RV Solar and Lithium: Our Extreme 48 Volt System

[@rvamericayall]

Important Note: This video was filmed in 2021. Master Tech last performed work for us in 2022. As of 2024, we are hearing that they have shut their doors.

[@AndrewJohnson149]

Oh no. That's too bad :(

[@scottwood9832]

That’s sad. I’m watching this video again because I want an extreme system on my Allegro Bus 45FP. Oh well… I’ll keep on looking. Has your system held up well over the years?

[@coopdeville5036]

We went solar three years ago, when someone asks the question. How long till it pays off for it self. Answer, the first day I had the freedom to do what I wanted .

[@randybobandy9828]

Thats a silly question for a solar system on a rv. The point of solar on a rv is to be able to go anywhere at anytime and have power. Only a house solar system would a pay off be a question worth asking.

[@scott-lc8xc]

@@randybobandy9828 Read his comment again.

[@vevenaneathna]

if you source everything yourself and understand how to diy everything, its about 1-2 years when youre offsetting fuel at 4$/gal. about 4-6 years if youre offsetting home utility use. unfortunately labor is just so crazy expensive in the US that a lot of these systems will never break even. its kind of like repairing an old car. you are making doctor money by doing any kind of repair yourself but its probably not worth it if you have to hire out the work.

[@rvamericayall]

💯

[@rodfreess6019]

@@vevenaneathna Any payback figures have to take into account use, I can't believe there would ever be a strictly cost payback, unless you do it yourself and figure the cost of boondocking vs full hook up resorts and nearly full time at that! 48V is great though, it doesn't have to be "extreme" on the cost scale, late 2024 there are 3kw all in one inverter, charger, solar controller units under $1k and a 5kwh battery a little over $1k, and not a whole lot else needed to convert an existing system. With a big enough solar system, use a small 12v converter to the chassis and put all the 12V loads on the chassis.

[@nomatterwhereyougothereyou3344]

OMG, That's incredible!! Congratulations, absolutely love the way the solar is attached with no holes in the roof!

[@garychristison5773]

That was really interesting. Being able to run AC is kind of the Holy Grail of RV solar or any solar, house or RV. If you can do that, everything else is a subset. Nice state of the art system.

[@robhtwo]

Finally, someone does what I dream of doing one day. Mounting the panels on a raised rail and not putting all those holes in the roof. It also provides a lot of shade on the roof with it full of panels and that means less air-conditioning needed to begin with. Throw in 48v and you are set for boon docking heaven. Great job!!!

[@suzannebang2004]

I look forward to reports on how this continues to work for you. Solar gives you so many options that are not always available. I love that you can plug into a 30 amp and still run like a 50 amp. Very creative. Happy journeys!

[@brianprovost9460]

I know this is an older video, but this is by far one of the best setups I’ve seen. The redundancy to charge your batteries is top shelf innovative thinking. Would love to see a follow up video now that you’ve used it in our on the road!full time.

[@rvamericayall]

We will definitely have follow up videos this year!

[@ajwysopal]

And any recent follow up?

[@DoRC]

I just finished a pretty large system in my travel trailer that's going to let me run my air conditioner all night which lets us stay at campgrounds in Florida during the summer that don't have hookups. This is awesome because there are a lot less busy during the summer than full hookup ones.

[@rvamericayall]

That’s awesome, freedom to go where you want! 🙌🏻

[@jlarm3]

I am glad you talked about this not being a money saving move. Not everything in life is about saving money. Quality of life and peace of mind is truly invaluable and not always the cheapest way to go. I'm really happy for you guys!!!

[@ericklein5097]

There's a difference between money saving and money blowing. $3600 for a 12V 300Ah LiFeP04 battery is money blowing. (I'm looking at their batteries and it seems to be $1200 per 1280wh)

[@jlarm3]

@@ericklein5097 One man's stepping stone is another man's stumbling block. Same stone, different outcomes.

[@ericklein5097]

@@jlarm3 you wanna know how millionaires become millionaires and stay millionaires? They're frugal. To quote my mother "if it isn't on sale we aren't buying it" is something I heard every time I went to the grocery store with her.

[@jlarm3]

@@ericklein5097 I can appreciate what you are saying, but I don't agree with you. If you have the money to enjoy the finer things of life, why not? If I applied your way of thinking, everyone would be driving the cheapest car available. Are you?? I'll bet not! All cars do the same thing, but people still buy more expensive ones because they can afford them.

[@thedailyword8370]

Thanks guys, great video, loved the new system, hopefully when I get back into RV'ing I can find a place to install a like system.. much appreciated the info!! THKS Doug!

[@gosman949]

Thanks for getting this system and sharing your experiences with us. I know this kind of solar and lithium has been used in the last few years on Class B and Cs. But I didn't know that Class As are coming to prime time now. Will be interesting to see how you use and like yours!

[@peterdavila3045]

That was awesome. I'm also planning on a 48V system for my RV for spring of next year. I just ordered a Quattro 48/10000/140 100/100 120V inverter/charger and 4 of the BBGC3 Battleborns. I should be getting those next week. For now, I'll be using them for backup power in my sticks and bricks in case I lose power this winter. But, early next spring, they'll go into the RV and I'll be hitting the road to explore this beautiful country of ours. Yea. When I was planning on my large investment into the charger and batteries, others said why not wait a few years until the prices come down. Well, at 66 years old, it is dangerous to wait for tomorrow before enjoying things. We work all our lives. Now, after retirement, I'm going to travel and enjoy whatever number of healthy years I have left on this earth. I love your videos. Health and Happiness!

[@rvamericayall]

Enjoy your new system and travels Peter! We agree... tomorrow is not guaranteed. Glad to hear you're going out to experience life. 😁

[@jackwyatt8849]

Just listened to your 1 year review video, nice job! Very informative and useful information for new rv’ers. Ok…onto this one!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks 😊

[@BenNstyle]

I'm impressed with your solar setup guys! Just think, you can now park on a cliff overlooking the ocean and stay now - as long as you want to, and only have to worry about having enough water and groceries! Pretty amazing way of life if you ask me! Congrats!

[@davidoverholt251]

Thank you Tom and Stacy for sharing with us on KZbin!

[@JasonWh]

Just finished our 48v install with six 5120Wh server rack batteries, 5000W Victron inverters (x2), replaced all 3 AC's with Furrion adaptive speed AC units, 13 250w Rich Solar panels connected to our 10KW Onan generator. It was expensive but it seems to work great so far! Chose to leave out the alternator option because when we did the load analysis on the engine charging the batteries at 90A, it cost less gas to run the generator while driving by about 12%. Same with us as being 'all in'. We haven't spent a night in our diesel pusher (we'll be full-timing it), so we're very much alike! Jean at Off-Grid RV did an amazing job and provided a quality wiring diagram for our RV bumper to bumper warranty provider.

[@rvamericayall]

That system sounds awesome 🤩. Good luck with your fulltime journey, we are just about to hit six years fulltime! 😊

[@williesplace3088]

Excellent video. You guys are at the tip of the spear with solar systems for RVs. I hope many of the RV manufacturers out there will take note and make these types of systems more available. This is the first solar video I've seen out there where they didn't punch your roof full of holes and then dump copious amounts of rubber sealant on your roof. Thanks for sharing.

[@normangebhardt2092]

Enjoyed your detailed video covering the installation of your 48 volt solar and lithium battery installation. Like the commenter below said, Perfection at its finest. Thanks.

[@garytucker8739]

One hell of a great set up. I can understand your going to some over the top, I'm a "what if guy", now your covered, no worries. Be looking forward to more videos of your travels and updates of your home. Safe Travels

[@netcom6314]

Great video, love the detail of the installation and equipment used. Thanks!

[@rvamericayall]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@keithmeyer7339]

Very Very happy for you all, we all not getting younger, you all did it in the right time. You all relax and kick your feet up. Very good videos

[@elierhernandez1]

That is an AMAZING system!!! Is it possible to know ballpark cost?

[@ajwysopal]

Yes any idea?

[@nathan_livingourjourney365]

Just an incredible system. The new solar benchmark for sure.

[@VernonWallace]

What a set up!!!! You will be comfortable where ever you go now.

[@rvamericayall]

That's the plan Vernon. 😁 We're loving it so far.

[@missyjean3588]

Thank you for all the great content! You have inspired my husband and I to get out on the road. Just bought our first RV a 2020 Class C Entegra Odyssey 24B! Hope to meet you some day on the road!

[@poppeye]

Awesome video and wow what a system you’ve put together. Looking forward to following your future travels unhooked!

[@rvamericayall]

Should be fun!

[@markbeaver5010]

Love your new RV, the new solar add makes it even better. Safe travels and we'll be watching for you!!!

[@Colleen1978]

WOW! That is some serious "Tim the Tool Man" solar up there! We want to do the same on ours! Now you can get out there and enjoy!

[@stevetag6572]

THIS IS THE FUTURE: 48 VOLTS. A system like this is not only UL Listed and SAFE, but, it cuts out the pollution (global warming) caused by generators that have no emissions control. Lithionics Battery is very passionate about offering 12, 24 and 48 volt systems. Your RV is just amazing and a real show piece. You must be proud of what you did. Thanks for showing it to the world.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks so much Steve! We are very happy with our setup.

[@travisaugustine7264]

I host for the US Forest Service in a campground in northern WI and have considered doing something similar to my Camper. Currently I have about 500 watts of solar charging a single 12V 150 Amp LiFePO4 battery with a 1000W Pure Sine Wave inverter for the computer, TV, etc. When I want to run the AC I have to go to the generator which is not my favorite option. I was considering going 48V to get a bigger inverter and was stuck on the 12V side of things. You definitely gave me some ideas. Thank you.

[@rvamericayall]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@ramhammer10-4]

Proud of y'all

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks 😊

[@TerrySprey]

Fantastic setup great video

[@rvamericayall]

We love it, thanks!

[@doncanaday6406]

Very impressive! The feeling of freedom and not having to concern yourselves with hookup availabllity, parked or rolling down the road is worth whatever you paid. Congratulations!

[@anthonyjohnson8823]

Great video. Very impressive setup.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Anthony! 😊

[@chrismabbitt7405]

I have aich aller motorhome that i am installing my 800w arrays on and i know getting the attention to detail right is HARD it takes time and a LOT of messing with this and that until you finally get it dialed in and then and ONLY then can you start installing. This was VERY well done great job guys!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Chris, good luck on your installation

[@rickbumeter6946]

Truly an awesome setup. Thank you so much for sharing all this information. Safe travels.

[@richardberger326]

We haven’t watched yet but extremely excited. We are going to get some chicken wings, beer, kick back and enjoy 😊 thank guys for taking the time to create these great videos. Cheers!

[@grumpyshorts1056]

Awesome setup... :-) so badgering the better half to get out and do this life style. Would you share what that solar setup cost you?

[@davefroman4700]

Oh btw? Thin film Solar awnings are now coming to market as well.

[@rvamericayall]

That will be interesting 🧐

[@danielho2256]

Awesome! Having it now was definitely the way to go! Live your best lives!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks

[@dextertaylor2889]

Beautiful RV very nice people but how much did the system cost

[@rvamericayall]

It costs a bunch but our system is very unique and things have changed a ton since then so we are not sharing that because a normal system is sooo much less and we don’t want to discourage anyone from looking into it!

[@barryl1072]

Very interesting, looking forward to updates on the road.

[@ernestbethel2035]

Amazing system

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks 😊

[@stoneyvanwie6042]

Definitely the largest solar ive seen on a rig ! Well done peace of mind and redundancy and RVs go hand and hand.

[@willymueller4587]

Unbelievable setup, congrats, I’m totally blown away, enjoy

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks so much Willy!

[@waynes2183]

Might of missed it but what was total cost?

[@johnlonergan7237]

Absolutely fantastic. Love it. Looking forward to hearing more how it does. Totally understand the reasoning for the investment and totally agree. Just great.

[@andrewspies1968]

What you did makes perfect sense. I'm just cost curious

[@janosvarga962]

Nice setup. My humble guess $30k in it at least. Hope serve you well. Some note around @12:55 it got my eye the battery cables are close to the edge of the hole it may cause friction issue in a high vibration enviroment. Temperature controll is key, inverter and batteries not like to be hot or cold. Thanks for all.

[@chachalu423]

I GOT A PRICE QUOTE LAST YEAR FROM THE SAME COMPANY OVER $86000. PLUS

[@billymichael3627]

We’re having our 48v solar system installed in a couple of weeks. We will have 2520 watts of solar and 8-300ah lithium batteries. It’s a large investment, but it’s what we want. So we are rite there with you on off grid RVing. And we’re also full time RV’ers. Would love to connect with you at some point. We too are FMCA members.

[@rvamericayall]

Wow, that’s an incredible system, how do you fit all those batteries? Good luck on the install & keep us up to date! Look forward to meeting up on the road one day! 😊

[@billymichael3627]

@@rvamericayall I’ll let you know how it goes. I’ll send some photos to. Safe travels.

[@rvamericayall]

Sounds awesome, good luck 👍🏻

[@tomboard1]

Mount Comfort RV had a used 2018 New Aire with basically the same set up. I believe Master Tech did that work as well.

[@rvamericayall]

You’re right Tom. We know the folks who were the first owners of that coach and had the install done. It’s a 12 volt system. Their next New Aire is the first 48 volt system that Master Tech completed.

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

Wow that’s a beautiful set up!!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks so much!

[@broncoblue399]

Love your system. All I need to do it is the pretty penny to do it. Enjoy your freedom!

[@Greg-iv8gt]

Very nicely produced video. Lots of good info here. I am curious about the 48vdc belt driven generator. Who makes this? I would expect that you would need a dc-dc Charger to take that output and do multistage charging of the batteries. Like a 48-48 version of a sterling.

[@rvamericayall]

I don’t know who makes the alternator but Mastertech RV does!

[@luisdiazvega]

Wow now i know what is possible !

[@rvamericayall]

Yep, it is possible!

[@davidoverholt251]

8 solar panels and I want to see end caps sealed on the sub structure before the install. Tom and Stacy need to have the best as full time RV'rs.

[@dennisb7132]

Great Rv. I know y’all will have many great adventures in it. Hope to meet down the road and see it in person.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Dennis!

[@davidoverholt251]

Awesome Solar you two! can not wait to follow your results as I follow you two!

[@RVIntoRetirement]

Holy cow guys. That’s insane. Love the work they did! If we ever run into each other I’ll plug into your coach!

[@rtoadontheroad]

Wow well done…I am speechless! Congratulations

[@tregyuop]

Just ran into this video for the first time. Subscribed and gave a thumbs up. Started looking for an approximate price but didn’t find one. Will unsubscribe and move on to other videos.thanks for the install video.

[@rvvideoswiththomyt5263]

you guys go!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it and your life style, BUT I think you over did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love It ThomyT

[@enioluisofficial]

Wow that’s impressive and more or less how much was everything because I would love to have those in my rv

[@rvamericayall]

Close to six figures

[@timf6916]

Sweet Setup.

[@poodleprofessor]

Wow! Those guys are good. Hot temps are definitely my limitation in my new camper. I have a solar package that runs everything, but no AC in Texas is no fun. I had a similar experience this summer in Manzano Mountains where I thought it would be cool enough with no hook ups. Wrong! Thankfully the camp host moved me to a full hook up site for no extra money. It was during the heat wave. I would love to have a set up to have ac sans a generator.

[@jackiemartinez7260]

Amazing! Love it for y’all!

[@justinp6758]

Great system! Who makes your second alternator installed by Master Tech RV?

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Justin! We don't know who manufactured the alternator. You can contact Master Tech at 866.895.4556.

[@BigC_360]

That’s one heck of a piece of mind. I love it. Is it easy to remove the solar panels to access the ac units and other items on the roof?

[@FrankBullitt390]

thats what I was thinking and to service the roof seams for leaks and be able to walk around still

[@caldelt]

Looks like easy access to any panel from roof or ladder. Great setup.

[@gregordeneaux1369]

Keep removing the obstacles that hold you back from chasing your dreams. Enjoy to the max.

[@leann4925]

Better to have too much than not enough as weather permits. Now that we are back to normal are we going to see some cooking, hiking, Star/Astro videos. Both of you plus Granny Kay mean a lot to me so please be careful in your travels. Hope you have a great security set up as times have changed. I do care ok. Can't wait to see you back on the road doing what you do best. Love y'all and thanks.

[@judithwilliams257]

Great video! It is so interesting to see how Master Tech pieced it all together. We totally understand your choice (greater flexibility), your timing (life is too short) and your discretion. We look forward to seeing you next month! Have a great time with Grammy Kay. ❤❤❤

[@AsWeGoRV]

Whoa--now that's an impressive solar set-up! Well done!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks!

[@jimmielittle877]

1) 30 hours on battery power sweet 2) your red color with stripes is really an awesome look 🌻

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Jimmie!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Holy shitbtme himevyiu say cstvrun stiff overc24 hur on solar bster t s

[@duncanjames914]

Congratulations on installing a state-of-the-art system. 48-volt is definitely the way to go for a whole bunch of reasons. Plus, your Onan genny will have reduced runtime and therefore a longer time between maintenance intervals. Thanks for sharing!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Duncan! We’re really happy with it.

[@duncanjames914]

@@rvamericayall It's the future for RV's. :-)

[@richt.4900]

I was so excited for you both and have been waiting to watch all of the changes that you’ve made. It so nice to see that you’ve tried to maximise the solar energy available to you and allow you both to rv in total comfort from now on, and all without compromising the integrity of the roof itself. Not drilling any holes is so impressive in itself to accommodate everything, my only concern is regarding the future maintenance of the roof and accessories on it, i.e. ensuring it’s weatherproof and being able to seal anything that will require annual maintenance etc... I was asked by the techs at Newell about solar installations and I asked why the industry install solar like it currently does, i.e. placing solar panels side by side. I suggested that instead they design it a different way. One where the panels could be placed in a rack (on top of each other and end to end) that can then be moved to cantilever not only over the roof area when access to the roof isn’t required but, also extended and cantilevered over the other way, i.e. over the side of the extended rv awnings. I can’t wait to see you both enjoying the fruits of your labour from this side of the pond here in England (Brexitland 🇪🇺🤭), take care y’all, party 🎉 🎈 time. 🤗👍🏻😉

[@lukeelwood2391]

Check out the video of the fifth wheel off grid buddy plug solar set up. He has what your talking about. With electric levers that cascade another full set of 8 panels out over the slides. It produces so much solar power for him that he can even allow others to plug into his rig and actually give them 500 watts of continuous power without limiting himself. Lithium and solar are the wave of the future for class a rv’s. Liberty coach has been using lithium that you can run all air conditioners on since 2012.

[@richt.4900]

@@lukeelwood2391 sounds great, how do I find it?

[@joeb3046]

Well the wait was worth it, your solar set up is awesome and good for you guys! I will definitely check out Master Tech for our system installation but at a much less extensive and I'm sure less expensive system, still your system is envious!! Congrads....see ya out there

[@loriw2661]

This is a BEAST of a system. Probably cost more than my house🤣😂but if you’ve got it, it’s certainly worth it!! Beautiful!

[@stevenglacoste5093]

Great presentation! Solar power to the max. Glad that you received Tax Credit. Hope to do the same with my RV. Best, Steve from Western Mass.

[@rjw8316]

Great system guys, if you don't mind a few questions: 1. how did you get the solar power from the roof to the basement? 2. Approximately how much weight did you add to the roof? The position of this weight would move the CG in the vertical position, have you noticed any change in side-to-side motion especially when going around a curve? Did you contact Newmar engineering to get advise on the extra weight up on the roof? Obviously this was expensive, is it possible to provide some information on the cost of the components and labor? I don't know how you feel about providing more technical information for those of us who are interested in such stuff but I, and perhaps others, would like to know more technical information such as why did you go with the external BMS versus the batteries with the internal BMS and if these batteries have internal heating ability why the external bay heaters? Thanks for you great videos.

[@paulf1177]

Everything I'd like to know as well. Please share

[@Justlookitupplease]

I have 6 390w panels on my 1999 31ft class a(1999 f53 triton v10) only 14000lbs empty and its an absolute handful if the road and wind isn't perfect, but thats the nature of an older lighter rv without air suspension. If you have a newer diesel pusher thats about 20000lbs or more with air ride, you won't know the 200-300+ lbs of panels are up there.

[@trusteehiggins121]

Must be nice to have an Unlimited pocket book

[@rvamericayall]

Not quite, just living for today because there is no guarantee of tomorrow! 🙌🏻

[@leonajameson8902]

Holy smokes. Incredible

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Leona

[@1RodeoMom]

Very neat set up Y'all!! Bet you are enjoying all of that solar! We appreciate the 6 solar panels we have.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks so much y’all! We’re loving it.

[@TerriStoneberger]

When you said no holes in the roof, you attached to the rails, what rails are you referring to? How did you attach your new solar frames to the roof without penetrating the roof?

[@rvamericayall]

The grid attached to the awning rails not the roof!

[@brendanwalsh1675]

You guys could power up a small town! Would you please do a 6 month follow up video?! Amazing solar array! Wow!!! Happy and safe travels!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Brendan! We plan to do a lot of camping this year that will really put our system to the test. And we will absolutely share how it performs. Stay tuned!

[@AndrewJohnson149]

I"ve been watching this video a lot. We are researching solar for our Tiffin 45 OPP that we will be living in. Do you recall the weight of just the rail system?? Thank you for sharing this video and information.

[@rvamericayall]

We didn’t weigh it so I’m not sure. We waited till the whole system was done to weigh and we were really good. It’s an aluminum frame so it didn’t add that much weight. The company that did it for us is having financial issues right now so I would look for someone else if you are looking into it!

[@AndrewJohnson149]

@@rvamericayall Thank you for the update. Hope all is well with you guys.

[@TheQUBANQT]

The solar options are endless, so exciting! So well thought out. Hiring the professionals imo is worth the money & I 💜 the redundancy. I wish you all the best.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks so much!

[@JasonWh]

OK team welcome to the drinking video for the week!! Whoo hoo! Here's the challenge. Each time his wife interrupts him, talking over him, take a shot and counts each one! The first husband/wife team to get the right answer wins the pot for the week! It can get hard to keep count at the end if you're keeping up with the shots! Lol. Let's have a great week! I found this video when looking at the solar installation. Since we did the same thing, we simply added 8 5120wh server rack batteries. Have fun!

[@rvamericayall]

😂 that’s really funny! 😄

[@susanvowell5339]

We were just finishing the specs for our 48v system when we saw this video. Great stuff! Our system will be about half the size of yours, but will also have a rack system on top (much better than screwing, gluing, and Dicoring). We were wondering if your AC units are 12v or 110? Thanks!

[@rvamericayall]

The A/C control boards are 12 volt but the A/C runs on 110!

[@TheTravelingTechGuy]

When's the video of what happened to the Jeep??? :)

[@donnamayo1705]

Love, love, love your new system!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks so much Donna!

[@mhspear]

Beautiful system, we went 24v in our 5R. Our ac is in our basement. Standard household ac, 2 compressors. we have 4 24vx200ah lithium batteries. Haven't put the solar up yet, but want as much as we can fit. One day at a time.

[@rvamericayall]

Sounds like you're building a great system Marell!

[@stephenpolos1689]

Great video 😁 nice solar system that had to be expensive I guess about 20 to 30 thousands dollars that the biggest system I ever seen 😀

[@rvamericayall]

Glad you enjoyed it Stephen!

[@MililaniJag]

Texas sized solar system!! Very impressive! Thx!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Rob! That's a good way to put it! 😁

[@atomiq911]

Hello well im starting my solar adventure with an Ecoflow Delta Pro and 10 200 watt panels for my 40 feet RV, those roof air conditioners are a joke on any RV, im thinking about going the mini split route but i already have a couple of Kapsul Air Conditioners, those things use a fractions of the energy, and i think the best for heating would be the famous 'Chinese Diesel Heater' that uses a fraction, well who know if there is ever any apocalypse type of scenario, only a few will surive, great info in your vid, enjoy ur RV :)

[@paulf1177]

I have 57 panels for my house, I had no idea that this is possible. I know that your business is none of mine but would you be willing to give us somewhere in the ballpark idea of what this setup costs. Or a half setup. It is all about the "Freedom ". Helping the environment? BONUS! etc etc. Looking forward to more of your videos

[@rvamericayall]

Sorry, we sent quite a bit of $ on the system but know that everyone needs to do it their way & may not need to spend what we did. We don’t want to discourage folks from looking into it. Thanks for understanding & we do appreciate you watching & commenting.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

57. 800 aa y s. Bec45.7 kw fct house ooad

[@cross9494]

Love the set up!! Learning a lot from ya'll. Just a question about if you encounter hail how will it stand up to it?

[@DnD_Adventures6966]

So what was the cost??

[@rvamericayall]

A lot! 😂 Really not relevant now because it was totally custom to us and the cost on everything has changed so much since we did it. Don’t want to discourage someone to look into it for their needs & get a price for what they need!

[@ShyDog827]

After hearing your explanations for your solar panels , it seems to me this should be an add on for all motor homes. I didn’t know of those restrictions and obstacles that can occur in motor homes.

[@rvamericayall]

We are really happy with the solar and lithium modifications, but it does add to the cost. And a lot of RVers only go to campgrounds where they are plugged into power.

[@douglashilton4048]

I have a 40 ft motorhome with 4,350 watts of solar, 15,360 watts of battery (48 volt system), and a 6,000 watt 240/120 split phase inverter. been running it for 2 years, in sunny parts of the US I save about $75 a month on shore power bill. Went boondocking out west for 27 straight days, only solar for power. System has been working good, I can run AC, electric hot water, heat pump, what ever I need on solar. The cost was $8k with no labor.

[@rvamericayall]

Wow 🤩 That’s incredible, congrats on the setup and somehow making it economical! I would love to see your system!!!

[@JamesJonesVideos]

Which vendor did you use for your installation?

[@douglashilton4048]

I did all the design, purchase, and install of my system

[@AskRemy]

I have 2040 watts on my 28' travel trailer, which I had no help installing - I can actually add another 200 watts on the roof if I learn to fly

[@rvamericayall]

That’s awesome!