EASIEST Off Grid Solar Power... just like a little Lego

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[TheJurgys]

We're SO PUMPED about this!! Thank you Zack - you've seriously changed the game for us with our RV! Excited to test it to the max☀⚡🔋...even without that TV cable

[rbug]

Jerry just a tip usually fridges that run on propane consumes roughly 4 times more energy when switch to AC power instead of traditional ones that run just on AC. This is so since the propane fridge uses a heating element to cool down the inside of the fridge hence why they consume 4 times more. So with a battery that big 10kWh I would recommend to replace the fridge that runs just on AC power as with the propane one you would deplete the battery really quick!!

[mishaberendsen]

For everyone, yes. 16 panels on the roof is possible. In my opinion it's better that they "only" took 8. The other 8 panels can be situated anywhere. If they park the RV in the shade the main panels will be hindered, they can unfold the others and place them in the sun. Ontop of this they can ALSO raise the angle on those panels, making the "ground panels" potentially more efficient when necessary. (Whilst driving you don't need everything full blast). Ontop of this, every panel is capable of catching wind, thus adding stress (potential pull) on the roof. This gets minimized by having less panels.

[nileshlog]

Shore power term is used in shipping. When a ship is in dock, her generators may not be able to be run, because many of the equipment, which are needed for reliable operation of generator, may be under maintenance. Plus, the generator too may be under maintenance. So they draw three phase power from the yard. That's called as shore power.

[scatmanspace]

All 50 states in the rv? damn, that's one heck of an RV to withstand the rough oceans on the trip to Hawaii and cold weather on the way to Alaska!!! Love the videos keep it up!

[enduranceuhunmwuagho]

Damm man. This is the reason I don't miss your videos. It's not just entertainment it real life learning. I especially love your increased focus on sustainability

[HorrorsofCody]

You're the best Zack, you've taught me so much and helped me expand my mind and knowledge of electronics and technology as a whole. Thanks for everything!

[Voltaic_Fire]

It's called shore power because it comes from the nautical meaning, particularly canal barges plugging into the power outlet on land, on the shore.
Edit: I made this comment before he explained it and though I was correct, now I feel silly. 😂

[PredMatic]

I am an RV technician. if any of you do this, please dont use the sealant they used. That roof is going to leak after it's first year. Use a product called Dicor that is in calking tubes. Use self-Leveling for horizontal areas and Non-Sag for anything remotely verticle. Use a lot (I use 2 full tubes on a skylight). after applying go back after about 20-30 minutes and make sure you "bury" any screw heads that may have appeard as the self leveling spreads out.

[skagit]

Zach,
The concept behind a propane refrigerator is a process called ammonia absorption. The propane provides a heat source which is used to evaporate the ammonia in a closed system which cools when evaporated. It’s pretty crazy how it works. 👍👍

[ib]

The sealant on the RV roof is called Dicor self levelling sealant. It's available in caulking gun style tubes from an RV dealer. Eternabond tape works very well too. That flex seal may not last.

[sortofsmarter]

So cool and your friends seem like genuinely good people. I love his wife's reaction to everything...

[WHATSINSIDEFAMILY]

Can I camp in my Tesla at their RV park? I’d like to visit.

[sorealithurts]

You know what's more beautiful than the rig and the solar panels.
This family, they're warm, loving and it's great to feel their companionship together.

[thedarkknight]

Maybe the space left on the roof 'Could' be used for some black solar water heater panels? Used in conjunction with a small pump, a well insulated tank, and hey presto, extra hot water when needed, and thus less drain on the batteries/electrical supply? 🤔 😎🇬🇧

[theo]

3:27 nice to see you're using srews to secure the panel, instead of just gluing it in place, that most usually do, which eventually gets blown off the RV when it's moving at high speeds.

[bazanime]

It's nice that you are showing how accessible it is today to run your life on renewable electricity.
Good education via practical demonstration.
Thanks.

[jonjohns]

Nice .. but with all the space on top of their rig, I would probably would go with much larger panels (300-400 watts) .. 8 x 100W feels a little underpowered, especially if they plan to use their AC.

[ehrinton]

Like someone mentioned. They should really change the fridge to an compressor fridge instead of the absorbtion fridge they have today if they plan on only running on ac power. A compressor fridge draws like 100w max when it has reached its target temperature 😄

[jensalan]

7:15 A truck definitely has an alternator. Many trailers that have batteries (like dump trailers for example), have them charged off of the tow vehicle while the vehicle is running. That way the battery can stay charged up even though there's a high load on the battery when being used.