Solar Panel Efficiency BOOST // Series or Parallel? | Van Life
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
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Follow along as we investigate how to get the most out of our solar panels and we upgrade and repair our DIY Camper Van!
About us:
We're Jodie and Joe and after years of searching for a new home, we realised that London can't offer us the lifestyle we dream of.
We've quit our jobs and sold our home, and are no longer tied to London, or even the UK.
So we bought our 2018 Peugeot Boxer and began our renovation to turn it into our perfect little home on wheels.
As we travel and explore each new place, we will be creating a list of 'must haves' to help us find the perfect place to call home.
Join us on our adventure as we build our campervan and navigate the highs and lows of vanlife in Europe and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Upgrading our Victron MPPT
01:35 Security addition
02:10 Installing a MPPT solar charge controller
02:47 Accident
03:37 Victron LiFePo4 Settings
04:58 Series vs Parallel
06:43 Jodie's decorations
08:42 Replacing an indicator cover
09:43 Re-wiring
Our Van: 🚐
2018 Peugeot Boxer H2L3
95k Mileage
900w Solar Power
15kWh Battery Storage
Social media: 👍
CZcams - / jodiejoe
Instagram - / jodandjoe
Patreon:
patreon.com/JodieandJoe
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I am somewhat overwhelmed by being credited the way you do it in this video - but I am definitely happy to see that my advice was of some use to you. Thanks, Joe, for putting in some effort to show the impact of the change of charger setup. Now it's just a matter of enjoying the extra energy available!
Thanks again for the advice, it was a worthy upgrade!
Well done mate - now what are your thoughts on this whole right indicator thing? 😉
Bulb, check the bulb
Wauw, I was just looking for the best MPPT's to buy and the question to put them in series or parallel, now we know what to do.
@@sailingaroundtheworld1427 Please go back and check my original comments! What this video shows you is what was the right configuration and MPPT for Jodie and Joe - based on their choice of battery (24V) and type and number of panels. Any change you make to these choices can make this recommendation void! Do not believe these recommendations are right for all setups!
Joe chose solar panels with 9x6=54 cells, each of which are nominally around 0.5 V, meaning the panel as a whole has an open circuit voltage of around 34.1V and a maximum loaded voltage around 27.9V. Other panels have 60, 72, 90 or yet another amount of solar cells, meaning these specs will be different. On top of that the battery configuration (and corresponding voltage) impacts the maximum power the MPPTs can handle. At 12V the MPPT100/50 can handle 500W, at 24V 1000W of solar panel power, whereas the MPPT150/35 can handle 650W respectively 1300W. Given the 24V battery system and 3 of these solar panels, totalling a maximum of 900W solar power, series connection and the MPPT150/35 was the right choice for Joe. Any change you make to that setup risks making the MPPT150/35 and series connection the wrong choice for you. It may still be the right choice - but you need to check that the conditions are the right ones...
Uhm. The indicator thing. In the OLD days indicators used to flash super quick if any bulb on that side was broken. Might be worth replacing the bulb, check the wires and make sure there's no damage. Did you replace the bulb holder too in case the terminals were damaged when the dastardly Tesco van hit you?
I hope you get it mended.
Only half way through your video but loving it as always!!!
Thank you both.
9:00 You changed the lens assembly but you put the old light fitting in the new assembly. Chances are the filament in the bulb has blown after the impact. Change the bulb as well!
The bulb looked intact but I'll buy a new bulb in case
@@JodieandJoe Nick is right guys, had this before, the indicator clicks double time to announce the bulb is blown 👌💡😱
@@dazjames5543 it flashes faster because there's less load on the circuit, but you're right, it is like an announcement and very convenient.
There's a bulb somewhere that's either blown or not firmly connected. Are all the RH bulbs lighting up?
@@tobysherring1369 Indeedy, I couldn't remember the exact science but yep, what you said.
Great video as always guys!! Xxx
My advice to Joe for a happy and lasting relationship is to do exactly what Jodie says. He can always put pillows in the bed and sneak out at night to play with the Victron.
Agreed!
Great video guys as usual. You two make a great couple, keep it up!
Sooo awesome epik video
Great upgrades 👍
Loved the tech info and testing guys. Hope to get my own Solar this year so it’s good to see how it all works
That's going to be so fun, make sure you go 48v!
My life in a single video. 😂😂😂😂😂 great job 👏🏻
Great video guys, informative with a sprinkle of humour lol. Nice to see a marked improvement to your solar setup. Love how your setup is evolving as you use the van. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to seeing your future adventures.
Thanks so much Richard!
Hey guys, I replace these indicators all the time on our fleet. If bought off ebay they tend to this try another bulb or use the original bulb holder that seems to work for me..😀 BTW love the vlogs 😉🚚💨
Thanks so much!!
New subscriber love the content
Thanks Neil!
Hi guys', I came across your videos while looking for ideas when I was building my own van last year. The detail in the videos helped me and also ye are a pleasure to watch. Can I suggest a trip to Ireland for a video series. As we live in Cork we have the Blarney Stone, you know the one you kiss while dangling upside down and yer man holding you by the ankles, is only five minutes from our front door, plus the Midleton Distillery Tour and we are on the Wild Atlantic Way .....Joe, are you sure the adhesive is the best way to go to fix the fuse box to the wall, a couple of screws wouldn`t go astray. As for your indicator maybe replace the bulb. I thoroughly enjoy your vids, keep up the good work and safe travels......
We would love to go to Ireland! It's one of our destinations in the future 😍
Nice to see you getting repairs done, did you do the roof wood panel? Enjoy your test adventure.
We did but forgot to film it! 🤣
One of your bulbs isn't working thats why it clicks faster find the broken bulb replace should click normally
Great content why dont you get a couple of mirror protectors
Good idea!!
have you though about maybe getting a 4ch camera dvr?.... infrared cameras and maybe a 2tb harddrive. if you really love security. makesure to get POE camera system
Definitely want to get these and are still researching options. Do you have any cheap cloud based recommendations?
@@JodieandJoe what do you mean by cloud based? an NVR will attach to ethernet cable to view on your phone
my front door camera saves on an sd card in it and wifi enabled and can view on phone
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Hi Jodie/Joe
How you 2 getting on with your travels. 😋
Just wondered if you would recommend your craig solar panels? Im about to buy 2 of the ones you've got as ive got 2 maxx fans on my roof one at the front one at the rear.. same van L3 Boxer. Ironically ive been recommend the Victron 100/50 for my setup in 12v.
For 12v the 100/50 is perfect you could run series or parallel and see which yields higher results.
The Craig solar panels fit perfectly and are very subtle, they've worked perfectly for us and seem to put out good power. We have no regrets with them 😊
Nice one... I'll get some 😊
Come on guys were are the new videos ? Missed use 😂 👍
We're a few behind but there's plenty coming!
@@JodieandJoe 👍
First!!
Flat to the door...flush :)
One thing I don't get. How did Joe pull Jodie? 🤔🤷♂️ #WayTooNiceForHim
Have you seen him? He's a catch and Jodie knows it 😉😍
Haha I second this ^^
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how about a new video please 🙂
There should be a button on the door between the window and mirror buttons that will put your mirrors in (if it even has it).
Did you replaced your turn signal bulb with LED bulb? That can confuse some systems as they don't have enough resistance to recognize that they're there. Some LED bulbs have a built in resistor for this very purpose.
We didn't! We will try that 😍
Joe - Its a little bit tight down there..... This has to stop Joe, and your bulb is blown in the indicator.
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