Quick question as I dive into the idea of Alternator charging. If my batteries have a recommended charging amperage of MORE than 50 amps and I have several in parallel (amperage goes up) is the amperage coming from the Orion going to be enough? I will also pose this question to the battery manufacturer and victron but figured I'd ask here if you could shed some light. Thanks!

Nice install. If heat in that compartment ever becomes an issue, you could install a 12v exhaust fan in the door.

Just found you today. I may want to talk about a DC to DC charger when I get my new tow rig. Will you be at the Overland Expo PNW ?

You do excellent work, hopefully one day soon I can get a system like that on my Coach.

Another amazing install! Can’t believe how much you got into that compartment, Tom! Our dinette seat seems so empty now… maybe we can jam some more stuff in there when we see you again. 😂

Awesome Job.. Thanks For The Show N' Tell. Safe Travels! 🙂

Very cool that's great I love it

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Is there a 12v vehicle charging option with the 24v Rv system?

This is us! This is solid for us so far. Have gone 48 hours testing the system without shore power. According to the system monitor we will get several days at a time. Winter camping may be different but we have options. The fact the pass through has none of the system components it leaves room for all our gear. The install is meticulous and the back and forth international communication was great. When upgrades may be needed, south to Bend we go. You guys are the best! Now to make a Nespresso and drain a dribble of power. Ps we have a great tent for sale.

Great to see another take on a 19MKS install! For the record, our 1,500 watts of solar feeding 810 Ah of lithium is an incredible amount of power in our 19MKS. We've experienced more clouds than sun lately, and have still never fallen much below 50% state of charge. Yesterday we finally had our first real opportunity to see how far the battery bank could recover from several days of heavy overcast. Woke up to about 45% on the batteries, and even after a cloudy start to the day, we hit 100% SOC by about 4 PM. So we heated water on electric! LOL Woke up today at 78% state of charge and even though it's VERY heavy overcast again, we're warming ourselves up with our electric space heater since the forecast for tomorrow is bright sunshine. Our MYT system is allowing us to use the weather forecast to save on propane. 😃 Look for our upcoming video about the great system MYT installed within the next few weeks. We've boondocked a LOT over the past 20 years, but have never had such a freeing experience before. Thanks so much,Tom & Ely. ❤ There's solar... and then there's MYT solar! We may never plug in again.

Just a small upgrade from a tent!!

How did you route the wiring (HDMI cable) from the Cerbo GX to the Touch 70?

Nice job!

Hi Tom.. All I Can Say Is.. WOW.. Beautiful Install! And to Be Able to Get 1500 Watts Up There on The Roof Would Be Fantastic. Very Nice Thanks! 🙂

Loving our Orion 50s so far, Tom! Thanks so much. 🙌

Thanks Tom.. Safe Travels! 🙂

I am ready to upgrade to the 50 from the 30 I’ve had for a few years. The 50 is so small! 😊

I have a 45 ft class A. Looks like the roof will handle that number of panels. Total package, exactly like this system. How much are we talking about (+ -) ?. Cheers

Thanks Tom!

I heard if you turn down the charging to 100amp. it cuts down on a whole lot of heat. What do you think ? Nice install... you would be doing one on my 24krs but I'm in Ohio.....

Awesome tips!! We just purchased the 2023 OVR 24RLS. I’m looking to do the same install of the generator…we don’t have that extra cubby on the slide side only the pass through. Do recommend installing the generator on that front passthrough? Thanks again for a great video

"factory" parts are usually junk. They lo-ball everything so you wind up paying a premium for junk which you wind up having to replace anyway. So yah, I'll definitely agree that you don't want the factory to install the solar / battery system. Having the factory produce "solar ready" compartments and roof access is great. But having the factory actually install the equipment should be avoided at all costs. I disagree re: installing batteries under the bed unless you have an external vent and fan for it. Do you? Any sort of failure happening right under where you are sleeping is bad news. LiFePO4 is the safest lithium chemistry available and it is unlikely to catch fire, but there can still be failures and major outgassing events due to those failures. The last thing you want is for that toxic smoke to fill up your bedroom. Also, really? "Victron" batteries? Overpriced junk. 12V batteries? Are you kidding? That's just straight-out dumb. In this day and age, with that much solar and system capability, it needs to be 48V straight out no question about it. There is no need to have just one charge controller, particularly with that amount of solar. In fact, its a mistake just from a redundancy point of view. You want at least two. If I were doing an install like that I would go 48V and I would splt the solar into two separate MPPTs going into two (far cheaper) Victron 150/35's rather than a 150/100. And you certainly do NOT need the VE.Can model for that amount of solar. Totally unnecessary. I'm being harsh but you've swallowed a little too-much of the Victron cool-aid. The Multiplus-II (48, not 12 or 24) is decent, the charge controllers are great, the shunt and bus bars are good. The batteries are junk and whoever managed to convince you to spend $500 on a VE.Can charge controller instead of two smart-solar 150/35's ($185 x 2 = $370) should be fired. Calculate it. In a 48V system a SINGLE 150/35 can handle 1750W of solar. You split the solar into two of them so they only run at half the amps (which is 1/4th the heat generatieon), for less money, which also gives you redundancy, and now you have a system that can handle your solar plus future upgrades without having to make any changes. Not to mention the far thinner cables, higher multiplus efficiencies, and all-around far less heat generation going straight to 48V. It costs LESS to go 48V. I can't believe you are saddling customers with 12V gear. -Matt

what brackets?

We followed your guidance, Tom, omitting solar from our rig, and the panels you installed fit perfectly as a result of the "blank canvas" you had to work with. We second the idea that serious boondockers who plan to build out a truly awesome system are better off with the least amount of factory solar they can get, and then installing panels in the most effective layout possible for maximum wattage. It's amazing that we now have 1,500 watts on our little 19' trailer - 200 watts more than on our 43' motorhome - and STILL have a walkable roof with plenty of space. You are a magician, Tom! 🙌

So, what size wire are you running from the roof to the charge controllers? My factory starter go power only allows up to 600 watts expansion because of the guage of the wire. I’m guessing it would be tough to run a new wire? You look like you know what you are doing for sure.

Can you show us how you do a full install

I've installed gui mods on my cerbo. Everything is accessed from the main picture screen. You want to shut off the inverter.... tap the inverter it takes you a page with all the buttons on, off, charger only, inverter, etc. So much simpler to use.

Hi Tom... I have 400 Watts on my roof.. but I only have an old class B style van camper with not much roof space. 🙂 Safe Travels 🙂

AWESOME! When you going to do a Creekside 19MKS, I am wondering where all the batteries will go and how much solar you could get on the roof.. 🙂

Way better than the factory config!!!

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I had to relocate my inverter from that same configuration from overheating.

How do you deal with the large draw from the levelers or the tongue jack. The Orion I don’t believe is rated for that amperage

Add a Starlink to it and it would even be better.....

Excellent video sir! Can you please list all the Victron components used in this build?

consulting for those of us on the East Coast?

@4:00 could you fit a 4th Battery in there? 🤔🙏🙏

With 990 Amp hours you will NEVER need a generator. I have 600 and NO generator for two years.

Very helpful review for our MYT system, Tom. Thanks!

You sound like an aussie

Should tell them (customers) to video the run through so they can refer to it when needed.

Excellent explanation of the Victron Touch Screen for your new users and great refresher for a very satisfied customer! Well done Tom

How many watts of solar panels are on the roof?? I'm about to buy a Nash 17K or ORV 20BD and want to know what the max solar panels on the 17K would be. I watched the 20BD video so I know that one. Thank you! Your videos are sooooo helpful.

You said 990ah but what voltage is the battery bank, just wondering what the watt hours are.

Excellent video and explanation.

It was so fun to see you explaining to new customers exactly the amazing benefits they’ll be experiencing withthis system. Awesome walk-through, Tom! 👊

Very nice system. Way more advanced than the Victron system I installed in the 2015 17K I had for about 2 years.

Hi Tom.. GREAT Video, GREAT explanation on how it all works, Thanks! 🙂

Awesome System