Van Life Solar - Basic Solar Explained

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In today's video I begin to lay a groundwork overview for solar by answering very basic Frequently Asked Questions about the system. We cover very practical and simple questions about solar that get us started on our solar journey.
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@misadventureswiththemartys312 6 лет назад

When we started building our van we looked into many different solar situations and ended up going with components. We bought the 2 100 watt panels then saved for a while bought a controller, saved for awhile, battery, saved, misc parts. It works great and we're glad we did it this way because we got to learn as we went.

@janetkoball44 9 месяцев назад

I'm glad I watched this to the end. I learned a few things. Thanks Bob

@dombutler7685 6 лет назад

Really good information. I lived for years, as a family of 4 with a tiny 130w solar setup, I would say if you can start with a 200w system. I have also used auto batteries, but they do not hold much charge, but if you were broke like I was, then it works! Charging batteries with a generator is slow, charging when driving worked well.

@asphaltgypsy868 6 лет назад

Thanks, Bob! I'm looking forward to learning everything that you are willing to take the time to teach us!! You're the BEST!!

@sarahloy2699 5 лет назад

Wow, I have been watching this series this morning and it is wicked good. Your analogies really help. Also love how this video let's me start understanding what I might be able to do to be comfortable with just solar. Thanks so much.

@compasslife6658 6 лет назад

As always, well done and informative Bob. Thanks for taking the time.

@cathymiller3086 4 года назад

So informative as usual! Thank you Bob!!🙏🏻🙏🏻

@madammim694 5 лет назад

thanks, Bob, loving your channel, binge watching and researching. Its all really helpful!

@yolandav2784 6 лет назад

Thanks Bob very informative,Thank you for all you do,you are very caring, to us soon to be Newbies,

@cathyann1601 6 лет назад

This is a much needed video, Bob. Well done! I'm looking forward to the upcoming videos on this topic!

@lindabeebe7065 6 лет назад

Best series ever! Thank you so much. I may get a small solar setup to run some things in my backyard now. ie - fountain, twinkle lights. Then, in the future, I may be able to run much of my house ( if I ever get out from under the trees that are currently shadowing my entire roof) Again, this is the video series I have been looking for to get me started. You are right on time Bob, thanks.

@HomeFreeinmySUV 6 лет назад

This is what I needed to understand....so many thanks for helping so many people..,.,.we are grateful...Happy Turkey Day...

@thebestisyettocome4114 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing Bob Wells. You are truly the Master of Living full-time in a van, camper, car or truck. Amazing guy! 👍😎

@billg1527 6 лет назад

Hi Elmer, you follow a lot of the same channels i do, Rusty, Rob etc etc, great minds think alike !!

@cyndifoore7743 6 лет назад

I’ll be watching the entire series and taking notes. Thank you Bob.

@thomasriley9552 6 лет назад

Bob you are the number one guy on utube for me you've taught me a lot thank you sir

@juanesebuitrago4040 6 лет назад

Thanks Bob! I understand a little better now.

@lorismith3072 6 лет назад

Thanks for breaking this down for the solar-impaired. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

@cathyjackson8337 6 лет назад

Thank you soo much for this series. I want to learn solar and know your comprehensive approach will allow me to get it!

@whatsananna 6 лет назад

You really have a way of explaining things/teaching very well. Thank you!

@TheBowserJournal 6 лет назад

Love the legend at the front of your videos so we can go right to the spot we want to watch to help for our build.

@mae8861 3 года назад

Good stuff, thanks. Keeping it simple helps. I’m saving all your podcasts

@elisafrye2115 5 лет назад

Thank you, Bob-your whole solar series is excellent!

@sureshotcrack 2 года назад

Camping solar panel shootout

@sulysaldana5867 5 лет назад

I love this video !!!!! I’ve seen a lot. And by a lot , I mean A LOT. I loved yours the best because it was very black and white, and even though I know off the grid electrical is a little more complicated than that, it helped me understand my boundaries and perimeters. Thank you 😊

@taurus-astrobike104 6 лет назад

UR THE BEST BOB 😃😄& THANKYOU for ANSWERS about Solar Components 👍 AWESOME Dr. Wells 😁 ✌..

@bonjan289 6 лет назад

Thanks Bob! Looking forward to the next video.

@RemusKingOfRome 6 лет назад

GREAT, simple video Bob, Very educational

@bambimorton1608 6 лет назад

Thank you Bob, really appreciate all your knowledge and look forward to your videos 😄

@scottbimson8006 6 лет назад

Thank you Bob for your time on telling us about solar.

@tannerstravels1254 6 лет назад

Thank you Bob! Learning a lot.

@janet6268 6 лет назад

So glad you put out this information; I was hoping for a video like this. :)

@billg1527 6 лет назад

Great video, lots of people are wanting to learn about the solar subject and how they can apply it to their needs.

@davet7663 6 лет назад

Great information Bob. Thanks!

@jonhjfofs5959 6 лет назад

This is very valuable info ! Thank you Bob !

@gopherbar 2 года назад

Excellent video Bob and fantastic presentation all the best 😃

@marshabrown8337 6 лет назад

Thank you so much. Happy holidays. Take care.

@NUhuru-ed7sn 4 года назад

Very informative! Thank you!

@hopemore3493 5 лет назад

Still wrapping my heard around the solar powers stuff before I install mine. Thanks for explaining things so clearly.

@oldgriz816 6 лет назад

Thanks Bob, another great and informative video.

@kathleendittmer2447 6 лет назад

Sooo Helpful, thanks, Bob!!!

@kcross882 6 лет назад

This helped answer a lot of questions for me, thank you sir!

@edt2378 4 года назад

Thanks Bob ! Great video.

@klouism1 6 лет назад

Keep it up Bob. Thanks very much. I do not know very much about solar & want to learn. Stay well & happy.

@EricWichman 6 лет назад

Good information, Bob! Thank you. I need a couple of those flexible solar panels. Thin, light, durable and stores easily when not in use.

@theresa6552 6 лет назад

Thank you, Bob. Good information!

@papadalethebandit5619 6 лет назад

Well done, Bob!

@philipharrison8440 2 года назад

Thanks for such an informative and entertaining video 👍

@srm8866 6 лет назад

Brilliant video, ... thank you, sir! Happy Thanksgiving!

@valerieviramonte2052 6 лет назад

Awesome, thanks for breaking it down.

@nkreseknowledge2241 6 лет назад

Great information papa bear!

@kayleeskottagelife6569 6 лет назад

Thanks for the info. Very helpful.

@sungkim6923 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing good information.

@fhscca 6 лет назад

thank you good info and hello from quebec canada

@ronpeted 6 лет назад

Great Bob ! Thanks !

@TheTweedle2 6 лет назад

Thanks Bob. I got my Van and hope to join you all in Jan. RTR as I have been planning for the last 3 years ( seems as if this Van search has taken for ever ) I found a 2005 E-150 Econoline and I have fallen in love with it. I have bought a 120 watt solar case very cheep off brand and am trying to finish the inside but I think it will be a rough job and look that way also. I will be real primitive but I can live with it till I learn better or find help along the way. Oh yes a big P.S You know me on line as member Tweedle2 from Sacramento (Sacramento Bob, or Sacramento Rob I forget )

@fancienanciefree1685 6 лет назад

Great information. Thank you.

@alaskaimage395 6 лет назад

Great video! Thank you!

@DerekandDoc 6 лет назад

A kit is surely easy... but: I strongly recommend avoiding the ‘packaged’ ready to go systems. Suggest doing a little research and putting your own together, not only to save a fair bit of money, but more importantly to be able to trouble-shoot any problems yourself. That’ll save time and money in the future. I’ve seen pre-packaged solar setups that aren’t anywhere near what I put together myself for over 200% of what I invested. But just as importantly, if I run into a problem, since I had to do a fair bit of research and learning in the process, I’m pretty confident that I’ll be able to trouble-shoot and solve the problem myself instead of having to wait till I can find help (not to mention the cost of the help)… DIY! Learn and Save! Just a thought to consider before you spend more than you should, or need to, getting juice from the sun.

@larsturner310 6 лет назад

Yes, I like the idea of spending more time learning in order to gain problem trouble-shooting skills.

@marcialindsey4532 3 года назад

I do wanna learn but it's not that easy for you if you don't have an interest in electronics. I can barely understand it but I'm learning even if I'm slow. I just keep trying and I'll eventually get it.

@annettesmith6241 6 лет назад

This is a really important series Bob. Thanks. I think if I lived in Alaska I would add a wind turbine to the solar kit.

@mr.makeit4037 Год назад

Hope that you used the kit used for wind and not solar, or purchased a hybrid kit for both solar and wind.

@xpxp1 6 лет назад

great channel. ☺

@larsturner310 6 лет назад

Just what the doctor ordered. Thank you.

@kurtbaier6122 6 лет назад

Very informative thanks

@yoopermann7942 3 года назад

thank you BOB! i fear that i would spend way to much and not have quality products, thank you for the video

@SamKresslein 6 лет назад

Always giving great advice! Thank Bob, I will be using your channel a LOT when I put solar on my rig! #Bobthebuilder

@Waterfigs 6 лет назад

Thanks Uncle Bob!

@nancysiemonsma9677 6 лет назад

Great info

@stevewoods755 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@reginaa550 6 лет назад

Enjoy your thanks giving.

@dickinjo1164 6 лет назад

Thx Bob that was useful and concise...well as concise as you can be....lol

@Challway 6 лет назад

Hi Bob! Thanks for the info. I am upset because my forest river class c is broken. Most opinions are that it's a fuel pump issue. I hope it's ok soon.

@jackmason7518 6 лет назад

Good Morning. W40Vhat is the best way to work out the fuse from the solar panels. I will Have 4 HQST 100W panels. 10A 40V . 2 panels series and then put them in parallel. Jack

@CherylFlynn1 6 лет назад

Happy and Peaceful Thanksgiving to my van camper friends on this channel. This lifestyle is amazing to me and others who are not happy in this crazy world. Granted it's not for everyone. It has solved a very big problem though for a lot of folks; how to live a very high quality life with a level of freedom and happiness that would otherwise be just a dream for a fraction of the cost. Blessings 👍🏼😌

@MrBwalendy 6 лет назад

Nicely done. Very clear, well prepared and well organized. No wasted words; very succinct. Quite enjoyable. Thank you for being who you are.

@susanmerritt266 6 лет назад

Happy Thanksgiving!

@88pjtink 9 месяцев назад

That looks like my town in the southern part of AZ.

@MenAtWorkMedia22 6 лет назад

Thanks, Bob!

@whitebuff7496 6 лет назад

Hey Tim, thanks for this link from your thumbnail. I have an 40ft Fleetwood. Now new hobby. Will Focus on this and not females (love young women,legal of course ). Thanks again, Logan Masterson of the Masteron Family.

@MenAtWorkMedia22 6 лет назад

Anytime, man! Lots to learn on this channel!

@whitebuff7496 6 лет назад

Oh Sir Tim, got the link from Sandman, He is a very knowable Man...I am Focused to wrap my mind around MGTOW. Sorry about John,at MGTOW is Freedom,he just got banned. Dam.But I will find him. Any info I would appreciate it. At Whitbuff@icloud.com...thanks Logan.

@MenAtWorkMedia22 6 лет назад

John's videos were backed-up and they are reposting his videos. You can find the links in the mgtow comment sections. Ill send you the link when I find it again.

@sirisaacsmith9513 6 лет назад

Answers sooooo many questions I've had. thank you. Do you know what the fewest number of panels its possible to have and still achieve an 800 watt system?

@K9River 6 лет назад

Isaac, two 24 volt, 72 cell panels or three 20 volt, 60 cell panels or five 12 volt, 36 cell panels. Expect to spend at least $1200 for those efficient panels.

@emf3391 6 лет назад

👍🍁🍃🍂🍊good infor!!

@mr.makeit4037 Год назад

I know that this is an old video, but I would just say that I have many types of pwms and mppts around my place. They are all used in many different projects. The cheap Chinese pwm controllers do have their place and can work for many years as well as the battery they charge. This is proven around my place. Why is this? I use them for very small projects with a focused task. Batteries always maintain there 100% charge as the loads are very small, never dropping my battery charge below 50% on my lead acid batteries. My lithium batteries use much better mppr controllers because they have larger loads and different tasks. To sum up: The cheap pwm controllers do have their place like with anything. Good video

@randyelston7063 6 лет назад

Renogy 400w kit comes with mppt as well if you want

@naddd7943 Год назад

Merci

@katherinefein3261 Месяц назад

Hey Bob - would this be in addition to a Jackery - everyone talks about the Jackery

@stevewoods755 5 лет назад

i am not a preper , but some of this is not bad infor to have and buy, esp if you live in an area were the electricity goes out often.

@keeponsearchingearth1543 6 лет назад

Can anyone recommend what model of Fantastic Fan to buy? I see on Amazon there seems to be different models available. Also I am narrowing down what my rig will be. Either a Ram Promaster high top or a box truck so I will have plenty of roof top room for at least 800 watts of solar but I will also carry a Honda eu3000is generator. Thanks for any replies.

@itsjustrenee1320 6 лет назад

Do you have any videos highlighting induction cooking? I know Lee, the electrical engineer has one, but are there many others who aren't electrical engineers that manage to cook with induction instead of propane? Open flames in vans etc. sort of frighten me. Also, do you know of any nomads who use swamp coolers in the desert in the summer?

@ShayTBD 6 лет назад

Good info. A bit confusing tho. 100W, 200W or 400W of which component. Being more specific about panel vs battery storage vs inverter capacity... "How many WATTS of panels & minimum battery amp hours do I need to run a Dometic 45L 12v fridge fulltime?"

@ralphwilliams6123 3 года назад

If I have a 2x300 panels hooked to 4x100 batteries, should my MPPT charge controller on a bright day show somewhere close to 600? The most I ever see is around 235. Note that my RV is usually hooked to power. I am wondering if the batteries need to be holding less charge to show closer to the 600. Hope I explained well.

@joycesrvlegacy-4635 6 лет назад

Thanks so much Bob! Question: my 14' camp trailer has 1- 12 v. battery that charges when my vehicle is going down the road. If I want 400 watts of solar....what should I do now with regards to batteries? ...change the 12-volt battery out to 2 or more six-volt batteries? Purchase 1 or more 12-volt batteries? ....or..? AND if I choose to also have a generator what is the quietest and best one? Thanks y'all ahead of time.

@stephenolaughlin6595 6 лет назад

Joyce'sRVLegacy I would by Honda or Yamaha generator as they are quiet,efficient, & can be worked on. I want the Honda 2000 it’s a little small but should run small window unit. The made in china ones are throw away & it might very well be soon. Good luck to you.

@3flashcan 6 лет назад

Would you add a wind turbo to help with charging .

@ruinunes8251 3 года назад

New bee here on solar pannels and batteries. 2 questions: 1-if the charger controler gets faulty, will it stop the batteries from charging from the solar pannels? As we can only use 50% of the batteries power, are there any devices that can manage the batteries voltage in order not to over discharge the batteries?

@act9246 6 лет назад

How would you recommend attaching the panels to a 2005 roadtrek without drilling? Great Vid thanks

@act9246 6 лет назад

Keith Stewart thanks Keith...yeah I saw vids on that tape. Have you ever heard of panels flying off while driving?

@stephenolaughlin6595 6 лет назад

DrivingMyHome..... Watch Bayward, I believe it is he lost his. It got run over about 90 Times counting 18 wheeler tires. I’ve seen where people run wires down refrigerator vents. Definitely use Dicor when sealing screws. Best of luck to you in your decisions.

@jeanreed8687 5 лет назад

Thank you for making it simple! But, what is a "trojan"? and what does it do?

@johnwren3976 4 года назад

Trojan is a popular 6V golf cart battery brand. There are others. I bought a pair of 6V, 230AH batteries at NAPA auto parts for $134 each with 2 year nationwide warranty. Join them in series for a 12V, 230AH battery bank.

@danielgoodman3020 5 лет назад

How do you order parts while on the road and get them shipped to you ?

@gypsysoulsunited5247 6 лет назад

in Alaska could you not use wind in Winter and solar in summer?

@columbuscalvin8520 6 лет назад

This is good information as far as I can tell, but the comment section makes my head spin.

@daviddirom7429 6 лет назад

Bob just an FYI about some of your links, I click on then and get an alert that there is potential malware, phishing? attached at that link not sure if it’s just me or others are getting those alerts as well. David

@anthonystevens8427 5 лет назад

Bob the only thing i want to know is can i run my TV and one light that's it and for how long

@jasonlee4400 6 лет назад

Can you use a small wind turbine on your vehicle? It seems like driving would get you alot of moving and therefore power.

@johnwren3976 4 года назад

Look up Slim Potatoheads video on DIY wind turbine install and accompanying issues.

@ethelcurley605 6 лет назад

Does my choice of kits depend upon the weight of the vehicle

@debrahayes2572 6 лет назад

How many batteries do you need for 400watts of Solar and how would you connect them all together and use in a 13ft travel trailer?

@AlishaDig 4 года назад

If your trying to have a solar setup on a shed do you think a 200 watts would be enough for basic power tools and lights trying not to over do it cause budget lol