Ultralight Solar Install on a Vintage 4x4 TIGER RV (extremely rare)

[@johnnylightning1491]

Heck, at 17 feet that rig is 3 or 4 feet shorter than my F150 extended cab pickup with an 8 ft bed. Ain't nuttin' wrong with that rig and I bet it was cheap. Keep the good stuff coming Chuck.

[@jamesorendorff2731]

Hi lyss! Happy New Year Chuck happy New Year everyone.... Happy New Year 😃

[@provaporfagotti291]

The Chrome Yellow corp are some amazing people thank you chuck for putting all of this great info on the internet. i love an honorable company!

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Thank you!

[@GirdHerd]

Chuck, The next time you mount flexible panels to a fiberglass or aluminum roof, put a layer of Coroplast (corrugated plastic) under them. It reduces heat buildup under the panels.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Great idea

[@frankgriffin1771]

soon I'm going to apply all this great knowledge to building a radical semi truck....thanks Chuck!!! Keep it coming....

[@what_the_mike]

I must admit the idea of gluing thin flexible panels down is a lot less intimidating than the rail mounting structure you installed on your bus. But, clearly there are some significant compromises going this route: efficiency, environmental durability, service life span, cost. Great info as usual.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@MobileDwellings]

Love ittt. Happy new year to you and the crew! Slick install. Makes me think I'll go flexible when I add more solar to the roof of the Bigfoot.

[@dockledoo]

What is the brand and model of the wire stripper you used? It’s FAAANNNCYY!!!

[@nevysadventuresllc9074]

Anytime you want a super rare cool rig I will give you a link.

[@johnnylightning1491]

VHB tape is not your momma's double sided tape, it is absolutely awesome, as long as your prep is good. I used to put an aluminum skin on a cap for my pickup. A few thousand miles and no issues yet, and I don't expect any. Thanks for the report on the LED light swap out. I've been thinking about it, now I'm sure. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@buildthatbusnow]

astros rule should supercharge that thing for the mountains

[@C.Church]

Lol Ibhad a friend's husband point out anytime he sees an Astro it is blocking traffic. I said noooo. And soon enough. "LOOK!" An Astro was blocking people on the left. 😂 Not really your point. But your post made me remember that.

[@carpman_here8133]

Once again thank you. You have been an inspiration in my build. Knowledge is power and you graciously share yours.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Wow, thank you! you are so welcome

[@jansmith3158]

@@ChuckCassadyYT Hi Chuck, thought this vid about yacht insulation might peak your interest. vid titled: THE TRUTH ABOUT STEEL YACHTS... part 2 / Eps. 6 on yt ch NautiGuys Happy new years.

[@joeblow1942]

4:45. 3 x 175 watt flexible solar panels w/ 300ah lithium battery (w/ heater for battery) Chuck will install in his Sunrader.

[@jillhominick6865]

Love this Tiger!! Now I am searching for one too. Happy New Year! Looks like a great time with some great people!

[@returningtoearthtv8836]

Ive heard those flexible panels last much longer if installed with a small air gap beneath them to facilitate cooling of the panels which prolongs their service life. Some have installed them on top of a row of small diameter wooden dowels maybe spaced a few inches apart. RV with Tito KZbinr has some good tutorials on how he solved this problem.

[@allynbroderick]

Hey Chuck..I have a 40' Bluebird with 50amp service. I was wondering what would a realistic price for just the labor to wire up a complete victron multiplus inverter set up and do I need 2 inverters since it is 50a not 30a?

[@SaYeager]

Too cool love that tiger RV. Happy New Year! Hope your going to Schoolie paloosa along with Alyssa.

[@hey.itskelcey]

It’s ours! 😊 we love it! Will you be at skoolie?

[@SaYeager]

@@hey.itskelcey No can't go

[@joeblow1942]

17:33. 1) Is that a wind deflector at the leading edge of the solar panels? Did you guys make that yourself? 2) How much energy does that heating pad for the battery draw, please?

[@roblundy4203]

Happy new year.I've seen the tigers come up for sale in Japan a few times.Super low miles and mint.

[@Cyberchild101]

I just watched this vid and I wanted to say I have #375 tiger and it has been converted into a show rig in the past vary custom rig but over the years there has been a lot of water damage and I have been looking for someone to help me to renovate her and add solar and do all the upgrades needed if you could recommend someone in Washington state i could really use the help

[@tomwynn921]

#618 in the house!

[@cameronstacy8785]

#94 in Oregon here! Love to see these great videos online.

[@wyettpenfield6095]

Have you joined the tiger group on Facebook?

[@Akbar.soccer]

Hey Chuck, have you heard anything about the hushmat?! It’s R value is 9! And I don’t see anyone online using it. Any thoughts? Thank you!

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

It's a scam. I talk at length about it

[@aamafighter1]

CHUCK!!!! Completely off topic but I'm deleting all the windows in my bus and I haven't found a video of you talking about FILON or fiberglass siding like what's on campers. Do you have an opinion on it vs. the sheet that you use? Would it be a viable option instead of the sheet metal? Thanks for all you do and your information. U da man!

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Thanks! I strongly prefer the galvannealed sheet that we use

[@dmwi1549]

Nice Astro install!

[@sunroameroverland]

Your in Colorado, if i am in your area in my travels would like to drop in to say hello and show you my Sunrader.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Yes! Dude I've been following you in Instagram, I'd love to see yours! Just did a Mercedes diesel swap in my buddies Toyota pickup

[@walttramontana8320]

Haha I think Chuck had a few NYE beers by the end. Awesome rig and solar setup. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

You got that right!

[@mmsmits2868]

Happy New Year! 🎉

[@Hozomean]

Happy New Year! 🍹

[@davidstaggs4782]

Have a great 2023

[@kevinfenn9672]

happy new year

[@yourekittenme.]

What IS that on the leading edge of the panels? You didn’t explain it.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

It’s just where the wires come out

[@hmcfadin]

Nice install! Great job, as always! Happy New Year to you all!

[@toddincabo]

Is that entry gland not ass backwards?

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

It has no ass, that’s it’s mouth

[@littlejohnnymiller3465]

Kick ass little rig

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

I agree!

[@hey.itskelcey]

It’s ours! We’re LOVING it! 😊

[@unimog404]

What a cool little rig 😍 I love 12v setups! Fun to watch and fun to build. Im rebuilding my whole box and I dedicated a huge spot for my install. Don't need all the space but I like to have space for future upgrades. What is your opinion about inverters build away under a bed or in a cabinet? Or does it overheat? I have a Victron phoenix 2000va and the biggest load is my induction stove.

[@brutally_honest]

yoo!! I just got done scraping off my flexible solar panels off my roof to replace with residential solar... One of the hardest jobs I had to do on my conversion.. The sticky double sided tar tape was the devil. I'm sure you are, but careful, and have a plan for removing the panels in the future!!!

[@Lostchazz]

Now that’s what I call an electrical set up!! We ordered the same battery on Chuck’s recommendation! Always trust chuck!! #thechuckcassidyway

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

HNY '23 to everyone involved in the reconstruction, including the dogs.

[@kevinpellerine5819]

Impressive work yet again.

[@UKCG_2]

So…in the previous video you waxed poetic about the Anker 767 Power Station and you hypothesized (backed up by a lot of facts) that it could used to replace a whole lot of traditional solar equipment (i.e., battery, battery charger, inverter, etc.) in a Skoolie. Now clearly this Tiger RV doesn’t need something as large as a 767 beast, but why didn’t you use a smaller all-in-one unit here? Thanks.

[@marsrover001]

Modularity is always the selling point of non all in one systems. If the MPPT breaks on your Anker, the whole thing is basically useless. With the setup shown in the video if they want more battery capacity or solar input it's very easy to change for a fraction of the price of having to upgrade to the next larger solar generator.

[@michaelclouthier9916]

Just great, so informative. You should do a series on refitting the Toyota Sunrader at some point. Such a vintage vehicle deserves your expertise and quality.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

That's the plan!

[@colleenbalch328]

Thanks again, Charlie!

[@1cosmocat]

Happy New Year to all

[@mariemedina257]

Thanks for o sharing!

[@elaineg4921]

Hi, is the sunrader for sale?

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

It will be, but I'm going to have over 19k into it

[@elaineg4921]

@@ChuckCassadyYT ok can i call u for more details?

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

@@elaineg4921 you can email me at [e-mail]

[@elaineg4921]

@@ChuckCassadyYT i did. Thanks 😊

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Alyssa who? 😉

[@DeliberateNRandom]

Why'd you face the wiring gland forward? Shouldn't it be back to prevent noise? Thanks for mentioning the durability of the solar panels. I was going to mention that when they're flush mounted, they lose life because they don't allow for air flow. I bought a refurb 160W suitcase solar panel from Ecoflow for $190. You could use these, but they take up more room. They're cheaper normally than a suitcase panel, and you can make them look better, but they can take up a lot of room.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Solar panels lose battery life? I'm confused. The gland doesn't have a front or back, I'm sure the turbulent flow of air around this brick would negate any effects of having a slightly rounded edge on the leading edge

[@DeliberateNRandom]

@@ChuckCassadyYT Sorry, I was still watching and responding and didn't get quality sleep last night. They lose lifespan because they can't take the heat from the sun without some heat dissipation from airflow beneath the unit. I see people tape them down and when they live in sunny areas, have to replace them sooner than they should have to. Good point. Again, hard to think on a larger scale when you're tired. Just making sure that's thought of. I think Will Prowse brought it up before, but I can't remember when, and not about to go through all his videos to see it.

[@SJS-1284]

Happy New year

[@buildthatbusnow]

I agree Burt!

[@infotoons212]

It'd be interesting to do a real world side-by-side test of a flexible panel that was mounted on a curve next to a flexible panel that was mounted flat to see how much of a difference there is in power output to the batteries. Hobotech mounted two non flexible 100w monocrystalline solar panels using four of the cheap little aluminum mounting brackets (per panel) that were held on to the fiberglass roof of his van by nothing but VHB 4950 tape and Eternabond. He has over 5 years and 30,000 miles on them without incident.

[@tableshaper4076]

A whole episode with unstuck Chuck, that was a treat.