OFF GRID POWER IN A CARAVAN-TIPS

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In this midweek episode we share some tips and trying help you understand a Off Grid power system for your caravan.
We share our system and some tips on AGM and Lithium batteries.
If you have any questions on this please leave a comment and we will happily reply.
If you enjoy these midweek episodes, please hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out on future episodes.
Power system:
Victron
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Victron mppt controler
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Victron DCDC x 2
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Batteries are 200 amp each lithium
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21 ноя 2022

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@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Great job on the review, I still have no idea how it works and what does what so grateful to have you!

@paulwarren2958 Месяц назад

Thank you. It was excellent to watch your non-specialist explanation of your system. We are planning but not started yet. Watch lots of electrician videos which can be overwhelming with the technical detail. So a layman's overview is great. Paul

@kimgunnell8218 Год назад

I have just watched an old episode of you trying to get a scew in under your new fridge a little blue tac on the end of your screwdriver driver works well.

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Kim, apologies we missed your comment. Hope you have an awesome Christmas 🎄

@sarahandkeelan9051 Год назад

Also, congrats on hitting 10K!! 🎉🥳👏🏼 So amazing!!

@justvanningit Год назад

Thanks legends 😁👊🏻

@libbysmith644 Год назад

Congrats on your mile stone 10000 subs🥂. Excited to hear you will be coming to W.A. pm us when you cross the boarder. Plenty of yard to park up 👏👏👏👏👏

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks so much Libby! Apologies we missed this message. Appreciate the support and give you jave a fabulous Christmas and new year!

@darrynburdett6621 Год назад

Great vid Deryck, very informative I am liking the mid week episodes. Thank

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Darryn, hoping to bring the mid week videos back in the new year. Hope you jave a great Christmas 🎄

@leona8150 Год назад

Great video, the Victron gear is underrated as it doesn't have the marketing hype of the others. So user friendly as well.

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Leon, appreciate the support. Hope you have a great Christmas 🎄

@amyalparker199 Год назад

Just subscribed found when doing some research, great newbie tips, look forward to more tips

@seandolkens4021 Год назад

Thanks Deryck. Very informative episode mate. We’ve ordered a similar Red Arc system for our new van based on years of boating and hopefully it delivers what we need.

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Sean. Hope you guys are well. Apologies we missed your comment and only just saw it. Hope you jave an awesome Christmas 🎄

@kathleenwhelan6500 Год назад

Another informative video. Yes we have got our new van with 600amps and 1000 watts of solar. Can't wait to go travelling next year. About to do towing course and then have everything weighed.

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

That is so exciting, so happy for you! Good luck with your towing towing course!

@brettbulmer2168 Год назад

Great review Derek. Very cool system.

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Brett 👍

@extremeacc101 11 месяцев назад

Thanks mate just scrolling back through your history to find this video. If you ever need support on these products and your system if you don’t get any love from your caravan manufacturer we are located in Adelaide South Australia. Keep our contact details if you ever need advice, service or help on your system. Thanks mate keep up the good content Matt

@sarahandkeelan9051 Год назад

Awesome video guys! Thoroughly enjoyed it! 👌🏼

@justvanningit Год назад

Thanks guys 🙌🏻 still learning as we travel what the capabilities are of this system

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks maaaate 🤘

@A_Jay22 Год назад

Thank you, that was a good video nice and straight forward to understand 👍

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it!

@Scott-fc2lz Год назад

Well done great to have a review of a different system! A friend of mine has a Vitron system for their house they live on Yorke Peninsula remote place by a beach they looked around all systems and went with a really high spec system no power dramas at all like you said great backup! A 3rd of the the price to have the mains connected and no bills! Thanks again you need to work Bob in your show everyone loves a puppy! Safe Travels Scott!

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Scott, yeahnit is a great option fornoff grid and wouldnuse it the same if we were remote. Lolbhadbto remove Bob on this one as he was trying to jump into the chair storage area! Thanksnfornypur support!

@justvanningit Год назад

Thanks Scott. Still learning the system as we go but so far it’s been 👌. These videos are hard with Bob as his still a puppy full of energy so we still training him. He will slowly work his way into all videos 🙌🏻

@janiceatkinson5112 Год назад

That episode was full of good information. And congratulations on 10k subscribers. Enjoy your week.

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanksnso much Janice! Appreciate the support.

@JandH2017 Год назад

Congratulations guys on hitting 10k subscribers, it's a huge effort & time consuming you put into making these videos for little financial reward. Shows yours hearts. Cheers guys 🍻🍾🥃🥂

@justvanningit Год назад

Thanks guys😁 appreciate it

@glmaguire Год назад

Another ripping episode - loving these midweek episodes. You’ve motivated us to look at our solar, we have a similar sized van and only 340w on the roof. Also congrats on cracking 10k subscribers 🎉

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks so much Charlotte, appreciate your support and feedback! Always worth having a look but depends on your needs. We only have a big system because we live and work full-time on the road!

@mrandmrsmeier8685 Год назад

Really great Derek thank you for this info. So helpful

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks so much for the feedback and support!

@mrandmrsmeier8685 Год назад

@@suelandolt6840 you guys are our absolute favourites. Happy dances every time we see an upload. Loving Wednesday fixes 🙏🏻😍

@kimmarriott9295 Год назад

Really enjoyed your talk on battery system really answered some questions we had.well done..

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Kim, I left this one to Deryck as I am hopeless when it comes to tech! Glad you found it useful. Have a great week 😀

@justvanningit Год назад

Thanks Kim. Glad we could help in a small way 🙌🏻

@whitedog7897 Год назад

Another good episode. You,look set up very well for what you are doing. Safe travels.

@justvanningit Год назад

Thank you 😁

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks so much, thanks for the support.

@grjh58 Год назад

Another great video, good overview and no jargon, what a great system, I dream to have a system like that, well done. Have a great week, travel safe, and congratulations on reaching 10K 👍👍

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks so much, yes we are really happy with it and it does what we need it to. I wouldn't worry abt such a big system if I wasn't working full-time tbh. Thanks as always for your support, can't believe we hit 10k, so chuffed 😀

@justvanningit Год назад

Thank you 🙏 appreciate the feed back and enjoy the rest of the week 🙌🏻

@peterreeve3030 Год назад

I am enjoying this series of videos much more than travel blogs which so many people on you tube do. This is setting you above most others in an informative, interesting series. I have been following you since your trip on part of the Oodnadatta Track. Missed your episodes when you were working as caretakers but you and Sue are back bigger and better 😁

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Wow Peter thanks so much, that is awesome to hear that you are enjoying the series! We are working hard to try and deliver better content and still learning as we go. Wow the Oodnadatta was a whole ago, was a great part of the country! Thanks fornyour support and comment, it is much appreciated!

@justvanningit Год назад

Thanks Peter. We appreciate the feed back and thank you for your support 👍🏻 Hope you have an awesome week 🙌🏻

@ldownunderl2370 Год назад

Great info thanks guys. After spending most of my time looking at my battery monitor and moving solar panels every hour or so for a couple of years I am definitely looking for overkill on my next set up. Thanks heaps for your advise and showing the set up.

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks so much, ahahah yes I remember moving solar panels around. But all depends on what you need! Have a great week!

@justvanningit Год назад

Thank you 🙌🏻 glad we can help in some way. Hope you having an awesome week 🤙🏻

@justchillingadventures7837 Год назад

Great knowledge of your system great video 👍

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

🥰👍🤗

@justvanningit Год назад

Thanks mate 👍🏻 keep positive mate and chat again soon 😁

@michelemichelsson4867 Год назад

Very good set-up, we are doing the same with victron gear + 2×280 watts of power Paul lithium batteries & 1100 watts of Solar as we do mainly free or low cost camps. The Starlink carry bag turned up yesterday & are very happy with it! Cheers

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

That's sounds epic Michelle! So excited for you. Good power makes all the difference. Yay on the nag, it is really handy for storing Starlink! Glad you are happy with it!

@justvanningit Год назад

Thank you 🙏. We still learning the full capabilities but so far it does what we need it to do. So good to hear the starlink bay arrived and you are as happy with it as us 🙌🏻

@terry2833 Год назад

Thanks for your vid they are always great, when it comes to Lithium baterries they will alays last longer if the batteries are not charged to 100% I keep mine to around the 85% charge this is a well known fact. And with your Victron solar charges don't let them (float charge) as Lithium doesn't need to float ,set your charging voltages to the same , ie: Absorption and float to the same charge rate it realy does make a difference of usable power. Victron all the way mate this is truely the next level, people crap on about Enerdrive however this is the best happy travels.

@LostTribeAdventures Год назад

Loving the mid week Ep guys. Great run down and walk through you killa 12v system☺

@justvanningit Год назад

Hey guys 🙌🏻 thank you😁 hope to see you guys soon 🤙🏻

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks guys, hope work is going well and the kids are enjoying the park!

@extremeacc101 Год назад

Great job guys 😊

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks so much, have a great Christmas

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks so much, hope you have angreat Christmas!

@stewierun9940 Год назад

Well done Deryck great review Congratulations 🎉 to both you & Sue on hitting the big 10K subscribers 👏🏻👏🏻

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Stewie, yeah who would have ever though we would reach 10k! Thanks so much for your support as always!

@justvanningit Год назад

Thanks Stevie🙌🏻 appreciate the ongoing support 🙌🏻

@stewierun9940 Год назад

@@justvanningit no worries Dave 🍻🤣🤣👏🏻

@pheonix1758 Год назад

Awesome well explained my friend, as usual explained in simple terms and you are always down to earth. Nice job 👍

@justvanningit Год назад

Thank you 🙌🏻 appreciate the feed back👍🏻

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks so much, always great to hear from you, really appreciate the ongoing support!

@craigtomkinson2837 Год назад

Nice work

@justvanningit Год назад

Thank you 🙏

@lyndoncarter1528 Год назад

Great video

@justvanningit Год назад

Thank you 🙏

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks mate 👍

@davidmilledge221 Год назад

Great stuff mate because everyone explains things in a different way it's a head spinner this stuff , thank you I understand a bit more now 👍

@davidmilledge221 Год назад

O yer heads still spinning tho 🤣

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks David 👍

@justvanningit Год назад

Thanks mate. It can be and at times I still question myself. Sometimes it’s better to try and keep it simple

@stevegray1963 Год назад

Congrats on the milestone following, interested in the type of solar blanket you have and pros & cons

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Hi, apologies for the delay in response. It is aa adventure kings solar blanket . Thanks so much for the support. Hope you have a great Christmas 🎄

@swh5113 Год назад

Great episode Derek Thanks for the informative presentation Your channel and presentation has been going from strength to strength You didn’t show it but I assume you can remote monitor your system from the Victron app. You may already know but it is also possible to remote monitor the fridge and van temps as well using Victron and Ruuvi sensors.

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Steve, he is def getting g more confident but we are still learning. Didn't know abt being able to monitor your fridge and roo. Temps will look into that, thanksnso much!

@justvanningit Год назад

Thanks Steve. Appreciate the feed back and it it’s good to hear from our viewers. I didn’t know about the Ruuvi sensors. I’ll definitely look into that 🙌🏻

@jorjimaco5331 Год назад

Victron rocks!!! It’s clearly superior to any other. Not being biased but I’ve tried other major brands and there’s no comparison. Next time try Safiery it’s next level 48v. Enjoy your life style.

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Jorji, sounds like a plan! 48v wow!!!

@justvanningit Год назад

Thank you. Watch this space😁

@chrispekel5709 Год назад

its superior *if* you want the interconnection. If you don't care about being able to read all the data in one app or screen then there's really no point spending the extra money over the chinese stuff - except maybe for the inverter, as they are built to last (cheaper brands never last)

@hi-rp4gv Год назад

i have just got a new leader caravan and was thinking of doing it we live in south australia had a quote of 12 000 bucks to do it

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

That is exciting! I would definitely recommend sitting with a specialist to determine how much power you need but reakon you have probably already done that! Thanksnfor the support and comment!

@rustyshaklferd1897 Год назад

Oh good!! It worked!!! Joe Brandon is updating all our tanks to be ev. Not sure if we need to put a solar panel on top and toe a windmill, but I see no problems whatsoever

@chrispekel5709 Год назад

With that much battery you'll find you'll never run low. I've got half that size in my bus and I've never drained it even though I cook and heat hot water with electricity. 1200 watts on the roof and it still charges right back up even with clouds

@trime33 Год назад

great video! do one on star link :)

@justvanningit Год назад

Already done 🙌🏻

@trime33 Год назад

@@justvanningit ahh yes! I found it a few moments later. Loved it 😍 thank you.

@GrabLifeByTheGourlays Год назад

Awesome stuff guys! I may have missed it but did you go with a 12v or 48v system?

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Hey guys, it is a 12v. Hope your travelsnare going well!

@GrabLifeByTheGourlays Год назад

@@suelandolt6840 cheers for that! Victron stuff looks the goods! Once we get the new tow vehicle, we hope to get out to do some shakedown trips before the lap!

@gazzparsons Год назад

Hi Derek, In your overnight battery usage of 10-15%, I am interested to know if you are operating a compressor fridge or is the fridge a 3 way and running off gas? Gary

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Hi Gary, thanks for you comment. It is a compressor fridge.

@grantlouw3182 Год назад

Nice to see the system you had installed, Victron does appear to be a decent brand. Did I miss it or did you not mention the size inverter you are running?

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Grant, it's a 3000w combi !

@justvanningit Год назад

Thanks Grant🙌🏻 the inverter size is a 3000 watt combi 🙌🏻

@jeffgibson7528 Год назад

Hey Guys How are you finding the Starlink? Have you got the RV version? Any chance you would do a video on it for us? Cheers 🍻

@justvanningit Год назад

We did do a video on it

@jeffgibson7528 Год назад

@@justvanningit sorry, we haven’t been following you that long. We follow Sarah and Keelan and saw you guys on the Cape York episodes.

@rodjenny Год назад

Do you do a test to see how long your batteries last or is it always topped up

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Hi Jeanette, apologies for the delay! With the solar system we have they never run down to be honest. We have never run below 70 percent.

@jebw Год назад

The voltage on the lithium batteries are not a good gauge of battery charge. The shunt gives the % charge far more accurately if the system is correctly configured. Your fridge is possibly the largest overnight battery load.

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks so much, yeah agree the fridge should be the biggest load.

@youraussienomadfriends Год назад

👍🏻👋🤗

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Gail, hope you are well 😊

@justvanningit Год назад

🙌🏻🙌🏻😁

@ouroz_adventures Год назад

Awsome ep 🤙wondering why you went blue instead of green, red or orange brands?

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

I will leave that one to Deryck! 🤣

@ouroz_adventures Год назад

@@suelandolt6840 totally understand 🤙

@brettleonard8602 Год назад

Check out Will Prowse on youtube.. he is the 12v and lithium king, I was clueless then I watched him impressive young man self taught aswell.

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Thanks Brett, will have a look at his vids. Hopenyou have a a great Christmas 🎄

@4X4TRUCKINGOZ Год назад

Why do caravan owners run small solar panels on the roof, you can fit 4x 400 watt panels on the roof of that van and you would have 1600 watts, double what you have now. Sure they cost a few dollars more but makes more sense to maximise the input when the realastate is limited, I run 6x400watts on the roof and 20kw of useable battery power, on my truck, and like you victron works for me too

@jpsabbey 9 месяцев назад

About $18,000 ?... Seems very expensive 🤔

@grahamwhittaker8844 Год назад

What a system,the stuff dreams are made of 👏👏👏. How did you solve the over heating problem on the tow motor ? It couldn’t of been much, just wondering what it was. All the best,safe travels 👁👁🙃🙃🐕‍🦺🙏❤️🇦🇺. P.S. off to Wellington on Sunday for a week in the van to see the grandkids, always a highlight. Almost forgot,we got an electric jockey wheel fitted to the van, what a revolution 😃, not cheap but hey what is . 👍🍺

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Hey Graham, thanks so much! Yes it is a dream power system and with it as I work full time. Probably wouldn't need such a big one otherwise. That is super exciting that you are getting away and seeing family! That's the great part about a van, you can just tow it with you! Will let Deryck comment on the overheating. Have a great time with the grand kids and safe travels 😀

@suelandolt6840 Год назад

Oh and the electric jockey wheel, can I ask what brand? Our friend just got one installed and I have been eye-balling it! 😄

@justvanningit Год назад

Thank you Graham. The light was the oil level light and the oil level sensor needed replacing and seems all good now 🙌🏻 How exciting getting the van out and doing a little travel and seeing the grandkids. Safe travels 🙌🏻

@grahamwhittaker8844 Год назад

@@justvanningit thanks 👍🍺

@grahamwhittaker8844 Год назад

@@suelandolt6840 Hi Sue,Black Jack 👍🍺❤️🇦🇺