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

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@nanachick05 4 года назад

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

@MrArayvw 4 года назад

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

@mikecox7761 3 года назад

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

@Randy-hg5pi 4 года назад

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

@Tiberswimteam09 4 года назад

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

@robinmills5827 4 года назад

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

@AdventureEndeavor 4 года назад

Yeah he did a great job explaining everything!

@Highvoltagesteph 3 года назад

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

@maiingan07 4 года назад

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

@KeepYourDaydream 4 года назад

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

@teamambrose74 4 года назад

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

@mikehildebrand3135 4 года назад

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

@AdventureEndeavor 4 года назад

Yup 100% helps with understanding everything

@richardreser150 4 года назад

Our family is getting into the RV lifestyle and all of your videos have been most helpful. The whole solar situation can be quite confusing and daunting to say the least. Thank you for a very informative and fun look at a complicated subject!

@robertgarbe6348 4 года назад

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

@delilahtoledo 4 года назад

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

@AdventureEndeavor 4 года назад

Love how it's made! Totally agree with you!

@RenovationsandRepair 4 года назад

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

@Ryoukoe 4 года назад

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

@claudiaprice1018 4 года назад

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

@ibMoose2u 4 года назад

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

@AdventureEndeavor 4 года назад

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

@sgraffrn 4 года назад

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

@AdventureEndeavor 4 года назад

They really are, very well said. Great information here!

@freddyoshana8794 3 года назад

Good luck

@gregb835 4 года назад

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

@drewesalan7152 4 года назад

Good introduction into power. I'm still clueless, but will learn when I'm actually on the road. Thanks for all your work.

@mygypsyadventure3610 4 года назад

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

@genimcnutt 4 года назад

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

@brettm1118 4 года назад

Thank you so much. Layman's terms is what I've searching for when it comes to understanding how it all works. Happy travels...

@paula.jackson5463 4 года назад

Am an electrician and a geek, so good! THX

@joecool509 4 года назад

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

@noconz0727 4 года назад

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

@rickvinyardable 4 года назад

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

@AdventureEndeavor 4 года назад

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

@lynnpappas4049 4 года назад

This was great. I really needed to hear this. I'm going to be full timing next year and I had no idea just how helpful solar could be. Thanks guys.

@daviddeason1648 4 года назад

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

@AdventureEndeavor 4 года назад

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

@donraptor6156 3 года назад

$17000.00 in Batteries does NOT inspire me!

@amywright1133 4 года назад

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

@cindycrockettbradley5058 4 года назад

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

@ILM787 4 года назад

Looks like a extremely talented crew and they also produce a quality installation!

@ryanscott2392 4 года назад

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

@bonita3710 4 года назад

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

@marcusaponte1287 2 года назад

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

@lynjameson1368 4 года назад

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

@learnitfromwilliam 4 года назад

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

@AdventureEndeavor 4 года назад

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

@DragonsREpic 4 года назад

not really. its simple. I already taught myself

@Userthatalreadyexists 4 года назад

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

@KeepOnRvn 4 года назад

We are upgrading our older rig and considering solar as part of our electrical management system so this vid was very informative. Thanks!

@arturowagner4728 4 года назад

You guys always make my Sunday afternoons...

@johnboyirelan 4 года назад

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

@soillife1 4 года назад

Findlay Ohio here.

@TurdyMcTurdface 4 года назад

The only criticism I have is the lack of terminal protection in the storage area with the batteries, charge controllers, and inverter. There's a lot of power in that cabinet and a lot of risk to mitigate if someone was working in there with tools or if something came loose and fell. You have fused protection, but this doesn't protect against everything. The high power usage of hair dryers is the reason I never recommend 6 way plug adapters for bathrooms. Trying to explain that to my sister is like discussing nuclear physics for some.

@shirleyvinson3894 4 года назад

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

@jeepgirl721 4 года назад

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

@annabrozer2784 4 года назад

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

@Killswitch1111 4 года назад

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

@tbear68- 4 года назад

Tesla modules?? Enlighten me...

@Dewmonkey6 4 года назад

Best explanation i have heard yet on explaining solar.

@TheWolfPackFam 4 года назад

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

@valerieyates2501 4 года назад

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

@jansullivan1442 4 года назад

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

@deltabravo1257 4 года назад

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

@craigwflys 4 года назад

That's one awesome solar install/system. Very happy for you guys.

@livinglifemyway7349 4 года назад

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

@Proost1 4 года назад

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

@chrispatriot 4 года назад

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

@andrewcombs8180 4 года назад

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

@Proost1 4 года назад

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

@lorih379 4 года назад

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

@chrispatriot 4 года назад

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

@susanamberg3960 4 года назад

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

@KeepYourDaydream 4 года назад

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

@n1uno1965 4 года назад

Man! What an excellent explanation of your setup! Thank you so much for the time and energy it took to share this information! It is truly appreciated! Godspeed to you and yours in your travels.

@bertkelly7650 4 года назад

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

@KeepYourDaydream 4 года назад

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

@HereThenGone 4 года назад

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

@erichakanson9514 4 года назад

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

@mikejf4377 4 года назад

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

@kyledury1455 3 года назад

MikeJ F must be 1200W was plenty.

@BenNstyle 4 года назад

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

@KeepYourDaydream 4 года назад

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

@BenNstyle 4 года назад

@@KeepYourDaydream Mission accomplished 💪🏼👍🏼

@richardkoch8752 4 года назад

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

@matthewbrozer577 4 года назад

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

@2003Harleyguy 4 года назад

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

@Fordgroup00 4 года назад

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

@2003Harleyguy 4 года назад

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

@mishafrog8786 4 года назад

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

@2003Harleyguy 4 года назад

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

@mishafrog8786 4 года назад

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

@splendaglenda1632 4 года назад

Thank you for making solar more understanding.

@jdub421 4 года назад

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

@richardkoch8752 4 года назад

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

@j.r.3215 4 года назад

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

@carolfuchs2774 4 года назад

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

@jb6249 4 года назад

You are in MHO, the RV Astronaut and this is what the firetruck amazing!

@keithwendl8328 4 года назад

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

@KeepYourDaydream 4 года назад

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

@arthurnied5500 4 года назад

What is your pin weight now after the installation?

@cswhiteleytx 3 года назад

This is one question none of the high subscriber RU-vidrs ever answer...puzzling.

@JohnstonJourneys 4 года назад

Currently we only use our travel trailer maybe 5 weeks out of the year cumulative, but i switched to dual 6v golf cart batteries based on your recommendation with Ginger 1.0 and OMG.what a difference just that made for us.

@Fordgroup00 4 года назад

When our standard crappy 12v’s crap out, I’m switching over to lithium

@SkylinersYeti 4 года назад

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

@OkiewanBVO 4 года назад

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

@billredding2000 4 года назад

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

@kdkd693 4 года назад

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

@billredding2000 4 года назад

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

@sillyboy32 4 года назад

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

@jamesgulrich7416 4 года назад

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

@liveourbest2067 4 года назад

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

@AdventureEndeavor 4 года назад

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

@living4hockey 3 года назад

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

@billkurtz6009 4 года назад

Another great video. I am now a fan going on a couple years and they just keep on getting better. I hope the next time you come south I can meet up with everyone. See ya'll next Sunday evening.

@terrysmiles8599 2 года назад

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

@dennismassie3552 4 года назад

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

@adwokatdiabla7753 4 года назад

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

@brandonstephens3903 3 года назад

15000 ish

@Jenniferde2007 4 года назад

You make the best entertaining and most informative videos---I look forward to Sunday night now! Thank you for all your hard work.

@aaronrogers4759 4 года назад

Great overview of the total power system with the solar, generator, batteries, and shore power. Neat install!

@akbychoice 4 года назад

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

@richardowens9061 4 года назад

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

@akbychoice 4 года назад

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

@richardowens9061 4 года назад

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

@geraldhenrickson7472 4 года назад

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

@sethherrera1040 4 года назад

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

@johnsartori9685 4 года назад

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

@stevengarcia3909 3 года назад

Super solar flex by montana

@peakmountaincamps 4 года назад

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

@brianhubbard6423 4 года назад

Very well done. Great information about updating your system. Keep the rubber on the road.

@BigTruckBigRV 4 года назад

The thumbnail description looks fishy,🤔😊

@KeepYourDaydream 4 года назад

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

@BigTruckBigRV 4 года назад

@@KeepYourDaydream lol might have to.

@jonathanneethling 4 года назад

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

@chrispatriot 4 года назад

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

@gavinthor4479 4 года назад

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

@stevemiller7215 4 года назад

I just think tonnage and clearance. I would be a anxious mess all the time. Guess I’ll stay w my 22 ft. Whoops, that was for the I’m stuck video. Haha

@eddy2561 4 года назад

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

@omgnothingisavl 4 года назад

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

@biz4twobiz463 4 года назад

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

@AC-Cowboy41 3 года назад

GenSet is a backup system.

@andrewuriarte7581 4 года назад

Happy to see you guys are doing well!!

@gthornton3 4 года назад

Wow they did a super clean install.

@stevest.martin3940 4 года назад

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

@korygrandy 4 года назад

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

@Adirondacks4me 4 года назад

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

@AdventureEndeavor 4 года назад

😂

@stevewalker9066 4 года назад

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

@Highvoltagesteph 3 года назад

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

@DaveSabol 4 года назад

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

@jessramirez2103 4 года назад

I am amazed that this all can be installed and ready in just under 60 min. WOW. :)

@Hugo-Hernandez 4 года назад

Thank you for all the information. Especially about the east start.

@warrenlabonte5604 4 года назад

I have researched this subject extensively. Except for the second ac startup module omission, this has to be the perfect setup for a unit like yours and mine. Great video, love what you did and plan to clone it on my Momentum. Thankyou for sharing your install. Safe Travels.