SOLAR INSTALLATION 200 Watt Premium Kit | WITH FUSE BLOCK

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Step-by-step instructions on how to install the 200 Watt Premium Kit from Renogy. After putting together the kit and watching it work, I realized I had no idea how or where my fuse block (for my DC appliances) fit into the picture... so the fuse block installation is also included!
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MATERIALS:
200 Watt Premium Kit: www.renogy.com/new-200-watt-1...
100 Ah Gel Battery: www.renogy.com/deep-cycle-hyb...
1000 Watt Inverter: www.renogy.com/1000w-12v-pure...
4 Gauge Battery Cable: amzn.to/30xKYru
Bus Bar Pair: amzn.to/30xEubT
Fuse Block: amzn.to/34rlFbt
3M VHB Tape: amzn.to/33vpNs0
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We are Linnea and Akela. In May, 2020 I purchased our 2016 Ram ProMaster, Togo, to become our full-time home. With this van build, I am using my stubbornness and drive to show individuals that they, too, can convert a campervan BY THEMSELVES and ON A BUDGET, with a lot of learning, rolling up the sleeves, and getting to work.
Our goal here is to inspire individuals to chase their dreams. To break from societal limitations and live the life they truly desire. And, to GET OUTSIDE!
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@sandygraetz5166 3 года назад

Just a word to those who install their own solar! I live in Tasmania Australia and a camping trailer( they call them caravans here) was traveling down the highway and their solar panels came off and caused an accident killed three people in the car behind them! Don’t rely on just tape! Linnea has been very wise to attach with screws as well and also consulted with a friend who is an installer builder to get more advice. Good on you Linnea. Hi AKELA! Please make sure you have things secured...so no one else has to loose their lives!

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing all of this! I will pin it to the top of the comments so hopefully more people can see this and be aware. THANK YOU.

@ddjwebb 3 года назад

People only tape their panels on? Holy shit. :o One thing people might want to consider when attaching panels to the roof is that contact between aluminium and steel can cause corrosion in certain environments. Someone with more experience with metals might want to chime in on this, as I am no expert.

@ontheroadwithgramvango5006 3 года назад

I would also add that it's a good idea to use lock nuts on the panel mounts. I used the standard nuts and lock washers and noticed a screw and nut laying on top of my van one day and found that it had vibrated loose on the panel bracket. I took everything down and changed all of my nuts to lock nuts.

@colecole4638 2 года назад

Wow thanks so much for sharing

@nicovanzyl1979 2 года назад

Nico 🤗😗😍

@evalinder9992 Год назад

I know this video is over two years old but this is one of the best series of van building I have ever watched. As someone who is wanting to build out a van by myself next year; your videos are inspiring and make me feel like I can do it by myself!

@brookethrash4642 3 года назад

I love how excited she gets when she installs something and finds out its working properly!!

@stephaniehill2990 3 года назад

That’s why we love her videos! It makes it feel like anyone can do it and is so inspiring 😊

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

It is just so satisfying!!

@bronsonbrown1390 3 года назад

Right lol

@ElizabethEatsLowCarb Год назад

@@Linneaandakela hey I am soon planning to get a van and I don't know where to start as far as turning my van into a home I live in Maryland and I want to know if I can hire someone to install my solar panels and insulation and whatever else cause it's all confusing to me

@1010mero 11 месяцев назад

This panel can put out close to 100 watts ru-vid.comUgkxOqI2yqX0XVrhR2BMJciTWrHJpG8FhJyg when positioned in the appropriate southernly direction, tilted to the optimal angle for your latitude/date, and connected to a higher capacity device than a 500. The built in kickstand angle is a fixed at 50 degrees. Up to 20% more power can be output by selecting the actual date and latitude optimal angle.The 500 will only input 3.5A maximum at 18 volts for 63 watts. Some of the excess power from the panel can be fed into a USB battery bank, charged directly from the panel while also charging a 500. This will allow you to harvest as much as 63 + 15 = 78 watts.If this panel is used to charge a larger device, such as the power station, then its full output potential can be realized.

@wornoutwrench8128 3 года назад

Very nice. I am an old retired mechanic. It is so nice to see a young person teaching themselves skills like you have on your van build.

@stephaniehill2990 3 года назад

Yeah I agree with you. My wife and I love learning skills, and putting them to use on our van build as well!

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@Kolipoki 3 года назад

You are so inspiring! I’m doing this and have my whole build mapped out ^-^ just need to get my hands on the right van and get started

@FI3RCE 3 года назад

I know she has inspired me alot

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Good luck!! I hope it all goes well, and that you have a lot of fun throughout the process!

@smoothoperator7996 3 года назад

Yes she is so inspiring

@jcardosa02 3 года назад

update?

@jreedlbny 3 года назад

I'm starting my solar in a few weeks. This was so helpful. Thank you

@rubenplayz9886 3 года назад

I want to say thank you for all the things you learnt me and you encoureged me.I wish you the best of luck

@JonoGuapo4 3 года назад

This is the video I've been looking for! Thank you so much for just getting to the point and giving great information based on experience. You're amazing!

@floriankoller7397 3 года назад

Thank you Linnea for your absolutely honest feelings in your videos. It is really fun to watch you create and learn. Keep it up!

@KnoxvilleBarber 8 месяцев назад

Honestly best install video I’ve seen to date. Thank you!

@staceywood4369 3 года назад

Yay!!! When you signed into the app to check it out, I gasped!! So awesome!!

@hiraishin540 3 года назад

You are an absolute treasure of important details. I've learned a LOT of things from your videos ie. the order to connect your electricals. Thank you!

@mrletter 3 года назад

We are from WI. And live fulltime in our van. Thank you for all the help.

@user-cr6ki4qs4y 3 года назад

You're so great at this! I've watched a bunch of other people's videos and they don't explain it like you do. Congrats on getting your electrical up and running!

@bretthashey1040 3 года назад

You have a much higher design attention to mechanical and build detail than most any van builders I have seen. The rivnut gun sold me on a spiritual level.

@latifaagius39 3 года назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH! GREAT INFO!!!! I am doing a winter build since my Van arrived 3 months late. You are a great inspiration. Stay healthy!

@armandoramos1949 2 года назад

Great job on the video, explaining as you go about. I admire you for your courage to do this by yourself. More power to you and your channel.

@sharismith3291 2 года назад

Thanks you So Very Much for taking the time to video every single step with your electric set-up. I Now feel so much more comfortable and confident with my electrical system for my van. I am so glad that I came across your videos.

@prpatriciaa 3 года назад

OMG thank you for posting this. Installing my solar panels and hooking everything up have been on my to do list for awhile..but never had the balls to do it. Because It’s so intimidating! But you made it perfectly clear and it was easy to follow along. Again, thank you! you’re such a badass! :D

@SNAKEPIT359 3 года назад

Lovely video. Great installation. Picked up some great tips and information from your video for an installation I hope to do over here in uk on a narrow boat. Thank you for sharing.

@Maxid1 3 месяца назад

You screwing that buss into your battery box reminded me of when I worked for the phone company. One of the guys installed an emergency phone in an elevator and when he closed the elevator doors, the screws gouged the stainless steel door on that side. Very expensive install for the phone company that day. Thousands of dollars to replace that door. It reminded me to pay attention not only if I ever installed a phone in an elevator, but to be careful installing a phone set on a wall in case there was a pocket door. Something phone techs don't deal with much anymore residentially.

@Linneaandakela 3 месяца назад

Wow - great reminder!

@sarahkeast2943 Год назад

Thank you. One if the best and most approachable instal videos. So helpful

@miamisammy4020 2 года назад

Great video! I’m struggling with my 200 W system and this helped lots

@northernforest6520 3 года назад

Excellent presentation. I am setting up a similar system and your presentation cleared up some of the questions that I had.

@ahylar3516 3 года назад

You have been so helpful and inspiring. Thank you for taking us on your journey

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@davemerrill1477 3 года назад

Wow! This the most helpful and informative video I have seen on a solar setup. This video makes me think I can do this. I’ve been going back and forth on using a plug n’ play system since I know nothing about electrical, but this video has really helped me understand it more, so thank you...

@lancemartin4756 3 года назад

Very cool. I’ve been looking into solar for my camper. It can get overwhelming for sure.

@mitchbateman4962 2 года назад

Loved this video! You are a great teacher!! I identify with your straightforward style and vulnerability ❤️. You have passed your knowledge and strength to me! I am hooking up my solar and electrical today!!! You made me feel like I can do this!! Forever in your debt!!! God bless you!

@tony72I Год назад

Thank you so much for such a comprehensive informative tutorial. I really needed to see how each item needed to be installed and was a little nervous about doing it. I can now watch your video and pause it throughout my install. Thanks again

@d-arts7139 3 года назад

its so exciting isnt it linnea! just tak your time with things. theres a lot of anxiety in these conversions. months of planning and learning. i get overwhelmed. but, its fun too. like a hobby :)

@sloanNYC 3 года назад

Really awesome how you are figuring things out! As you grow the power of your system it always helps to add cut off switches between your components so you can swap/repair stuff, like a switch between solar panels and MPPT, a switch between your battery and everything else, etc. And a multimeter kit can really help you diagnose any problems. Super cool work!!!

@carjam49 3 года назад

great job, you are so not intimidated even if you are not sure, you just keep trying and figuring it out. You make me think I could possibly attempt it. You're great.

@Martin-xr1mo 3 года назад

Great job!

@augustaajibo6937 Год назад

i would love to have something exactly like this when i eventually get my own apartment. i love the way you were able to break the process down and detailed..am super excited to learn each step.. thank you so much girl!

@mikeyhuggies Год назад

Literally helped me so much. Thank you

@urbanwildlife243 Год назад

Hi from Canada , thank you so much for the video, will do the same for our home this summer 2023, and you did a wonderfull job, keep up, yves and suzanne

@rromero1318 2 года назад

You are very smart, watching you connect all that, you’re amazing

@bathroomjon1 Год назад

Great video - helped explain the process very well - thanks from Jon in the Uk 😊

@CihaPet Год назад

I've been loving watching you build out your van. Your can-do attitude and resourcefulness really gives your videos an awesome energy. I'm very comfortable dealing with basic wiring (DC more-so than AC), but solar and charging and all that is a bit more unnerving to me. I believe I feel the same anxiety that you've mentioned with wanting to do it correctly/etc. So, I am definitely VERY appreciative of this video series. You go, girl! 🙂

@owenparker6651 3 года назад

I only had a couple small heart attacks watching this one, so, well done!!! You should be proud for figuring out all of this and putting it together by yourself. I know ALOT of people who would not even attempt such a thing. Good on ya! Thanks for inspiring and sharing!

@chakaula8642 3 года назад

Good info, Thanks. My learning process is best served with a simple diagram on paper connecting everything. So, you're explanations didn't help me too much, but I like watching your determination and suggestions. I'll be back on the road myself soon... your youtube vids. help! Aloha.

@reidcoleman1568 2 года назад

Nice work. Thanks for sharing with us. Safe and happy travels!

@RV_There_Yet 3 года назад

Very nice work! Happy to see you using fuses. So many people don’t.

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Yes, thanks!

@bluejeans8001 3 года назад

Awesome first time solar build👏👏👏

@jilllawrence8874 3 года назад

I had been struggling to understand how to install ceiling lights and try to visualize what "Parallel " meant. Your step by step clear simple explanation with diagram was like the proverbial "Lightbulb". Thank you

@jackhall4680 3 года назад

I love your energy and your enthusiasm! Also, great job!

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you!

@hokaythxbai 3 года назад

Keep up the good work! I'm a little bit behind you on my transit build and your videos are really helping me build mine.

@stephaniehill2990 3 года назад

Yeah her videos are helping us build out our own promaster. We are just starting our build series on our channel.

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Glad to hear it! Thank you!

@Aminajosephine 3 года назад

I just want to say that you are so cool!!! doing this with no prior knowledge, you are really inspiring 😭🤎

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you!!

@johnbroystonjr23 3 года назад

Hey Linnea & Akela!!! Great job on the Solar installation. This was very informative and instructional. I KNOW that your videos are helping a LOT of people. Keep up the good work and Thank you for sharing. 😎

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thanks you!

@just1as2i3am 2 года назад

You are a great teacher and safe. Nigel from Barbados

@robfox674 2 года назад

Outstanding video. Still considering solar for my live-in RV. Really appreciate you sharing your voyage of discovery! During the video, you attached the inverter positive directly to the battery positive. I recommend a fuse in line for safety, separate from the charge controller fuse.

@michaelreynolds6024 3 года назад

Well done on the electric set up. You go girl.

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you!

@lawrencenull Год назад

You did a very good job.

@davebrook 3 года назад

I just wanted to say thanks! I just bought a rig and I can’t say enough about the quality of your videos. You’re editing is soooooo good! Thank again!

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you so much Dave!

@williamclark8586 3 года назад

Hi just wanted to say thank you for shareing this video. This really helped me I have a renogy 400WATT setup I looked all over the Net for install But nothing like what you shared I have my setup on a 4x8 inclosed trailer I build from scratch. Your Video helped me with some of the questions I was looking for with my install. Thank you for doing a video..

@ALEXNOVOAHVAC Год назад

You are so great! So happy for you! You dis a great job! 🙃

@danielleblair6918 2 года назад

I am so happy I found your channel

@lawrencedavidson6195 2 года назад

Very nice solar system, congrats on your successful build. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.

@emmadilmore6181 3 года назад

You are and awesome person! You are so inspiring, independent, and smart. Akela is adorable and...

@darrylhape7912 2 года назад

Hi there, I enjoyed watching yr setup, the people you mentioned really gave you good info, it looks amazing once connected, I luv how unprofessional you look doing it, it gives incentive for those of similar knowledge when it comes to solar installation, very comprehensive tho I admire that, it's a big ups from me, thank you,👍Daz...

@a.w.thompson4001 3 года назад

Congrats on installing your solar system!!

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you!!!

@ew8032 3 года назад

Your doing good on the build keep up the hard work

@brianrentschler950 3 года назад

YES!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!! Thank you. I love watching your videos.

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Yay! Thank you!

@brianrentschler950 3 года назад

Im completely fan geeking right now!

@tydaniel8813 3 года назад

Coming from TicTok love your videos

@journeywithchesterthewonde9199 3 года назад

Thanks for being so thorough with the steps. It’s gonna be a helpful video when I get to the solar part to my build!! Way cool 😎

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

@TadashiYasahiro 2 года назад

thanks for the video! I will be doing this with a travel trailer but I will be using a kit from shopsolarkits :) seeing you take all of the guesswork out of it makes me feel like this will be a breeze. My trailer already has a DC panel in it for all of my 12V systems so that saves me on figuring out how to set up a fuse block. Oh, side note, if you ever have to remove those panels in the future, use butyl tape instead of the 3M, it will last you a lot longer and its strong stuff (working in construction, we use it on metal roofing applications and when installing mobile home windows).

@ravenwolf79 2 года назад

So so great. You are one ‘can do’ gal!

@BattyBev 3 года назад

You have inspired so many people....👍

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you so much :)

@aarongoodwin4845 2 года назад

You done good! An extra thought....... Individual solar lighting is almost free nowadays!

@errolwoodhouse6605 2 года назад

I have enjoyed your video I found it very informative keep up the good work.

@tomb374 3 года назад

very well done!. one thing I noticed that concerned me was the last power connection between the battery and inverter was at the battery. in my earlier days as a mechanic I had a bad connection inside a battery...very rare occasion...and when the positive cable was reconnected the battery literally exploded and know florescent light tubes out of fixtures above me and my boss that were on the ceiling 20' high. when I can I always make my last connection at the inverter away from the battery. that way I'm not looking right down over the top of something that might explode... and please use eye protection especially with electricity. safety glasses at least. young lady you are really quite something else... great work and research.

@meganmartin1604 3 года назад

Yay! Solar set up video!!

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thanks for the support!!

@LILVamp17 3 года назад

I love this so much your living my dream!!

@GretaWargh 2 года назад

You ROCK Linnea✊! Akela hi!🥰 You guys ara beautiful! Thank you for always sharing skills and doing so step by step! I always learn something useful for my own van build from you! 🌸👌

@mouroutisalexandros9166 3 года назад

Amazing videos! Thank you

@VanLifeInTheCity 3 года назад

I wasn't gonna do solar because I felt it was sooo hard to do and my anxiety went sky high.. but watching your videos lately have been alot more easier to understand what to do and not as hard as I think it would be... thank you so much , because of you I am now gonna look into solar for when I get my van .. thank you so much your rock..

@melindamarie6139 3 года назад

I agree 100%!!! I am now considering solar because of her! I am doing my build alone w no experience n electrical scares me 2 no end but she breaks it down n explains it so well. I have not found anyone else that makes sense 2 me!

@mykelspights269 3 года назад

Yesss it is very cold here in wisconsin now and it sucks haha cold and rainy. Love the videos and hope to do something like this in the future! Thank you for all you do it really makes things easier to follow! Stay safe!

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@SONLON 2 года назад

Great job, Thank you for the video

@wowza915 3 года назад

I'm a new subscriber! I like how you're making this and it looks very fun 😁

@aarongoodwin4845 2 года назад

Cute and wonderful ✅

@christin1095 2 года назад

You're really good at instructing. There's a lot of people on here that are bad at this. But you are not which is a good thing

@beeamerica5024 3 года назад

I should have known anyone with such a wonderful dog would be wonderful at anything they do so you are a jack-of-all-trades master of none it's a good club to be in😉😋🌟🐝😎

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you!

@markeddy8731 3 года назад

AWG = American wire gauge. You would refer to the cables as being 4 gauge and the terminals as being 4 & 10 gauge terminals. Very inspiring video and you did a great job. TKS for your time and sharing.

@markbaron4856 3 года назад

It is very impressive how you are learning on the fly. Now that you are a pro at wiring you should also sound like one. AWG stands for American Wire Gauge. That is simply the size of the wire, the diameter. To say 14 AWG you simply say 14 gauge. I have enjoyed watching your van build. You should be very proud of yourself.

@brittanydouglas3638 3 года назад

So proud of things are going! Keep it up!

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you!

@rlhydn3438 3 года назад

ahhhhhhhh! Inspiring and informative. Much Love

@boun_viaggio_usa9989 3 года назад

You may want to install a disconnect switch on the positive lead from the solar panels. This will allow you just to flip a switch to turn off power to your charge controller if you have to do any maintenance. Great video.

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Yes I have considered that! I decided not to in the end because I can disconnect the solar panels quite easily with this specific system. But I do think that is a great addition.

@Weak_juan 2 года назад

You did a great job!

@Kat-sb2vh 3 года назад

I'm excited to see you put the kitchen set in

@stephaniehill2990 3 года назад

We can’t wait either!

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Me too!! haha!

@B-B375 3 года назад

Amazing work, shine on.

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you!

@purpleu_chris 3 года назад

Ik I’m just a random person but u are so good at this and u have put so much effort and I’m so proud of how far u have come yes I might be young to be telling u this but good job and keep going ♥️✨

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@purpleu_chris 3 года назад

Linnea & Akela your welcome ♥️

@chuckedone 2 года назад

Well done, great info!

@user-vz3nh3co6y 3 года назад

Great work! 😀

@ICRedsox 3 года назад

Congratulations on your success. Great video. Can’t wait to see what else you do

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

Thank you so much!!

@wilbertolugo8700 3 года назад

hello nice informative video this was very very helpful . thank you. may your journey be filled with peace and joy. Buen Camino

@texshd5406 Год назад

Great video very helpful

@yngseven8745 3 года назад

I love your videos

@johngrant1337 3 года назад

You have install your 12 Volt DC power system and it looks like a pro did the work. Outstanding !!! I would shorten the solar panel cables ( storing the cables in the way you did could make a magnetic field and that could damage your 12 Volt DC system) I do not know what you do to pay the bills ,but I think you have the ability to do anything you want to do. Which is a great thing to have , it will help you in life.

@Linneaandakela 3 года назад

John thank you so much! I will do that right when I get back from my travels! I appreciate your support and advice so much.