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Trying to figure out your van's electrical system? We'll walk you through some off-grid electricity basics before you run to the battery store. You'll hear things like battery banks, solar panels, watts, amp-hours, inverter-chargers, wires, isolators, lithium and AGM batteries and much more.
Sounds scary? It doesn't have to be. Let's start!
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CALCULATE YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ON ELECTRICAL SETUPS
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LEARN ABOUT BATTLE BORN BATTERIES
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OUR BATTLE BORN BATTERY KIT
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READ ABOUT INVERTER CHARGERS
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Vanlife Heater Installation Fail: bit.ly/vanlife-sagas-heater
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WHO ARE WE? WHAT’S WITH OUR ACCENT?
We're Dom & Marie, a French Canadian couple who love Nutella toast and live in a van. Marie is the brain (Ph.D student) and Dom's the dreamer (Creative director). We have spent the last 2 years travelling around North America in our Promaster 136'' named Vanessa. In 2020, after a 12-month trip that was cut short because of Covid, we decided to sell our van to start a new project: a BIGGER van.
Our goal is to inspire others to start #vanlife​​ and to help build their very own home on wheels while living and enjoying a balanced online and offline life.

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@elib7311
@elib7311 3 года назад
You know what would be fun-a video on how the two of you met. The way you both make one another laugh and laugh…even your parents and brother are a riot!! You two always make me feel such joy…which is saying something in this day & age. Thank you. Really, thank you.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Great idea!! And not off the table... ;) Thank you for watching!
@leroysmith8203
@leroysmith8203 3 года назад
I so enjoy your personalities and how you two complement each other.🤓
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thank you so much Leroy! Love your name BTW.
@susanscovill6817
@susanscovill6817 3 года назад
I love how the front solar panel fits perfectly into the rack. 6 lithium batteries?! OMG I have battery envy! Papa is doing a vanderful job on Vanessanessa. There is no other name for her Marie, sorry but Dom wins this one. Cheers from Vancouver eh!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Yeahhhh! The solar panels usually have nice dimensions for roof racks. And we know, 6 batteries is quite a lot.
@garywilkus7495
@garywilkus7495 3 года назад
Your mom and Dad are the great! Helping you two, I wish they were mine!!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
They're awesome! We're VERY lucky to have them. :)
@jennyaustin1928
@jennyaustin1928 3 года назад
There are lots of resources out there but none of them has as smooth of a voice and as sunny of a disposition as your father! I'd listen to him explain anything!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
We'll pass on the compliment!!
@miniskooliewanda
@miniskooliewanda 3 года назад
Thanks guys! I've watched soooooo many vanlife videos that talk about electrical and just got more and more confused but watching yours really makes it more "palatable". Thank you for dumbing it down for newbies like me 🤗🤗
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thanks! We realized people needed to understand the basics before trying to move further with the installatioN!
@sharonmeeker6581
@sharonmeeker6581 2 года назад
Thank you! This is something I was talking through with my husband just today. I don’t really understand electricity. I’m of the, “electricity is magic”, state of mind so this very practical! You guys are great.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 2 года назад
haaa your welcome (also thought it was magic before )😂
@deanhenley5542
@deanhenley5542 3 года назад
Bonjour from your neighbour to the west. I have been searching for conversion videos from ON/QC. Amazing! Thanks so much for making this fun to watch and there may be several questions coming your way once I start my build. Merci beaucoup!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
That's awesome! We'll do our best to answer your questions! Happy building!
@janadawn68
@janadawn68 3 года назад
Looking good! Glad to see you two tag teaming the vanlife sagas scene, once again!! Have a wonderful week, really excited for y’all to get out on the road🧡🧡
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
YOU have a wonderful week! Thanks for your comment!
@waltervang
@waltervang 3 года назад
I’m always become happy when your videos come online. Please stay as you are. You both explain it student proof, more simplistic than dummy proof. And learn from your French lessons.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
That's a nice comment! Marie studies in education, so student proofing everything is part of her training! She'll love this comment!
@Texasishot105
@Texasishot105 3 года назад
Does Dom's Papa do van builds for others? Have you ever thought of a build for a rugged off road power wheelchair bound person? Side ramp, lower bed, kitchen on 1 side for more open space? Reachable cabinets... I'd like to see the world.🥰
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
We can't wait to work on a project like that, yes!
@DeborahLong7777
@DeborahLong7777 3 года назад
Y'all are EPIC!!! Doms dad knows his stuff!!! Much love from Texas ❤
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
He sure does! We're lucky to have him around to keep us on track. :)
@elizabeth40888
@elizabeth40888 6 месяцев назад
Incredible video as a first time van builder. Thank you so much for the guidance and clear explanations !
@forestskylove
@forestskylove Год назад
You both are refreshing...and thank you for attempting to keep it simple, although, how can anyone keep electricity simple!
@tanjasbaumchen1106
@tanjasbaumchen1106 3 года назад
Eure Playlist begleitet mich mittlerweile fast jeden Tag und bringt gute Laune bei der Arbeit, beim kochen, beim putzen, usw. 😉😂 Elektronik ist ein Thema was echt viel Vorbereitung braucht, dann ist es aber richtig gut und man hat keine Probleme damit.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Danke für den Kommentar! Wir freuen uns, dass die Playlist jeden Tag bei euch ist. Lassen Sie uns wissen, wenn Sie Fragen zum Strom haben.
@ritasmoot1823
@ritasmoot1823 3 года назад
Wow!! For the first time I understand power in a van now. Other videos that I have seen left me confused!! BTW.... love you guys and the way you interact with each other and your families!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Glad you found the information useful Rita. We try to make it as simple as possible so your feedback is much appreciated!
@ritasmoot1823
@ritasmoot1823 3 года назад
@@vanlifesagas I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your videos! And appreciate your skill in the area of videography also! Have a great week!
@freedomrider5906
@freedomrider5906 3 года назад
Great review as always! You two are the best. Congrats on providing super professionally done content.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thanks, we are doing our best!
@The_Joy_Finder
@The_Joy_Finder 3 года назад
At last, someone explained in a way I could understand. Oh no, now Marie has to worry all week about what you are going to do to her 😂
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
It's nothing bad, don't worry. Glad you could understand this!
@margoburns9085
@margoburns9085 3 года назад
Very well explained guys! Can't wait to see you out on the road again!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
We'll cross path pretty soon.
@madetoexplore
@madetoexplore 3 года назад
awesome video guys! Well done explaining the electrical components
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thanks!
@luns486
@luns486 3 года назад
About to start my own electrical system! Perfect timing. Thanks guys!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
That's amazing! Let us know if you have questions!
@luns486
@luns486 3 года назад
@@vanlifesagas thankyou so much! I do have one. Where is the link to that awesome fuse box Dom's dad found for you?
@alexavulpis8265
@alexavulpis8265 3 года назад
Very well done ! I wish I had this when I was figuring out my electrical setup. 👏🏼👏🏼
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
You can do it!
@suzannereese987
@suzannereese987 3 года назад
You guys brighten my week. I look forward to you video
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thanks Suzanne! We're doing our best!
@travelwithtmc
@travelwithtmc 3 года назад
Super helpful and easy to understand video, guys. Thank you! Merci!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Our pleasure! And thanks for tuning in! :)
@Pinkfaith
@Pinkfaith 3 года назад
So so so Helpful! Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Van is looking Great 😍
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thanks! And it's our pleasure!
@TBoss3313
@TBoss3313 2 года назад
A lot of great info. I’m at beginning stages of my Subaru Adventure Vehicle build. Thanks, see you on the road.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 2 года назад
Yay! Good luck with your conversion. If you have any questions, we're here!
@TBoss3313
@TBoss3313 2 года назад
@@vanlifesagas thank you!
@georgecole1311
@georgecole1311 3 года назад
Good morning great video today, very helpful in understanding how batteries help you out on the grid. Thanks for the class 😎👍
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Glad we could help. We sometimes have to keep things simple!
@patriciahall2223
@patriciahall2223 3 года назад
Love watching , enjoyed this vlog so much ....you're so great together . Merci beaucoup
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thanks Pat!
@TreBlaNoJ
@TreBlaNoJ 3 года назад
LOVE your video editing and format. I hope to be 1/4 of your quality if i record to YT for my van build. I have the same rack in my wish list and got excited when you installed it.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Haha, editing skills don't really matter on RU-vid. If your content is good, that's enough!
@KristiinaKasepaluHarakas
@KristiinaKasepaluHarakas 3 года назад
Aiai. I really am happy to follow you guys. Its great content. Simple explanations. I didnt learn anything new but i loved your way of explaining ❤️
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Haha, we are trying to make it understandable for everyone!
@priscilla8424
@priscilla8424 3 года назад
VERY excited for next week! Keep the videos coming like DELIVERYYYYY😂
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
DELIVERRYYYYYYY
@rrichards1694
@rrichards1694 3 года назад
Thank you very much for making electricity understandable!! 👍
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
We need to start somewhere. We feel the electricity DIY stuff are very hard to follow, usually.
@barbaragriffith1609
@barbaragriffith1609 2 года назад
Finally a good explanation!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 2 года назад
awe thank you we try our best😁
@ameliaa2302
@ameliaa2302 2 года назад
I love Dom and Marie’s videos! They are so funny to watch, I laugh on every video 😆
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 2 года назад
Thanks , see you next week for another laugh😆
@paromundo2756
@paromundo2756 3 года назад
Hi guys! Loved the video! Very informative. Missing the CC thought. Please bring them back on next vídeos ;) best regards from Brazil!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
I think you can activate the automatic subtitles.
@David_11111
@David_11111 3 года назад
I really enjoyed this video very clear.. nothing to make people over think things :)
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Glad you liked it. We try to keep things simple for everyone. :)
@colleenbalch328
@colleenbalch328 3 года назад
You guys are so funny. Favorite 18 minutes of my Sunday morning!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Haha, we're doing our best!
@emiliefaucher285
@emiliefaucher285 3 года назад
Good job as always guys! I feel "electrically smarter" this morning! :)
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
WELCOME TO ELECTRIC AVENUE!
@kentyoungman3569
@kentyoungman3569 2 года назад
The easiest way to determine how much power you need is to get as much as you can afford and fit on and in your rig. Having a bit extra is better than not having enough.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 2 года назад
Love this approach.
@scotthenderson9281
@scotthenderson9281 2 года назад
Thanks great video 🤘🏼
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 2 года назад
Thanks Scott 🧡
@suzannereese987
@suzannereese987 3 года назад
Loved this thank you very much. I understand more now
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Yeah!
@dionb4690
@dionb4690 3 года назад
Nice job, again.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thank you very much!
@treppas
@treppas 3 года назад
Lots of great information dudes :)!!!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thanks Troy! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@martykong3592
@martykong3592 3 года назад
Thanks MUCH! Merci! Great share and video, and amazed how many batteries you have, but also understand as just south of Vancouver, not much sun / solar :( All the BEST to both of you, family and Van! Cheers from south of the still closed border! :)
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Cheers! Hopefully the border will open soon...(fiercely crossing our fingers)...
@luckmiester
@luckmiester 3 года назад
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 These explanations!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thanks!
@nothingbutgianttrees1995
@nothingbutgianttrees1995 3 года назад
I came for the information, stayed for the personality, but Ze french lesson has convinced me to sub :D J'ai chaud parce que aujourd'hui il y a beaucoup de soleil
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Hahaha, love your French Homework!
@gicaseraspi3229
@gicaseraspi3229 3 года назад
Awesome and informative ⚡️🤩
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thanks, we tried to keep it basic and understandable!
@conivasaistegui3946
@conivasaistegui3946 3 года назад
Another great video!!!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thanks Coni!
@alantacitus
@alantacitus 3 года назад
J’ai chaud parce que Marie a une sourire a faire fondre les glaciers Je suis chaud parce que hier la terrasse était ouverte. Un vidéo un peu plus sérieux, bien hate de voir ce que la semaine prochaine va être. Merci pour le contenu, passer une excellente semaine.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Je suis chaud parce que la terrasse était ouverte! Hahaha, bien compris, bien compris!
@linamimeault7191
@linamimeault7191 3 года назад
Trop drôle!! Ben proche pipi mes shorts!!!!! Lol You too should have a comedy show! J’le did! Love you Botha from Sudbury, ON. xoxox
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
A comedy show would be amazing.
@NeouItier
@NeouItier 3 года назад
"je suis chaud" se dit aussi lorsqu'on est prêt à faire quelque chose qu'on attend avec impatience 😉
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Yes.
@ceewaters
@ceewaters 3 года назад
Very Canadian video with Dom in Canadian Tuxedo!! Love it.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
He always wear this. Plus, those clothes are suuuuper old!
@codyprosolow3952
@codyprosolow3952 3 года назад
You 2 are amazing! I love your videos! Can we get that link for the distrobustion panel?! That would come in real handy for my build!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Here it is, I totally forgot about this : bit.ly/distributor_van
@tbuss6944
@tbuss6944 3 года назад
You two are adorable. Wishing you fun forever on your journey down to electric avenue 😁
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Hahaha, love the DAD JOKES!
@darrenboyd6967
@darrenboyd6967 3 года назад
Love all the helpful info! As always YOU GUYS ROCK!, (Or however you'd say that in Francais) from Texas.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
We also say "You Rock" in French. Weird, but true. Thanks for watching.
@pozloadescobar
@pozloadescobar 3 года назад
Vanessanessa has got the power 👍 Keep it up guys
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
As much power as the Death Star, probably.
@melindamarie6139
@melindamarie6139 3 года назад
Very informative!! Thanx guys 4 taking us down "Electric Avenue" 😂😂😂😂😂 that was great!!! 👍 ✌&💚
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Love that song.
@JerseyStyle7
@JerseyStyle7 3 года назад
U two are great😎👍 i Love that you don’t sugarcoat anything, you’re not doing yoga on the roof or half naked on the bed in front of the beach 😂very good info
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
No sugarcoating over here! Thanks for watching! :)
@RhysOrwin
@RhysOrwin 3 года назад
Great video and very happy you're back at it together! Your rear door hinges look extended, is that to accommodate your bumper? Also did you keep the reversing sensors with the new bumper or switch to a camera?
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
The door hinges are the same as usual. It's probably just the fact that they are opened all the way that makes it look that way. Nothing had to be disconnected because of the bumper, no!
@guidok3762
@guidok3762 3 года назад
Nice video, funny to hear you talk french and English perfectly! Normally when we have a french person speak English it is very bad!!!! Greetings from the Netherlands
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
French people from France usually have a thicker accent in English, yes. French Canadians are usually a bit easier to understand!
@saxonderohan9723
@saxonderohan9723 3 года назад
Dom rockin’ the Canadian tuxedo!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Always. It's his favorite outfit.
@tomasthomas7407
@tomasthomas7407 3 года назад
i found your site again!!🥰🥰🥰 food for thought on panel placement. Raise the panel ‘shadowed’ by boards to same level. Also new space underneath that panel could be repurposed secure storage. And if i missed a post where this idea already posted. 🙀😿But rejoice that great minds feed each other. 🤔🤣🥰
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Thanks for this suggestion, it makes a lot of sense! We are trying to avoid lifting the panels too high on the van, but we’ll try some things out!
@David_11111
@David_11111 3 года назад
yay
@susansusan4289
@susansusan4289 3 года назад
Thank you.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
You are more than welcome!
@ahmedabdulhameed8476
@ahmedabdulhameed8476 3 года назад
In 10:45 you talk about the shade an how it affect the solar panel You can tilt the solar panel upwards from the shadow area
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Yes, but to do that, you would need a tilting system, which would need a very specific type of installation.
@sharonaddison809
@sharonaddison809 3 года назад
That's great. I'm in the UK, so somethings are different, but a lot the same
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Yeah! UK and Canada share a lot!
@Ruthie888
@Ruthie888 3 года назад
Except shore power has Canadian prongs! You must have a converter. FYI, I saw a video by Jarrod Tocci about new solar panels that don't have that problem of partial shade sold in Portland Oregon. I hope to install those panels.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
I should definitely try to find those solar panels!
@hartmanartsource
@hartmanartsource 3 года назад
I am so glad you’re back! I love your interaction! And your information is so helpful and clear! Can’t wait for things to open up again!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Yeah, wait to see our "on-the-road" adventures. These are going to be epic as well!
@hartmanartsource
@hartmanartsource 3 года назад
I can’t wait for the one where we meet up and go for mint chocolate chip ice cream!
@LuisVillalobosYT
@LuisVillalobosYT 3 года назад
The French lesson today was awesome lol
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Glad you liked it!
@Thomas-lk9ok
@Thomas-lk9ok 3 года назад
lol, "nice rack!" thanks this was super helpful!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Hahaha, we tend to forget the other meaning of rack.
@h.b.4058
@h.b.4058 3 года назад
Did you manage to buy the BB heated batteries? I was buying mine the day before they came out, and was so thankful I was able to get them. This is a great, simple intro.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Nope, they came out right after we got our kit here. We'll try to manage without the heated batteries.
@NatiHerron
@NatiHerron 3 года назад
The Dom dad joke 😂 oohh You better not prank Marie 🙉 Le homework 😎
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Hahaha! DAD JOKES!
@jojohnson7074
@jojohnson7074 3 года назад
Thank you soo much! Planning my van build for the summer now! What is the panel you guys are using? Thanks for the laughs and info! My pup (ORegontail) and I love to watch you guys!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
The panel is right here: bit.ly/distributor_van
@jojohnson7074
@jojohnson7074 3 года назад
@@vanlifesagas Thanks soo much!! love your van! :)
@devdeque7846
@devdeque7846 3 года назад
Depending on needs, you can install a second alternator. They even have performance one that have higher amperage output.
@peaceoutvanlife
@peaceoutvanlife 3 года назад
Looks like about a $2000 upgrade for the Promaster according to a quick Google search? Just now computing solar/electrical costs to see which is the better expense
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
We have an upgraded alternator in our RAM. I think it came with the 3500 RV Option kit. Maybe you could check this out!
@devdeque7846
@devdeque7846 3 года назад
@@peaceoutvanlife I think it is more of a DIY kind of thing. A friend on mine had a competition Chevy Tahoe with serious bass. He made his own steel bracket and used a slightly longer serpentine belt. I believe the bracket was only about $100 to have cut and tapped a local CNC shop. Its a bolt-on type of thing. He didn't even look at kits. I'm not sure such things existed back then? But we tend to make our stuff.
@sergiorodriguez8259
@sergiorodriguez8259 3 года назад
Vanessanessa y getting ready, yeah!!!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Wait for it!
@odinoddinson461
@odinoddinson461 3 года назад
What an electrifying episode guys.😂
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Love the dad jokes, especially that Dom is not a dad, and still makes those.
@odinoddinson461
@odinoddinson461 3 года назад
@@vanlifesagas I am not a dad either, I just love how corny they are.😂😂😂
@amyfu2047
@amyfu2047 3 года назад
Whoo! I am going to add solar a bit later. Up here we really do only get a couple dozen sunny days a year. 😜😜 I’m using a renogy dc to dc charger to utilize my alternator and I will also have shore power.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Where are you located? How can you have less sun than us?
@amyfu2047
@amyfu2047 3 года назад
@@vanlifesagas Whitehorse Yukon. Winter the sun rises around noon and sets around 4pm. Although right now it’s 11:05pm here and it’s still light out. You really gotta come see the Midnight Sun in June here!!
@sergioagostinho1177
@sergioagostinho1177 3 года назад
Hi guys, thanks for another great video! i have 2 question, you have agm battery on your (engine) vehicle and lithium for the camper? and the other thing i want to know is if you can recharge the lithium ones with your agm battery from the alternator? it seems complicated, but here it goes! Continue like this guys! cheers
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Yes, we can. Actually, we are recharging them with the alternator of the van, not with the battery itself.
@csteutterman
@csteutterman 2 года назад
Very helpful video, thanks! One question - how did you attach your solar panels to the roof rack? I see the single corner bracket at the 10:35 mark, but not sure if you used those for all the attachment points. I have a similar setup and am still trying to figure out the best way to mount the panels.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 2 года назад
They’re both attached with L brackets and to the side rails as well.
@peaceoutvanlife
@peaceoutvanlife 3 года назад
SUPER helpful - Thx!! I've got all my calculations input except for the inverter charger...my Googling just takes me to info about calculating how much draw on the inverter. Do you have an amp draw for your inverter charger I could plug in?
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
If you check on Far Out Ride's Website, they will tell you how much AH you'll draw if you list all your electrical items in their chart. It's well done!
@bronwynforan5246
@bronwynforan5246 3 года назад
Hi Dom and Marie! How many watts are your solar panels? If you were doing the bench/bed set up again, where would be the best place to set up the batteries?
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Solar panels are 440 watts. We’d probably drop the batteries in the same space!
@clodh61
@clodh61 3 года назад
Comme dirait l'autre 1 mot a retenir ..WOW WOW WOW .. Super info about electrical, very well explain. Suggestion de faire un 2e video su le système électrique,style que fait quoi entre l'inverter, l'alternateur etcetc tout ça pour dire peut être cette vidéo plus technique sur l'installation .. just saying ;-) .... see you next week :-)
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Ouais, on y avait pensé. Mais y'a tellement de vidéo sur le sujet qu'on trouvait qu'on ajouterait pas grand chose. De plus, on se rend compte que la moitié des gens ne comprennent pas tout à fait la base aux systèmes!
@jaytabac6525
@jaytabac6525 4 месяца назад
Excellent video. I am starting a van conversion and i am so confused about which brand of Lithium batteries to purchase. Like you, I am canadian, so i need a battery system that will perform well in extreme temps from +30 to -20. I have seen Battleborn, Dakota Lithium, Renogy, Victron, etc . . . Similar battery power pricing seems to vary depending on the brand. Do you have any thought on this matter?
@oneeyedphotographer
@oneeyedphotographer 2 года назад
I want to mount my inverter/charger on the wall. It's 2 Kw, so quite heavy. Nobody that I have found talks about that. I plan to mount it on plywood, brace the holes with larger washers, or a steel strip with holes drilled through. Low down, behind the driver's seat. The vehicle batteries (two of them) are under the driver's seat, there are three 60A connexion points, one of them will drive the battery to battery charger. The tension on the bolts will be shearing pression, not stretching or compression, so I expect high tensile bolts that fit the mounts will be strong enough, and I don't really expect much horizontal force on the mount. Does your expert think 12mm ply is adequate, or should I go up a size? Our plywood can be pine (Pinus radiata), it can be miscellaneous Australian eucalyptus. I have no lining, I will worry abut that if I actually need it.
@kolomofarel4407
@kolomofarel4407 3 года назад
Any advice on where to search for well priced used Ram Promasters close to Montreal? or other cargo vans. I enjoy the videos- very informative. J'ai chaud, parce que du canicule. Je suis chaud, parce que je vais a la Gym
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Hahah, that question is pretty much like asking "Where can I find gold in Montreal?" Those are getting rare in 2021, unfortunately.
@joeykuds
@joeykuds 3 года назад
Hey! I'm working on my own van at the moment and my setup sounds very similar to yours. I noticed you're going from the batteries to the multiplus and then to the lynx distributor. In my setup, I was planning to wire the battery to the lynx and then to the multiplus. I'm curious why you have it setup the way you do? I'm not finding a ton of conclusive documentation one way or another :) Love the channel by the way!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Let me ask my father for this. But if you want more info, we basically ripped off the electrical diagram from Far Out Ride. It will probably be explained on their website.
@joeykuds
@joeykuds 3 года назад
@@vanlifesagas thanks for the reply! I've also been looking at faroutride as an inspiration. Looks like they don't use a lynx distributor in their case but a more traditional bus bar and in their diagram they go from the multiplus to the bus bar and then the battery which I think is more similar to my setup with the lynx in the middle. Let me know if you find out more :)
@capicavok4832
@capicavok4832 3 года назад
Thank you guys for the vídeo! Just a question, that Victron setup can handle a lighter and more lasting lithium battery via CAN, even start the alternator (motor) via dry wire. Have you considered it during the building process? Not fan of AGM these days hahaha
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
I would have to ask Sylvain for this, I have no idea quite frankly.
@heimlichfemaleuver
@heimlichfemaleuver 3 года назад
Need help here... I googled " Ice? Oh, later..." just like you said. It was the number 1 response to the question "Do you want to spend a winter in Canada?"
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Hahahhah. It is a pretty icy country.
@bardarians
@bardarians 2 года назад
I think the EcoFlo Pro and similar powerstation to it is the new generation of being off grid. If anyone disagrees let me know
@Kitkatrey
@Kitkatrey 3 года назад
I probably can just look this question up, but am asking as I thought of this during your video. Can you do shore power from an electrical vehicle charging station?
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Someone else asked the question too; it would be a BRILLIANT idea.
@MrMatt0184
@MrMatt0184 3 года назад
On your travels, did you have any problems with the promaster? Like transmission? How many Kms was on Vanessa when you sold it? I’m stuck between the promaster and the transit
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Promaster was fine, easy to drive and repair. The KMs were up to 150,000 and the van is still driving around Canada.
@carrottop3454
@carrottop3454 3 года назад
Hey dom and Marie. Always good to see you. What roof rack do you have?
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
It's a Boreal Roof Rack. We can order one for you if you want.
@carrottop3454
@carrottop3454 3 года назад
@@vanlifesagas wow. Thank you so much for the offer. We are currently on hold with building a van for certain reasons so I am just putting a list together of things we like. If it’s ok I’ll contact you when we are ready? Is it Canadian made? Do you remember how much it is?
@serzok1
@serzok1 3 года назад
You installed all the batteries on the left side of the van. What will you install on the right side to compensate the weight? Also, does the van need any work on the suspension or brakes because of all the extra weight you are adding? ...oh! And van is looking great by the way.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
The right side will have all the water tanks (grey and clean) + the propane tanks. So it will pretty much even out. The suspension on the 3500 has a good reputation. We usually wait to see how heavy the conversion will be before modifying the truck itself.
@serzok1
@serzok1 3 года назад
@Vanlife Sagas, Thank you very much for the explanation. It’s going to be a beautiful van.
@davinamilner2704
@davinamilner2704 3 года назад
I’m just wondering, do the batteries catch on fire or set of toxins in the air? Considering they are right under your bed where you sleep. Or are they pretty safe? Sorry if that is a pretty dumb question-I don’t know much about electrical stuff. 😬 Loved the video! Have a great week!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
No dumb questions. We never heard those batteries set off toxins, no. They can catch fire but your circuits would have to be in pretty bad shape to do so. Plus, we sleep with a fire extinguisher.
@oneeyedphotographer
@oneeyedphotographer 3 года назад
"Lithium Ion Battery" covers lots of different technologies. Those batteries causing problems for Apple around 13 years ago were probably lithium cobalt. These are LiFePO4, lithium iron phosphate, much more stable. For more info, consult Battery University, and online resource created by a bloke with serious cred.
@Matt-vb2jo
@Matt-vb2jo Год назад
Can anyone recommend an entry level setup for #vanlife? I have been looking and reading up on it, there are so many options I get confused. Only been vanlifing for 4 months.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 11 месяцев назад
You could check REE Solar. It's pretty easy to deal with! It's new.
@benoitbenoisbenoistchaine
@benoitbenoisbenoistchaine 4 месяца назад
Hay generator .. ❤😂
@yoginisol
@yoginisol 3 года назад
We are converting an ambulance here in Quebec! When you said "It's illegal here to do it ourselves and we get someone to check" I had a few questions. Who do you get to check ? An electrician? Do they give you some type of paper work proving that its safe? Thank you!
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
They can certify your connections and your electrical plan, yes. You can hire them to do that. You can also hire propane experts to work on all your connections.
@helenbelec5692
@helenbelec5692 3 года назад
Vous êtes tous très drôle . I really enjoy watching your videos. I live in Markham Ontario and am planning to live in a van. Had enough of paying exorbitant rent for nothing. Can you tell me where I can find the links to all the things I need to buy... solar panels, batteries, fuse box etc.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Good project! For all the links, you might have to do some research. Otherwise, start checking on Far Out Ride's website. I think they listed everything they bought.
@helenbelec5692
@helenbelec5692 3 года назад
@@vanlifesagas merci bien de ton conseil. Continue chasing your dreams.
@luch1227
@luch1227 2 года назад
You can discharge Lithium batteries to 80% (not 100% as you stated). Battleborn batteries are "true" 100 Ah batteries, meaning their actual capacity is 120 Ah and you can discharge them by 80% or 100 Ah. Also, AGM batteries can only be discharged to 50%.
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 2 года назад
Thks!
@sophiemarcaurele
@sophiemarcaurele 3 года назад
Can you please ask papa if I can stack the Battleborn batteries? As in, I would like to have an electrical closet max 2 feet wide and 6 feet tall, so the batteries would be at the bottom, the inverter/panel/gauges etc. mounted on the wall above for easy reading and access... wondering if I could have 4 or 6 of them, mounted above each other 2 by 2? This video was easy and informative, and Atomic Marie is back to deliveriiiies! 🤗 J’ai chaud because y fait comme 30 degrés cette semaine à Vancouver, 🥵 Et je suis chaude pour de bonnes saucettes dans l’océan à côté de chez nous, quin! 🌊 🏊‍♀️
@vanlifesagas
@vanlifesagas 3 года назад
Hahaha, j'aime bien tes petits devoirs de français. For the Battleborn, yes you can stack them. Just make sure they are very well ventilated because they'll probably heat up a little, especially if they're one above the other.
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