The Solar Challenge with Big Truck Big RV
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- RV Solar Challenge with #BigTruckBigRV. We had 24 hours to completely install JD's #GoPowerSolar system using one of our #NRVTA solar graduates. Piece of cake right?
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Go Power! Products Used
Solar Extreme Charging System (570 watts)
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250Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Solar Battery
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It was great to meet the folks that train the folks who install stuff for folks like me so other folks can see how you folks do business! 👍
JD, hope to meet you some day as I am heading to Corpus Christi area this Friday for a long term stay (maybe forever...we'll see!) And, the NRVTA schooling is second to none. I just got certified in solar last week from them. Todd is an amazing instructor! (In fact I took all 9 weeks of available classes from them! Highly recommend them!!)
@@stevetekrv5791 maybe brother
Folk'sy good time!
Own a big RV and yet don't know how to fix one thing. Better learn because it will fall apart
If you're here before it starts let us know in the comments!
Awesome looking forward to attending the class next summer.
My take from the video besides it being an awesome tutorial is when I come to enroll in everything offered.... I'm starting in January!!!!!! Lol. Seriously, I've been watching BTBRV for a few years. With JD entrusting his solar install to the folks at the BIG Red Schoolhouse, my mind is made up. NRVTA is my choice for training in everything RV.
Will see you in January, Wally. I'm starting then too!
I agree this set up is likely the size most would use. We plan to build a battery bank before too long. Lithium makes sense to me, if you're going to invest dollars I want a full return on my investment not 50% that other batteries give you. That looks like a lot of work. I followed none of it.. I know, come to class right lol, my husband plans to :) Two long days in that heat.. well done.
Looking forward to this! I got my BTBRV sticker with my Home Study pack!
Glad you got that little surprise!
I'm getting excited to be there starting on the 19th
Love the video!
Now show JD’s face-lol
I wish we could. He said he will at one million subscribers…
"why's the instructor using the wrong tool??" 😂😂 Cause that's real life baby 🤙😂🤷🏻♀️
Great video guys! I remember that Texas heat from roofer days in the RGV….disappointed the face of JD from BTBRV was not revealed!
Great install guys!!
4:20 TekRV with a "K" makes a cameo! Woohoo! LOL Can't wait to take the solar class next week!! :-)
4:21
Made the whole video worth watching ~ Tony
Great video! I just got my solar panels hooked up and the controller is on , however I have a flooded battery😭 so question while my solar panels are hooked up would it be a safe idea to plug my rv up to the generator???
Never a doubt in my mind Todd. New solar class? Sure wish the courses were fully VA approved so I could use my benefits to attend. (Hint hint😉😎)
Will love ti know if this is VA approval.
@@carmencolon3520 none of them are approved yet to the best of my knowledge. I've been asking about it for over two years now. Always the same answer we're working on it.
@@4everlandrv988 Thanks.
Looking forward to it
This is going to be awesome!
Like to see the components connected up on a table.
Great video. Great install.
Was hoping to see how the HOLE in the roof was put in. Or, is that a trade secret...
Good point! We’ll show that during the next solar install during our solar class at the NRVTA.
Nice collaboration between you and BTBRV. Just recently subscribed to your channel.
I have a truck mounted 2007 Lance 992 camper it has 2 lead acid batteries and an on board converter. I understand to convert to lithium batteries the old converter needs to swapped out for a newer model converter/charger and not use the trucks alternator for charging the batteries while driving. I’m not concerned about using the A/C but it would be nice to have the extended power of the lithium batteries for running fans, TV and DVD player at night. I recently bought a portable solar panel battery charger too.
So a lithium capable charger and you can use your alternator IF you put a dc-dc charger in between the alternator and lithium batteries.
Take off Rings or anything conductive working around Eclectic #1 How many Amps does it take to Kill you ? . (0.1 to 0.2 amp) Just ask BTBR , a question this morning about were to find ,His video like this , Vey Cool.
Nice job god bless
Anyone else come here to see if we could catch a glimpse of JD’s face? 😂
I can’t wait.
Our rv isn't pre- wire for solar. I wonder what type of kit we could get🤔. Would it be more expensive?
I'm switching from 1 12 volt battery for my camper to 2 6volt batteries, other than Trojan do you have a suggestion on which brand is best? Thanks!!
How about a ball park guess like for every 100 ah 200 watts of solar?
How much solar do you need? Few things you need to consider to answer that question. First how many panels can you fit on your roof. How much storage space if you plan on a ground setup. How much 💰 you would like to invest in your system. These really determine the size of your system. For us $6200.00 was the number. What did we install? Just over 2000 watts of solar and 600 Ah of batteries. Our system is a DIY system that with a little research. Solar is not that complicated and you may not need to pay for installation. I do have a video of the system on my channel. Plus a quick view of our 5500 watt house system. Thanks for your videos they help with the research.
No JD face! Figured he has a face for radio anyway. Great video without him!
Well Done Guys.... Well Done
Thanks Coop!
Awesome opportunity and had a great time!
Great to see the shot of Mr. Wilson of Home Improvement, I mean JD, in the video.
I appreciate the video by the way. It seems to be made so Neanderthals like myself could understand and quite possibly know how to install in the future.
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I really appreciate this and the videos from BTBRV, but didn’t get the type of sealant you spoke so highly of to seal the entry hole and screws. Could you please let us know what that product is?
Thanks,
Hi BK, That's a product called AFCAT 945 Sealant. You can buy it by the box or by the tube. marketplace.afcatusa.com/#/itemspecification/142
@@NationalRVTrainingAcademy thanks so much...just about to mount my solar panels, very timely information.
Question? I have the same go power system, but in the instructions they say to wire the panels in parallel as they are connected to a pwm solar controller. But in this video you put the panels in series, why did you change it from the manufacturers instructions?
It’s always best to follow the manufacturers recommendations. This was a custom system with a few little tweaks.
ready and waiting
Thanks for coming!
Can you put an inverter in to just power our norcold rv fridge that is dual ac/propane?
Absolutely
My RV is prepped for solar, and I was going to get one of the Go Power kits. I just can’t find anyone to install it. Do you have a list of qualified installers within a reasonable distance from north Texas?
I have been having the same issue. No one feels comfortable tackling these projects it seems.
Check out our Facebook group. A lot of our techs are there. facebook.com/groups/nrvta
It seems almost everyone does 12 volt. Why not do 24 volt with 4,000 watt inverter/charger? Or 24 volt solar panels Or why not use Schneider which can take the bigger punch when the ac kicks on
Specifically my system is 24volts
If its a large system, would a 24 volts be better?
It depends on what you're wanting to do. Find Todd on Facebook and shoot him a message.
@@NationalRVTrainingAcademy Cool, thanks for taking the time to reply.
I dont know why the extra holes in the roof scare me.
Totally a valid fear.
But do this, go count the number of screws in the roof already. Just 1 vent/fan will have 16 screws., that’s 2 solar panels.
I wish the price on lithium would come down
they do, go to (you, me & the rv) they have a discount so you can get the batteries for $799.00. I don't know how long the price will last but I just bought 2 Battle Born batteries for $1729.84 after tax that $270.16 savings. Now go check them out and watch some of their videos.
My TT is prepped for Solar, I am guessing that means it is prepped to the point of having the wire pulls complete?
Typically that’s what it is.
People you should definitely learn about solar. They’re using old tech.
Black & Decker pecker wrecker
I don’t get why you would leave the original 12v system intact. It seems like the 1000w factory inverter is superfluous, the lead acid batteries, dead weight, and the factory solar panel a missed opportunity. If the factory system runs the fridge when their is no an AC power source what happens if those batteries go dead? It seems like you’d have to turn on the main inverter which is now powering a converter to charge those batteries which certainly isn’t efficient.