/ moisture gets in from your sink! You don’t want the edges swelling up or over time it’ll start cracking your varnish! The set up is looking wicked though! Hoping to catch you guys at the 4wd show! What weee the dates again?
Couple of issues guys. First, the panels can overheat, so you need some air-gap under them to keep them a little cooler. Second, if you are going to park up a bit, it might be better to have panel mounts you tilt one side or the other for better efficiency. Third, you might want to look into solar blankets you can put out in the sun while the Mog is in the shade. Just an idea.... Hot water setup looks great! But, if the temp gauge isn't reliable, maybe look into improving that eh?
Hi Les! We have made some aluminium brackets (you can see them on the episode) to lift the panels and create airflow. Tilting would be ideal, especially for international travel, but with 900W of solar in Australia we are confident we do not need to complicate our install at this stage. We also have a 200w solar blanket (if you watch our first shakedown videos or our recent trip, you will be able to spot it). For the gauge we are looking into it - fixing this kind of things in a 38 year old Unimog isn't as easy as in a modern 4x4. Thanks for watching!
Weld a pipe to the side of the box,so you can slot an umbrella into it for your sundowners,the hatch looked like a satellite dish for a second from the drone shot above.
Thanks a lot for watching :) Chris is adding a steel cable that ties into a stainless eye for each solar panel on the roof. So that if the glue ever failed they wouldn't go anywhere. It's just not in this video.
Chris please move the new heating lines away from the turbo !! The 100 degree rating is misleading on that hose. Inside rated for 100 degree fluid temp not outside of the hose temps (max temp is reached as soon as MOG gets to operating temp). Where you spliced into the factory hose is minimum safe operating distance for rubber lines when talking about excessive heat generators (turbos and exhaust manifolds) Temps on turbos and exhaust can exceed 600 degrees. A turbo blanket will not only help against the hoses melting but will help lower engine bay temps as well for longer engine life and fuel economy in long run. Been pulling wrenches for 40+ yrs and this is going to bite you very fast if not corrected. Other than that 1 minor easy fix issue I'm very happy to see you solving issue's with "outside the box" thinking (coffee table to counter top was inspired thinking). Not only is the build looking good but looks comfy as well.
Hi love watching your progress I was just wondering where did you source the birch wood for your cabinets. We are doing our own build and love the look, also was great chatting with you guys at the show.
Solar panels don't really need heavy duty cabling as they produce higher voltage and lower amperage. I would consider running 2 strings of series and 2 parallel. The enerdrive 40 dcdc/mppt charger will accept up to 45VoC.
The panel wires don’t need to be super thick...the higher the voltage the thinner the wire. The thick wire is for the battery’s & from starting battery to enerdrive unit. Use busbars. Busbars relocate the battery terminal to where it’s most convenient.
Hi Paul, I think voltage increases with panels wired in series. However, amps increase with panels wired in parallel (hence thicker gauge cable). These are very high voltage panels so wiring in series won't work for our particular setup.
@@TheOutFit nah...I’ve got 2x 330w (33v 10A max each) panels in parallel...I’ve used 12 gauge. The enerdrive unit will covert it automatically...mines a 12v system....so it drops the voltage to 12v @ 40-55A. (Depending on conditions) 33v x 20A (2 panels) = 660w 12v x 55A = 660w Figure quotes are “perfect” conditions. It will lower over time...it’s a natural process for solar panels. The voltage is like water pressure...if you have low pressure (12v) you need thicker pipes to deliver (flow) the same amount of water...than say, a high pressure pipe. With every step up in voltage (12-24v) you halve the amps required to run it...but mathematically it’s all the same. 12v x 10A = 120w 24v x 5A = 120w 48v x 2.5A = 120w. It’s all relative.
@@TheOutFit to simplify it...the voltage of the panels will dictate the wire to use... But at 33v it only needs to be capable of handling your max total amps rating...if you have 4x 200w panels, that are 33v...that equals 6A per panel...4x6 = 24A cable required.
@@TheOutFit the only other consideration is the distance the wire travels...the longer the run of wire (considering the voltage) the thicker it needs to be...if 12v...it’s SUPER thick, but as you up the voltage...the wire gauge can be reduced. I personally think the high voltage panels are best for this reason...enerdrive units can take a max of 37v. Higher voltage...thinner wire. Save $$$
That piece of wood looks awesome in place……and when it fits like that,…….then it was meant to be 👌🏼😊 You both work really neatly and the overall picture will always present positively that way. Keep up the excellent work 💪🏻💪🏻 Suggestion…..how about a larger radius on the wooden top around the bit that sticks into the passage way….. Good job guys 👍🏻😁
Looking great guys.. Heads up you cant wire that little panel in with the other big ones as the system is only as efficient as the smallest panel. I know you say its going to be wired differently but just incase you dont know that.
I'm still watching the videos from the beginning, so as of today up to this one. My question is about gluing them down. What if one breaks, how do you replace it? By the way, fell in love with your adventures and try to watch a few videos a day. Catching up to present day slowly but surely!
You could try to get up on the box from the front bumper, to the cabin roof and on to the box, or use the holle on the top of your cabin, to the roof, on to the box. The lader, a beet sketchy, Good job,keep up.
It's not quite possible right now to get from the top of the cab to the roof - we have some ideas for the future, we definitely won't be using that ladder. Thanks for watching :)
Look’n great. Hope to see some creative use of the space on the cab roof, opposite the hatch. Maybe a gear basket or parts storage? Shame to not use something like that hatch when it takes up so much space.
Awesome episode as usual, love all the new skills you are learning and teaching along the way. Some Rainex for the panels so the condensation beads and runs away and doesn't attract dust, also bird shit tends to come off easier
Great progress you guy 💪🏻 it’s all coming together really nicely. I’m really looking forward to the 12 volt install and how you setup your solar. I like that kind of stuff 🤓
It's been a blast following your journey. I was wondering if you could move your circular air-con vent to that top (fixed) triangular panel rather than using the "current storage space" door?
Nice work and progress! Did you use rubber grommets for the hose at the rear going into the cab? Didn’t see but curious. Keep it from rubbing a hole from the metal. Great work!
Wow great work guys ! The mog reached a massive milestone this episode :] just out of curiosity , where did you get the fridge door lock from ? i need one for my camper fridge door haha
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Disclaimer: Chris is adding a steel cable that ties into a stainless eye for each solar panel on the roof. So that if the glue ever failed they wouldn't go anywhere. It's just not in this video. Thanks for watching :)
Great idea. 🍺❤🇦🇺
Just a thought add tree slider bars to protect panels and would have place to anchor panels to without putting another hole in the roof.
Glad to hear it. There have been fatal accidents caused by flying solar panels of a van so good on you for putting a secondary safety measure in place.
Most of today's vehicles use glue instead of welding, i've used it alot and once its dry you will never get it apart. The new chevy trucks have the bed panels glued together, they will replace the whole bed before trying to remove a panel.
Oh that sink will make a perfect baby bath. It's getting exciting! 💓
Loving this build.
Thanks for following along Warren!
Truly love watching your shows , you explain everything you do , whether it's right or wrong , if it's wrong you accept it , learn by it and move on . People should watch you . As a couple , all I can say is " Beautiful " " AWESOME " , not long now , you can both sit back and say We Built That . I look forward to the day you pack her up an head off into the sunset & all the stunning places you go , the fun and games you will have . I will thank you now for the privilege of letting me tag along from my chair , sharing your journey . Ange & her Beautiful smile , were having too much fun in the back , lol lol .Till next week aussie bob
The level of detail and the quality in your work is amazing. I am looking forward to every episode.
The sense of accomplishment on your faces speaks volumes. Chris - from truck to expedition vehicle...and once the bed is in - to mobile home! Looking so good with so many things happening quickly and almost simultaneously! Love the "wins" - like having the table fit perfectly! Congrats!!!
Thank you Andre for your really encouraging words and celebrating the wins with us :)
Andre, my thoughts 💭 exactly.
Both Chris and Ange exude a definite sense of pride from a job well done 👍 as each part of the build comes together.
Love how you have thought in all the minimum details. It is an amazing work you guys are doing.
Nice attention to detail.
Thanks Grahame, much appreciated!
Angela and Chris that looks awesome you should be so proud of what you have accomplished so far always be well and look forward to all of your videos
It’s getting very close guys! Excited for you🙏
Thanks Laine! Hopefully done for Christmas 🤞 hope you're well!
A tip when drilling with just about any bit to get a clean exit hole simply clamp a scrap piece of wood over the exit, saves flipping the work piece!
brilliant as always :) Tip - when you drill a hole in timber, clamp an off cut on the back - it will eliminate 'blow out' and give a really clean cut. It's something to bear in mind when fitting the cabinet handles. Also you might want to think about sealing the cut edges for the sink and taps as water may soak in here - discolour the worktop and even make it expand a bit. Constantly impressed with your level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Good luck with the electrics! It is hard to get your head around if you have no experience - if I could pass on some tips from my stressful experience :) it would be: Buy a crimper for the heavy gauge cable and connectors, use a 'Bus Bar' type design and leave additional spare connections to future proof it. Don't go cheap on the fuses and when you are tired come back to it so you don't make mistakes (I burned out the inverter by connecting the positive and negative the wrong way around !).
Thank you guys for sharing your experience. Quite helpful and inspiring what are doable. Greetings from Turkey..
The mog is looking fantastic guy’s That solar system is going to add an extra ability to stay off grid for longer You guy’s should be so proud of yourselves keep up the great work
Thank you so much for the kind words Pete, much appreciated!
Big respect for your building skills. I’m a carpenter and I think that your woodwork looks really good. I really like the way that your both are in to all the small details 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you Morten, that's such a nice comment coming from a carpenter! We were quite stressed about our first cabinets so it was a big relief to see the result :)
looking good guys !
Cheers Cath!
Such an amazing build to watch come together. Great work you two! Looking forward to the next video.
Chris M is a good friend of mine, Enerdrive are a fantastic product but above all their customer service really shines. Can't wait to see the full setup!!!
Thanks Brendan! Great to hear about Enerdrive - we are really looking forward to using their products on the road :)
That bench top looks mint! Good on you guys for repurposing it!
Thank you very much Michael! So happy with the condition of this second hand coffee table :)
You guys are killing it 😎👍
Thank you so much for following along :)
Hey mate,
Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it to you yet, but you stated in the video that " will need to run really heavy gauge cable to the roof ".. I am unsure of your configuration, but if you are planning to ran any solar array, it pays to get a charge controller that can take a higher array voltage and put your panels in series or a combination of series/parallel. Voltage and current are inversely proportionate to each other so if one goes up, the other goes down. If you have higher a higher array voltage the current will be lower and you can run much much smaller gauge wire whilst achieving the same solar output to batteries through the charge controller, this saves cost of cable aswell as a lot of weight. You also have the added bonus of the higher voltage making your charge controller start working earlier in the day and keep working later into the evening to increase your solar yield for that day.
Sometimes I don't know what you are talking about, sometimes it gets worst!!! Jajajaja. Since I don't know much about mechanics, and your accent is quite unique... That is why I like this channel so much jajajaja!!!!! What a ride you had Ange. Looking better and better as days go by. ¡¡Pura Vida!!
Looking absolutely brilliant!
Thanks for watching!
Bowser is really comin together. Smashing it you two. 💪🏼💪🏼
Cheers Jamie, much appreciated!
Awesome. Looking forward to seeing what’s next on this beautiful machine.
when ur drilling that kind of wood, if u masking tape the drill/cut area, that can help prevent it from blowing out like that
Hey guys I would recommend putting a heatshield on the turbo to deflect the heat away from your heater hoses
Hi Steve - We used automotive reinforced rubber hoses (heat resistant to 100 degrees) so as long as the hoses don't touch the turbo they should be fine :)
@@TheOutFita turbo can exceed 700°c in the wrong conditions and run at 300-400°c in normal conditions.
That's a lot of radiant heat in that area. Just would hate to see it turn into an issue in the middle of nowhere that's all
@@cruisin_our_country Yes the new branch hoses look quite close to the exhaust pipe entering the turbo. Agree a small piece of polished stainless steel as a heat shield would be on my agenda - I had this issue cooking my clutch hose on my old Range Rover and I solved it with a heat shield made from a piece of sheet titanium from a scrap jet engine.
It's really taking shape now. Can't wait to get a full run down on your electrical system.
It's coming together so well! Your counter top is beautiful!
looking great guys
Thanks Tony!
Really looking so good!!
Thank you as always for your comments Joseph :)
Awesome work guys. Love the cabinetry in birch ply. Super neat.
Thank you so much, means a lot :)
Wow! Wow! Wow! Super impressive work guys.
Look forward to seeing it at the 4wd show soon.
Marty from Perth
Thank you Marty! See you next week :)
I have recently retired and am now living and travelling NZ fulltime with my caravan. Have owned the caravan for over 18 months, so know it works for me, even though it is small. Have just done a major upgrade to allow off-grid living. Have replaced the standard 102ah caravan battery with a 200ah Enerdrive Lithium one, a new 370 watt solar panel (no solar before) and a 2000 watt Enerdrive pure sine wave inverter, along with a Victron DC to DC charger so that the car will charge the battery when I am driving. Also added built-in fresh and grey water tanks among other things. Very happy with the Enerdrive products so far.
That's some great feedback to hear - thanks for sharing! Enjoy your travels in NZ :) We hope we can go there soon to visit Chris' family!
Coming along guys looking good. Using a socket to do up hose clamps instead of a flat screw driver excellent
Making some great progress!!! That bench top is awesome!!!
Thank you so much for watching :)
Looking very good guys, looking professional 👍👍 you can see the light at the end of the tunnel now I bet
Wow its coming along nicely. Looks fantastic. I love the top deck idea too.
Thanks a lot Jude! We're getting quotes at the moment - hopefully we can install it soon :)
Loved the cut to the fingers in the fan, that was brilliant. I can laugh because I’ve lost count how many times I’ve done that😂😎👍
Looking great guys, keep going 👌
Nice work again guys. Love the bench top idea. 👌
Thanks a lot for watching John :)
Great progress guys! Keep it up!
I haven't commented for a while guys but Im loving this build. Its starting to come together nicely. Keep up the great work. Cheers Steve
Oh hey Steve! Thank you for following along since the Jeep days and tuning in for the build too :)
Awesome build! Think about rounding the edges of the bench top especially by the fridge in case you bump into it.
Damn! Looking good.
Well done! Been following you guys for a while. Watched the build from the start and it's really coming along great. You both should be really proud...
Comments like this mean a lot! Thank you so much for watching since the start - we can't say enough how much we appreciate :)
Looking so good!!
Cheers Ian!
Love it when you can reuse furniture and it looks amazing
Looking good guys, it’s coming along nicely.
Thanks a lot Erin & Junior!
Great build, big improvement since last episode, keep up the good work. Greetings from the Netherlands
Great video, love how the build is coming along! Looks great!
hey guys, you should varnish/ put a finish on that exposed part of the benchtop where your sink sits. that will help with warping through the seasons. as the moisture content changes in the timber itll do that. a varnish will greatly reduce its ability to release/ absorb moisture.
Didn't think of that, that's a good idea! We can probably still do that from under.
@@TheOutFit also good to have that extra protection in case the water/ moisture gets in from your sink! You don’t want the edges swelling up or over time it’ll start cracking your varnish! The set up is looking wicked though! Hoping to catch you guys at the 4wd show! What weee the dates again?
Well done guys! Looks amazing!!!
Thank you so much John for watching!
Wowwww! Congratulations!! Great job!!
Cheers from Spain
Thank you for watching all the way from Spain 😀
Couple of issues guys. First, the panels can overheat, so you need some air-gap under them to keep them a little cooler. Second, if you are going to park up a bit, it might be better to have panel mounts you tilt one side or the other for better efficiency. Third, you might want to look into solar blankets you can put out in the sun while the Mog is in the shade. Just an idea....
Hot water setup looks great! But, if the temp gauge isn't reliable, maybe look into improving that eh?
Hi Les! We have made some aluminium brackets (you can see them on the episode) to lift the panels and create airflow.
Tilting would be ideal, especially for international travel, but with 900W of solar in Australia we are confident we do not need to complicate our install at this stage. We also have a 200w solar blanket (if you watch our first shakedown videos or our recent trip, you will be able to spot it).
For the gauge we are looking into it - fixing this kind of things in a 38 year old Unimog isn't as easy as in a modern 4x4. Thanks for watching!
Weld a pipe to the side of the box,so you can slot an umbrella into it for your sundowners,the hatch looked like a satellite dish for a second from the drone shot above.
Great too watch, can't wait for for the next one. Getting me excited for my new camper trailer to go round Australia.
Such an awesome couple and amazing build.
thank you for the great detailed video that share as show a great idea other who look to build
Thanks always for watching Robert :)
Really starting to come together. I would screw those solar panels down for added security
Thanks a lot for watching :) Chris is adding a steel cable that ties into a stainless eye for each solar panel on the roof. So that if the glue ever failed they wouldn't go anywhere. It's just not in this video.
Chris please move the new heating lines away from the turbo !! The 100 degree rating is misleading on that hose. Inside rated for 100 degree fluid temp not outside of the hose temps (max temp is reached as soon as MOG gets to operating temp). Where you spliced into the factory hose is minimum safe operating distance for rubber lines when talking about excessive heat generators (turbos and exhaust manifolds) Temps on turbos and exhaust can exceed 600 degrees. A turbo blanket will not only help against the hoses melting but will help lower engine bay temps as well for longer engine life and fuel economy in long run. Been pulling wrenches for 40+ yrs and this is going to bite you very fast if not corrected. Other than that 1 minor easy fix issue I'm very happy to see you solving issue's with "outside the box" thinking (coffee table to counter top was inspired thinking). Not only is the build looking good but looks comfy as well.
RIG is looking awesome guys .... please check that your not voiding any warranty with the Enerdrive System by doing the install yourself ;)
Looking really great guys. Keep up the great work;)
Thanks a lot for watching Matt :)
Looks mint, on the home stretch. Will see you at the show 👍
Cheers Tom for following along! Looking forward to meeting you there :)
absolutely fantastic so far Chris and Ange.hope to get down for the 4x4 camping show to see it up front and personal and say hello
Thank you so much as always David for your support! Hope you can make it to the show, it would be great to meet you there :)
If cutting finished timber try using paper tape. You won't scratch the surface.
Hi love watching your progress I was just wondering where did you source the birch wood for your cabinets. We are doing our own build and love the look, also was great chatting with you guys at the show.
Thanks a lot Kaye for following along and saying hi at the show :) we got it from Worldwide Timber Traders
can't go wrong with free energy! looking forward to that solar setup episode
Thanks a lot Dave for following along :)
Solar panels don't really need heavy duty cabling as they produce higher voltage and lower amperage. I would consider running 2 strings of series and 2 parallel. The enerdrive 40 dcdc/mppt charger will accept up to 45VoC.
For added window in front area, you should do bubble window, instead of square
We'll probably do the same shape as the others :)
Beautiful couple! Beautiful job God bless
I enjoyed watching your video clip today., it was quite nice., I like the Aluminium frame that you fitted around the box ( Caravan ) ., Cheers
Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed it!
Check if the solar panels are not getting to hot. The need airflow underneath or they will fry themselves.
The panel wires don’t need to be super thick...the higher the voltage the thinner the wire. The thick wire is for the battery’s & from starting battery to enerdrive unit.
Use busbars. Busbars relocate the battery terminal to where it’s most convenient.
Hi Paul, I think voltage increases with panels wired in series. However, amps increase with panels wired in parallel (hence thicker gauge cable). These are very high voltage panels so wiring in series won't work for our particular setup.
@@TheOutFit nah...I’ve got 2x 330w (33v 10A max each) panels in parallel...I’ve used 12 gauge.
The enerdrive unit will covert it automatically...mines a 12v system....so it drops the voltage to 12v @ 40-55A. (Depending on conditions)
33v x 20A (2 panels) = 660w
12v x 55A = 660w
Figure quotes are “perfect” conditions. It will lower over time...it’s a natural process for solar panels.
The voltage is like water pressure...if you have low pressure (12v) you need thicker pipes to deliver (flow) the same amount of water...than say, a high pressure pipe.
With every step up in voltage (12-24v) you halve the amps required to run it...but mathematically it’s all the same.
12v x 10A = 120w
24v x 5A = 120w
48v x 2.5A = 120w.
It’s all relative.
@@TheOutFit to simplify it...the voltage of the panels will dictate the wire to use...
But at 33v it only needs to be capable of handling your max total amps rating...if you have 4x 200w panels, that are 33v...that equals 6A per panel...4x6 = 24A cable required.
@@TheOutFit the only other consideration is the distance the wire travels...the longer the run of wire (considering the voltage) the thicker it needs to be...if 12v...it’s SUPER thick, but as you up the voltage...the wire gauge can be reduced.
I personally think the high voltage panels are best for this reason...enerdrive units can take a max of 37v. Higher voltage...thinner wire. Save $$$
That piece of wood looks awesome in place……and when it fits like that,…….then it was meant to be 👌🏼😊
You both work really neatly and the overall picture will always present positively that way.
Keep up the excellent work 💪🏻💪🏻
Suggestion…..how about a larger radius on the wooden top around the bit that sticks into the passage way…..
Good job guys 👍🏻😁
Thank you so much Mark for your kind words :)
We couldn't believe it for the bench top - so glad it went smoothly.
Good idea for the radius, cheers!
Awesome guys! Love it
Thanks for watching :)
Looking great guys.. Heads up you cant wire that little panel in with the other big ones as the system is only as efficient as the smallest panel. I know you say its going to be wired differently but just incase you dont know that.
I'm still watching the videos from the beginning, so as of today up to this one. My question is about gluing them down. What if one breaks, how do you replace it? By the way, fell in love with your adventures and try to watch a few videos a day. Catching up to present day slowly but surely!
Hey just a side note! Don't forget to tell your mate that he has to cover that cardboard bumper in duct tape to make it waterproof! 🤪
You could try to get up on the box from the front bumper, to the cabin roof and on to the box, or use the holle on the top of your cabin, to the roof, on to the box. The lader, a beet sketchy, Good job,keep up.
It's not quite possible right now to get from the top of the cab to the roof - we have some ideas for the future, we definitely won't be using that ladder. Thanks for watching :)
btw I would look at installing a Redarc loss coolant alarm so you don’t risk cooking the engine
Look’n great. Hope to see some creative use of the space on the cab roof, opposite the hatch. Maybe a gear basket or parts storage? Shame to not use something like that hatch when it takes up so much space.
Awesome episode as usual, love all the new skills you are learning and teaching along the way. Some Rainex for the panels so the condensation beads and runs away and doesn't attract dust, also bird shit tends to come off easier
Great progress you guy 💪🏻 it’s all coming together really nicely. I’m really looking forward to the 12 volt install and how you setup your solar. I like that kind of stuff 🤓
It's been a blast following your journey. I was wondering if you could move your circular air-con vent to that top (fixed) triangular panel rather than using the "current storage space" door?
Looking good guys. What a win with that bench top fitting exactly! I would like to know what vehicle did the shed skids, assuming not the mog
Thank you so much! We got lucky with that one, we are stoked :)
Nice work and progress! Did you use rubber grommets for the hose at the rear going into the cab? Didn’t see but curious. Keep it from rubbing a hole from the metal. Great work!
Love your videos
Thanks for following along Tony!
So very cool - looks really good! :D
Thank you for watching Nico!
Wow great work guys ! The mog reached a massive milestone this episode :]
just out of curiosity , where did you get the fridge door lock from ? i need one for my camper fridge door haha
Thank you so much Troy :) This is what we used for the fridge door : www.bunnings.com.au/perma-child-safety-cabinet-latches-4-pack_p0028438
Coming together guys … looking good… where is you bed going to be?
Thank you Leon :) The bed will be above the couch on electric actuators.
Looking great guys🇦🇺❤❤❤❤🍺
Thank you so much for the support!
Starting to look nice :)
Cheers Zoe!
Ive realy enjoyed watching the build progress along. Great to see progress. Also what is the adhesive you are using on the out side.
Thank you so much for following along! We use Sikaflex 111 (MS Polymer).
Awesome project! Out of interest, is your heat exchanger dual wall as per the requirement for potable water?
What’s the pipe work above the sink on the wall up high ?
Ok so the mogg gets up on the mogg. Oki doki.
Did you glue the panels down only? No hard mounts?
you might want to seal the Tas Oak where you have cut it around the sink and taps. otherwise it will degrade