Linnea, I remember you saying something like, ‘please don’t catch fire’ as you added the last battery cable. I clenched my teeth and prayed right along with you. I was a very proud TH-cam aunty! LOL. Every time I see your videos I feel a connection that TH-cam affords. Big hugs and congratulations! 🙌🏽🥰🙏🏽✌🏽❤️
Akela's reaction to that alarm was priceless. In the future, if you need to replace the battery or the fuse, you may want to put a cutoff switch between the fuse and the battery. It's not necessary, but you will feel safer being able to connect and disconnect those wires without the spark.
Blue Sea make a great set of high-amp battery switches for this purpose. Also a good move to install a Blue Sea terminal fuse (or fuses for multiple batteries) onto the positive terminals, plus terminal covers, to prevent any damage to the batteries if the system is overloaded, or against short-circuits.
You are so awesome Linnea!! You have come so far in the last three years!! I literally watched your build as I was doing my own. I’m still paying off my van so I’m working fulltime at a regular job. I’m so happy that TH-cam and Patreon have helped you so much to be able to live your best life at your age. I’m looking at upgrading my own electrical system. Long story short when I ordered my batteries they ended up delivered in Ontario and I live in The Yukon. Like next to Alaska. Completely opposite end of Canada. Ordered a second set. Tracking shows they arrived in Canada but they never arrived. So I ended up depending on my jackery 240 to run my fridge in summer and heater in winter. I just didn’t run heat during the day so if it was -40 outside it could be -20 celcius in the van after ten hours with no heat. I just didn’t run my fridge at all because food stayed cold enough. I literally used my unplugged fridge as a freezer all winter. Life in Northern Canada is fun. But when I finish paying off my van I am definitely going to start spending winter down south!! You inspire me so much. I’m so proud of you and everything you’ve accomplished!! I’m a single 44 year old woman and I understand being scared at times and not feeling completely comfortable with the electronic stuff. You’re teaching me so much! Hopefully I’ll get a cubic mini next summer. I was hoping to this year but I just can’t afford it right now. Damn this economy! 😂😂 Safe journeys and give Akela a hug.
This was great. The idea of a circuit breaker is something that never occurred to me before, but it makes perfect sense. Love, love, LOVE the bloopers at the end with Chris being a pest. You flinching when he made that zapping sound made me actually laugh out loud. 😂😂😂
What great timing. My brother and I were talking about solar, power stations, and generators today. I am hoping to be getting a van in the not too distant future, so I can hit the road after raising my 4 kids, working, etc. I am now disabled and want to see this beautiful country we live in before I can't walk at all. I'm just starting to pay closer attention to what I will need to power my van life, as far as solar and a power station. I truly hope I will not have a need for a noisy generator. Thanks for the info, and the link to Engineers who van life blog.
Great job on your solar! I have been with you since right after your van build! Thank you for sharing your life adventures- even tho I’m old enough to be your mom, (and your mom is adorable by the way!) you inspire me to try new things! Keep having fun and stay safe!
You probably didnt need to tape up the negative cable. But it is always a good practice to be safe and not take any chances. :) three words to always live by. C.Y.A. Cover Your Arse. One thing i would suggest is color coding the wires in and out of your circuit breaker. Just a little red tape on the positive cables so that way you can know at a glance.
من فضلك حاولي تفعيل الترجمة الى اللغة العربية لأني أحب أن أعرف عن متذا تتحدثين شكرا Please try to translate in Arabic because I would like to know what you are talking about
Watching what you do makes me feel so great to know the power of what a woman can accomplish when she needs and wants to. I love it all...and especially Akela's expressions. The best hugs come from our fur babies. I looked up Bluetti...wonderful.
I’ve got to admit. I’ve watched this vid twice and for the life of me I can’t understand the round about way you’re powering your van. My sprinter has a 3000 watt inverter w/dc-dc charging off alternator or 400 watts of solar. I have 5 battleborn batteries and they power everything from Microwave to 12 volt ac. Fridge included. Hot water heater is also electric and we use an induction cooktop. I’m guessing you don’t have a dc to dc charging ability but it appears you may be doing it this way for budgetary reasons? We also have 8, 110 outlets and plenty of power. Don’t have to set up panels outside or the like. Please explain why this route?
After watching this video, I purchased the Bluetti AC 180 and I am so disappointed! It is loud when it powers my devices! When I am out in the wilderness and writing my book on the computer, I want to hear the birds, not the power station. Folks, look online for complaints about this issue and about the terrible customer service. I am trying to return it. I also have a Jackery and it is quiet.
So you didn't really talk about how you connected the bluetti to your charge controller. Some things to know about bluetti...they have their units setup without any thought into the life cycles of their batteries. They are short lived. Fast charging them will absolutely destroy those batteries quickly. When their cheap components fail, you will not ne able to get any sort of customer service on their product or warranty. They are more concerned about advertising than to produce a quality product. If your using their stuff; be smart and have a back up system to use because you WILL need it. Also they make false claims to their built in mppt solar charge controllers and exaggerate the watt hours. It's a garbage system. It's tough to get honest reviews on these when the promoter has been bought with a free unit. I get it and don't wanna burn bridges with these companies that are supporting your channel. Just know people who buy bluetti don't ever make the mistake of buying a second. It's the company's fault and they don't even stand behind their product and offer customer support or a warranty. Buyer beware.
Omg this all makes sense now! My bf was trying to explain how i needed to set mine up for my little van amd watching you install this and explain it, i now know exactly how i need to do mine
@Linmea & Akea for when the clouds wont part. This guy is charging his Bluetti from his alternator and solar simultaneously. I asked him a year later, he responded it still works and no issues. th-cam.com/video/5EeVqgc_CyE/w-d-xo.html Would love to hear you and Erics take on this alternator hack.🙏
Linnea, what an amazing young lady that you are, to take on electrical work in your van, and are able to put in solar power. You did a great job upgrading the power. You said you were nervous, but you showed a confident person!! Love you, my friend
Super informative and funny! I do a lot of electrical with my eyes closed 😂 ironic you did it in the rain, but was scared of the shock 🤭 exactly how I’d do it too 🤦🏼♀️
Battery is not that big in it. You have 1800w inverter. I am looking to buy one of those however app is missing alot of options that i have on ecoflow and i do not like the flat top 😂. I'll see what has better sale
Lots of good how to info and electrical consult help. I had no idea of where to even start w using solar power. I'm wondering if u have a video of the initial solar panel install and setup.
I have the small Bluetti as well. I have to keep telling myself that I don't need the bigger battery (yet) because everytime I see the capabilities of their batteries, I am so tempted to buy another one! LOL
Awwww poor Akela!! I don’t think I could learn all that! Lol…. Gives me anxiety thinking about it 😂. Hi to Chris n Kobuck. Linnea you are amazing!!!❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
Hmmm, I have questions. Do the Battleborns just charge the BluEtti now? The bluetti is essentially your old setup in a convenient box. That's an expensive upgrade without the sponsor giving you a freebie.
Oh no!!!! Poor Akela❤❤❤❤❤❤ I've been charging my portable straight from my 12v fuse box for the past 2 years. Each pug takes about 100w so you can just use one or unplug it all to gether if you want to save your house battery. I haven't seen that many people do it that way but it's been working great for me.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m truly grateful as always. So with the circuit breaker you no longer require an inverter? I seriously don’t comprehend electrical. Amps, watts, voltage 😳 I do however feel less fortunate for not being a patreon. It seems as though allot of youtubers that I fallow are going that direction. The almighty dollar wins again…. Le sigh 😞
The fact that you did this while it was raining? I was a bit worried - old lady worries perhaps. LOL But I love the fact that you powered on regardless and completed the tasks. Thank you again for the excellent informative video and the laughs. WHAT WAS THAT ALARM?
I don't want to be that guy, but I told you about that fuse in your "Solar power upgrade" video a year ago. I'm surprised it's lasted this long, probably only because you were hardly ever using the inverter. But the real question is, have you upgraded the wiring at all? The fuse should be sized depending on the wires it is protecting. If you have 20A wire and a 40A fuse, that's a really bad idea.
I love how much you love your pup, or should I say, pups. And like a nut, I am fascinated with that blue coffee mug. Love blue. OK my squirrel brain is in control. Sorry. Thanks for all the solar info. Almost twice the power is fantastic, & small. Happy trails!
I love my Bluetti, and I would never use any other system. Also, it's made in America, which you didn't mention 👍 ... that should be important to all Americans!
“At the ready with my Bluetti AC180…….” 😊 I actually use a competitor’s 500 model, but I’m impressed with your official, and unofficial reviews. I too quit using an inverter a couple years ago. The draw was just so much greater than sticking with DC. I use my van for business, and have greater access to AC as needed. It’s still nice to get off the beaten path whenever possible though. Great video! It’s been fun to watch your upgrades over time. A lot of great info! Thanks for sharing! 😊
Hi Linnea you Rock girl ! No worries with all those electric cables, I sent you some money via Google so I hope you received it OK hunny to get yourself & our favourite pouch a treat ! You make life look so easy my little Ray of sunshine 🌞 so enjoy life hunny & will be watching your next vlog next week , stay safe , god bless your Vivid fan & friend from the 🇬🇧UK , Linda & family xx😊😂
Linnea thank you! This video came at the perfect time, I was about to purchase a jackery 1000 in the upcoming weeks, before moving into my bus. I have now removed it from my cart and am purchasing this! Glad I saw this before buying
You are just like me working on electrical, cracks me up! I also have a fear of things exploding and whenever something sparks it totally freaks me out! 😅
i've been following your tutorials since i started vanlife 2 years ago!! i'm a fellow solo female vanlifer :) i got a small battery bank to tide me over until i could afford to do solar and ended up just never feeling the need to ever go solar...now that i'm seeing this video i'm glad i never went in on it! i have a jackery 500 and i love it but boy does it charge slow compared to the one in the video 😅 might need to upgrade pretty soon here!
Girls got skills. I love how stubborn you are about doing things on your own. The value you place in yourself with your knowing capabilities. Which includes, getting good advice and pursuing the task. That's empowerment.
I’m going to start van life by the end of the summer! I’ve been doing rv life for two or so years but I feel like simplifying and I want to make sure I’ve got the power I need, do you have a complete list of what I would need to have a similar electrical set up that you have? I also want to do a freezer for small game and fishing. Also curious why you chose blue etti be eco flow? Thanks!
I love the love that you have for your dog because I have a German Shepherd Belgian Malinois cross 50/50 and I he's a rescue and he's about the same age as your dog and I love your authenticity and your love for your life and how that that is your home and you've made it your home this episode kind of seemed like it was just one of your promote promote promote promote ones which you never do so I'm happy I'm going to become a patron because I think that you have so much Knowledge and Skills to offer people who generally don't want that fake like they want to really truly live this life just like I do and you are so authentic and true and real and you will have such a beautiful story
Has it really been 3 years? I remember you putting in insulation while still in Southern Utah. Also can’t believe that it’s been that long since you got your freezer! I really thought it was only a couple months ago- the time flies!
the only things i would suggest is you use cable ferrules on the ends of your cables so they don't fray out which could lead to shorting. it is a good idea but not necessary to use the ferrules on all cables that are held in place by screws. in addition, you shouldn't have any bare cable showing beyond where the cable goes into the device. this could also lead to shorting. you do such a great job, these two things would make your build that much better. keep up the great work and videos and kiss akela for me!!!
Good job young lady good job. I haven't gotten my truck yet in order to start my build but I hope I do as good as you in a little less time and I will utilize that blog you were talking about. Stay safe out there now. PS it's good to see you two back together
in the past couple years, solar power stations have come along so much that i wonder if its really worth installing a perminant solar electrical system
I used to have an Old English Sheepdog that would get occasional hot spots . Besides cortisone shots, I used to apply clear aloe Vera gel. It helps take the heat out and helps with the itching as it heals. I hope she gets better soon.
It looks good. One thing though, mentioned in another comment. You need to install cable clamps on your wiring where it enters the breaker enclosure. This is an absolute requirement on all electrical installations. Other commenter called them connectors, which is not correct. The clamps act as bushings to protect insulation from the sharp edge of the enclosure opening. They also act as strain reliefs to protect the wire from being pulled out of the breaker if something should snag or pull it.
@@mackenziewebster9553 No, a clamp that firmly holds the wire in position so that it doesn't move. Bushings only offer protection against wire chaffing, but doesn't hold it.
Linnea, I remember you saying something like, ‘please don’t catch fire’ as you added the last battery cable. I clenched my teeth and prayed right along with you. I was a very proud TH-cam aunty! LOL. Every time I see your videos I feel a connection that TH-cam affords. Big hugs and congratulations! 🙌🏽🥰🙏🏽✌🏽❤️
Akela's reaction to that alarm was priceless.
In the future, if you need to replace the battery or the fuse, you may want to put a cutoff switch between the fuse and the battery. It's not necessary, but you will feel safer being able to connect and disconnect those wires without the spark.
👆 this
Blue Sea make a great set of high-amp battery switches for this purpose. Also a good move to install a Blue Sea terminal fuse (or fuses for multiple batteries) onto the positive terminals, plus terminal covers, to prevent any damage to the batteries if the system is overloaded, or against short-circuits.
You absolutely crushed it and honestly looked so confident in the process! Yay for solar being done!
I'll be reaching out to you once I have a few more resources in place
@@Steve_travels do it! We’re here to help and love hearing about everyone’s unique DIY builds!
You are so awesome Linnea!! You have come so far in the last three years!! I literally watched your build as I was doing my own. I’m still paying off my van so I’m working fulltime at a regular job. I’m so happy that TH-cam and Patreon have helped you so much to be able to live your best life at your age.
I’m looking at upgrading my own electrical system. Long story short when I ordered my batteries they ended up delivered in Ontario and I live in The Yukon. Like next to Alaska. Completely opposite end of Canada. Ordered a second set. Tracking shows they arrived in Canada but they never arrived.
So I ended up depending on my jackery 240 to run my fridge in summer and heater in winter. I just didn’t run heat during the day so if it was -40 outside it could be -20 celcius in the van after ten hours with no heat.
I just didn’t run my fridge at all because food stayed cold enough. I literally used my unplugged fridge as a freezer all winter.
Life in Northern Canada is fun. But when I finish paying off my van I am definitely going to start spending winter down south!!
You inspire me so much. I’m so proud of you and everything you’ve accomplished!! I’m a single 44 year old woman and I understand being scared at times and not feeling completely comfortable with the electronic stuff. You’re teaching me so much!
Hopefully I’ll get a cubic mini next summer. I was hoping to this year but I just can’t afford it right now. Damn this economy! 😂😂
Safe journeys and give Akela a hug.
This was great. The idea of a circuit breaker is something that never occurred to me before, but it makes perfect sense. Love, love, LOVE the bloopers at the end with Chris being a pest. You flinching when he made that zapping sound made me actually laugh out loud. 😂😂😂
What great timing. My brother and I were talking about solar, power stations, and generators today. I am hoping to be getting a van in the not too distant future, so I can hit the road after raising my 4 kids, working, etc. I am now disabled and want to see this beautiful country we live in before I can't walk at all. I'm just starting to pay closer attention to what I will need to power my van life, as far as solar and a power station. I truly hope I will not have a need for a noisy generator. Thanks for the info, and the link to Engineers who van life blog.
Buy some RED electrical tape and wrap it on all of those positive wires, which are black.
Great info!
Akela's reaction to the zombie warning 😂😂😂
I remember most of this you mention about your build congratulations on your upgrade and appreciate you showing us how you did it. Awesome work Linnea
i'm 2 months in and wow, it can be challenging. i'm rocking a Delta Pro with 800w of solar
Yes it can!
Hopefully your wires are rated for the new fuse. Otherwise they will over heat and be the cause of your fire
They are :)
Great job on your solar! I have been with you since right after your van build! Thank you for sharing your life adventures- even tho I’m old enough to be your mom, (and your mom is adorable by the way!) you inspire me to try new things! Keep having fun and stay safe!
You probably didnt need to tape up the negative cable. But it is always a good practice to be safe and not take any chances. :) three words to always live by. C.Y.A. Cover Your Arse. One thing i would suggest is color coding the wires in and out of your circuit breaker. Just a little red tape on the positive cables so that way you can know at a glance.
Oh wow! The alert @ the outtakes reminded me of Hunger Games! 😳🫣🙃🤓🤯🤭😂🤣 Congratulations on the accomplishment of your Solar! 👍👏
Akela's sweet little face as she was cuddling closer to you is priceless. Glad all is well.
Love this stuff, not just the content but the embrace of learning new technologies , you are inspiring!❤
من فضلك حاولي تفعيل الترجمة الى اللغة العربية لأني أحب أن أعرف عن متذا تتحدثين
شكرا
Please try to translate in Arabic because I would like to know what
you are talking about
🙌 great job upgrading your solar!
I think I missed something. Is the Bluetti operating as your inverter? Or is your van stuff running off of DC?
I have the same question
My guess is she uses DC power only....and uses the power station for AC
Watching what you do makes me feel so great to know the power of what a woman can accomplish when she needs and wants to. I love it all...and especially Akela's expressions. The best hugs come from our fur babies. I looked up Bluetti...wonderful.
"At the ready, with my bluetti." 😂😂😂 Please tell me you didn't rehearse that?!?! Made me laugh my ass off! So not you....
I’ve got to admit. I’ve watched this vid twice and for the life of me I can’t understand the round about way you’re powering your van.
My sprinter has a 3000 watt inverter w/dc-dc charging off alternator or 400 watts of solar. I have 5 battleborn batteries and they power everything from Microwave to 12 volt ac. Fridge included. Hot water heater is also electric and we use an induction cooktop.
I’m guessing you don’t have a dc to dc charging ability but it appears you may be doing it this way for budgetary reasons? We also have 8, 110 outlets and plenty of power. Don’t have to set up panels outside or the like. Please explain why this route?
After watching this video, I purchased the Bluetti AC 180 and I am so disappointed! It is loud when it powers my devices! When I am out in the wilderness and writing my book on the computer, I want to hear the birds, not the power station. Folks, look online for complaints about this issue and about the terrible customer service. I am trying to return it. I also have a Jackery and it is quiet.
So you didn't really talk about how you connected the bluetti to your charge controller. Some things to know about bluetti...they have their units setup without any thought into the life cycles of their batteries. They are short lived. Fast charging them will absolutely destroy those batteries quickly. When their cheap components fail, you will not ne able to get any sort of customer service on their product or warranty. They are more concerned about advertising than to produce a quality product. If your using their stuff; be smart and have a back up system to use because you WILL need it. Also they make false claims to their built in mppt solar charge controllers and exaggerate the watt hours. It's a garbage system. It's tough to get honest reviews on these when the promoter has been bought with a free unit. I get it and don't wanna burn bridges with these companies that are supporting your channel. Just know people who buy bluetti don't ever make the mistake of buying a second. It's the company's fault and they don't even stand behind their product and offer customer support or a warranty. Buyer beware.
Omg this all makes sense now! My bf was trying to explain how i needed to set mine up for my little van amd watching you install this and explain it, i now know exactly how i need to do mine
@Linmea & Akea for when the clouds wont part. This guy is charging his Bluetti from his alternator and solar simultaneously. I asked him a year later, he responded it still works and no issues. th-cam.com/video/5EeVqgc_CyE/w-d-xo.html
Would love to hear you and Erics take on this alternator hack.🙏
Linnea, what an amazing young lady that you are, to take on electrical work in your van, and are able to put in solar power. You did a great job upgrading the power. You said you were nervous, but you showed a confident person!! Love you, my friend
I bought a Bluetti for my van…MADE IN CHINA
Super informative and funny! I do a lot of electrical with my eyes closed 😂 ironic you did it in the rain, but was scared of the shock 🤭 exactly how I’d do it too 🤦🏼♀️
Yep a 12 volt spark will make anybody jump 😮
There was a boy around but you still did it yourself so cool! 💪 You make me feeling like I can figure it out too 😁 Great video.
Battery is not that big in it. You have 1800w inverter. I am looking to buy one of those however app is missing alot of options that i have on ecoflow and i do not like the flat top 😂. I'll see what has better sale
So, do you have to plug in bluetti if so why are you telling us about it..? That's not off grid..Stop it!
Watching you do all of this is truly empowering! I admire you and how you are following your dreams.
She only answered "fluff" questions.
Lots of good how to info and electrical consult help. I had no idea of where to even start w using solar power. I'm wondering if u have a video of the initial solar panel install and setup.
Without the inverter how do you plug your fridge in or charge your new power station?
What about the inverter ? You never said how you now convert the power.
Congrats on a sick set up Linnea!!! So happy for you all!
is it good to go-or go to good/can you run your refrigerator off that/fine/thanks much
Why is Akela in a cone of silence? poor puppy. :(
You didn't do this build by yourself.
did you get and install a different inverter?
Just found your you tube channel couple days ago, good content I really like the outtakes from this video gave me couple chuckles.
Thank you!
That is amazing! Bluetti!!
I have the small one and I freaking love it!! Really happy to see you choosing this company too!! ❤
I have the small Bluetti as well. I have to keep telling myself that I don't need the bigger battery (yet) because everytime I see the capabilities of their batteries, I am so tempted to buy another one! LOL
I enjoyed video thank you.
Awwww poor Akela!!
I don’t think I could learn all that! Lol…. Gives me anxiety thinking about it 😂.
Hi to Chris n Kobuck.
Linnea you are amazing!!!❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
YEAH So Happy For U . Safe Travels Always God Bless Y'all Mucho Love From Your Friend In Michigan Tam 💜💜
Hmmm, I have questions.
Do the Battleborns just charge the BluEtti now? The bluetti is essentially your old setup in a convenient box. That's an expensive upgrade without the sponsor giving you a freebie.
Oh no!!!! Poor Akela❤❤❤❤❤❤ I've been charging my portable straight from my 12v fuse box for the past 2 years. Each pug takes about 100w so you can just use one or unplug it all to gether if you want to save your house battery. I haven't seen that many people do it that way but it's been working great for me.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m truly grateful as always. So with the circuit breaker you no longer require an inverter? I seriously don’t comprehend electrical. Amps, watts, voltage 😳 I do however feel less fortunate for not being a patreon. It seems as though allot of youtubers that I fallow are going that direction. The almighty dollar wins again…. Le sigh 😞
The fact that you did this while it was raining? I was a bit worried - old lady worries perhaps. LOL But I love the fact that you powered on regardless and completed the tasks. Thank you again for the excellent informative video and the laughs. WHAT WAS THAT ALARM?
Thanks to you, I just upgraded my power to a Bluetti AC200L! Can't wait till it arrives next week. Thank you!!
Good choice! How exciting!
@@Linneaandakela I love thrifting and found the best hoodie last weekend. It was a LINNEA AND AKELA hoodie and in my size!! My FAVORITE find!!! 😍
I don't want to be that guy, but I told you about that fuse in your "Solar power upgrade" video a year ago. I'm surprised it's lasted this long, probably only because you were hardly ever using the inverter. But the real question is, have you upgraded the wiring at all? The fuse should be sized depending on the wires it is protecting. If you have 20A wire and a 40A fuse, that's a really bad idea.
I love how much you love your pup, or should I say, pups. And like a nut, I am fascinated with that blue coffee mug. Love blue. OK my squirrel brain is in control. Sorry. Thanks for all the solar info. Almost twice the power is fantastic, & small. Happy trails!
I can't hear you. 17:30
I love my Bluetti, and I would never use any other system. Also, it's made in America, which you didn't mention 👍 ... that should be important to all Americans!
“At the ready with my Bluetti AC180…….” 😊 I actually use a competitor’s 500 model, but I’m impressed with your official, and unofficial reviews. I too quit using an inverter a couple years ago. The draw was just so much greater than sticking with DC. I use my van for business, and have greater access to AC as needed. It’s still nice to get off the beaten path whenever possible though. Great video! It’s been fun to watch your upgrades over time. A lot of great info! Thanks for sharing! 😊
I feel the exact same whenever I am doing something technical and my Husband is around. Don’t watch me struggling!!!! Haha love you guys!
So do you not need an inverter?
Hi Linnea you Rock girl ! No worries with all those electric cables, I sent you some money via Google so I hope you received it OK hunny to get yourself & our favourite pouch a treat ! You make life look so easy my little Ray of sunshine 🌞 so enjoy life hunny & will be watching your next vlog next week , stay safe , god bless your Vivid fan & friend from the 🇬🇧UK , Linda & family xx😊😂
Linnea thank you! This video came at the perfect time, I was about to purchase a jackery 1000 in the upcoming weeks, before moving into my bus. I have now removed it from my cart and am purchasing this! Glad I saw this before buying
You are just like me working on electrical, cracks me up! I also have a fear of things exploding and whenever something sparks it totally freaks me out! 😅
i've been following your tutorials since i started vanlife 2 years ago!! i'm a fellow solo female vanlifer :) i got a small battery bank to tide me over until i could afford to do solar and ended up just never feeling the need to ever go solar...now that i'm seeing this video i'm glad i never went in on it! i have a jackery 500 and i love it but boy does it charge slow compared to the one in the video 😅 might need to upgrade pretty soon here!
Great tips on the upgrade. Chris, behave!!! 😊. Looking forward to the return to the north woods in a warm season. ✌️❤️🏕️
Girls got skills. I love how stubborn you are about doing things on your own. The value you place in yourself with your knowing capabilities. Which includes, getting good advice and pursuing the task. That's empowerment.
Hundred percent electrical technician 🤓 missed seeing my doggy but the part at the end was good that sounded like a movie the last day of Earth 💥🐝😉
I’m going to start van life by the end of the summer! I’ve been doing rv life for two or so years but I feel like simplifying and I want to make sure I’ve got the power I need, do you have a complete list of what I would need to have a similar electrical set up that you have? I also want to do a freezer for small game and fishing. Also curious why you chose blue etti be eco flow? Thanks!
Thank you for sharing blue yeti and the new solar panels & the flexible way directing them. Stay safe. I love the dogs so loving ❤😊
Omg it’s been 3 years since I’ve been watching you guys. That’s insane. Thanks for sharing your life journey with us
I love the outtakes!
I love the love that you have for your dog because I have a German Shepherd Belgian Malinois cross 50/50 and I he's a rescue and he's about the same age as your dog and I love your authenticity and your love for your life and how that that is your home and you've made it your home this episode kind of seemed like it was just one of your promote promote promote promote ones which you never do so I'm happy I'm going to become a patron because I think that you have so much Knowledge and Skills to offer people who generally don't want that fake like they want to really truly live this life just like I do and you are so authentic and true and real and you will have such a beautiful story
Lovly hello from Lolland Denmark xpost Bjarne thanks for video Update 🐶🐕🏗🏡♨️🚐🚍🧤🦺🥾🥾🎣🎣🎯🇺🇲🇩🇰
3 years wow, can't believe it. Happy 3rd anniversary. Been watching since you started.
Has it really been 3 years? I remember you putting in insulation while still in Southern Utah. Also can’t believe that it’s been that long since you got your freezer! I really thought it was only a couple months ago- the time flies!
Cone of shame....lol
you mentioned that the solar panels on your van are heavy. is there a reason you didn’t go with flexible solar panels??
Love watching you guys. I must have missed something, why are you getting rid of your inverter?
the only things i would suggest is you use cable ferrules on the ends of your cables so they don't fray out which could lead to shorting. it is a good idea but not necessary to use the ferrules on all cables that are held in place by screws. in addition, you shouldn't have any bare cable showing beyond where the cable goes into the device. this could also lead to shorting. you do such a great job, these two things would make your build that much better. keep up the great work and videos and kiss akela for me!!!
Pecron e2000 lfp
Good job young lady good job. I haven't gotten my truck yet in order to start my build but I hope I do as good as you in a little less time and I will utilize that blog you were talking about. Stay safe out there now. PS it's good to see you two back together
North Woods! I love watching you accomplish things
Those power stations changed everything, for the good.Great job on the solar.
I have a Goal Zero 1500x and love it .. But I know Bluetti is very good too.
in the past couple years, solar power stations have come along so much that i wonder if its really worth installing a perminant solar electrical system
What van is that?
I used to have an Old English Sheepdog that would get occasional hot spots . Besides cortisone shots, I used to apply clear aloe Vera gel. It helps take the heat out and helps with the itching as it heals. I hope she gets better soon.
It really would have helped me if you'd explained why you removed the inverter.
It looks good. One thing though, mentioned in another comment. You need to install cable clamps on your wiring where it enters the breaker enclosure. This is an absolute requirement on all electrical installations. Other commenter called them connectors, which is not correct. The clamps act as bushings to protect insulation from the sharp edge of the enclosure opening. They also act as strain reliefs to protect the wire from being pulled out of the breaker if something should snag or pull it.
Similar to like a rubber grommet but with metal?
@@mackenziewebster9553 No, a clamp that firmly holds the wire in position so that it doesn't move. Bushings only offer protection against wire chaffing, but doesn't hold it.
@@tomscotttheolderone364 I see, that makes sense. Thank you for your response!
Spectacular!
Akela is so adorable ❤. Thanks for sharing!
She really is! Thank you :)
@@Linneaandakela you’re welcome ☺️
Great video and congrats on "finishing" your solar.
Wow! I didn't realize the van build was so long ago
I always LOVE when you add the extras at the end. 😂😂😂
High five.
Oh I love your channel, you are a true inspiration. Thank you
fantastic
I ordered my Bluetti and used your code for the discount ❤❤❤
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