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🚐Off Grid Philosophy☀
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 26 มิ.ย. 2013
Offgrid living tips, tricks and philosophy and performance e-bikes #vanlife
Ultimate 3,000 watt urban boondock solar trailer!
This is it right here! Most wattage i can do👍
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My EG4 100ah 48v waterproof battery and story time👍
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GENMAX GM3500iAED generator review. Definitely get this!
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Review of my Genmax GM3500iAED generator! If you have any questions or if i missed anything, leave a comment and I'll respond as always👍
Stowaway2 swingout hitch and generator box review👍
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Review of my swingout hitch and generator box
Upgrades to 20,000 watt Vector Typhoon
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New ACDC mini split on my Sprinter
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mini split,sprinter,van,#vanlife,offgrid,off grid,acdc
Vector Typhoon high performance e-bike 20,000 watts✔
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Vector Typhoon high performance e-bike qs205 134 volt 150 amp controller = 20,000 watts. fast massive torque electric lithium polymer batteries
My INCINOLET INCINERATING TOILET in my van!
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Brief run down of my INCINOLET incinerating toilet
Introduction vid for OffGrid Philosophy Channel
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A basic run down of the channels purpose and goals
Where go I get the same one? Name of hitch
Can this be power by a generator?
totally sounds cheap when running really tiny and rattely
You are the first to mention that the unit can be under mounted. Also I like the rear mount of your fan.
Two questions, first one. How long will the batteries last overnight running your air conditioning? During the day do you have equilibrium with running the air conditioning or eventually kill the batteries?
I like your videos. Looking forward to watch more your new videos. I am a big fan of solar power, too. Thank you.
If you had just stuck a vinyl rainbow flag on it right by the ac/dc everyone would have just thought you were. . . Ah, nevermind.
$600 !?!? I think I’d like the pain in the ass side load over that price! I love your set up though!!
Maybe you could put a secondary box around the plug on the bottom of the van that always gets wet? These are valuable videos for anyone that needs a lot of solar for their setup. Thanks for making them.
Do you run the generator inside that box? It seems like it would overheat.
How is it working today? We put one in our trailer and have had nothing but trouble with it.
You can't get 15 years of life out of any LFP battery by discharging it down to 0% SOC, That's impossible.
I sure would,like to buy BOTH, where did you get these? Janice Port Angeles, WA
Good day, how can I buy both the Stow away and a generator box. Janice. In Port Angeles, WA
Good to know w a class a RV
Where did you purchase the box thank you
Love this! Just ordered one today. Thank you for this review. It helped me male my decision.
I've had good luck with mine. Seems well built and very quiet.
Does anyone know how to bypass CO detector that is flashing and won't let me start it.
Might you have any videos of the compressor running at full blast outside your van? I think I found a way to mount this unit partially sunk through my floor with another airflow, but I want to be incredibly stealth to stay in big cities and I'm concerned at how loud they get. Many thanks!
Please don’t waste your money on these Chinese junk boxes the 1st generator. I bought ( bilt hard) did well for 1 month. Then when it acted up it ruined. Sulfated $2000 worth of my rv batteries, took 2 months dealing with these idiots from China you get 1 sentence every 24 hrs on an email response. So it takes 1 month to resolve / return this pos, then the next brand I bought runs ok until it doesn’t and the propane regulator leaks so that cost me 200 of wasted propane that was August now it’s dec but guess what they still never resolved that problem . I have all the emails about it and still no new part. I emailed them a video they req of my electronic leak detector showing the propane regulator leaking. They say they will send new parts out by Dhl but never did .. Now they have passed on helping me and say the useless California service center will expedite a replacement but that doesn’t happen either. This is after another video and pics of another issue. Fuel dripping from air cleaner box to carb inlet . And a 3rd issue is a full clean oil change that still didn’t resolve a low oil light/ no start for 3 days and a brainless service center that doesn’t know where the low oil wire is located to disconnect it so I can start it . They keep sending me the same pic of the wire which I keep responding to tell them that’s not my generator 7250 I don’t have any wires or sensor like the pic shows . So the generator has so much vibration that the main battery wire harness is being cut through by laying against the metal and that’s with the wire loom covering over the wires how many other places is that happening to ? And this engine has way too much noise it doesn’t sound good to my ears As A 30 year Ase master auto technician…. So my advice stay away from all this junk take a road trip and buy a good used generac with a real USA industrial engine w/ a pressurized oil system with a spin on oil filter and a true continuous output vs this BS junk that’s flooding our market I have such a unit but in storage and thus needed a quick on the road unit for my rv trip . Anyone wanting to see my emails to confirm all I say is welcome to see them .
Wow looks great
Thank you!
@@offgridphilosophy7959 sir do you have a list of parts where i can somewhat copy or at least give me an idea what l need to buy coz i want to build my own to use as my daily commute to work since gas prices here in california is so expensive, thanks.
What direction does the air flow through the outside unit?
I really don't understand why people follow propane. I mean it's like the next coolest thing out there besides solar. Propane ain't cheap, and you ain't got to carry around no hundred gallon container or propane either. Your people are funny people boy it's like playing all the leader right cliff
I can give plenty of reasons why propane can be better than gas.
smells less
2x 30lbs tanks in my rv… thats why
Thanks for the review. Is this generator still performing for you? Would you buy it again? Have you had to deal with customer service at Genmax over any issues? Thanks-
100 amp hour, 5120 watt hours, yet No Flashlight 🚫 💡
I have one of these for home prep. The fact you can store LPG indefinitely means when I had to use it after 2 years set up outside in a waterproof box it just started up on the key and off you go.. Great machine!
Very true! The motor will last much longer on propane too! Gasoline tries to break down the engine oil where propane does not! 👍
Do you turn on the Maxxair and your ac at the same time? Wouldn’t the maxxair pull cold ac air outside? How many watts is that unit pulling on avg?
The maxxair is for winter time when it isn't so hot. The ac locked up because the ac guys never charged it correctly. I have a different brand ac for two weeks now and it's way better! Review vid coming soon👍
@@offgridphilosophy7959 sweet, looking forward to the video
@@offgridphilosophy7959 tell us the model i cant wait 2 years for the video
nice! How has the mini split been performing since the video was released? Does it produce any noise?
The compressor locked up because the ac shop didn't know how to charge a mini split correctly. I have a different brand ac on the back for two weeks now and it's much much better. Review video coming soon.👍
Still working?
Compressor locked up because the ac mechanic didn't know how to do these correctly. I have a different brand ac since two weeks ago and it's wayyyyy better than this one was. Review video coming soon👍
@@offgridphilosophy7959 I've seen a bunch of videos 8-12 months old but no follow ups.
Whats wrong with the flexible solar panel. It didn't work well. Why you are not using those one. Are they not efficient. Thanks
Not awesome 👍👍👍
It was only 800 watts and they were getting sun damage similar to how a plastic headlight cover does. They are great for deploying on the ground and picking them back up was a breeze too. They have that good point about them. Very light and compact. I need all of the watts that i can get so i went with solid panels.
@@offgridphilosophy7959 how many watts do you need to run all day and how many ah batteries. Run a little fridge, and AC
@@aldoyosbel1728397263 I only use 200 ah at 48 volts. It's the equivalent of having 400 ah at 12 volts. If you're running 12 volts i would go with atleast 300 ah. to run ac and fridge. Depending on where you live (how hot it gets), you might need 2,000 watts of solar or just 400 watts or so.
@@offgridphilosophy7959 2000 watts panel, that's like 10 solar. It's a lot of space for a van
So I assume you had to vacuum the lines and hopefully the refrigerant is R-134 just like automobile AC requires. Is that correct???
I took it to an automotive ac place. Big mistake because even though it uses 134A, they had no clue how to do it correctly and when to crack open the valves. It ended up with a lot of air and moisture in it and it leaked and then the compressor locked up. Two weeks ago i installed a different brand ac and did everything myself. I'll be posting a review vid on the new ac soon.
@@offgridphilosophy7959 I saw a different video of someone who had one of those mini splits and they vacuumed the lines themselves then used two cans of 134A that you use to self charge an auto ac.
@@lyledeevore1389 That's exactly what i did! Now i can do my own ac work. . . to a point anyway😏
Too bad you don’t upload a bit more, really great no BS content👍👍!! Greetings, Albert 🇳🇱
Thanks Albert! I have a new ac on the back of the van. Two weeks so far and it's doing wayyy better than my first one did. Review video on the way👍
ow that’s great, looking forward to it! Myself am looking into the Samsung whisper or something like whisper name :-) anyway a Samsung mini split. I aI need is a van… 😂😂 but that is a matter of time
I’m curious about the air flow into the box from the other side. Have you had any issues with the generator?
I drilled 2" holes in the bottom on the intake side. Surprisingly it doesn't get very hot. Pretty normal temps. I try to have the van shading it on hot sunny days while running it.
That's a lot of solar. Cool!
Where did you get that box? Thanks
I got it on ebay and there is no comaany name on it. I understand everyone's frustration from not finding a box in these exact dimensions. I'm trying to find one too.
Excellent video explaining thanks!!
I inquired about having one put in a van build. The man told me they couldn't put it the build because of the power it takes. But if they are building from the ground up, can't they install the necessary electrical power, circuit hook up to meet the need of the toilet? Do you know anyone who does know how to install?
The unit only requires 20amp. Should be very easy for electrician
Would something like 6 inches of insulation on every surface reduce the amount of solar you need? It would severely limit living space. Almost like living in a refrigerator. Refrigerators are very efficient. Makes me wonder how much insulation would be necessary to cool your space with 1.000 watts. Is there a point where insulation would have negligible efficiency?
I sprayed expanding foam and it's 4 inches thick on ceiling and walls. The brand i used is called Foamitgreen. Insulation does keep some of the heat outside but generally all it does is slow down the speed in which the heat transfers into the van by means of radiation. It is a must have if you have cooling or a heater.
does the genmax 3500 generator battery charge it self when running
Yes. If it's been sitting for a few months I'll use the pull starter but after that just use the start button. If you leave it sitting for months it's good to unplug the battery first👍
My question is... How you change your e bike? Does it go straight from generator? Which charger you use? I have similar setup.
I use the generic wall charger that came with the bike. I just plug it into a receptical. Usually i use my inverter because the sine wave is cleaner than the gen puts out.
How many amps is your charger?
So I am having the same issue with the BMS. If I understood you correctly, I should connect the battery to the charger first and then plug them in. What should I expect after that? I have four of these for a food trailer.
If you're using a charger that Signiture Solar sales, you hook the charger to the batteries first and then plug it into a wall outlet. That should wake up your BMSs that are in protect mode.
@@offgridphilosophy7959 Yes i did do that. Thanks to your video, but unfortunately that did not work. The charger might be bad. I have a tech call with Signature Solar soon, so hopefully they have an answer. They haven't been great help. Thank again!
@@SamuelXBaxter If your charger is reading negative five ( -5 ), it is good. If your battery went into protect mode you can put a slight draw on it to wake it back up. Just hook any 48 volt device to it and use that to draw even some slight current.
@@offgridphilosophy7959 Not sure what you mean -5. On a multimeter? There is no reading on the charge except a light that is blinking back and forth red/green. Signature Solar told me charger is bad and is working on sending another one. Any suggestion on a 48v device, been trying to think of something I have around to do that.
@@SamuelXBaxter Don't throw it away. Put a multi meter on it and see if you get -5 volts. If so it's working correctly. You need to put a draw on your battery to wake it out of protect mode.
What is on the other door?
I was glad to hear that the compressor unit can be mounted under the floor. I haul a motorcycle on the rear hitch and don't really like the idea of it making my roofline any higher. There's a ton of vacant space under my extended 170 so that would work best for me. Thanks for the video. 👍
Happy to help thanks for stopping in!
This one can work but not a top loader! www.ebay.com/itm/323944304807?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220706173935%26meid%3Da69e1e663fa9486b9231c19b9ad598b5%26pid%3D101526%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26mehot%3Dnone%26itm%3D323944304807%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2Mobile&_trksid=p2380057.c101526.m146925&_trkparms=pageci%3A2582da88-0f65-11ee-8518-32d766097fb4%7Cparentrq%3Ad8c1ca7c1880aa7116282b04fffabb8a%7Ciid%3A1
Where yo buy the box and swing out hitch .
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I can't find those AC/DC units for sale anywhere anymore. Also, I think that outside unit you have is suppose to be mounted horizontally, not vertically like you have it... otherwise you would burn out your compressor. is your compressor still functioning?
This has happened before. They'll be back up on amazon when they get a new batch. You can hang it in any direction. Some people have even removed their spare tire and mounted it down below. Still working like a charm, every single day.
@@offgridphilosophy7959 thanks for the info!
This hitch still work good? Im thinking about getting it for our mobile grooming vehicle
Like hasnt started to sag ect
@@Ohio19919 No sagging at all. Still operates like new.
Ive just got my hub motor and the dropouts on the typhoon fram seem to be ~.1-.2mm too small for the rear axle
Really creative. Question: The unit mounted on the other door, is it part of the mini split?
That's my fan. It's a Maxxairfan.
Amazon is out of stock and doesn't know when it will be available. 😢
@@tommcdonald1746 If you're talking about the mini split, this has happened before. They just need to get another shipment in.