☀️ RV Solar Install! 😎 (Full Time RV Life)

[@josephsener420]

I’ve said this before “Chief”, I have a masters in Engineering and consider myself pretty good, but DAMN! You are professional grade!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks! 😊

[@jeffcraig6550]

Wait, you made Chief??

[@josephsener420]

So PO -2, whatever!

[@ChangingLanes]

Yea.. but not the Navy kind.. 😉

[@jeffcraig6550]

@@ChangingLanes Ah, that's what I thought from past comments. I retired in 2006 as an E6, but we all know some rates you could make E7 in 8 years.

[@roussell]

10 grand in batteries alone! I love watching these videos, but without a sponsorship, it's out of reach of most of us working folk. Nice video though, and I enjoy you guys. Well presented.

[@mgkleym]

Yeah if was paying I'd probably go with SOK at about half the price per watt hour. Battle born makes a good product but its not worth double the cost vs what is still a very good battery to me.

[@cwshumate914]

Another channel I follow bought individual cells and built their battery bank. Check out I Ride Tiny House Adventures for that video.

[@mnotlyon]

@@cwshumate914 That's what I did. It's much cheaper that way.

[@cwshumate914]

@@mnotlyon me as well.

[@neilmacintosh6007]

I'm thinking is someone has spent $250k on a fifth wheeler, $10k isn't an issue.

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

Love how you keep it interesting while giving great information. Great video!

[@domenickruttura5412]

The Hummer community and our Navy Really lucky to have had you !

[@manorth24]

From a 65 year old Electronics Engineer, great job. I’m impressed with how well you explained the concepts and the way you organized your components.

[@bizw0z]

Is it only the centre core of the mc4 cable that carries the solar current??

[@paulvta761]

I put 4 Battleborn batteries, 200 watt of solar panel and Victron solar controller also a 3,000 watt Victron inverter and color control monitor in a class B, 2017 Mercedes Benz sprinter motor home. Love it, works great. In the morning I can make coffee without having to start the generator. My neighbor's are happy campers, no noise.

[@drinkinslim]

Just a note that the Victron is a 2,400 watt inverter, that they badge as 3000 VA.

[@donmiller2060]

I'm guessing you stayed with a 12 volt system only because you already had a 3Kw 12 volt inverter installed. One thing I would recommend when you buy your new Victron inverter would be to switch to a 24 volt system and add a DC to DC converter for your 12 volt loads. 1000ah of battery is a bit much for a 12 volt system and you'll have less loss with high amperage loads on the inverter with a 24 volt system

[@johnmcgee374]

You are the ‘Tim the Toolman Taylor’ of things RV. Urg Urg Urg…..Great, great presentation as always….Thank you for doing these love watching you guys!

[@Joel-hr1uw]

Lol, except he doesn't end up in the ER 4 times during the project!!

[@johnmcgee374]

@@Joel-hr1uw Yes, I think we could build on this.....!

[@chrisshine3662]

I have to say you did a great job for never doing that install. I would know because I own 2 of the best Electronic Installation Companies in the world! (Not just my opinion)!

[@topguncg47]

Chad, your one of the smartest guys I know you should be a electronics teach to the youth. You would be fantastic as a teacher. Outstanding video.

[@tomclemons344]

From one Navy Vet to another, you did a hell of a job.!!

[@GregDepp]

That was the best explanation of AC vs. DC I’ve heard. Thank you

[@chrisklemencic6076]

We’ll done Chad. You did a great job showing YOUR install. Jealous of your system. Looking forward to your video on how this system is performing for your needs Again. Great video editing from Tara

[@noahtramposh3350]

this video was awesome. chad explains thing in a way that is easy to pick up and learn from.

[@AmericanSurvival001]

There is one positive offshoot of installing solar panels on any roof and especially RVs you created a lot of shade because the solar panels are suspended above the roof and underneath them is shade which is a lot of roof that’s now not in direct sunlight and probably makes your AC a little more efficient as you’re not getting as much radiant heat coming from the roof I’m curious what an infrared thermometer would see if you look at the ceiling inside the RV and the differential between where a panel is installed and We’re direct sunlight is hitting the roof?

[@Dave-hc6pp]

Wow. Great job and an even better presentation. I worked as an IT consultant for 35 years and one of the biggest challenges was how to communicate a highly technical solution in a way that made it understandable for non-technical people. You accomplished that in a way that was clear without coming across as condescending. BZ.

[@davidbooth5851]

I agree

[@MsMariaSierra]

Wow! Have you ever thought of being a professor?! Your explanation was perfect and kept me intrigued!! Great job Chad!!!

[@AndrewEllisAndymanout]

Having extensive low voltage experience from thirty years in the custom A/V industry. I can say this is one of the best solar how to videos I have seen. Thanks for the concise information.

[@cpepper5702]

I watching several of your previous electrical videos, I wondered if you were an ET lol 🤣 I guess an AT is similar but on airframes lol. Thanks for your service shipmate! 🫡

[@ChangingLanes]

⚓️ 👊🏼

[@paulcoupland2929]

Thanks for your command performance Chad. Nice to see that the respective manufacturers are getting great ideas from you & are implementing them for the benefit of all RV Platforms. Hats off to you Chad.

[@John-te4nu]

I have a couple of ideas for GDI move the gen set to The rear

[@blakeman438]

That's such a clean job, I find it so cool yall can be in the middle of nowhere and be able to use all your amenities with out a noisy generator. Thanks for the Video!! I'll be looking forward to the boondocking with solar video.

[@danemmerich6775]

So much Knowledge……and cash for your system. Just the Batteries alone. I learned a ton. I love the fact you said I want AC to perform all the the time. Me too. Design the system around Heat and AC for Boon-docking!!!!!

[@treeguy4x4]

I'm so far behind..got it on the 98 38ft bounder ..was learning for the upgrade..I'm a tree service.. wronged skillset...lol.. I weld,build(ingineering) do inverters on my trucks..4000 watt. But no battery storage on them..alternator runs those...Rv came with 2 100 watt??..can I add battery's and pannels? Nobody has answers so far..I didn't install them so no idea whats there except pics I took

[@michaelmurphy6434]

You are a great instructor Chad. I have a short in my unattached garage. The problem may be under the new cement that was just laid for our RV. Instead of digging a new line 75' I was thinking Solar panels. Seeing this I understand more what is needed. Garage door opener, 3 over head lights, 4 outlets to run occasionally air compressor for tires, miter saw and connect to our 30amp RV. Wish my dad and grampa, both electricians were still here. Safe travels. When you were in Cleveland, you ran close to us, nice to see.

[@StudioTrev813]

There's no Cable Channel like this. So well done and informative.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thank you! 😎

[@georgewheeler3731]

That Military Training came in Handy, makes that solar install go much smoother, on the electrical side nice job on making the cables, professional job, loved the schematic layout it easy to understand the process, I followed how the system was setup very easily, my military background as Electronics Technician I was able to keep up on how you were explaining the process. looking forward on the updates how the system preformed.

[@jurasicrocker1961]

All I can say is that I am so humbled and inadequate to take this on, that I will never be able to do this addition. I have so much to learn…thank you and so cool to watch for sure!

[@rayjohnson7584]

You did a great job of explaining the process and you used language we all can understand along with the diagrams very useful 🥳 can’t wait for your updates

[@P.Wood-ef2gv]

Love your videos. You explain things so even old ladies can understand what you are talking about.

[@wcrvadventures9489]

Excellent solar/battery bank install video! Can’t wait for the follow up on how everything works together. Chad and Tara are going Boondocking!!!!

[@JimmyKI5PRK]

Completely impressed Chad. You are a stud when it comes to stuff like this. I’m not sure I would have the courage to tackle a project like this. Great job…

[@TheDarkViolinist13]

I love it! Would definitely want to see the Victron Inverter! I'd also really be interested in seeing the whole Victron ecosystem working together with the Victron Cerbo GX and the touchscreen!

[@duanebuck193]

As always, very informative and not so steeped in technology that the average owner can follow and not be lost. Kudos, Chad! (And fantastic editing job and great music, Tara :-) ) This gives me a far better understanding of the simple system on my rig and what options I could look at if so desired to increase it safely.

[@empathicallyyours4937]

Looks like there is room for more solar panels, but that's a very good presentation and a very cool camper

[@rcd917rd]

I bet there is never a dull moment in your RV keep it coming love your work

[@robertmize2333]

You break it down pretty simple! You seriously understand this! Thank you!!

[@keithnorris8982]

I'm sure Chad wants to provide the best for Tara. I have no doubt she feels the same towards him. I remember Tara told us about being flat on her back for days with her horrible Lime disease. This has be a lot of his motivation. Not ever meeting or talking with them, I still think of them as friends. We all need to put in a little prayer time in for both. And, if you don't believe, it still wouldn't hurt to do it for them. We all luve you both:-) -keith

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks, we appreciate your support. 🙏

[@secondwind75]

What a phenomenal video, Chad. So much info in one place. And from someone who’s not an expert, you sure sound like one. I can imagine the added convenience that solar will provide y’all now. Superb explanation and great editing, Miss Tara. 😉 This vid just became a prime resource for RV solar. Looking forward to the follow up. Thanks guys. Oh yeah, ahem, been missing a certain “redhead” named Lucille! Just thought I’d mention it. 😜 Troy

[@jonathanbeaaale73]

The two of you make an awesome team putting these videos together

[@stevetsigounis6535]

Planning is the key to any project! Great Job!

[@Handirifle]

Outstanding video. Absolutely the best I have seen on RV solar install. Well done.

[@nerdyeevideos1879]

Watts is power and watt hours is energy. Great video! Very informative, I’d really like to something similar.

[@robinowen3058]

We have lived off grid on our ranch in the boonies for over 20 years, and most of our power is solar. We do have a generator to charge the batteries on cloudy winter days, We are a bit more spartan than you are in that there is no furnace (wood heat), and our only AC is an ancient evaporative cooler, but we have most of the other modern conveniences. You will like your new solar system!

[@TheMarcball]

Bravo, great video, ton of editing work too. Thanks! Love the uses of CAD (Cardboard Assisted Design)... Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!

[@jasonb9913]

Having put 400W and 400Ah of LiFePo4 with a 3kW inverter charger in my little 21ft trailer just a couple months ago, I can appreciate the effort you put into your massive system. I love being able to stop for a break and run the AC or microwave without any worries about power or breaking out the generator.

[@bikabill5182]

Thanks much for this video, Chad. I just completed my first solar install, and I studied this video like I was cramming for finals!!! It has been a tremendous help! We are part-time RV'ers, usually out about 5 days per month. So when it's in storage I watched forlornly as my battery slowly died. Now when I see the battery getting low, I just flip the solar breaker and watch it charging up! Never thought watching a battery charge could be so much fun!!!

[@ChangingLanes]

Congrats on completing the install!

[@badgerpa9]

When you are in Florida the solar panels give you orange juice!! The manufacture should know you need plenum rated cables and wire if it is going in the air duct, they should not bring the solar in the air plenum at all. Glad it is working well for you. Stay safe and healthy.

[@cindipeterson1707]

My husband and I saw you all yesterday. We were looking down from the bridge. We hope you enjoyed your visit. Can't wait for the videos from both you and You, me and the RV.

[@harvesthunt]

Thanks for putting out all this informational vids. I just picked up the Mobile Solar Power book and started watching his videos. SEEING how these things go together goes a long way for all of us! Please keep up these videos :)

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks, Bill! 😊

[@aldimore]

Great overview! Solar is perfect for RV's. Just gotta be safe and do it right.

[@RV_There_Yet]

Nice to see you do it correctly … from kill switches to breakers, to wire gauge. I’m a huge fan of welding but cable, and often get asked if it isn’t an overkill. Well worth the money. My system isn’t as elaborate, living in a cooler climate, but I still the have power when I need it. Well done on your presentation!

[@jimmartinson4280]

Very informative video. Enjoy your time boondocking with Phil and Stacy.

[@cherylneuman2002]

Thank you for sharing this video. It really opened our eyes to using solar power.

[@my1991FoxBody]

GREAT JOB !!!! By Far the best laid out video that I've seen. This is the same system I'm getting ready to install on our 39' Diesel Pusher with the Multiplus II 2x120. Once again, well done!

[@papasbus3598]

Great video, Chad. You sure do know your stuff. Hope you and Tara are doing well.

[@johnmarsh8421]

Tara, great job of making Chad look good. Chad, lots of valuable info ,thanks.

[@xrodeoman]

Ive been wanting to add solar to my old 1987 class a. As an electrician, it has driven me nuts with the limited info available for setting up solar in an rv. I have reached out to multiple people to no avail. This is one if the best videos that I have seen, explaining the different peices of equipment.

[@ChangingLanes]

Totally agree that it's a confusing topic. I think the reason is that there are about 1000 ways to built one.

[@xrodeoman]

@@ChangingLanes I agree and there doesn't seem to be any standard as far as things like where you need a mean of disconnect. I've seen systems smaller than yours with 5 or 6 shut switches and yours is one of tge few that I've seen breakers installed (which makes sense to me)

[@RD27600]

Ive been watching a TON of these videos as i am in the beginnig stages of the journey to DIY solar, and the wife needs her AC while boondocking. This was by far the nest I've seen. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I really appreciated the timelines in particular. So many of these videos make it seem short and easy when it is obviously anything but. Thanks again!

[@codymcvicar]

That’s crazy!!! Just watched the install and 🤯🤯 I just bought a new keystone avalanche 365mb and it had that tape on the roof. I asked the dealer what happened to the roof🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️. They didn’t know anything about it and had said it must have happened at the dealer but it’s still covered under warranty!! Mine also has solar prep as well. So now I’m thinking that’s what it is!! I really appreciate your videos I’ve learned a lot and bought a lot of stuff that you use thanks again 😊😊😊

[@raoulroberts2024]

The moral of this story: experience and the Dremel are indispensable. Impressive video!

[@raoulroberts2024]

Oh, and cardboard.

[@harleynavis5218]

Thanks for this video chad,as an ex tank mechanic,I appreciate anyone that can do this themselves,were sitting on 1200wts of solar waiting to go on our roof.....keep up the good work....go army

[@houch7640]

Great video as always guys. Really good information presented in a professional yet easy to understand. I have a very similar background to you with over 42 years in the Avionic/Electrical Engineering of Aircraft. I just wanted to clarify a couple of areas where you may want to correct for your listeners 1. There is no such thing as Watts Law. James Watt (a fellow Scotsman) and whom the Watt is named after is calculated using in a similar way to ohms law using amps x voltage 2. The Watt is unit of Power not Energy 3. The unit of Energy is the Joule. It is calculated using Amperage, Power and voltage. This is NOT a criticism merely an observation in the internet of accuracy. Love the channel!!

[@popdaddyg]

Thank you for making this seem a bit simpler than I imagined. My next RV will have solar. Our current one is 7 years old and I fear “other” things will be needed.

[@reeseman4408]

Chad you always impress me with the knowledge of diy and mechanical/electrical aspects. But the in depth understanding you displayed and explain here is absolutely incredibly astounding. Kudos for not only know these kind of things, but also and maybe equally or more importantly, putting it in layman's terms for those with less knowledge that you, to understand and process easily.

[@loriw2661]

This was so interesting. I use to work with my brother who is a Master Electrician. I’m familiar with the language and you made this really easy to understand. I too need A/C so if I ever were to boon dock I’d have the same set up. Very well done. Enjoy!!

[@dennycappetta2035]

Great install and explanation, Chad. Good luck with the system.

[@mike_adams]

Great episode .. can’t wait to see the completed series, especially the one of the new / upcoming inverter.

[@spudbudy]

Thanks Chad, this is a straight forward video. I just did a 1800 watt system on my fifth wheel. This was spread out over the course of maybe 3 months waiting on parts. You doing it in 9 days means you were a very busy boy. I agree that it's not for your average person to do such a complex install. Please give us a future update on how well it's working for you.

[@ryanrand9979]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. We are a family of 5 and going to spend the winter in our trailer down south. You guys inspired us to give it a try 😀. We bought the same trailer as we feel the layout is perfect for us. I have a solar installer doing a 48v victron solar system with 13,000wh of batteries and a 5000w converter to run both legs at once. Very similar to your setup with similar goals. You video is well timed as it will help our installer. Your learnings around running the wire from the roof down will be insightful for sure. Thanks again.

[@ChangingLanes]

Sounds like a great setup! 👍🏼 If your 397 is a later model, they moved the ducting over, so the drop should be between the ducting and frame...

[@ryanrand9979]

@@ChangingLanes thank you! It’s a 2019.

[@gregs2381]

As usual for changing lanes this was an awesome video, very informative, thank you very much!

[@D_and_V_Transport]

Awesome job! This looked like a really intimidating project, but you took it in stride! Great video Chad and Tara!

[@jimdunn731]

That was a fantastic video. Chad, you are awesome at explaining the details.

[@sergiocorrei]

Hi Chad, question for you, as I follow your video, I noticed that at the end of the duct where the solar wires came down (minute 29:58), the wires were not insulated to protect them from the furnace heat. Wouldn't that be too much heat on the wires? Could that be a problem down the road. Thank you for sharing that great video. Sergio.

[@t.w.fields8871]

Way over my head. Impressed that you know how to do it.

[@pammwaddilove4514]

Thank you for your service🇺🇲

[@stevefrakes1074]

#4 This is about cost. I love Victron equipment - well designed, rugged, reliable, marine grade - it's just a little too expensive for most people and they nickel and dime you on all of the parts you need to make a complete system. For yacht installs, that's all I use, but for RV use and especially those on a tighter budget, I select lower priced/equal quality brands designed for RV use and design the entire system around their electrical goals. For my own trailer, I'm going with a hybrid solar controller/inverter/charger which cuts way down on parts and cabling. I'm also using a 24v battery bank, which makes the equipment cheaper and I lose slightly less power in cabling. Anyhow, love you guys and love your channel! Take it easy!

[@ChangingLanes]

I see them just fine.. 😊

[@Wolfyin2024]

Your gonna love your solar. We have 10- 180 watt panels with 800 ah lithium. I installed three years ago. It's a total game changer!

[@Wolfyin2024]

The only thing I did different. I ordered directly from a china battery manufacturer. 4-200 ah lithium batteries with BMS. $3900. delivered to my door. Great batteries for less than 1/2 price. www.rj-lithium.com/

[@jasonbergeron6347]

Wow!! Is about all I can say. What an incredible solar system. I thought I was a genius hooking up our micro-air easy starts to the AC's 😆. With you being the grand electrical sorcery wizard that you are Chad.....I'm sure Micro-Air would gladly give you and Tara a partnership for tossing those on your rig and lesson your amp draw on those AC's. Especially with this new kit you whipped up. Maybe be able to run 2 if not all 3 AC's with the Micro-Air's all talking to your system......

[@bretrobison5529]

Chad, Well done shipmate (yea, I know you were an airdale, but Navy is Navy!!). Being a former Fire Control Tech working on and teaching Phalanx CIWS back in the day, your video and commentary left no doubt that folks with our training and background would typically be able to do this. Thank you for the channel and sharing the knowledge and experiences of Tara and yourself being full timers!

[@DaveArrow459]

Excellent work Chad. I'll be going through the same install soon. Being an electrician myself I'm going to add a smoke detector or better yet a remote smoke detector to the hole just in case something goes wrong. It could give you valuable minutes to get out.

[@salidacyclones8639]

You guys have the best how to videos of any rv'ers out there. Love this video. Have been watching for more then a year now. Super awesome content. Keep up the good work. Tara we know your the real brains behind the scene.

[@ChangingLanes]

🤣 Thanks!

[@mbrown1519]

This is kayak Mark from lake Powell, just traded to a DRV Mobile Suites two weeks ago and I put that same inverter in 2,000 w of solar on the roof, and 4 170 amp lithium from Big Battery so far working great.

[@nicolealbrecht8355]

Super great video! One thing for you to consider is adding an Ooler bed pad to your boondocking portfolio; it can significantly reduce the need for your AC. We LOVE our Ooler and have never slept better ever!

[@mikeanatra2354]

Thank you Chad for sharing all of your knowledge. I just installed 200ah BattleBorns with 200 amp solar panel and it is exciting to see you gain power on your system while the frig and other power is on.

[@lifeunchainedtruckandrv2166]

Like the setup! We spaced our panels a bit closer together than yours to get 2,800 watts on our roof so far this week. Running one/two AC all day (and part night sometimes) will pull the Lithium battery(s) down fairy quickly since the solar panels never really produce STC. We wanted to make sure we can run the AC’s Dryer etc...straight off the solar array and have enough amps coming in to concurrently charge our Li PowerWall. We also added low profile flexible panels on our slide outs to help with solar storage intake and save the middle isle on the roof. We posted a small video on our channel if your curious how it works.

[@stevefrakes1074]

Solar panels should produce 80% of STC mounted flat on a sunny day. If anything less than that, you're suffering from shading from A/Cs and vents and if you connected any of them in series, those panels lose power as well. All RV and yacht systems should be connected in parallel. You should be seeing about 2,240w of solar when the batteries are under a load.

[@doughinkle2947]

Nice job Chad (Tara too)! The solar teaser you gave us a few weeks ago was killing me. Really looking forward to your performance follow-up video and potential Victron inverter install.

[@brentbarrett6152]

Really great job. I'm so impressed with you guys. Learned a lot but watching you do each step gives me confidence that I could do this as well. Thanks so much Brent

[@brentbarrett6152]

Would you consider installing for the right price?

[@leonajameson8902]

Awesome. It answered some questions I had about the system I have on my motor home. I have a much better understanding of what all the components do

[@ss1320ss]

Extremely informative Chad! I will defiantly save this as a favorite video. Thank You!

[@richardkoch8752]

I don't know if NRVTA offers it or not with their training but there needs to be a national accreditation or license for "professional" solar installers. I am disabled and certain aspects of the installation is beyond my physical and "comfort zone" A lot of the mounting of the components I can do to save a installers time (and cost) but some I can't do. The actual connection of wiring I would leave to the installer so they know it's done to their standard. I'm sure I'm not the only one in this situation but I am willing to pay a fair price for accredited work. The electrician that works in my home is licensed.....so should the person working on my RV.

[@RoamingwiththeRamsays]

Totally impressed. Very detailed and informative without confusing the process.

[@randypetty3066]

You do great quality work on your wire placement. Great job explaining the work

[@jtourche]

Another great video full of great information, thank you! I spied a CVMA hat in this video, with 35-7 MI myself. Safe travels, keep the videos coming.

[@maureenadam5980]

We have no intentions of getting solar, but I absolutely love listening to Chad explain all of this! Lol. It’s fascinating and great information to refer to if we ever decide to go for it! Thanks, from a loyal viewer in 🇨🇦

[@victorpolston2885]

Fantastic solar installation Chad! Great editing work Tara, you make the RV stars shine!!!

[@ewetuber186000]

Really great job on the install. You really educate yourself to a professional level and then pass on your knowledge! I appreciate it very much. Two questions for you. 1. I presume you wired your battery bank at 12 volts because you were reusing a 12 volt inverter. If you were starting from scratch would you go to 24 or even 48 volt battery bank? 2. What do you think about a DC to DC charger charging powered off of the tow vehicle’s battery? Even with a big cable your upper limit would be 70ish amps. But on days with little solar gain it would be a nice addition to the battery level. Always enjoy and learn from your videos. Thank you!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks! 1. Yes. I'm not sure about 24 v or not... Lower amperage might be worth it but not sure there's that big of an advantage. 2. Those are a great idea, but with 1000Ah now, we can run the fridge on travel days no problem.. even if we didn't have solar.

[@bigfootsbestlife]

Chad, great video and you did a phenomenal job presenting the information. Solar is difficult when you start talking math and understanding what you can do with it. YOU KILLED IT! Thanks for the shout out and keep it going brother. 👍

[@ChangingLanes]

Safe travels! 👊🏼

[@dixiemae5042]

Sealing and attaching those panels … that part use to be the hardest … looks the simplest now 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@razmondpush2971]

Great job, well done. Let me know when you have an appointment time ands place in mind so I can have you do our system as well...lol. Thanks for the invite, it is always appreciated. Just a side note, glad there were no fireworks.

[@garryhammond3117]

Thanks so much! - You do a great job of making everything clear and understandable. Working in an engineering environment, and being a HAM radio operator, I already have a grasp of all the concepts. You have an excellent setup. I wish we had as much room for panels and batteries with our 27 foot TT.

[@3oldman]

With big systems like this it's worth considering going to higher voltage on the battery bank and inverter. Solar controllers can handle more watts at a higher output voltage, and you don't need that humongous wire. Use a buck converter to get back to 12v for your RV systems.

[@seanmcdaniel6818]

Awesomely complicated video, I almost followed you to the end. My takeaway is that Solar is great but NOTHING really replaces a generator. $10k of batteries and solar panels = $5.28 in gas on a Generator. LOVE your channel and videos.

[@ChangingLanes]

Very true.. But peaceful sleep with the AC on = priceless.. 😊

[@loragunning5394]

I gotta agree with Chad on this solar vs generator topic. Solar is silent and odorless, if high end expensive for front end installation. Generator is noisy and stinks and must be kept fueled with a non-renewable resource. For folks who don't boondock or live in their RV's full-time, this extensive of a solar system wouldn't make any kind of sense, it would never pay for itself. But for full-timers committed to a life on the road and being able to live off-grid and as self-reliant as possible, it makes total sense, IMO. When I buy my RV, I plan to have a comparable solar system installed...

[@CyberGypsyYT]

@21:51 You missed saying that you inverted your inverter! Great video, thanks for being so informative!