3x More Energy, 44% Less Weight, And A Touch Screen Display: The Solar System Upgrade You Need!

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We upgrade the off grid solar system in this school bus conversion build we completed in 2020. These upgrades really transform this skoolie.
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@milesoroads 10 ай бұрын

Those batteries look indestructible.

@3DLL. 10 ай бұрын

fogstar are better with built in touch screen if your from the uk check them out

@priscillawrites6685 10 ай бұрын

planning my van purchase and conversion now

@9-5Adventures 10 ай бұрын

I have 3 of these for my bus. Bought them in December during a sale and been sitting in a closet ready to install

@mariemedina257 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for sharing, i got some if it. This is good for me.. 👀

@gogarrickboyd 10 ай бұрын

Hi Chuck. Seen a few of your videos and REALLY dig the style and sensibility you bring to the build community. I didn't know you had worked with the Lifepower batteries. I am installing a pair in my latest box truck build. I'm curious how you mounted them...is it just wood bracing or did you use the rack mounts?

@Swerly01 10 ай бұрын

Gosh, someday i'll have that much battery power!!

@rwdrummer 10 ай бұрын

ive been looking at getting those same batteries for a while now. nice!

@doomslayermax 10 ай бұрын

this is so interesting even though I might not run this set up keep up the good work mate greetings from Australia

@_WADE13x 10 ай бұрын

Can't wait

@Danielily1 9 ай бұрын

Can you make a video about how to look for a bus to buy and what to look for?

@ChuckCassadyYT 9 ай бұрын

Already did

@HajnalkaGyurgyovics 10 ай бұрын

Upgrayedd😄

@bigleafwoodcraft1453 10 ай бұрын

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

@TheMajictech 10 ай бұрын

Quick question, on a 4 lifepo battery bank with bms and buss bars, is there any advantage or disadvantage to having the main charge/ load cables connected to the center of the buss bars? In my mind perhaps better charge balancing? Just an unproven theory in my mind. (I have 2 batteries now equal length cable fed, going to add 2 more soon)

@lesliehunter1823 10 ай бұрын

Their new 14kwh 280 ah 48v battery is killer at $3999 (currently on sale) Killer weight too though even though its smaller than 3 server rack batteries.

@marisolortega3001 10 ай бұрын

Can you please send me the list of the things I need to start buying before I get to buy my bus which it sounds like it’s going to be cheaper than the whole electrical system…Lol I can buy one battery at the time that why it won’t hurt that much…Lol 🤣😂

@robclaker4life 10 ай бұрын

I understand that the Victron components are tested and proven to be top notch but I wonder why I don't see more mobile setups including the all-in-one that signature solar makes to go with these batteries. Price wise it just makes sense but maybe I don't quite understand the full benefit of the Victron setup.

@googleuser6814 10 ай бұрын

I could be wrong, but I think the Victron devices use less idle/standby power.

@marsrover001 10 ай бұрын

Yes victron uses marginally less power at idle. You can offset this by adding 100w more solar. The main appeal to victron is the nice app. And it is nice. But honestly if your system is well designed you shouldn't even need to check it. Some people also argue the victron is just built better for vibration. I'm not sold on that given even the cheapest inverters last just fine on the road.

@ChuckCassadyYT 10 ай бұрын

It’s not quite that simple. I can hook tank and system monitors up to the Cerbo, I can control generators and anything that uses the canbus protocol. 5 year warranty, about 1/2 the idle consumption which is very important when the roof is filled it’s hard to just add 100w more. Remote monitoring, support, and control from anywhere, and greater system flexibility. There is certainly a place for all this tech, but for myself and the people who hire me, they go with the victron equipment

@Iamandthatiam 9 ай бұрын

I guess signature solar inverter controller box isn't up to par?) you're using viltron instead? would you use everything from sisgsolar if it was install from scratch or you would still go for victron stuff?

@vanman3752 10 ай бұрын

I would have consolidated all the components in a tighter arrangement which would have opened up more storage space. I never have enough storage space.

@ChuckCassadyYT 10 ай бұрын

We didn’t build the bed platform

@michaelkaine345 10 ай бұрын

I was so hyped @ 3x more power 44٪ less weight. And the ll series picture, like how muck is it and where do I send my money...

@ChuckCassadyYT 10 ай бұрын

There are links in the video description

@bradenmackey8116 10 ай бұрын

I may have missed, but are they running a dc-dc charger from the bus batteries as well? I can't imagine 2400w being able to keep those batteries balanced regularly if they are using the full capacity of the battery storage. I have 2200w with 200ah 48v eg4 batteries and all victron system and running my pioneer minisplit all day, I can't imagine my system being able to charge another battery to full, let alone 2 to full on a regular basis. Regardless, it's a great setup.

@ChuckCassadyYT 10 ай бұрын

Getting fully charged is not that important for lithium. They prefer lower states of charge in fact! My take on it is that as long as your system has the panels to be net positive, you’ll be able to hit 100% regardless of your battery size (at least anything that could fit in a bus) and since lithium chemistry doesn’t share lead acids taste for regular full charges, there is no real limit to battery size other than wallet and dimensions

@haint7709 10 ай бұрын

No brainier if you have the funds. Makes sense to wait on the extra solar panel or the vacuum cleaner or whatever.

@robertcarnaz4326 9 ай бұрын

Where are you located? I would love for you to help with my lithium/solar upgrades… I have a 1990 Prevost I installed Solar on the roof already and want to complete the system…

@ChuckCassadyYT 9 ай бұрын

I’m in Denver, you can reach me at the links in the video description

@sandyradsek2058 10 ай бұрын

I’d like to schedule a consultation how ever the link in the description doesn’t work. Are you still doing these? How can I get in contact with you?

@ChuckCassadyYT 10 ай бұрын

Sorry about that. Try a link from a video a couple weeks ago and it will work

@bigkahuna5705 10 ай бұрын

When you do installs, what's your labor charge?

@ChuckCassadyYT 10 ай бұрын

$120/hr

@dchubb42 10 ай бұрын

The "password" is about as secure as the air shield for planet Druidia. May the Schwartz be with you.

@fred8565 10 ай бұрын

its agreat upgrade, too bad you didnt show us the system

@ChuckCassadyYT 10 ай бұрын

That was the whole system. 2400 watts of panels, those batteries, and the charge controller. What else would you like to see?

@FBall-im8ui 10 ай бұрын

Chuck you camera work make us dizzy, pls try to slow your movements, less interesting to follow with such camera motion, photographer here Thanks

@iamhe999 10 ай бұрын

Chuck... your camera pans are way to fast.. way to fast..

@chapter4travels 10 ай бұрын

I hear Victron and I turn it off. WAY overpriced with much cheaper and equally as good options.

@ChuckCassadyYT 10 ай бұрын

To put it that simply is evidence you don’t know what you’re talking about. Sorry this video offended your economic sensibilities

@chapter4travels 10 ай бұрын

@@ChuckCassadyYT It's like the stereos of the 1980's, every component was separate with a maze of wires connecting them. Same thing with solar, all separate components are connected with a maze of wires. Both advanced to much simpler and cheaper systems. All-in-one charge controller/inverter/shore power that communicates with the batteries and are simple plug and play. if you want to make it harder and more expensive, then call it a hobby, because that's what it is.

@ChuckCassadyYT 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate the way your reply dealt with nothing that I mentioned and incorporated a truly useless analogy. It’s apple to oranges, which I conceded. And then you made a comment about bananas. The all in one systems are a different breeed with different options and abilities than these. The good news is, you can do whatever you want!

@chapter4travels 10 ай бұрын

@@ChuckCassadyYT Enjoy your hobby, I just want reliable power without a lot of fuss and expense.

@ChuckCassadyYT 10 ай бұрын

You just gotta rag on people who have different priorities than you. That must be your hobby lol. I’ll take mine thanks

@johnwolf1475 10 ай бұрын

and the wallet loses massive amounts of green to china.. whaaa wjhaa booo hoo

@bigrollinghome2091 10 ай бұрын

yah - sadly "green energy" tends to be most profitable for China; current policy doesn't favor 'made in America'

@ChuckCassadyYT 10 ай бұрын

At least signature solar is based on Texas, and I’m in Colorado. With the exception of cells made in Nevada, there just isn’t lithium production for this market in the US. We gave up on manufacturing a long time ago and free trade has been a boon for everyone but the people who actually make, grow, or produce the shit. The money flows up.

@bigrollinghome2091 10 ай бұрын

@@ChuckCassadyYT when there are no other options, we must take what we can get

@bigrollinghome2091 10 ай бұрын

@@ChuckCassadyYT I bought my batteries and panels from Signature :-) and my Innovair too ... they were great to work with, I just need to get my stuff together ...