Overlanding during a pandemic | installing solar panels | what happened to Jimmy

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[@stevep6004]

i would run a couple bolts through to hold those solar panels, i would not just trust short screws in plywood, after a bit of rain they will not hold especial at highway speeds....yikes!! great to see you back at it!

[@redbulletlive]

Id have to agree. Self tappers like to rip out of plywood pretty quickly. Even when I put lags through plywood its better, but when the wind gets under that gap between the roof rack and panels it might pull up on them. At least two bolts through each panel would be good.

[@ruthiewrangler9864]

So happy for Jimmy. You guy's saved his life that day. Solar panels are the best investment you can make. Take care . Thanks for the update.

[@patrick860]

Keep ‘em coming Jake, you have lots of fans out here. Don’t ya know!

[@zodar1400]

"First time I've ever raked sand" 🤣 Join the Army you will get a masters degree in sand raking! 😁

[@Jem-ne8ll]

I swear Kinsey keeps looking like Ann from parks and rec everyday 😂 love your content, so inspirational. Keep it up! Stay safe you guys 🙏

[@benjaminwaters5185]

I kind of, (respectfully) appreciate seeing you have to travel during these times. I mean, it's just crazy and to see you still doing your thing is great. Hope for the best!

[@tommynikon2283]

Jake- love the build out on this beast; suggest getting PORTABLE panels for your solar addition, to supplement your roof rack set, so you can move them around once at a site. As in, park the vehicle in shade....but run extension lines to your portable set/direct sun. Has MANY advantages. And we could all use MORE power off grid.

[@robertdbettis]

Nice work Jake! I like how you clearly explain the steps of your process without going into too much detail 👍🏼

[@TheRightLine]

The 100 watt Goal Zero panel I have is plenty to run my Dometic fridge and charging accessories. 200 watts should be more than enough. Looking good Jake!!

[@johnnyb7497]

Long time sub here. Love the old school FSJ especially in the olive drab. I just recently bought a 78 Chief in the brilliant blue and I'm so excited to start working on her! Thanks for the inspiration brotha! Be safe out there!

[@johnrichardson4327]

Love that color! I had one the same year but it was too far gone to save

[@johnnyb7497]

@@johnrichardson4327 Such a shame. These are some of the best SUVs ever built and it saddens me to see mot of them left to rot. If you have any tips or inside knowledge that could help my build I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm thinking of starting my own channel on it.

[@UncleElroy21]

Go to lowes or home depot and get ya a couple of pieces of thick clear acrylic and mount them to the panels to protect them during off roading excursions, and potential hail damage. Also whenever you are filling up fuel at gas station, grab the window squeegee and climb on top and use it to clean off the panels. They get dirty super fast and will reduce your usage by 20-30% sometimes.

[@dennisbristol3945]

You guys look so happy and what a awesome camping spot.

[@mauricebattle978]

I was going to ask about the black dog when you guys came back, but it wasn't my biz! Glad to see ya'll!

[@ryandouglas3312]

Can you provide links to the solar kit you bought? Looks clean and easy.

[@playerDJFL]

Given how much you rely on the truck to start everytime, you should shop for a EFI system. +1 reliability stat!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Awesome Edit buddy, keep em coming! Can’t wait to see you head back through CA , cheers

[@zakranda6483]

Thank you Jake and Kenzie I really needed this because if you’re in the new corner in my life which involves losing all financial responsibilities and quitting my job which was exhilarating

[@BRose1133]

Outstanding Episode!! A Classic "Jake n Kinsey" just being yourselves! Packed with several of the 'things' that make ya'll a Great team. Also, I love the project stuff. One question, I thought I recognized a familiar Waggy in the background at the end there? As always, Keep on Jeepin!!

[@gracestover235]

Dude I saw that too!!! I'm glad I'm not the only one to pickup in that!! I hope we hear something about it.

[@eesko2000]

Nice to see you guys just chillan and living and doing small upgrades and getting the bugs outta the ole Woody Wagon. Enjoy !! 🌲🇨🇦🙏💦

[@VampFaye]

How beautiful! There's benefits to staying in one place for more than a couple of days. Be careful that you don't fry the alternator when using the Jeep as a generator. We blew up one of our cars that way. Hugs! 💜💜💜

[@CaptainGnarkill]

Solar is definitely a big time game changer. Not only are you going to love it, everyone else will too. Nothing better than getting power quietly off the sun.

[@24hourtravellers]

Won't the plywood start rotting out under the rain n sunshine?

[@bencuraza6503]

Nice to see everybody is doing well 🤘😷🐶👩‍❤️‍👨

[@AdventureswithJerrod]

You should spray pant the wood the same color as your vehicle! I hope all is well man! Glad to see you out on the Road again. I'm the guy who sent you that truck tent forever ago! :D

[@hjordan01]

I love the setup of your Jeep, I'm so glad your back but you guys stay safe out there and have a good time!!!

[@RonaldMedia]

Msybe add a tilt system in the future so its useful even in de winter..

[@SGT_BCP]

Missing Jimmy but Glad he is somewhere good! Love the new solar setup!!!

[@curt8806]

Man. Imagine how much adventure they can have if they didn't have to deal with a breaking car all the time. Oh well. Good video.

[@myytchannel6632]

He may not really have the money to pay for a newer car. Also, he seems to want to stick to Jeeps only.

[@CrummyVCR]

@5:09 Damnnnnn those guns be turnin' to cannons bro !! O.o

[@BakedInMyCar]

Nice work! I have a similar solar setup in my FJ. It totally changed the way that I camp 👌🏼

[@NickTarterOKC]

I love the old Wagoneers. Someday I want to get one and diesel swap it. They are super cool.

[@shekharmoona544]

You can do so much stuff now. You could hook a pump and water filter system to procure water now easily.

[@aaronherrgesell795]

Still following you Jake from the great state of Idaho. Enjoy all your updates. Keep on jeepin!

[@joeysawyer7572]

Glad to see jimmers went to a great home. I was hoping nothing bad happened to him.

[@JeepnJeff]

Nice to get an update on Jimmy. The Waggy's looking good.

[@captain_coleton]

1:35 i forget what video it was, but Jake was talking about keeping the dogs close and you see jimmy in the background running away, and he had the stop what he was saying and run after Jimmy. This is probably for the best

[@Joker52186]

I am glad Jimmy is doing good

[@n2malinois]

What a great place to camp!

[@simplemanduke7128]

Another great video Jake

[@Kochtp18]

I friggin love your content man. Keep up the awesome work!

[@vgullotta]

OH SNAP, did I see a congratulations is in order for you both????!!!!!!!!!!!!1111oneoneone =D CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kevineffa5664]

Thanks so much for Jimmy update ! 👍

[@exo_sketch_2427]

The house on wheels is coming along nicely. Keep it up bud!!!

[@northernmichiganoverland]

I just got a fridge and solar for my jeep. It's definitely a game changer!

[@ralphcasados8862]

looks good Jake and Kinsey glad your back on line. l8r

[@danielcroft3923]

Sportsman 1000 watt generator small every quiet 6 to 8 hrs on 1/2 gallon of gas. I live in an RV and use it for 90%of my needs

[@danielcroft3923]

Oh and $150 bucks

[@patriciadunne3384]

You are the coolest young man

[@RedFaceeee]

Good episode

[@thomas4315]

Good jobs

[@yorkshirepudlian]

I took some great still shots of you, Kinsey, Annie and the green machine (the oh so cool wagoneer) on that video. You all look so happy and chilled 💙

[@davelevee7385]

Happy for Jimmers!!!!

[@Matt-fw3xw]

Jake you should do more DIY videos! Cool work bro!

[@mikethewrenchbender5243]

We need a full tour of your new Jeep and trailer!

[@722lapizviajero6]

Kind regards ... In tune from Caracas, Venezuela

[@jasonwandzura6922]

Snug as a bug and you can see daylight out of the edges of that grommet hahaha

[@MegaRedsoxfan100]

Glad to hear that jimmy is doing well. What are your plans for this new chapter? Sticking with the 50 state road trip? Or something new? Keep up the great work, look forward to seeing new adventures!

[@TylerDickey1]

I'm so happy for Jimmy! :)

[@pman1335]

What’s the brand on those solar panels?

[@lawnmower11]

Great setup; planning to weather treat that plywood to avoid rot/weakening from rain and snow?

[@sethsmith3672]

Good stuff. Glad to see you back in the game. Are you gonna give a follow up vid after a month or so of use?

[@douglasbeary7890]

Did you buy a second waggy that I see in background at the end of the video?

[@maidofmilo]

Would have just got some fold up 200W ones? Lighter, more compact, can move them to follow the sun...

[@jakp8777]

Wouldn’t in series the current passes through the panel with shade? Only downside would be if a panel is damaged there is a risk current wontpass through it as it will interrupt the circuit.

[@lawrencekeleher1231]

#wranglers we need some banana pancakes!! I miss the sailboat days haha

[@belatempsphotography940]

Love it

[@iamrobot6133]

Yaah Jimmy update!

[@patrick860]

Comb the beach!

[@jasem6684]

Jake, did you see the teaser from Jeep about a possible new Wagoneer?

[@BRadWilson3]

Plan on coming to Ohio anytime? Love your videos.

[@Sticks-of-TNT-tf1tn]

🧨🧨

[@missingremote4388]

Raking sand is a Japanese art. Look-up, Japan sand garden. Stay hip. Be happy

[@jeff9552]

Love seeing the nuts and bolts of the jeep setup again.

[@Skeeter2021]

Where are the banana pancakes?

[@ruggeddude1560]

THIS IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. HIS CHANNEL NOT ONE BIG COMMERCIAL FOR PARTS FOR A JEEP RUBICON WRANGLER OR GLADIATOR. HIS TRUCK NOT SOME OVER PRICED SPONSORED JEEP. KEEP IT UP AN LET PEOPLE NO . YOU CAN HAVE FUN WITH OUT HAVING BREAKING THE BANK. IF IT WAS ME I LIKE THE CHEVY SUBURBAN 2500 MY SELF.

[@jeepwrangled79]

Nice

[@oldchicago3216]

🇺🇲👍🏻🇺🇲👍🏻🇺🇲👍🏻🇺🇲👍🏻

[@NetworkDesign3598]

how did you get you solar parts n pieces so fast...

[@leskobrandon538]

Predator 2000watt portable generator.. $450 at harbor freight

[@TheTrevorMartin]

oh, thank gosh! legit thought jimmy passed away so no one said anything!

[@joshuacripe1514]

He's making us look bad lol ...out together a camping trip in Arkansas and let's go!!!

[@chrisandtheoutdoors]

Where is handsomeboygordy?

[@Evansoverland]

Are you dating her now??

[@Winch_Offroad]

Whats UP Jake

[@kristiancastillothegreenje1395]

Jakeeeeeee

[@chrismadden1660]

I like watching your videos but wish they were a bit longer or more frequent. Been watching another channel Venture4wd and he uploads weekly a 20 to 30 minute vid of the entire week. You should look into doing something like that as well.