Winnebago Revel 4X4: Ultimate Lithium Power Upgrade By RoamRig

[@rvwall-e]

I bet Owen would like this upgrade a lot. Much joy to you.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Makes a huge difference.

[@paulbeadle1714]

Wow didn't realise how much work and how many batteries it needed and can't believe how lose etc all them cables were it could have easily caught fire this guy who is doing the upgrades sounds very genuine and a really good guy. Just love this channel stay safe both and give Ember my weekly cuddle please ❤ 🙏

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

He really is genuine and cares about his product. Very "East Coast" personality and that's one of the many things we love about him. It was scary to look under there and see all those thermal hazards. Including the burn mark on the floor which is totally "Normal" and acceptable by Winnebago standards. Thank you for being here for/with us and always having positive words for us. Thank you! xo

[@LetsCookwithEase]

Good morning Wings and Wheels, I saw your Notification, stopping by today to show some support and watch time! Blessings to you! Peace and Love, V.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Love!!! xoxo.

[@БогРаа-й8ц]

Какой замечательный канал, как приятно смотреть на главных героев и их свободную жизнь!!!!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Спасибо. Мы рады, что вам понравились видео. Надеемся, у вас хорошая неделя!

[@lindavestal8139]

The deconstruction, especially the pulling of the cables, made me physically hurt! I was nerve-wracked for you!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

So much fun to watch him work! Complete trust in him with out baby. Have a great week! 😁

[@johngregory662]

Yay. So glad you were finally able to get rid of the archaic battery system installed by Winnebago. Progressional 0r not I’d have a little anxiety watching them rip it all out and put it back in correctly...especially since it was 14 working hrs instead of 24 working hrs. Thought as log as he is thorough and checks his work it should be ok. Oh and stands by his work :). Liked the doggie playing with the foam lol. Another wonderful video. Glad your all still safe in your travels. :) ❤️. Live confidently and peacefully

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

They definitely do stand by their work and will assist if there is ever an issue. He did work really fast to get us back on the road which was really amazing of him. We had planned for three days to be there and we were pleasantly surprised when he said he would be done that day.

[@johngregory662]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska wonderful surprise

[@LWRoad]

Perfect timing for the warmer weather, great video!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thanks guys! Hope you're doing well up there! xo

[@milesgentry850]

WOW..THATS WORK..LEAD BATTERY TO LITHIUM..THATS THE TICKET!❤👍LOTS OF CORROSION ROAD SALT IS A KILLER!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Aaron did a fantastic job with the install and worked his tail off to get it done quickly. Was crazy seeing the van torn apart like that but well worth it for sure.

[@dogotek2]

That was more involved than I imagined. Those were a lot of batteries ☺️

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

We had no idea it was so complex! Thanks for watching!

[@milesgentry850]

AND LOOKS EXPENSIVE! YIPES!😮

[@ryanrodriguez70]

Holy cow. That’s insane

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you. 😁

[@toddallen443]

Hey guys, congratulations on the new upgrade “Roam Rig” . You will love it, it is a game changer for sure.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thanks Todd. It sure has been a game changer. Aaron has followed up with us since this and it's been flawless!

[@kayakdreamer1]

I think I'm drooling a bit on this one. 😘 Not in the cards for me right now, but hopefully down the road. 😁 Sorry I've been behind on catching up on your KZbins, but I've been under the gun taking mom on a road trip out west & back (van did great!), then getting my lake cabin finished up & moved in. 😃 The dust is finally settled and I can almost breathe now. If you're ever near the Smokies in East TN, you've got a cabin to stay at whenever you like. Love you guys! ❤❤❤ Keep the awesomeness coming! XOXOXO

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

We hope you had an amazing trip! We will be in the nashville area the first week of August if all goes well. Then we haven't completely decided what direction we will head next. Hope you are doing well!

[@TeeMarie36]

Thanks for posting this video. I'm sure there are a lot of people like myself interested in the upgrades for your van and hopefully for their future vans.. stay safe on the road and have a great time...

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Toni! We hope it gives perspective as to what it actually takes for his type of upgrade. This was a fun change of pace. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@arakasarian6329]

If this were my rig I would not have wanted to watch them tear it apart. I would have been happier with them handing me my keys back and living happily ever after. That was scary. Cant wait to hear all about the new systems during your continued adventures. Thanks for sharing that. It was fascinating.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hahah, this made me smile. So true right? It's like watching someone perform surgery on your knee or something but at least we think we know they're doing it right by watching. 😂. Thanks for coming along. 😁

[@nancyskean6425]

Wow! I had no idea what they were doing but it was so interesting to see how much wiring there is in a van! The new power system looks incredible and it will surely free you up even more for your backcountry adventures. Enjoy!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

It's fun to put these out every now and then to show what goes on behind the scenes. Even when we have no clue it was so much fun to watch them do it! Thanks for coming along Nancy. 😁

[@justthetip96]

I bet that’s one sweet upgrade. Love it.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thanks Todd! 😁

[@sherriweber7105]

Wow! They did a great job on the batteries. That was nice seeing them take batteries out and then put more in. They did a great job! This will be nice fir you both. I love your Revel.you have a great home. And it just got better. I’m glad they aloud you film because it was great to watch them put it all together. Thank you both for this video. Hope you both and Ember had a great Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 Hope you have a great week and safe travels See you soon!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Sherri, We are glad you found it interesting. We hope you had a good holiday as well.

[@LivingTheRVLocaLife]

wow thats alot of power woot woot for a van thats awesome we have 6 battle born and 1280 watts on our rig and can run the bedroom ac during a bright sunny day also when plugged in to 30 amp my inverter makes it 50 amp so cool guys love Mt Shasta miss those views of my hometown area but not the weather so cool guys safe travels and take care

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Your rig is set up nicely. We couldn't imagine using that much power but you never know until you try it :). We hope you guys are doing well!

[@jordanmiller9931]

Wow! Fantastic upgrade! Yeah. More Revelin’ to come!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Much more to come. We're having a blast! We hope you're having a great week!

[@rachelcampos3947]

We are a pretty DIY Revel family but this looks like one mod we will leave to the professionals. I can’t wait to get our upgrade so the aged, disabled dog can rest in comfort!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Rachel! Definitely was outside of our DIY level. We are definitely enjoying having the extra power though. Have a wonderful week!

[@lmartinez3633]

Very nice upgrade…

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you very much! :)

[@augustolzing]

La destriparon entera!!!! A probar el nuevo sistema, gracias por compartir

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Definitivamente estamos poniendo el sistema a prueba. Hasta ahora estamos muy contentos con él. ¡Ten una maravillosa semana!

[@Rehanshahzad]

A very good and essential upgrade .. hope you guys will penetrate deeper in the woods in future. Good luck.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Absolutely, we can go for even longer without having to drive again now. Thanks for hanging out with us! 😁

[@wooleymouse6182]

We just had our batteries upgraded to this very system. Nikola at Boulder Nomadic did ours. The best upgrade for the 2019 Revel ever! Love watching your journeys.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you! And it's great to hear you love it. I think we're like many that will get the system and never hear from us again. It has been SOOOO nice to not even have to think about the power system. Thanks for watching and have a great week!.

[@TracyIrish]

So happy for you guys!!! Lithium is the best. Safe travels. ☘️As always Blessings☘️

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Tracy. We hope you had a great weekend!

[@RISCHAR12]

if i see more then 3 wires i get blue screen :P great job what they made in there.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Certainly fascinating to watch him work. I asked him how he knows where everything goes and he said “It’s schematics, not too hard”. Mm hmm. Lol have a great weekend!

[@philiptarnaski1667]

Looked like a fun Demo of the old system. Can’t wait to get the up dates on how well the new system woks ect.👍

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Phillip, I think the Demo is Aarons favorite part. Taking all that crap out must feel good. 😁.

[@billhancock2517]

That looks like a quality job with quality equipment 👍

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thanks Bill. Quality is correct! We appreciate you watching. 😁

[@billkaminsky6255]

Good morning from Mr Bill. Very informative video. For me, just watching the guy put the wiring back together is very Intimidating to me. I hope this helps you enjoy your van upgrades. I'm waiting for the next Jim cooking recipe. Hope y'all are well and safe. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend. Please keep us Veterans in your thoughts and prayers. For now, stay happy, healthy and safe. Sending y'all some virtual hugs and ❤. Hug your baby for me.

[@Sara-M]

Happy Memorial day from Canada. Thank you for your service. I never forget what our wonderful veterans have done for the world. My grandfather was a POW in the first world war who managed to escape. He never talked about his experiences and after reading about the horrors of the war I understand why.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hello Mr. Bill. We hope you had a nice and relaxing, reflective Memorial Day. Thank you for your Service to this wonderful country we live in. The van upgrades will make life in the van more comfortable for ourselves and most importantly Ember and the BEST part is Jim can make even longer recipes that people can enjoy and cook at home. 😁. Which is exactly what you will see this coming week. We had a wonderful weekend and I even got a little sun on my cheeks. 😁. Ember is happy and adjusting to her new environment. Have a wonderful week. ❤️

[@billkaminsky6255]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska ❤

[@bernardcarpenter6949]

Wow. Awesome upgrade folks. Look forward to seeing how well it all works for you. Hope you're having a good time in CA. Hope you get to see Colorado sometime. It's beautiful here too. Stay safe as always. Thanks so much for bringing us along. :)

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

We will be in Colorado in August :). Hope you are doing well.

[@johnplyler7054]

I'm jealous! Hope you enjoy the new battery, and all that wiring, Wow, no idea.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Mind blowing right? I still find myself conserving battery power out of habit but it's a good habit. Have a great week John!

[@mikeanshit158]

Awesome guys! I dont need this system but i want it!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Want vs. Need. It's always a battle 💪😊.

[@DashcamUKDrivers]

Fascinating!!! Unless it’s the camera angle, as your lovely home was driven out at the end, the right headlight wasn’t working! Sure you spotted this? Be safe and thoroughly enjoyed this vlog, lovely to see you all again!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

We did we switched the bulb the next morning 😉

[@ibrahimaldossri2646]

Cool system you are installing keep it up 👍

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you! 😁

[@carolmorgan1370]

Awesome! That would have made me nervous to see all that "stuff" get removed but it seems this wasn't their first rodeo. Haven't purchased a Revel yet. Seeing this upgrade makes me more aware of pros/cons with older and newer models. Thanks for all the great information! Being able to run the AC will be necessary in the lower 48 as we approach the summer months. Enjoy!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Carol. We love our 2019 and have had very minor issues and in price comparison with the brand new models. Whewww. This system is worth every penny to us because the heat would most certainly have us tied to campgrounds here and in the winter, we don' t have the use of solar in Alaska...so..it will be fun to see what it takes to deplete the system. We haven't been able to yet. Personally, I think the more electronics you put into the newer models (sliding doors, etc) the more that can go wrong. Have a great day Carol.

[@paulacolicigno1415]

Very interesting vidio..that young man is a master of his trade💖

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Paula. Absolutely. The speed and precision in which he works was simply masterful. Thanks for watching and saying hello!

[@paulevans3522]

Great video very interesting really to love ur van and u guys are great to look forward to the next video can’t wait.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thanks so much Paul! 😁

[@exbassguide]

Your van Has my vote for the Beefiest Van in Van Life! I am impressed with everything you have upgraded on your van!!!!! Thanks!!! Roger The ExBassGuide

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Roger. We hope you are having a great week!

[@alohatvn]

Look forward to seeing how the new battery 🔋system works out. Please keep us updated.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Absolutely! Thank you! 😁

[@ReadySetElement]

Your power upgrade came out sweet! Safe travels out there stay blessed 🙏 -Ready Set Element

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

The power upgrade has made a huge difference for us being down here. I think it will be just as helpful when we head back north though. We shall see!

[@toddallen443]

Oh love the Back to the Future comparison!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

He's TOTALLY Doc Brown! 😁

[@joegremillion7537]

Another fun video! It’s nice to see Dic Brown in action especially after reading all his stuff in the FB group!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Joe! It was fun to watch him take all of that apart and put it together again. Whats even more fun is no power worries! Can't wait to see how it does in the colder darker days. Hope you're having a great week! 😁

[@jasminewevers4589]

Wow, good job Aaron! That's was quite a major upgrade. So glad you guys can run the ac now in the Texas heat! Stay cool!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Jasmine. Definitely makes a huge difference! Hope you are having a great week!

[@jager6863]

Awesome Video

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Kevin. Have a great week!

[@samkunal8590]

Great job!!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you!

[@lgreenway5844]

Wow! That's all I can say. Wow! We are going to follow how the lithiums do, since as soon as our AGM's give out, we are switching to lithium too. I don't think I could watch the surgery though, too scary. Happy/cool days for Ember ahead. Jim's cooking will probably switch over to long dutch oven meals, simmering for hours, with no concern for the battery. Looking forward to seeing what he comes up with.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Jim certainly has big plans for the instant pot and the long slow cooks. We hear you on waiting for the AGM's to fail completely. For us it happened around October time frame and we noticed without the tiny trickle of the solar we were having to drive and either go back to our location or find a new one. We were turning our engine on in the morning and patiently waiting for lithium to be available. We picked a shop in Anchorage to do it, but now that we've watched it we are SO happy we were able to see Aaron and one of his trained installers. Jim has made the entire van next level but only after really considering what we need and power was #1. We will be giving a 100% honest review on everything once it's been on our van for awhile. Have a great week!

[@larryseroter]

Thanks for sharing, simply amazing the concept and workmanship of a true professional. Thanks Jim and Cynthia. Be safe and enjoy your new set up.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed it Larry, We hope you enjoy the rest of your week!

[@larryseroter]

Thank you Jim and Cynthia, I hope in the near future we can meet up and caravan. You guys are the best ,Lucky Jim., Stay safe and enjoy the upgrades.

[@briangreen9677]

Interesting video. I knew there were power limitations with your Revel, I just didn’t know to what degree. I’m glad you have been able to improve the system significantly, and that the AC unit will be able to be powered by battery alone. I know you two have dreamed about driving that thing all the way to the bottom of South America and back, and a lot of that distance happens to be through some rather arid landscapes. It’s great to see you get this upgrade and I hope it treats you well. We also learned a bit about vibrations and loose wiring. The good news is that you now know what to look for down the road to ensure that everything remains snugged up. I hope you two are having an awesome day. Take care and I hope to hear from you soon.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Brian! YES! This was very important to us because we wanted Lithium from the very start and it wasn't an option at the time in any of the Sprinters, but now companies like Storyteller and even Winnebago finally jumped on lithium. Our concern was lithium doesn't do well in cold temps, but now that the batteries are on the inside of the van it isn't such a concern. Whoever put AGM batteries on the OUTSIDE bottom of a vehicle and then claims it to be 4 seasons....well.....you know. 😂 A YES our travels South are exactly why we're doing it, and the lack of Solar up North and powering us during the long dark winters. Haven't talked much about our adventures down to South America because that's still a "Someday", when Jim is done playing around.....hahaha.. Thanks for being here with us Brian. We hope your week is going well. xoxo

[@sauceal]

Excellent work, congratulations.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you! We're very happy with it! We appreciate you watching!

[@andrewmartinez1102]

Hello you two, this is soooo awesome!!! Looking forward to hopefully meeting up later! But I’m just the driver!!!🤣😂🤫

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hey Andrew! I am sure we will meet up out there someplace!

[@terryh3689]

Interesting to see the tear out and install. I think I’d be tempted to upgrade the shower connections while they were exposed.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

That takes some time and effort that we don't have at the moment, however, it's so much cleaner behind that wall now and we know how to take the wall out and reinstall it. Wasn't as complicated as you might think. Even easier now. I hear ya though, redoing the pluming would be great! 😊 Have a great week Terry!

[@jeanlouisrichard8524]

J'adore vos vidéos. 👍👍👍👍

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Merci! Nous sommes heureux que vous les appréciez. Nous espérons que vous allez bien !

[@ftkinsella]

Holy shit guys you can now say, without a doubt that your rig is a beast. That is a ton of power and man have these guys done an incredible job designing, building and installing this amazing system. I just love it. You will have no power worries from now on and that is how Van life and RV life should be. I have said it on numerous videos and channels that I am shocked and upset that the RV manufactures haven’t done more work as far as designing systems that should be built in without an option and cash upgrade needed. Well done guys. Worth every penny but should have been right from the start. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hey guys, Right? I think the only thing left that's Winnebago is the cabinets and I know Jim has been eyeballing those to come out as well, but if it's not broke......😁. Our AGM's were toast. Agree on the RV industry, but it's not going to change so we will make the changes ourselves. Life was too short to sit around and wait for delivery or one to be built only. At least this way, we get to personally work with these companies. Winnebago knows what they're doing because people still keep buying it. Have a great week you two. Stay out of trouble mmm k ? 😁

[@stephenstringer3689]

Congrats on the new system especially being able to get the larger power option. I've never heard a negative comment about his system. From what I have read unfortunately the larger unit won't be available for the 2021. Makes the older models more appealing!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

I think there's a lot to be said for the 2018-2019 models. Aaron is working on an upgrade as we speak for the newer models and some other wild stuff. 😁

[@gosman949]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska hopefully on the new models he can incorporate the lithium batteries that are currently in the van. People pay bigger bucks now for these vans!

[@geraldb9706]

Hi Cynthia, Jim and Ember. This was a really cool video today. Just amazing how much wiring was in behind everything. Glad you got it done in record time and so professionally. You two will be able to rock and roll for days off grid now. Peace and Calm. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Gerald! We hope you had a wonderful weekend. Yes, we can now run the AC with no issue and now I'm looking forward to how it holds up in the winter. Sending you both love and hugs from us to you. xoxo

[@Roaming50]

Great to see Aaron do his magic on your Revel. I’m jealous! So far I haven’t needed the AC on my Revel yet but now I’m moving to the more humid Midwest, I’m thinking the ability to run AC and have no power anxiety would be awesome.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

We never thought we would use it either. We had actually thought about replacing it with a second fan at one point. Glad we didn't do that now. Hope you are having a great week!

[@Roaming50]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska Ha ha. Stressful week - Movers are here moving our house. Perhaps. that is why I live being in the Revel so much. Away from all the crap at home.... 🤣

[@36PawsPNWC]

I love that comparison of back to the future!!! Great upgrade! We have lithium in our trailer and would like to upgrade to charging it while driving. Enjoy the journey!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Charging while driving is very important! Can't help but think of Doc Brown when we spend time with Aaron. He's a great guy. Have a great week and thank you for being here with us. xo

[@ivanhoe603]

Muchas gracias, por toda la información que contiene el video Un abrazo desde Málaga España.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

¡Gracias por el abrazo! ¡Esperamos que te esté yendo bien allí! ¡Ten una maravillosa semana!

[@somnathbanerjee2819]

A cool set up, although no idea what happened but enjoyed watching. Missed amber though. Stay safe..!!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

A little change of pace for us since power is what what keeps us on the road. Thank you for watching. Ember needed the downtime from her Stardom 😂. Have a great week. xo

[@marknoyce1411]

Would welcome brief updates on the reliability of the system as time goes by, esp in light of STO volta issues I'm seeing on forums. Thinking/hoping this system might be the answer...

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Mark. We will continue to give updates on the build and things we modify over time.

[@jonbaker7370]

I have an appointment for the install same place April 4th, I am very nervous. I won't get the owner of RoamRig to do my install so I hope the people at the shop can do as good a job as they did on yours on my van. Mine is also a 2019 and has had no issues. Just time for Battery upgrade, so if your going to go big go really big. Yes I am worried they will mess up my Van. Hope not.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Jon they are great people there. You are in good hands. They helped with ours that is how it was completed so quickly.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

You should reach out to Tony if you haven’t done the J51 … fuel computer upgrade in yours yet… he is just down the road from them.

[@roseannehayes9914]

hello have fun and be safe out there

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Roseanne. Have a great week!

[@mustafakocyigit5117]

When I look at these beautiful images, I feel a peace and an indescribable love in my soul. .Thanks. .❤

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching. xo

[@deborahschaub2925]

AWESOME

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thanks Deb! Have a great week!

[@AR15UserRev1]

Nice review, look forward to seeing you here in the best state (Colorado) one day

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

We will be there in August 😉

[@brendag2891]

That's a massive amount of power! What brand of lithium batteries are those six? Guy I used to know was a battery tester at 3M (which stands for Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing) and I have a simple solar set up, just for fun. I've looked into a Prius, because the AC can be left on all the time for the dog, or to sleep in. But I also have a Ford pickup truck, and the benefits of 4 wheel drive are important in the snow, here. It really looks like you two have found the ultimate solution for everything! I like the van because you don't have to go outside in order to access the kitchen, bed, bathroom. Right now I have a travel trailer, which is only good for the summer months. I guess, personally, I'm gonna stick with my separate vehicles for different activities/utilities. But it's so awesome to know that Winnebago Revel is an option! I'm too tall for a Prius.... Lol.... I wish there was an affordable electric van with 4 wheel drive. Well, some day maybe.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Brenda. The batteries are from Lion power. We definitely love having the van for the very reasons you specified. We looked at many travel trailers and different sizes of RVs before we made a decision on what would work best for us. That is the key thing though. Find what works for you and your travel style and the space you need. There are so many options out there for everyones needs. Electric vans would be sweet! Have a wonderful week!

[@bren_artstudio54]

Fantastic ❣️

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you! 😁

[@samkunal8590]

Love you guys ❤️❤️❤️

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thanks Sam! ❤️

[@AA-kf7uf]

Hi Cynthia and Jim, love your posts. You two are the reason I bought a 2022 Revel. Considering the remote boondocking you two (and Ember) do, would you please share your internet setup? Thank you!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Well... we have att hotspots... Walmart, McDonald’s, Starbucks, and honestly anywhere we can snag free internet... not so glamorous 😂. Hope you are doing well :)

[@AA-kf7uf]

I really like the console table too, but I am going to move it to the passenger side. My lab, Henry, needs more room for his thermapedic dog bed ☺️

[@terryburns8917]

Very nice looking set up. I just hope you and your insurance company has your van insured for replacement cost, and not the normal appreciate it cost that insurance companies do most of the time. I don’t know companies them take Euler, but I learned the other day you can get insurance for the true replacement cost of your RV.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

We do have our value on the van increased with our insurance for that very reason. Covers our stuff inside also. Insurance is definitely not fun to work with though. Have a wonderful week Terry.

[@michaelconchscooter8940]

I specified 600amps of lithium When I had my van built. All I can add to your build is that you can ignore the battery monitor pretty much. We run whatever we want when we want. As you point out the a/c is the killer. We have slept overnight with ours in the Everglades in summer but it doesn’t leave much left over. Time to drive the second alternator! This is as you said the best upgrade. The only bad thing about lithium is the cost, so much so you delicately failed to mention it!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you for the reassurance on your experience with lithium. We are very very happy so far but always like seeing how others like it. Much much better than the AGMs we had. The lithium install definitely was not cheap but is worth it. We hope you are having a great week!

[@floraswennie5833]

Hello Jim, Cynthia and Ember

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Flora! Thanks for coming by and saying Hello! 👋 😁

[@marianfrances4959]

Right on!!!!👍😏🇨🇦

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thanks Marian! 😁

[@rozebaum]

Wow! All those wires make me nervous!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

As long as someone in the room knows what to do with them after taking them all out. It would have been fun if Aaron would have shown some doubt. "Ummmm....I think this is right?" 😂😂😂. Have a great week!

[@BillSprague]

It could be distressing to look under you van and see its entrails hanging out were it not for Aaron. 🤔 OTOH it’s like watching a heart transplant done really well! It almost makes me think a 2019 might be a better choice, because it would have more space in the rear for storage and I could have a bed for my friend.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Bill. yes the 2019 has a lot more space in the rear and if you do it right the price is cheaper and can do the upgrades like roamrig lithium with the extra money you save. just our thoughts....

[@BillSprague]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska That’s my thinking as well.

[@michaeldennison436]

That was quite the tear out and new install. Lots of soil etc. filtering down from above when they were doing the removal which is to be expected. I was surprised to not see them wearing goggles or at least safety glasses for protection from the falling debris. They certainly acted like they knew what they were doing. Had a dog party/greeting going on at about 14:35 (I presume Ember was at the hotel). Looks good and have safe travels. Do you think you will make it to the North East? (There is so much to see in the US).

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Michael. Yes we had Ember in a hotel room while we were doing the install. We are not sure if we are going to make the northeast on this trip or not yet. We may save it for a future adventure when we can do our west to east trip across canada. Plans always change with us so you never know lol.

[@nipez23]

how does that upgrade compare to the 2021 and newer models that now come with lithium?

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

The new models come with 250ah of lithium and a 2000 watt inverter. We have 630ah of lithium and 3000 watt inverter. Hope that helps.

[@nipez23]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska thanks! That's a nice upgrade. Wish Revel's came with the Storyteller Volta systems.

[@higherho1540]

Yea I don’t understand why they did not put the Volta system in the Revel like they did with the Travato and BoldT. It’s their best Lithium power system available (thing get’s over 12,800 Usable Watt hours) and a 3600 Watt inverter. Maybe the Revel is too small?

[@michaelbecnel63]

Definitely not the first install those guys do...Electrical Surgeons!! Happy Trails

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

He created the system so I'd hope he knows where each wire goes right? But that was a total mind boggle for the both of us. We got the hotel thinking it would take a few days. Mind blown with how good they are. Thanks for watching Michael. Have a great week. xo

[@TheSassySpoon]

Awesome! That is so smart! Where are you off to next?

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Next we end up just outside of Joshua Tree. At this point, we're on a time crunch. 😁. Thanks for coming along Sassy, see you again next week. xo

[@Tbone376]

They are rocking this upgrade I would be interested in my system for my new build did you get in contact with them. Great video thanks

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Thomas. Did we get in contact with RoamRig? You can find them at www.roamrig.com but I believe he only specifically works on Revel Battery systems but don't quote me on that. He certainly found a need in the market and rolled with it. Brilliant. Thanks for watching and have a great day!

[@ultragem100]

The manufacturer should have realized a Lithium electrical system was a given to make this Revel Van a logical purchase.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Newer ones do have lithium but it is a smaller power bank than what we use.

[@williamhope1327]

Jim could you give a ballpark cost of a Lithium conversion?

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi William. Check out www.RoamRig.com for the breakdown of cost. Thanks for watching!

[@batmanaerm7649]

Tq..

[@zumezoom9593]

how much have y'all spent on the upgrades and renovations including the van? it looks amazing but complicated to get it done right

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

We have around 160-170 invested with everything we have done to the van.

[@zumezoom9593]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska wow thats kinda insane but not really if you compare it to buying or renting a stationary house

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

@@zumezoom9593 we have done the upgrades over two years also. Not all at once.

[@zumezoom9593]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska right coz costs don't hurt as much and upgrades take through experience and time on the road

[@samkunal8590]

Wanna see more of you in van trip and do make sure that place doesn't get hot 🔥 for ur dog coz of batteries change

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Absolutely! We're back on the road traveling and Ember is our number 1 priority. Have a great day!

[@RonHao]

Can you share the cost of the upgrade?

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

I don’t remember the exact pricing but there are three different stages that you can purchase ranging from around 10k to around 20k depending on your needs.

[@RonHao]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska Thank you so much

[@lindavestal8139]

What about weight distribution--are the lithium batteries lighter or heavier than the lead batteries?

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Linda. They are a lot lighter than the old AGMs. We haven't noticed a significant difference in handling at all. Have a great week!

[@ronglaze746]

That's definitely an Awesome upgrade. Congrats on getting that done. Can that system be put in vehicles other than the Revel?

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hi Ron. Thank you! I believe Aarons focus right now is specifically Revels. He has experience on van builds and is a Revel owner himself but he saw a need and developed a plan to fill that need. Brilliant right? You can check him out at www.RoamRig.com Thanks for watching!

[@ronglaze746]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska Supply and Demand. Yes Brilliant.... Thanks for the reply. Have fun....

[@carlosguerrero-qb5ml]

Nice ✌️x& X4_

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Carlos.

[@HillbillyMusings]

That’s pretty scary with all those wires laying around. I’d be having a heart attack!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Definitely nerve wracking to see your van disassembled, but we had full faith in Aaron.

[@HillbillyMusings]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska looks like he did an amazing job!

[@tjava2338]

👍

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you!

[@billfearheller4179]

Jim and Cynthia, How much weight did you eliminate? It looked like "tons", but it must have really been substantial. Be well and stay safe, bf

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

It removes about 350 pounds of weight. Crazy huh? Thanks for watching Bill. xo

[@milesfong3901]

I'm sure it lost a lot of weight in the process.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

About 350 lbs!

[@yayasdt2738]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Yaya! Have a great week!

[@donaldwyant7482]

But they did a good job

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Agree! We are happy with it so far!

[@donaldwyant7482]

I’m really Glad that you got those lithium battery because they will help you off grid

[@donaldwyant7482]

I’m really sorry your dad died from Covid nine teen

[@davidmahan4160]

Wow what an amazing system, no more power worries, it was nice of you to bring Aaron a couple of shovels fills of Alaskan dirt. 😂👍

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Well, he's been wanting to see Alaska. This was just a preview for him I guess. 😁. Have a great week!

[@davidmahan4160]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska 🤣 Hope you guys have a fantastic week.🙂👍

[@MrJimpk1]

Hi Guys, Wow big upgrade...can't be much more upgrading to do...how's the travelling going? How's Ember enjoying the heat of the lower 48s? I noticed you had the passengers headlight out when they were driving it out of the service area? Great info for other Revel owners if they are considering upgrading... Drive safe and look after each other on your adventures... Cheers!! James

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hey! The traveling is going well. Ember isn't a fan of the heat but she is adjusting to it by sleeping through it. Not much upgrading left. If and when things break we will replace them. I'm dreaming of a roof rack that we can stand and lounge on but thats waaay down the road, if ever. Now we need to save money for future fixes and travels. 😁. Have a great week James. xo

[@donaldwyant7482]

It’s too bad that garage doesn’t have a strong enough llift up your van because live in the life guy Chad went to Van compass in Idaho and they had a strong enough lift to lift the van up high enough to really easy on the mechanics

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

When our suspension was done it was put on a lift. They didn't want or need to lift the van to accomplish this :). They would have used it if they needed to. Have a great week Donald.

[@donaldwyant7482]

Do you have a satellite phone

[@donaldwyant7482]

I know you’re probably confined to Washington state and Oregon but if you ever have a chance come to Colorado the elevation here is a lot higher than any place in Washington state so it’s a whole new ballgame with cooking and breathing

[@donaldwyant7482]

And here in Colorado there are stunning views of 14er’s it’s awesome here

[@donaldwyant7482]

the part when you’re driving and the drone is following you how does that work technically with GPS or the ground station pretty cool

[@michael-7240]

Definitely, not a D.I.Y

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

HAH. We said the same thing as we were watching him do it! Hope you are having a great week!

[@MLMEnLaWeb]

Please please please !!! Take Winnebago to wash before you do a service.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

We always try for sure :). Have a great week!