Off Grid RV Solar Wiring Basics | Full Time RV Renovation - 27
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RV Solar is a must have for us! Having off grid solar will allow us to go boondocking while we live full time in our completely renovated RV. Today we’ll be showing you the "solar 101" basics of how to wire an off grid solar system. We will show you a simple solar wiring schematic as well as walk you through how to wire all of the solar system components together. Keep in mind, this video will just scratch the surface of what we will be showing throughout this Solar series. We will have a new solar video released every Saturday that will be going into everything you need to know about installing and off grid solar power system. If you have any specific questions or ideas of what you’d like to see on a future video, please comment on the video and we will definitely keep those suggestions in mind! SOLAR COMPONENTS: Solar Panels → http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5337977907&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Ffred480v%2Fm.html%3F_ipg%3D50%26_sop%3D12%26_rdc%3D1 Battery Monitor → http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5337977907&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XBogart%2B2030%2BRV.TRS1%26_nkw%3DBogart%2B2030%2BRV%26_sacat%3D0 Charge Controller → http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5337977907&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_odkw%3DBogart%2B2030%2BRV%26_osacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2045573.m570.l1311.R1.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.XMorningstar.TRS0%26_nkw%3Dmorningstar%2Bcharge%2Bcontroller%26_sacat%3D0 Battery Bank → http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5337977907&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_odkw%3DTrojan%2Bbattery%26_osacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XTrojan%2BT-105RE.TRS0%26_nkw%3DTrojan%2BT-105RE%26_sacat%3D0 Inverter → (http://amzn.to/2eF2WPv) Check out last week's video HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLV07G37rh0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Five ways to SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL! → Subscribe! → Like, Comment, and Share our videos with family and friends → Give us a virtual tip through the blue "$ Support" button on our YouTube page (All money will go towards helping us continue sharing our journey) → Shop through our amazon affiliate link: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=duetju20-20 (This is a FREE way to support us because we receive a small kickback for the purchases you make through our link) → Support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/duetjustus (With this, you will become a Justus League VIP member and will get special perks and insights into our life on the road) Your support means everything... THANK YOU! Michael + Jenny Justus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OUR CAMERA GEAR! Canon 70d (body only) ➞ http://amzn.to/2ae3gkQ Canon 70d Vlogger Kit ➞ http://amzn.to/2a9Tpkt Takstar SGC-598 shotgun MIC ➞ http://amzn.to/2ae3pVB Windscreen ➞ http://amzn.to/2ae4VGW Ravelli tripod ➞ http://amzn.to/2ae3Zmg Dolica Monopod ➞ http://amzn.to/2ae3sAN
Comments
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don't you have dc power in the rv? inverters do have power draw?
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Great videos!! Helping me to understand the basics of solar system, which we want to install in our camper. Quick question though, sorry if it seems dumb. Is there a particular battery needed for the battery bank?
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I would like to see you guys do "the dance" at the end of each video...jus sayin'
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So let me ask the dumb question. Or maybe I just missed it in the video. The solar power is collected into the battery bank. The power is converted to AC by the inverter. How do you tie into the rv power system? Through the battery bank? Or from the inverter to the rv panel? Thanks!
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OK thanks nice videos
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how did u wire ur batteries in series or parallel or both
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Will you go into the merits of parallel Vs series wiring of the solar panel in a future episode?
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I had 4 of those Trojans on my last a class, no solar but upgraded the 45 amp converter to the good charging unit. never had to add water to the batteries and I abused them hard, ran way below 50 percent a lot and they still made 7yrs. very good batteries as far as I am concerned!!
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That great intro
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Very easy to understand. Great job on sharing.
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thanks for the information! I have enjoyed your videos.
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Fuses
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Thanks Great vid, That sure simplifies the solar wiring!!
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