Now we know 2 more things! Mike is now a solar installer and he works cheap at 60.00 an hour!! Lol great install vid! Looks like piper is still on the mend!!
I hope Dave's head is okay... lol That Flux Capacitor should have him amped up in no time. I agree with putting some permanent panels on the roof to keep the Bluetti at full capacity. Always a pleasure to watch and learn from Mike.
Just a thought but with your large yard just design yourself a solar pergola ( high enough to mow under ) or a soar stand of some sort . As long as it is facing south and no trees or your house blokes the sun that would probably be a easy fix for your solar install for your batteries . Also look around your area for anyone selling used panels . The price difference between used and new are outrageous . Then after your done with your testing you want to spend the big bucks you will feel confident in your set up . PS theirs even solar stands you can buy that follow the sun during the day but now your talking the BIG bucks !!
Great idea! Thanks for the info about used/new panels. Really never thought of looking for used... Didn't think there were any I guess, but definitely worth the effort to look for them!
There are several companies on used that guarantee 2 years or 3 years old and they test them for you before they leave. Some are about half price of new ones !@WanderingWagners
We have this setup but bought 1200w solar. We aren’t planning to run our fridge on the solar so hoping this is enough to let us be off grid all summer at our camp hosting gig!
We have 1200 watts and a 12v fridge on our motorhome, and we were off grid for weeks on end last summer without issues so I'm sure you'll be good as long as there's sun😎
In a previous video Mike was putting new lugs on the 4/0 cable that Nexus had ‘hammer crimped’. What hydraulic crimper did he use? The crimp looks truly professional. I noticed in this vid the crimper (which looks like one on Amazon) only goes to 2/0. I have a ratchet crimper from making auto battery cables but it doesn’t compare to Mike’s work.
3 reason I would not put them on your roof . 1 You could damage your roof . 2 Your homeowners insurance may cancel you ( yes that happens ) if it's not done by a certified solar installer/roofer . 3 Your power company may get upset with you thinking you installed solar to your house system without there permission or there fees they charge . They may want to come inside and check your system out and that could open a whole can of worms . I know your system does not backfeed the grid but they will want to make sure .
I’ve read some stuff on that and the only thing I could find that made it sound like it was an issue is when you mount it horizontally. Or if it’s in a really tight confined space. Guess he will keep an eye on it like everything else👍🏻
Great question, our estimate is $3000. Obviously we didn't pay for this as it's our friends system but, knowing all the parts involved, that's a rough estimate.
Lynn camping season doesn’t start for me until you put out a video of you in a bikini then and only then should the sun shine!!!! How about a bikini try on haul as a preview!!!! ❤❤❤❤
A great video guys but I have to admit the flux capacitor was my favorite part LOL 😎😎
Haha that's a very popular opinion😂
Thanks for the use of the heated garage, Wagners! Watching this video of us in short sleeves, one would never know it was raining and snowing outside!
The garage really does come in handy! Glad we could help finally get your solar installed haha
Now we know 2 more things! Mike is now a solar installer and he works cheap at 60.00 an hour!! Lol great install vid! Looks like piper is still on the mend!!
Haha yeah that was the friends and family rate😜
Piper is on the mend and hopefully 100% in a few weeks yet!
1.21 gigawatts. Great Scott
😂 where we're going we don't need roads
I like the irony of charging via solar while staring at the power lines.
Haha there's no escaping that
Great vid Mike and Fitch...now I know where I'm heading to for my solar install!
Haha they could have a lucrative side business!
Nice installation, knew Mike was handy but a solar install Wow. He’s for sure a battery man now! Missed you Lynn and the pups.
Thanks! The solar on our RV is pretty much set (for now) so we decided to help our friends with their install!
I hope Dave's head is okay... lol That Flux Capacitor should have him amped up in no time.
I agree with putting some permanent panels on the roof to keep the Bluetti at full capacity.
Always a pleasure to watch and learn from Mike.
😂 the flux capacitor got him back to normal in no time.
We are really looking into panels for the house but haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet
Y'all did a really nice Job!! That is Some beautiful workmanship. Very Nice! Looks Good!
Thanks! Took some time but it was worth it in the end👍🏻
Just a thought but with your large yard just design yourself a solar pergola ( high enough to mow under ) or a soar stand of some sort . As long as it is facing south and no trees or your house blokes the sun that would probably be a easy fix for your solar install for your batteries . Also look around your area for anyone selling used panels . The price difference between used and new are outrageous . Then after your done with your testing you want to spend the big bucks you will feel confident in your set up . PS theirs even solar stands you can buy that follow the sun during the day but now your talking the BIG bucks !!
Great idea! Thanks for the info about used/new panels. Really never thought of looking for used... Didn't think there were any I guess, but definitely worth the effort to look for them!
There are several companies on used that guarantee 2 years or 3 years old and they test them for you before they leave. Some are about half price of new ones !@WanderingWagners
Cool video, the flux capacitor is awesome I love it!
It was definitely a fun addition haha
Wandering Wagner's fitchin' at the home base!
And in the garage no less! Haha kicked the Wraith outside
Mike's solar installation? I need to make an appointment! I'm just around the corner from you guys!!! ;)
Haha could be a lucrative side job😎
Hi both. Nice one stay safe and see you in the next one 👍🫶🇬🇧
Thank you! Next video coming Monday😁 Lynn will be back in the videos again too
@@WanderingWagners nice one, looking forward to it. Look after yourselves.
I’m doing similar with my AC300. I had 400W of panels, then 800, now 1600. Just go ahead and max it out at 2400, you won’t regret it.
We will see what we end up with!😎
@@WanderingWagners Panels are the cheapest part of that project. assuming you can get like a good local surplus deal.
Definitely got that flux capacitor look
Most important piece!
We have this setup but bought 1200w solar. We aren’t planning to run our fridge on the solar so hoping this is enough to let us be off grid all summer at our camp hosting gig!
We have 1200 watts and a 12v fridge on our motorhome, and we were off grid for weeks on end last summer without issues so I'm sure you'll be good as long as there's sun😎
In a previous video Mike was putting new lugs on the 4/0 cable that Nexus had ‘hammer crimped’. What hydraulic crimper did he use? The crimp looks truly professional. I noticed in this vid the crimper (which looks like one on Amazon) only goes to 2/0. I have a ratchet crimper from making auto battery cables but it doesn’t compare to Mike’s work.
These are the crimpers I have
amzn.to/44nsf1B
It works great!
Nice install, keep us posted on how well that Flux Capacitor works for you!🤔🤣
It's been a highly requested item haha
I’m on my way for my install .LOL
😂 it could be a nice side gig!
Good morning beautiful❤
This reminds me of the country song lol😂
Add panels Mikey!
We have 4 200watt panels on the roof and 4 portables, 2ea 200Watts and 2ea 350watts😎
😊Do it! 😀
Don't tempt me with a good time😂
Mike's been bitten by the solar bug. 🔌
Except it's expanding to the house this time haha!
3 reason I would not put them on your roof . 1 You could damage your roof . 2 Your homeowners insurance may cancel you ( yes that happens ) if it's not done by a certified solar installer/roofer . 3 Your power company may get upset with you thinking you installed solar to your house system without there permission or there fees they charge . They may want to come inside and check your system out and that could open a whole can of worms . I know your system does not backfeed the grid but they will want to make sure .
No worries we will do our homework if we put panels on the roof
That was a very good video . But I think Mike and Dave both need some tools
They are running a little low
Do you have the required air flow space above the multi plus unit. they will overheat if not.
I’ve read some stuff on that and the only thing I could find that made it sound like it was an issue is when you mount it horizontally. Or if it’s in a really tight confined space. Guess he will keep an eye on it like everything else👍🏻
Yeah. I had to order that flux capacitor after I saw it.
$60 bucks on Amazon………….
Definitely don't blame you... It's a must have now!
@@WanderingWagners and it’s going in an ambulance rv…………
where is the link to the flux capacitor?
amzn.to/3TYlDBL
When yall gonna install this system in our rig???
Bring it up to Ohio!
What was the total cost of the solar system?
Great question, our estimate is $3000. Obviously we didn't pay for this as it's our friends system but, knowing all the parts involved, that's a rough estimate.
How is Piper doing?
She's still in recovery for a few more weeks but she's able to move around a little more now!
Everybody knows . . . It wont work properly without the Flux Capacitor!
It was the key to success!😎
Lynn camping season doesn’t start for me until you put out a video of you in a bikini then and only then should the sun shine!!!! How about a bikini try on haul as a preview!!!! ❤❤❤❤
Camping season never ends for us😎
Enough of the bluetti.
Just don't watch that part. We have A LOT of people who wanted to see more testing and what it could do so we did that.
DONT NEED ALL THOSE DOODADS AND GIZMOS I TAKE MY HARBOR FREIGHTS 10,000 WATT GAS JOB GENNY CAMPING FOR FRACTION OF THE PRICE
We prefer to keep it quiet while camping and solar does that