Hey K&K Looking forward to all that you have to share in 2025. Hopped over from Max & Occy's channel a while back. Thanks for this video. Peace. Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year.
I remember when you put that rubbish MOBI panel on there and the output was disappointing, be aware with the glass based panels you can get micro cracking in the cells with all the vibration from the vehicle as these house cells are meant for stationary installation, micro cracking will damage the cells and drop the output, the best connection as you said is to parallel the DC and the mppt so you can take the input of them both at the same time as you drive, 8A from the old panel is 96W
Haha, I was expecting so much more from that mobi panel! Super disappointing! It didn’t make the Final Cut but I also foam taped the entire perimeter of the panel to try to avoid the vibrations going into the panel too much, but that was my main concern with putting a house panel on the roof! Well worth it though for the massive solar gains! Thanks for watching :)
Lots of work to switch that battery, but seems more than worth the efforts. Free A/C from the sun is a pretty sweet deal! Always fun to see your vids and what you're getting up to. Looking forward to all the new content in the new year. In the meantime, happy Christmas and a grand new year!!
Merry christmas Kev :-) Happy that I subscribed to your channel :-) What a nice upgrade, I really liked the idea that you can basicallyy use all of the electric stuff in the van at the same time, definetely a big change. Cant wait for you to share how it goes when youre on the road.
I have a tiny self converted microcamper .. converted cargo van. entire room is one solar panel covering my vents.. but recently upgraded to have a single 460AH lithium and 50A dc-dc, and dont even thnk i need solar.. i even run A/C with this setup.
@@Vanlyf video on channel, but I have cheap Chinese product 1800btu 24v , uses about 200 watts. In mid Florida in shade or dark when it's 80F can get it down to comfortable removing a lot of humidity, but here after midnight rarely above 75F even in August.
Hi Kev and Kimmy!! Justamente ayer en el video del baño de Max and Occy recordaba tu gran ayuda para el cableado y las ricas 🍕 🍕 😅❤ cariños y felices fiestas para ustedes 🐕 😊
Merry Christmas kevs. Always make sure when ur videos pop up i should play on my TV tablet and phone 🤭🤭😅😅always supporting and watching ur vlogs while not skipping adds. Coz that only way i can give back to your videos sharing with as. ❤❤❤
Hi Kev, Merry Christmas! A big hug for Kimmie ! Glad to have a new video ! Keep up the good work ! You know, Kev, you could expand your channel to cover also electrical stuff. I'd watch ! I believe many would (of course, it would help to have Kimmie along...). There's a channel called Farmcraft101 -- you'd think it is all about farming, but this gentleman farmer is erudite, articulate and does amazing fixes to heavy equipment, repairing hydraulic cylinders and such. Fascinating. So one can steer the content of one's channel in any direction, so long as it is genuine and has some depth and charm, which you have in abundance. Kimmie is the star, but you can live with that, can't you? That other channel where we first "discovered" you has taken on a very odd rather cultish turn. So, do please keep your videos coming! Merry Christmas !
Unless nearly all of your electrical energy system components were free you are not operating it for free. Your system is depreciating at a rate of cost over time + maintenance & repair.
Merry Christmas to you and Kimmy! Looking forward to seeing your vids in 2025!
Merry Christmas to you too! I hope you have a great new year!
Hey K&K
Looking forward to all that you have to share in 2025. Hopped over from Max & Occy's channel a while back. Thanks for this video. Peace.
Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year.
Thanks Deb! So glad you’re enjoying the vids :) happy new year!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! missed seeing Kimmy
Thanks, you too! She's been here but is ready for some new adventures in the new year!
Washers and Bolts and Metal Plates do great jobs.
I remember when you put that rubbish MOBI panel on there and the output was disappointing, be aware with the glass based panels you can get micro cracking in the cells with all the vibration from the vehicle as these house cells are meant for stationary installation, micro cracking will damage the cells and drop the output, the best connection as you said is to parallel the DC and the mppt so you can take the input of them both at the same time as you drive, 8A from the old panel is 96W
Haha, I was expecting so much more from that mobi panel! Super disappointing!
It didn’t make the Final Cut but I also foam taped the entire perimeter of the panel to try to avoid the vibrations going into the panel too much, but that was my main concern with putting a house panel on the roof! Well worth it though for the massive solar gains! Thanks for watching :)
Ya, that older panel looked like 100 watt for sure, not 400. What a joke. Great upgrades for Kev.
Nice job Kev. Happy Holidays to you, look forward to tagging along on your adventures 😊🎄👍🏻
Thanks, happy holidays to you too!
Lots of work to switch that battery, but seems more than worth the efforts. Free A/C from the sun is a pretty sweet deal!
Always fun to see your vids and what you're getting up to. Looking forward to all the new content in the new year. In the meantime, happy Christmas and a grand new year!!
Thanks, I agree, it’s definitely worth it! And happy holidays to you too!
Merry christmas Kev :-)
Happy that I subscribed to your channel :-)
What a nice upgrade, I really liked the idea that you can basicallyy use all of the electric stuff in the van at the same time, definetely a big change. Cant wait for you to share how it goes when youre on the road.
Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying the videos :)
Have a lovely Chrissy!
I have a tiny self converted microcamper .. converted cargo van. entire room is one solar panel covering my vents.. but recently upgraded to have a single 460AH lithium and 50A dc-dc, and dont even thnk i need solar.. i even run A/C with this setup.
Wow! That’s an awesome setup!
What type of ac do you run in there?
@@Vanlyf video on channel, but I have cheap Chinese product 1800btu 24v , uses about 200 watts. In mid Florida in shade or dark when it's 80F can get it down to comfortable removing a lot of humidity, but here after midnight rarely above 75F even in August.
Happy Holidays, Kev! Been so great adding you to my lineup of YTs to watch! Have a great 2025!
Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying the vids :) have a wonderful 2025!
Merry Christmas. I hope Kimmy is well. 😉
Merry Christmas to you too! Kimmy is doing great thanks for asking!
Been a bit quiet on the videos lately but have lots of plans for the new year :)
Well worth the upgrades, Kev. Good job and congrats. You live in a beautiful home and area. 😍
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Been crashing at mum and dads for a couple nights here and there!
great upgrade, Now you can keep you and Kimmy cool, Merry Christmas and seeya in 2025, cheers
Thanks :) glad you enjoyed the vid! Merry Christmas!
Hi Kev and Kimmy!! Justamente ayer en el video del baño de Max and Occy recordaba tu gran ayuda para el cableado y las ricas 🍕 🍕 😅❤ cariños y felices fiestas para ustedes 🐕 😊
Thanks for the lovely comment! Have a wonderful new year!
Merry Christmas kevs. Always make sure when ur videos pop up i should play on my TV tablet and phone 🤭🤭😅😅always supporting and watching ur vlogs while not skipping adds. Coz that only way i can give back to your videos sharing with as. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for your support! Have a lovely Chrissy and new years :)
Just found your channel. Enjoyed the video!
Glad you’re enjoying the vids! :)
Hi Kev, Merry Christmas! A big hug for Kimmie ! Glad to have a new video ! Keep up the good work ! You know, Kev, you could expand your channel to cover also electrical stuff. I'd watch ! I believe many would (of course, it would help to have Kimmie along...). There's a channel called Farmcraft101 -- you'd think it is all about farming, but this gentleman farmer is erudite, articulate and does amazing fixes to heavy equipment, repairing hydraulic cylinders and such. Fascinating. So one can steer the content of one's channel in any direction, so long as it is genuine and has some depth and charm, which you have in abundance. Kimmie is the star, but you can live with that, can't you? That other channel where we first "discovered" you has taken on a very odd rather cultish turn. So, do please keep your videos coming! Merry Christmas !
Thanks so much for your lovely words! I’ve got lots of ideas up my sleeves for the coming year :) and hopefully a BIG surprise to announce soon too!
@@Vanlyf🎉🎉🎉
Li time are excellent batteries, you won't be disappointed. DIY solar with Will Prowse has tested them thoroughly.
Thanks! I’ve had really good results with them so far!
Thanks for watching :)
Nice van! I wish they sold those in the US.
I’m sure you could import one from Japan now!?
@@Vanlyf 25 years and older can import.
what air con are you using?
I’m using a EcoFlow wave 2! I have a review video on my channel too :) check it out!
Unless nearly all of your electrical energy system components were free you are not operating it for free. Your system is depreciating at a rate of cost over time + maintenance & repair.
Yes you are right haha, we’ll call it low cost then!
Gotta keep the RUclips algorithm happy!
Thanks for watching :)