EVERYTHING WORKS! Bed Lift Start & Truma Air Con/Induction Power Usage Test - DIY Camper/Caravan 35

[@TheOutFit]

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[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

Breathtaking how close you are. For a moment I pictured Chris caring for how much your power bill could be, that is dedication man!!! Best of wishes from the other side of the world. ¡¡PURA VIDA!!

[@TheOutFit]

Thank you so much my friend, we are looking forward to taking this beast around the world!

[@WEEKENDER4X4]

Hey guys the shunt will be showing what you're drawing from the battery, but when you have solar coming in, and the size solar bank you have, it will be that minus the draw you have at all times. So shunt will be measuring input and output, so if you're drawing 100w and putting in 100w at the same time it will show no draw. Hopefully that will help you understand 👍 love the videos!!

[@philhealey449]

Now that's interesting. Prospect for switching between series and parollel combinations then to optimize between bright sunshine and overcast ?

[@RoamingDesertDweller]

In addition I saw their voltage was over 13v depending on the battery setup they may be reaching their float charge value. Not sure what he has it set at but the solar charge controller will also cut back how much charge is coming in from the panels as it nears full charge of the batteries to protect them.

[@MarktheOddJob]

Love how Ange says the cooker must have reached temperature and then after five minutes of puzzled face action Chris says the exact same thing!

[@overlandingomar]

Your almost their both in the build and getting 40k subscriptions. Well deserved.

[@norafinley5216]

Truck look amazing already. Great job guys. You should be very proud of yourself. Very talented couple. To Ange, Lovely to meet you the other day at Bunnings. You are such a beautiful lady. Hopefully seeing you again somewhere. Stay safe guys xx

[@malisalavis2239]

You both have taken me on a journey I did not consider (Living & Loving the life of Glamping) She is a Off-road, Self Sufficient Beast now !!! I have been watching you since early days in the General 💙 & wish you both the very best of luck & good fortune on your new travels in the MOG!!! Be proud & celebrate ALL you have achieved together!! Big love to you both, Thank you for your vids xx (x)

[@mattobrien1085]

You should consider putting the panels in series pairs then parallel connect the pairs. Mppt controllers work much better with as high voltage as they're rated for. This will give you more charge potential in the morning and afternoon

[@ottigreenisgo]

100% correct. I’ve got 4 100w panels, 2 banks of 2 in series to up the voltage and then both banks parallel into the charge controller. So 200w at 40v. On a sunny day I still get over 400w of charge current from my Victron mppt charger controller. Sounds like their panels are 40v already so they have 800w at 40v that’s epic

[@jasonmann5019]

Hello Chris and Ange, this is another exciting video and wonderful to see your progress. I have been cooking on induction for 6 months now with my setup. I have 60- 80 incoming amps an hour on a clear sunny day. If you can plan your cooking while you are bringing in amps during the day you will find less draw and impact on your state of charge thus having less wear and tear on your batteries giving you a much longer life span. It means your induction cooker is running off your solar incoming amps and not requiring the amps currently stored in your batteries. If your induction cooker requires 90 amps an hour and your solar brings in 60 amps an hour then you will be drawing 30 amps an hour from your batteries. It will not take you long to find what is best. Looking forward towards your travels and seeing how you both find your Unimog which you have obviously put your hearts and souls into. Best wishes to you. Jason from Melbourne Victoria.

[@mdc503]

High temp engine gasket silicone around the diesel heater exhaust and the passage through the floor. “Copper” good for 370C.

[@TheOutFit]

That's probably a better option, thanks for the recommendation!

[@Quaderllion]

My God, You put too much emotions, sweat, time and money in this project.. I hope it will add more happiness to your life & forever. good luck.

[@waltervang]

Love how it turns more in more into a home. Noticed on the roof that your solars had a lot of sand on them. The more your panels get covered up with sand or leafs the less they will produce. If you clean them you should used cooldown boiled water so it does not leave limescale behind on your solarpanels. Look forward to the next week video about the bed lift.

[@TheOutFit]

It's a very nice change! We were getting sick of the construction site ahah You are 100% right, we are planning to clean the panels soon, we are looking forward to seeing the effect on our solar input!

[@waltervang]

@@TheOutFit I can imagine you should be on the road and explore, enjoy nature. Hope it wouldn’t take longer and that very soon you are finished at least to a point that you can live in your home and can travel. The smaller things could be done during your trips.

[@peteharper8796]

The mog is looking fantastic you guys should be extremely proud of your selves it is a great setup You’ll be able to go anywhere thanks for shearing your adventures with us i appreciate it

[@TheOutFit]

Thank you very much Pete for your kind words! It's been a lot of work but we are proud of what we have achieved so far and how far we've come! Thanks for following along :)

[@peteharper8796]

@@TheOutFit no problem guy’s I can’t wait to see where you take the mog on it’s first real rundown

[@josephstevens3357]

Nearly there and glad that everything is working out so well! Very pleased for you guys!

[@TheOutFit]

Thank you so much Joseph for following along since the beginning of the build!

[@zeushellrider27]

Another tip chuck out the air intake filter supplied and use a dirt bike pod filter . You will have to put a bit of poly pipe in the end so the hose won’t crush when you tighten hose clamp.

[@zeushellrider27]

Just a tip on the diesel Heater put a fuel tap in because if the control panel fails you won’t be able to turn off with a fuel tap you can do a controlled shut down 1 turn off fuel 2 run until only cold air is coming out of unit then 3 pull fuse to turn off. Then buy another control panel and plug in.

[@ondaroam311]

I have the same 200w fold up solar panel, I noticed one of the panels was covered up by the handle, that will affect the performance, I get good amps out of mine

[@DavePatricio]

Sure wish I could have that same rig! Awesome to see the updates

[@michaelguerin56]

Looking good, guys.

[@martysib6547]

Thats a great result with the induction and your battery system. You guys are starting to prove me wrong with my predictions. Happy to eat my words. I would of thought the diesel heater would only use power for the fan so very economical on battery power. Listening to Chris talk about solar panels is very educational. Looking forward to seeing that bed levitate. Marty from Perth

[@TheOutFit]

Thank you very much Marty - that is very kind of you to say that! Chris is chuffed you enjoyed his solar panel segment. We are working on the bed as we speak, hopefully it will work by the end of the day :)

[@rosepullman6918]

Great work again guys, quality of the audio when you were on the roof giving the solar panel wiring update was excellent too Chris, much clearer. Looking forward to see your lifting bed next week, ours is fantastic and completely transforms that area into dual purpose, effectively doubling your living space. All the best for the week ahead, you are so close now!

[@markcandrl6039]

Our induction cooker has an energy saving pulse setting. It turns itself on and off instead of galloping continuously. Maybe yours is similar Great job guys 😊😊💪🏻💪🏻

[@TheOutFit]

Thanks a lot Mark! That's probably it, great feature :)

[@andyg9991]

@@TheOutFit Yep, all induction cooktops work this way. Essentially like a LED light.

[@townswiley4429]

The Mog is coming together nicely! Excited to see it out and operating. It will be neat to see what works as designed and then what adjustments or mods you will employ on the road.

[@TheOutFit]

Thank you very much! It's so nice to be able to run some tests - looking forward to moving in and sharing the journey :) Thank you for following along!

[@davidthornborough3395]

going really well guys ,not long now to completion time .I bet you can clearly see the end of the road and cant wait for your first completed mog knock down camping test. with the camper closed down on a hot day your ac unit should be able to reach its cycle mode .try its setting at 24 degrees..on a really hot day that is cool and will assist the unit to reach it cycle temp earlier reducing power consumption, Cheers

[@TheOutFit]

Thank you so much David as always! Yes we found that 21 degrees was way too low - around 25 is more achievable :)

[@evandropiai]

Excited to see it done!! Great job 👏🏼

[@TheOutFit]

Muito obrigado Evandro! Thank you so much for watching :)

[@RustyCandyAdventures]

Merry Christmas guys, from our family to yours.

[@Vinceventuring]

So excited for you. Not too far to go ❤️

[@matsmuche5379]

great work

[@TheOutFit]

Thank you very much! Hard work about to pay off :)

[@WDMTAdventures]

How exciting, you're both getting so close to finishing the build (well 'close' in respects to % wise). You will have to go to Tassie in winter and try out your new diesel heater. Love you guys 💗

[@TheOutFit]

Thank you so much for always commenting, we really appreciate! We can't wait to take the Mog to colder climate too :) Thanks for watching!

[@Exploreyourmind24]

Looking amazing well done.

[@berniebgf]

God I was laughing....wife cooking....husband checking battery level and amps draw... I do the same!

[@bitminerbob6731]

Looking awesome. From your DC2DC charger and your on roof solar panels, you'll never need that cheap foldable solar panel. Keep up the awesome work. Can't wait for the finish tour and hope to run into yous out on the road one day. :)

[@robertlaundy4176]

Love how you guys work together so well, and enjoying the build 🤗👍 The portable solar panel will work much better, if it wasn't shaded, by that strap on the right panel. 😳 Looking forward to the 4x4 adventures 😀 Have a Safe and Merry Christmas Chrissie boy and Ange Cheers Rob from Tasmania 👌

[@peterwebster9381]

Hi good progress , don't forget body on mog pivots separately from chassis fuel feed to heater may be a bit tight 😉

[@seanchristie7150]

Another great episode, looking forward to seeing your travels soon

[@bitminerbob6731]

I'm soooooo jealous of your Truma A/C unit too. That is going to get a LOT of use I bet and lucky yous!!!

[@Aastan]

Great vid. You should really relocate the diesel heater to the floor to eliminate that hot pipe in the cabin and potential exhaust gas leakage.

[@vanmanivan]

If you can find a way of keeping the diesel heater exhaust and inlet pipes outside the cabin that would be nicer. The heat of the exhaust pipe is one factor, but the risk of an exhaust leak into your cabin is another factor... they don't emit all that much exhaust, but when you're in cold climates you're going to want to shut everything up and run it all night long... The space you've got there is a little awkward though, so might just have to be careful.

[@tonyw3250]

Love ya work

[@johneken2056]

With my Espar hot air furnace on my boat I incorporated a small furnace filter on the air intake side. You should be able to find ducting used for marine air conditioning. Project looks great!

[@davids9450]

Chris, your portable folding solar 'blanket' looks like the one I bought from the big "Regal" store. Re the little flap thingo with velcro on it and which holds it closed when folded up - the flap was covering a small part of the panel .. even this little bit drops the power output significantly. These cheap blankets do not perform well at all if there is even the least amount of shade on them. The best I've seen from my "200 Watt" blanket is 92 Watts.

[@wayne1959]

Awesome work guys. Things are getting real now. I hope you can get that Christmas escape in. Seasons greetings to you both from us oldies here

[@ottigreenisgo]

The solar blanket won’t show full 200w unless the battery is really empty. So don’t don’t worry it will work well when you really need it. And when running the ac like the comment below, it’s showing the difference between the solar and the the battery bank. You should get a clamp on amp meter like the unit-t UT210E and you can confirm the power draw for each circuit

[@shanenorwell8580]

Love the build guys. When you were running the aircon the meter is only showing what you’re taking from the battery itself. The rest of the power it’s using is coming directly from the solar.

[@bobbrown5529]

awesome guy's , you can literally see the light at the end of the tunnel . Would be great if it was finished on the 31st Dec 2021 . What a Xmas present for you both . Then it will be , " Hit the road Jack , ain't gunna come back " . What an AWESOME piece of kit , to travel the roads of Australia . Instead of ask the Leyland Brothers , it will be ask " Ange & Chris " ..Merry Xmas your pair & your Families , Next year will be , AWESOME , FANTASTIC , BRILLIANT & just STUNNING . I look forward to traveling just behind you on your epic journey ..🕊🕊🌲🌲✨✨🍹🍸🍸🍺🍺🌲🌲👍

[@adriancriddle3312]

I Placed a chinese diesel heater in our caravan and found it runs better on Hertz and not temperature and runs quieter on these settings as it runs constantly and dose not cut in and out all the time

[@TheOutFit]

Good to know, thanks Adrian!

[@flashmore3]

I wouldn't use foam spray to fill that gap around the exhaust, use a high temp silicone instead.

[@TheOutFit]

That's a better idea, thanks for the tip!

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR DETAILED VIDEO

[@rhyanm3668]

hey bud. love the show. on ur diesel heater. cheak for exhaust leaks at the bottom of unit. i have same heater. i had to use better hose clamps and sealant.

[@simonmcdonald1714]

Build a small box over the exhaust in the mog.

[@1966cambo]

I think you need to make sure the Velcro tab isn’t laying on the panel, I believe if you do then a bunch of your panel won’t be working…. And ya, probably more efficient to run aircon with the door closed 😂

[@Gladius7]

Going to be sad to see you guys finish the build,really enjoying that side of it. But can't wait to see what adventures you guys get up to.

[@stephenwabaxter]

Next project - building the next space shuttle!

[@sunshinecatcher8779]

Amazing guys

[@VideoShowMeHow]

3:30 - would it be that your solar was outputting enough to have a net charge even though you were using the cooker?

[@RustyCandyAdventures]

Fitted a switch on heater. Not easy to get too. This turns off for the screen not using power when not in use. Russell.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid keep up the good vid on the channel you do

[@cyberspooky]

Wait till you get to Tassie you will need that heater 👍

[@sawyerlife1020]

are you guys going to have cushioning on the seat back rest? you didn't leave any space for it between the bed frame.

[@TheOutFit]

We will have back cushions - we will remove them before sleeping in order to fit our queen size bed.

[@harmankardon478]

nice setup guys. Always better to go fat on AWG better than having to change it out. Don't ask me how i know lol...

[@crasharo5699]

Hey Guys, don't forget that if the batteries are nearly full, you won't see the absolute highest charge rate going in, it is regulated so you don't damage the batteries. If the batteries are drained, you will see the highest rate of charge going in until such time as the solar regulator or DC DC charger throttles it again until 100% charge achieved.

[@ronpaguio9014]

What kind of sunglasses are those?!

[@tb-yz1ti]

Hi guys now you just need a couple of ebikes And off you go

[@TheOutFit]

That would be very cool!

[@craigjameslister290]

Wind noise was minimal but you need to engage the Lamb bleat filter bwhahaha :-D

[@TheOutFit]

They are so bloody loud 😬

[@liamaustin6625]

The green fuel line that comes with the heaters are no good I have the same one doesn’t last best getting some proper fuel line

[@TheOutFit]

Thanks for the tip Liam!

[@englishrose4388]

I got so excited watching your pully system, etc. and then realized--my bed won't go wall to wall, so I can't use rails. : ' (

[@davidhunt5631]

had your jab yet

[@jamescraven76]

unfortunately your heater is fitted in such a way as if there is a exhaust leak it will fill your living space with fumes! should be fitted direct to the floor

[@Driftsheep]

The diesel heater tank was not needed. You could have just taken fuel directly from the fuel tank.

[@marcellebaudry5786]

bravo pierrot baudry soisy 91 f

[@stephanievegter5438]

🇿🇦♥️♥️

[@danpoczynek]

Broke overland is using actuators to lift their bed

[@TheOutFit]

This was our original plan but it doesn't work with our departure angle at the rear unfortunately!