No more complicated battery system! Simple solution for electricity in my van. van life 🚐🌎⚡

[@Danni.D]

Can't see! Why the small picture?

[@davestevis200]

Why the weird small screen on the video? Makes it kind of hard to watch.

[@jaccourt9531]

Agree

[@g.nicholson7568]

It should be criminal.

[@redefv]

What runs your rear window AC unit?

[@MattyVanHalen]

It's not an AC unit, it's a Max Air fan

[@nomad89502]

Is there a reason you didn't keep the 400 watts going to one power generator and passing power through to the other one?

[@MattyVanHalen]

It's hard to explain but I will try. I wanted to wire my panels in series and if I did that with four 100 w panels that would put me close to 80 volts. But my power stations will only charge up to 60 volts so that's why I had to split it into two systems

[@nomad89502]

@MattyVanHalen Thanks, that makes total sense. Didn't think of the voltage.

[@g.nicholson7568]

Why portrait? why? Why?? WHY???

[@alphpup3281]

i know, good information but just couldn’t watch, can’t see anything.

[@micheleredtfeldt678]

Right! You have this large screen and have this itty bitty pic in the middle. Very hard to see.

[@NaomiSims-w5g]

Can't wait to see how you like (or dislike) the DC charger! I've been holding off on getting solar, just to see what you think about DC charging. Your living space was really freed up, I see.

[@maryfry920]

You have so much power . That’s awesome. Simple is best. Being able to tinker is a real benefit. The power stations are so expensive. You do great promotions They should sponsor you! It’s all a mystery to me

[@annmariesikorski]

There are quality Power stations out there they have the features of the expensive ones nowadays I'm with Black Friday coming on it's a good time to buy one Harbor freight equality one but it has all of the features that Matty spoke about.

[@maryfry920]

@ Can you share the names please

[@maryfry920]

Thank you

[@Bladonna25]

Love it! Great work Matty! I have 3 power stations and thought how I should have house batteries but now I’m going to keep it simple just like you!😊

[@k8barkley]

Wow!! I m impressed n so happy for you. Power is very important for sure. Creating more space is wonderful since every inch matters❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolwest6095]

Great tinker king tutorial👑 Is the video picture size formated the way you wanted?

[@JeffLines1969]

Hey Matty. U did a great job make sure u have something that will cover that area above ur break light where the wires go into so u don't get any water leaks jeff

[@MattyVanHalen]

Good point. l tie a cloth around the cables before I reinstall the panel in order to catch any water that might drip down

[@JeffLines1969]

Hey Matty.. I'm trying to build a solar panel tilt bracket for a 8 inches high roof rack that can connect to the roof rack I can have it laid down while driving while I'm parked somewhere I can have it killed up in an angle to get stuff out I want to put about 400 w so I have different ways of pairing my stuff I have two powerful big generators I'm also going to get that ecoflow alternator charger that connects to your battery the power stuff when needed but I'm also going to get solar panels with the Tilt bracket so I have multiple ways of having power source to charge the battery generators I need some ideas from you to how it will go good on building that bracket on top of the roof rack so I can have a tilt in it I can tilt it up in a degree angle I'm using voice command

[@s4medlyn]

Need mopre Info on Starlink

[@annmariesikorski]

Wow where to begin? Everything looks so clean and tidy. But this is not the half of it. Let's start with the power stations and MC connectors. You explain everything so clearly, that between all the information I have gleaned from the KZbin channels and what information gave us today, it just clicked inside of me how these things work and to work efficiently. Power stations are the way and panels, either portable or fixed. But me being in a Town & Country, I prefer portable. Thank you so much Matty. Now let's get back to your van. You have been under considerable anxiety trying to figure out whether you wanted to buy a new van, put a high top on the van, buy a trailer and all of those configurations. But the whole time it revolved around your frustration about too much stuff in your van and all of the wires driving you crazy. Look what you accomplished today. Everything looks wonderful and it makes terrific sense. Thank you for sharing this with us because it's helped many of us to to understand how wiring works. You explained it so calmly and thoroughly. ☮️💜😊

[@alanshaffer6724]

Hi Matty

[@phathiker6145]

I'm working on a minivan no build and the power banks are a god send. No wiring or inverters etc. Just find a place for it and figure out how to charge it (solar and/or dc from the car). Make sure the unit can get air. Make sure it won't roll while driving. Easy peezy.

[@trinitysmith1915]

Just an observation, could you put your buddy heater on top of your sink cover when you need the heat ? Out of your way. Including the blankets. Just my thoughts. Your power plans are fantastic ❤️

[@MattyVanHalen]

I like to keep the Buddy heater on the floor because heat rises 👍

[@seanpolus4873]

Great job!! Have you ever thought about a diesel heater?

[@MattyVanHalen]

Yes I almost got one but I don't want to carry around diesel fuel

[@seanpolus4873]

@MattyVanHalen ok that makes sense!!

[@bluejeanvanlife8627]

That round connector you referred to as aircraft connector would work with my ancient Bluetti ac200 which uses that for a charge port.

[@phathiker6145]

When I watch your videos, all those opens doors. I get to wondering, what kind of bugs do you get out there in Quartzsite? Aren't there scorpions?

[@georgiamay4491]

Matty, aren't those solar chargers,so close to your bed, unsafe for your brain and body? I have so many questions about that. Worrisome for me. Thx!

[@mariannejennisch9293]

It is good you know how to do that. I would not be able to do that.

[@samhill3496]

I'd tape or put a piece of rubber over the wires where they pass through the square edge of the interior grommet area. Over time they will chafe and arc or ground out. Looks great. Much more simple. That's what makes these new systems so convenient. Easy to hook up and simple to operate. Essentially plug and play. Nothing like the old converter controller systems of just a few months back. one of those units are too heavy either. The 3000 watt units are. But they are getting lighter as well. Tech is really changing. China has the efficient batteries now. Sad but true. All good from east KY USA Next time

[@tikoy1955]

Great job. I have an AC180 for my CPAP machine, charging my USB fan and headlight. I do use the wireless charging on the top at times. I also run an AC500 with three B300S batteries.

[@debrahshumaker4125]

Matty Wagon is looking great Matty 🎉

[@rodeiland1818]

Matty I picked up a Signstec wood stove fan they make for the Mr Buddy heater. Well worth the 25 dollars. On ebay.

[@debbief2882]

Folks these days don't know right from left, or male from female, much less deciding which they are!

[@MattyVanHalen]

🤣

[@MISCIFMAKER]

Well matty if all recieved free battery n pwr station. We all have 300ah pwr station ..

[@exploringnext1111]

Youve done exactly what i want to finish doing... I have 3 SB, one SB runs my iceco the other two SB power assessories and two maxxair fans but I am at my limit of knowledge and would like panels on my van. It will come i hope

[@NMWanderings]

So, you replaced two batteries with four power stations... I don't see how that is a savings of either space or money. Those big power stations are expensive! And they still contain a similar battery for equivalent amp hours. Yes, it's simpler for someone who just wants quick and easy, or doesn't understand how to build a system. But you obviously do know how. Of course, I am still working on my van, so maybe you're right. Good point about the swapping of positive and negative. I have run into that with SAE connectors to my cheap Harbor Freight solar panels. What I needed for mine was a "gender changer", electrical, not biological! 🙂

[@MOTrav]

Power source flexibility is always good. Ya gotta keep it simple and make it work for your situation. Enjoy the process and the projects! 🤙

[@shannonagain3]

Not a fan of the "cell phone" narrow screen.

[@davidjameshenderson3160]

Nice work. Simplify. Is that spelled correctly? Anyway, sounds like ya feeling free.

[@spaceprepper3657]

Small screen ? Its all good. May the good Lord watch over you and your family and friends. Peace and Love 😊.

[@rockrabbit6484]

Nice setup! Where's Taco?

[@MattyVanHalen]

He was taking a nap 🤣

[@Go4Corvette]

I just hook up my Bluetti DC to DC charger need to get a disconnect at the battery and a extra battery so my alternator doesn't work so hard. Nice job Matty. Good luck 👍 Mike I am across the road now a few less people.

[@MattyVanHalen]

Good to hear you hooked up the DC to DC charger! 👍

[@nancycain4434]

You have a really nice setup.l have an Olympic wave catalytic heater. They don't use a lot of propane and you can mount them on the wall. They are kind of pricey but I love mine. I would never get another Mr Buddy after having this heater. A lot of people put them on a swivel arm, they work great

[@sandollarj504]

Great work !!

[@iamg000]

Nice

[@maryfry920]

Appreciate your response

[@RandiG63]

Wow you’re all set 😊👍

[@brigidanow]

Looks complicated to me😮😅😊

[@MoBangFoYoBucks]

That is awesome! Clean and tide set-up.

[@vanwander]

Simple wins every time!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great see vlog out

[@TravelingGamer_]

Yeah power stations have gotten so much better these days. I am running a similar setup. 200ah power station, 200 watts on the roof, 200 watt foldable and 500w dc to dc. Plus spare smaller power station. Only thing that can suck is say a port goes out on one of your units. Great Video! Happy Travels! 🤙🏾

[@TheJudgyBeagle]

I have a similar setup: 200w solar on the roof, 660w in portable panels, 2 bluetti AC180s, a grecell t-1000, and a little bluetti eb3a. I finally got the bluetti charger 1 dc-to-dc charger. Hoping to get it installed this weekend. Looking forward to seeing how it goes full time using power stations (I'm a part-timer planning to go full time in a few years).

[@jennifer-ne1il]

Very Nice power set up. I'm impressed and also inspired by linking your solar panels directly to your power stations. Bravo!

[@emilyfeagin2673]

You do such nice, neat work. It’s fun to watch

[@Spider7102]

Smoooooth Matty!👍

[@callmebrenden7747]

Hey. What. About. Mounting. Swivel. Arm. From. A. Tv. I. Use. One. On my. Heater buddy. It. Works. Great. Just. Put. The. Handle. Over. Top. Of. The. Mount. And. U can. Move. It. Around.

[@craigbrowning9448]

My first Power Station was a 500W Jackery what's predated me getting my van and was used for busking during covid outdoors with the Hammond Organ. After going to the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous a few years back, I got the Bluetti AC300 Setup. The main part of the AC300 was defective and failed on me so I got a 1500W Jackery turn my microwave. So my electrical is always been power stations of some sort.

[@mrsdjsdj]

One of your best videos. Nice and clean.

[@modify9795]

Hi Matty, I began with a split solar arrangement using power stations for over five years now. Never understood why others, especially smaller rigs, weren't doing the same. lol Adding back up with the new dc charger completes the system. Simplicity is divinity.😁

[@raymondray8672]

Nice set-up. I updated my ‘91 Roadtrek two years ago with a similar system., using the house wiring that existed, There’s a great saying ‘ In technology simplification is the greatest sophistication’. Then there’s ‘KISS’, ‘Keep it simple stupid’ 😜👍✌️

[@chucktownvanlife4267]

The all One systems are the ultimate way that you go. That’s the future van life right there.

[@KatysCampKitchen]

Nice to have so much capacity going into Winter Great explanations and very helpful!

[@poodleprofessor]

Very impressed!

[@scable-eq7bp]

Nice setup Matty, sweet & simple.....

[@gwb8445]

Power stations have improved in recent years and the price has become more reasonable.

[@gailjohnson6670]

Thank you for the video and sharing...Looks like a great solar system that isn't so complicated...Blessings to you..

[@LilRuby1961Bonanza]

That’s awesome! The power stations are the way to go!

[@estut]

Come on, you can do better!

[@wendyjo9267]

Awesome setup change!!

[@VanJoplin]

Wow Matty it looks great!

[@MyNomadicDream]

Awesome sink

[@jamesjackson7752]

Good to know.😊

[@shepatown]

Awesome simplification of a once complicated system.

[@landy531]

Next year there will be a more capacity power station you'll only need one

[@nomoremeetings1183]

No-build electrical build. Mui bueno.

[@Takeoffin321]

Seems to me you got enough extra power to start.Having some laser light shows at night😅

[@stargater2892]

💝

[@BLONDIEBlondie-x3y]

Finally!

[@TeriDuncan8049]

Wow, wish I knew half of what you know about those systems ❣️

[@justlucky13]

looks great have all your power needs covered

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed, van a little cleaner