🌞 RV Solar System Explained 🤔 PARTS + CONCEPTS for DIY Van or Camper Install

Our solar system has been a GAME CHANGER. But there was a steep learning curve when selecting parts, designing the system, and doing the installation. After watching this video, you’ll understand how to design an RV solar system—and save yourself a TON of research time!

In this crash course, we go over all of the components of an RV solar system. In addition, we explain how these components work together. We also break down important electrical concepts and definitions.

This information will help you select parts, determine the number of solar panels you need, choose battery type, decide on the right inverter for your needs, and more!

❗️Be sure to check out our comprehensive guide! It’s 100% free, and is FULL of valuable information that we didn’t have time to cover in this video.

We took everything we've learned through hundreds of hours of research, plus living full-time on the road, and put it into one easy-to-follow guide! https://thiswyldelife.com/wp-content/...

☀️ Our system: six 100 W panels, two 100 Ah Battle Born lithium batteries, and a 3 kVA Victron MultiPlus inverter.

We bought panels from Renogy and everything else in a custom kit from AM Solar and installed it ourselves.

The kit includes all the small parts that you wouldn't think of, and AM Solar does an amazing job answering questions throughout the process. After installing the system and using it for several months, we are convinced that it’s one of the most DIY-friendly options on the market.

❗️Because we loved working with AM Solar so much, we contacted them and asked for a 5% discount code for our viewers. Visit them online https://bit.ly/twlsolar and use code TWL5 for a ✋ 5% discount on your order!

We are not sponsored by AM Solar, and don’t receive anything for promoting their kits. We only receive a small commission if you use our discount code, which helps support educational materials like our guide! https://thiswyldelife.com/wp-content/...

00:00 Our system
00:30 5% discount code
00:58 Free guide
1:36 Solar panels: watts, type, connections
3:05 Combiner box
3:15 How to mount panels on RV roof
3:46 Portable solar panel
4:06 Cable routing in RV
4:41 Understanding watts, amps, volts
5:55 Solar charge controller: function, types, how to size
7:17 Batteries: chemistries, discharge rate, what does Ah mean?
10:14 Our battery recommendations
11:06 Inverter: type, function, sizing, volt-amp vs. watts discussion
15:06 Battery monitor: what it is, how it works
15:44 Don't forget the small parts!
17:14 Thanks for watching

❓If you have any questions, drop us a comment! We love helping other travelers design and install a solar system that will transform their camping experience.

With an RV solar install, you can camp off-grid without the stress of conserving power or running a generator to keep batteries charged. This opens up a whole new world of boondocking!

Whether you’re camping in a travel trailer, van, or motor home, having a well-designed solar system will give you greater convenience and enjoyment while camping. We've found that it's one of the most essential RV accessories because it just makes travel EASIER.

👫 About Us: We're Cameron and Victoria Wylde. We live full-time in our 2015 Airstream International 27FB travel trailer. For years, we dreamed of living and traveling full-time in a camper.

In July of 2020, a few weeks after buying our Airstream, we took the leap. We downsized from 2,200 square feet to 200 square feet. We had never owned an RV before, and weren't sure if we were making the right choice. But within a few weeks, we knew that we had made one of the most exciting and fulfilling decisions of our life.

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