Рет қаралды 1,134
Welcome Back to the channel ya kookz!
Today we are reviewing a few BougeRV products that we are adding to the van. Recently we upgraded to SOK lithium batteries (www.us.sokbatt...) and are loving them. However, we’ve realized that since we added 150 extra amp hours than we are used to we are going to have to also add more solar power to our array.
Since there's no more real estate on top of the van’s roof we are going to have to utilize modular solar panels and run them all through a new MPPT charge controller to maximize the efficiency of our array.
We went with the BougeRV 40 Amp MPPT and one of their 200W foldable CIGS panels. What we wanted to do with adding additional watts to our array was to also allow us to have a more modular solar setup so we can be parked in the shade all day during the hot summer months but also have a way to collect solar via an extension cord to another MPPT that can be out in the sun.
A large majority of my van life friends have their solar panels on the roofs of their rigs. This is obviously the best place for them. We have a panel on top of ours as well. It’s really the only place for it to go. However, during the hot summer months, most van lifers find refuge in the shade. This isn’t good for charging a 400ah battery bank. Also, I find that the summer months demand the most power on our batteries. The fridge has to work harder, the fan is always on full speed, and other accessories are being used more because the days are longer.
I saw this on Dave’s aka @NoLimitVanLife channel he had a video where he was adding multiple MPPTs to his power system to expand his array so he could use more power in his home on wheels. I saw this and thought it was a great way for us to get the solar we needed while hiding in the shade of tall pine trees all summer.
This is an experiment in van life that went great and I hope this helps you on your van life quest.
Van Life is Not a Crime Shirts - www.vanningain...
Below are some of the links used in the video
Bouge RV MPPT 40 Amp Charge Controller - shrsl.com/3rcyc
Bouge RV CIGS Solar Panel - shrsl.com/3rcyb
BougeRV Extension Cables -shrsl.com/3rcya
Y Branch Connectors - shrsl.com/3rcy9
SOK Lithium Batteries - www.us.sokbatt...
Thanks for watching ya kookz!
check out www.vankookz.com for more information.
Peace out!