OFF GRID POWER IN A CARAVAN-TIPS

[@suelandolt6840]

Great job on the review, I still have no idea how it works and what does what so grateful to have you!

[@paulwarren2958]

Thank you. It was excellent to watch your non-specialist explanation of your system. We are planning but not started yet. Watch lots of electrician videos which can be overwhelming with the technical detail. So a layman's overview is great. Paul

[@amyalparker199]

Just subscribed found when doing some research, great newbie tips, look forward to more tips

[@darrynburdett6621]

Great vid Deryck, very informative I am liking the mid week episodes. Thank

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Darryn, hoping to bring the mid week videos back in the new year. Hope you jave a great Christmas 🎄

[@leona8150]

Great video, the Victron gear is underrated as it doesn't have the marketing hype of the others. So user friendly as well.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Leon, appreciate the support. Hope you have a great Christmas 🎄

[@kathleenwhelan6500]

Another informative video. Yes we have got our new van with 600amps and 1000 watts of solar. Can't wait to go travelling next year. About to do towing course and then have everything weighed.

[@suelandolt6840]

That is so exciting, so happy for you! Good luck with your towing towing course!

[@kimgunnell8218]

I have just watched an old episode of you trying to get a scew in under your new fridge a little blue tac on the end of your screwdriver driver works well.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Kim, apologies we missed your comment. Hope you have an awesome Christmas 🎄

[@libbysmith644]

Congrats on your mile stone 10000 subs🥂. Excited to hear you will be coming to W.A. pm us when you cross the boarder. Plenty of yard to park up 👏👏👏👏👏

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks so much Libby! Apologies we missed this message. Appreciate the support and give you jave a fabulous Christmas and new year!

[@brettbulmer2168]

Great review Derek. Very cool system.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Brett 👍

[@sarahandkeelan9051]

Awesome video guys! Thoroughly enjoyed it! 👌🏼

[@justvanningit]

Thanks guys 🙌🏻 still learning as we travel what the capabilities are of this system

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks maaaate 🤘

[@kimmarriott9295]

Really enjoyed your talk on battery system really answered some questions we had.well done..

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Kim, I left this one to Deryck as I am hopeless when it comes to tech! Glad you found it useful. Have a great week 😀

[@justvanningit]

Thanks Kim. Glad we could help in a small way 🙌🏻

[@A_Jay22]

Thank you, that was a good video nice and straight forward to understand 👍

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it!

[@whitedog7897]

Another good episode. You,look set up very well for what you are doing. Safe travels.

[@justvanningit]

Thank you 😁

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks so much, thanks for the support.

[@mrandmrsmeier8685]

Really great Derek thank you for this info. So helpful

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks so much for the feedback and support!

[@mrandmrsmeier8685]

@@suelandolt6840 you guys are our absolute favourites. Happy dances every time we see an upload. Loving Wednesday fixes 🙏🏻😍

[@sarahandkeelan9051]

Also, congrats on hitting 10K!! 🎉🥳👏🏼 So amazing!!

[@justvanningit]

Thanks legends 😁👊🏻

[@janiceatkinson5112]

That episode was full of good information. And congratulations on 10k subscribers. Enjoy your week.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanksnso much Janice! Appreciate the support.

[@Scott-fc2lz]

Well done great to have a review of a different system! A friend of mine has a Vitron system for their house they live on Yorke Peninsula remote place by a beach they looked around all systems and went with a really high spec system no power dramas at all like you said great backup! A 3rd of the the price to have the mains connected and no bills! Thanks again you need to work Bob in your show everyone loves a puppy! Safe Travels Scott!

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Scott, yeahnit is a great option fornoff grid and wouldnuse it the same if we were remote. Lolbhadbto remove Bob on this one as he was trying to jump into the chair storage area! Thanksnfornypur support!

[@justvanningit]

Thanks Scott. Still learning the system as we go but so far it’s been 👌. These videos are hard with Bob as his still a puppy full of energy so we still training him. He will slowly work his way into all videos 🙌🏻

[@justchillingadventures7837]

Great knowledge of your system great video 👍

[@suelandolt6840]

🥰👍🤗

[@justvanningit]

Thanks mate 👍🏻 keep positive mate and chat again soon 😁

[@seandolkens4021]

Thanks Deryck. Very informative episode mate. We’ve ordered a similar Red Arc system for our new van based on years of boating and hopefully it delivers what we need.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Sean. Hope you guys are well. Apologies we missed your comment and only just saw it. Hope you jave an awesome Christmas 🎄

[@extremeacc101]

Thanks mate just scrolling back through your history to find this video. If you ever need support on these products and your system if you don’t get any love from your caravan manufacturer we are located in Adelaide South Australia. Keep our contact details if you ever need advice, service or help on your system. Thanks mate keep up the good content Matt

[@extremeacc101]

Great job guys 😊

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks so much, have a great Christmas

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks so much, hope you have angreat Christmas!

[@stewierun9940]

Well done Deryck great review Congratulations 🎉 to both you & Sue on hitting the big 10K subscribers 👏🏻👏🏻

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Stewie, yeah who would have ever though we would reach 10k! Thanks so much for your support as always!

[@justvanningit]

Thanks Stevie🙌🏻 appreciate the ongoing support 🙌🏻

[@stewierun9940]

@@justvanningit no worries Dave 🍻🤣🤣👏🏻

[@pheonix1758]

Awesome well explained my friend, as usual explained in simple terms and you are always down to earth. Nice job 👍

[@justvanningit]

Thank you 🙌🏻 appreciate the feed back👍🏻

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks so much, always great to hear from you, really appreciate the ongoing support!

[@peterreeve3030]

I am enjoying this series of videos much more than travel blogs which so many people on you tube do. This is setting you above most others in an informative, interesting series. I have been following you since your trip on part of the Oodnadatta Track. Missed your episodes when you were working as caretakers but you and Sue are back bigger and better 😁

[@suelandolt6840]

Wow Peter thanks so much, that is awesome to hear that you are enjoying the series! We are working hard to try and deliver better content and still learning as we go. Wow the Oodnadatta was a whole ago, was a great part of the country! Thanks fornyour support and comment, it is much appreciated!

[@justvanningit]

Thanks Peter. We appreciate the feed back and thank you for your support 👍🏻 Hope you have an awesome week 🙌🏻

[@ldownunderl2370]

Great info thanks guys. After spending most of my time looking at my battery monitor and moving solar panels every hour or so for a couple of years I am definitely looking for overkill on my next set up. Thanks heaps for your advise and showing the set up.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks so much, ahahah yes I remember moving solar panels around. But all depends on what you need! Have a great week!

[@justvanningit]

Thank you 🙌🏻 glad we can help in some way. Hope you having an awesome week 🤙🏻

[@JandH2017]

Congratulations guys on hitting 10k subscribers, it's a huge effort & time consuming you put into making these videos for little financial reward. Shows yours hearts. Cheers guys 🍻🍾🥃🥂

[@justvanningit]

Thanks guys😁 appreciate it

[@michelemichelsson4867]

Very good set-up, we are doing the same with victron gear + 2×280 watts of power Paul lithium batteries & 1100 watts of Solar as we do mainly free or low cost camps. The Starlink carry bag turned up yesterday & are very happy with it! Cheers

[@suelandolt6840]

That's sounds epic Michelle! So excited for you. Good power makes all the difference. Yay on the nag, it is really handy for storing Starlink! Glad you are happy with it!

[@justvanningit]

Thank you 🙏. We still learning the full capabilities but so far it does what we need it to do. So good to hear the starlink bay arrived and you are as happy with it as us 🙌🏻

[@stevegray1963]

Congrats on the milestone following, interested in the type of solar blanket you have and pros & cons

[@suelandolt6840]

Hi, apologies for the delay in response. It is aa adventure kings solar blanket . Thanks so much for the support. Hope you have a great Christmas 🎄

[@SatayKebab]

Good vid mate thanks

[@davidmilledge221]

Great stuff mate because everyone explains things in a different way it's a head spinner this stuff , thank you I understand a bit more now 👍

[@davidmilledge221]

O yer heads still spinning tho 🤣

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks David 👍

[@justvanningit]

Thanks mate. It can be and at times I still question myself. Sometimes it’s better to try and keep it simple

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Nice work

[@justvanningit]

Thank you 🙏

[@terry2833]

Thanks for your vid they are always great, when it comes to Lithium baterries they will alays last longer if the batteries are not charged to 100% I keep mine to around the 85% charge this is a well known fact. And with your Victron solar charges don't let them (float charge) as Lithium doesn't need to float ,set your charging voltages to the same , ie: Absorption and float to the same charge rate it realy does make a difference of usable power. Victron all the way mate this is truely the next level, people crap on about Enerdrive however this is the best happy travels.

[@lyndoncarter1528]

Great video

[@justvanningit]

Thank you 🙏

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks mate 👍

[@grjh58]

Another great video, good overview and no jargon, what a great system, I dream to have a system like that, well done. Have a great week, travel safe, and congratulations on reaching 10K 👍👍

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks so much, yes we are really happy with it and it does what we need it to. I wouldn't worry abt such a big system if I wasn't working full-time tbh. Thanks as always for your support, can't believe we hit 10k, so chuffed 😀

[@justvanningit]

Thank you 🙏 appreciate the feed back and enjoy the rest of the week 🙌🏻

[@glmaguire]

Another ripping episode - loving these midweek episodes. You’ve motivated us to look at our solar, we have a similar sized van and only 340w on the roof. Also congrats on cracking 10k subscribers 🎉

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks so much Charlotte, appreciate your support and feedback! Always worth having a look but depends on your needs. We only have a big system because we live and work full-time on the road!

[@LostTribeAdventures]

Loving the mid week Ep guys. Great run down and walk through you killa 12v system☺

[@justvanningit]

Hey guys 🙌🏻 thank you😁 hope to see you guys soon 🤙🏻

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks guys, hope work is going well and the kids are enjoying the park!

[@jorjimaco5331]

Victron rocks!!! It’s clearly superior to any other. Not being biased but I’ve tried other major brands and there’s no comparison. Next time try Safiery it’s next level 48v. Enjoy your life style.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Jorji, sounds like a plan! 48v wow!!!

[@justvanningit]

Thank you. Watch this space😁

[@chrispekel5709]

its superior *if* you want the interconnection. If you don't care about being able to read all the data in one app or screen then there's really no point spending the extra money over the chinese stuff - except maybe for the inverter, as they are built to last (cheaper brands never last)

[@swh5113]

Great episode Derek Thanks for the informative presentation Your channel and presentation has been going from strength to strength You didn’t show it but I assume you can remote monitor your system from the Victron app. You may already know but it is also possible to remote monitor the fridge and van temps as well using Victron and Ruuvi sensors.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Steve, he is def getting g more confident but we are still learning. Didn't know abt being able to monitor your fridge and roo. Temps will look into that, thanksnso much!

[@justvanningit]

Thanks Steve. Appreciate the feed back and it it’s good to hear from our viewers. I didn’t know about the Ruuvi sensors. I’ll definitely look into that 🙌🏻

[@GrabLifeByTheGourlays]

Awesome stuff guys! I may have missed it but did you go with a 12v or 48v system?

[@suelandolt6840]

Hey guys, it is a 12v. Hope your travelsnare going well!

[@GrabLifeByTheGourlays]

@@suelandolt6840 cheers for that! Victron stuff looks the goods! Once we get the new tow vehicle, we hope to get out to do some shakedown trips before the lap!

[@gazzparsons]

Hi Derek, In your overnight battery usage of 10-15%, I am interested to know if you are operating a compressor fridge or is the fridge a 3 way and running off gas? Gary

[@suelandolt6840]

Hi Gary, thanks for you comment. It is a compressor fridge.

[@TraceyKillian-zm3bu]

Hi Could you please explain when you need to turn you inverter on and off and why. We are just starting and have never turned ours off and are having issues with having enough battery to last even a day and we have 3 agm batteries and 400 kw solar panels.

[@hi-rp4gv]

i have just got a new leader caravan and was thinking of doing it we live in south australia had a quote of 12 000 bucks to do it

[@suelandolt6840]

That is exciting! I would definitely recommend sitting with a specialist to determine how much power you need but reakon you have probably already done that! Thanksnfor the support and comment!

[@chrispekel5709]

With that much battery you'll find you'll never run low. I've got half that size in my bus and I've never drained it even though I cook and heat hot water with electricity. 1200 watts on the roof and it still charges right back up even with clouds

[@grantlouw3182]

Nice to see the system you had installed, Victron does appear to be a decent brand. Did I miss it or did you not mention the size inverter you are running?

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Grant, it's a 3000w combi !

[@justvanningit]

Thanks Grant🙌🏻 the inverter size is a 3000 watt combi 🙌🏻

[@jeffgibson7528]

Hey Guys How are you finding the Starlink? Have you got the RV version? Any chance you would do a video on it for us? Cheers 🍻

[@justvanningit]

We did do a video on it

[@jeffgibson7528]

@@justvanningit sorry, we haven’t been following you that long. We follow Sarah and Keelan and saw you guys on the Cape York episodes.

[@rodjenny]

Do you do a test to see how long your batteries last or is it always topped up

[@suelandolt6840]

Hi Jeanette, apologies for the delay! With the solar system we have they never run down to be honest. We have never run below 70 percent.

[@rustyshaklferd1897]

Oh good!! It worked!!! Joe Brandon is updating all our tanks to be ev. Not sure if we need to put a solar panel on top and toe a windmill, but I see no problems whatsoever

[@trime33]

great video! do one on star link :)

[@justvanningit]

Already done 🙌🏻

[@trime33]

@@justvanningit ahh yes! I found it a few moments later. Loved it 😍 thank you.

[@jebw]

The voltage on the lithium batteries are not a good gauge of battery charge. The shunt gives the % charge far more accurately if the system is correctly configured. Your fridge is possibly the largest overnight battery load.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks so much, yeah agree the fridge should be the biggest load.

[@ouroz_adventures]

Awsome ep 🤙wondering why you went blue instead of green, red or orange brands?

[@suelandolt6840]

I will leave that one to Deryck! 🤣

[@ouroz_adventures]

@@suelandolt6840 totally understand 🤙

[@4X4TRUCKINGOZ]

Why do caravan owners run small solar panels on the roof, you can fit 4x 400 watt panels on the roof of that van and you would have 1600 watts, double what you have now. Sure they cost a few dollars more but makes more sense to maximise the input when the realastate is limited, I run 6x400watts on the roof and 20kw of useable battery power, on my truck, and like you victron works for me too

[@youraussienomadfriends]

👍🏻👋🤗

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Gail, hope you are well 😊

[@justvanningit]

🙌🏻🙌🏻😁

[@brettleonard8602]

Check out Will Prowse on youtube.. he is the 12v and lithium king, I was clueless then I watched him impressive young man self taught aswell.

[@suelandolt6840]

Thanks Brett, will have a look at his vids. Hopenyou have a a great Christmas 🎄

[@jpsabbey]

About $18,000 ?... Seems very expensive 🤔

[@grahamwhittaker8844]

What a system,the stuff dreams are made of 👏👏👏. How did you solve the over heating problem on the tow motor ? It couldn’t of been much, just wondering what it was. All the best,safe travels 👁👁🙃🙃🐕‍🦺🙏❤️🇦🇺. P.S. off to Wellington on Sunday for a week in the van to see the grandkids, always a highlight. Almost forgot,we got an electric jockey wheel fitted to the van, what a revolution 😃, not cheap but hey what is . 👍🍺

[@suelandolt6840]

Hey Graham, thanks so much! Yes it is a dream power system and with it as I work full time. Probably wouldn't need such a big one otherwise. That is super exciting that you are getting away and seeing family! That's the great part about a van, you can just tow it with you! Will let Deryck comment on the overheating. Have a great time with the grand kids and safe travels 😀

[@suelandolt6840]

Oh and the electric jockey wheel, can I ask what brand? Our friend just got one installed and I have been eye-balling it! 😄

[@justvanningit]

Thank you Graham. The light was the oil level light and the oil level sensor needed replacing and seems all good now 🙌🏻 How exciting getting the van out and doing a little travel and seeing the grandkids. Safe travels 🙌🏻

[@grahamwhittaker8844]

@@justvanningit thanks 👍🍺

[@grahamwhittaker8844]

@@suelandolt6840 Hi Sue,Black Jack 👍🍺❤️🇦🇺