GoalZero Yeti 1400 and Solar Integration with the 4Runner

Рет қаралды 54,257

5 жыл бұрын

This was a fun project. GoalZero has just released an awesome way to connect your Yeti 1000, 1400, or 3000 to your vehicle, so that your vehicle can tend the portable generator, but also accept GoalZero’s solar to feed into the Yeti, and THEN backed your vehicle electrical system. Super neato! Solar to Yeti Link, Yeti Link to Yeti 1400, then to Vehicle System and if Yeti is charged, it will charge Vehicle System. Best part? All just unplugs and you can pull the Yeti right out to use however/wherever you need it!
For more information:
www.goalzero.com/
www.goalzero.com/shop/yeti-ac...
www.goalzero.com/shop/portabl...
www.goalzero.com/shop/sherpa-...
Don't forget to support us on Patreon! We have two tiers of access that provide our supporters access to all our recorded tracks and waypoints, campsites, notes, photos, and data from our trip!
/ swellrunner
#toyota #4runner #overlanding #off-roading #4x4
-----------------------------------------------------------
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US
-----------------------------------------------------------
SHOP SWAG
swellrunner.myshopify.com/
========================================
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE: goo.gl/iDvp7e
Instagram: / swellrunner
My Company: BlueSwell.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ALL THE STUFF WE USE - UPDATED 060918
Thanks for supporting us by using these links to buy this stuff!
Media Creation
MAIN camera: amzn.to/2sUZ8kR
Main wide lens: amzn.to/2Jr1nHG
Main standard lens: amzn.to/2JEodLc
Main mic I use: amzn.to/2JImGns
DJI Drone I Use: amzn.to/2ovz8bn
DJI Phantom 12v charger: amzn.to/2kXUleM
Backup Drone I Use: amzn.to/2oP63Lm
Backup Mic: amzn.to/2o8RVy5
Small Action Camera: amzn.to/2p06TWo
GoPro Suction Mount: amzn.to/2oZ4WqS
Bendy Tri-Pod Thing: amzn.to/2oP1GjI
You’ll need this for the bendy thing: amzn.to/2oP4eOK
Computer: amzn.to/2o8Pf3d
Gear and Truck Equipment
Camping Gear
Cool foldable checkers table with cup holders underneath: amzn.to/2LBWkkg
Other cool small table we use camping: amzn.to/2JsyyGJ
Little Red Propane Campfire: amzn.to/2JGs22s
Awesome bags we use for packing: amzn.to/2MdMTZf
Cool little USB light string: amzn.to/2kXHkSv
Little Kid's sleeping bag: amzn.to/2LE9q0v
Handy little folding table I keep in my truck: amzn.to/2Mdxdp9
My water bottle: amzn.to/2sHkaDY
Hydroflask straw top: amzn.to/2JChu4m
12v Fan I use in the tent: amzn.to/2MbWeRt
12v Extension cord: amzn.to/2kXws73
My favorite pants: amzn.to/2HBqemb
Awesome Quiet Locking Hitch Pin: amzn.to/2sTWwDN
How I carry propane on my roof: amzn.to/2MdK62f
Navigation: amzn.to/2oPagPc
Ram Navigation Mount: amzn.to/2oVaenf
Ram U-Bolt Mounting Thingy: amzn.to/2ymhL5b
Ram Ball Mount Thingy: goo.gl/85Ry1C
Navigation APP: #gaiagps
Comms: amzn.to/2o8PCe7
Spacers for Wheels: amzn.to/2oP4ygx
Compressor for Airing Up: amzn.to/2oPcHS7
ARB Fridge: amzn.to/2o8UxM6
ARB Fridge Insulation: amzn.to/2MbY0Ci
Zipper Lube: amzn.to/2xrFtO0
ARB 2000 Awning: amzn.to/2h1SPG3
Awning Brackets: amzn.to/2eSRvVm
Recovery Gear
Synthetic Winch Line: amzn.to/2xWMSWR
MaxTrax Recovery Boards: amzn.to/2pHZs3W
Warn snatch block: amzn.to/2y05Xr6
Factor 55 Hitchlink: amzn.to/2JpaloD
Factor 55 Flatlink: amzn.to/2sL4UpR
Staun Deflators: amzn.to/2sHOUoy
How we poo on the trail: amzn.to/2q0OEyW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I get a lot of questions about the modifications on our truck, so here's a list!
Lift: ICON stage 7
Rack: FrontRunner Slimline 2
Sliders: Slee
Front and Rear Bumpers: CBI Offroad
Tires: BFG KO2 - 285/70/17
Power: Odyssey batteries and SDHQ dual setup
Switch: sPod
Spacers: Spidertrax
LED Lightbars: Lightforce
Lighting: HID, Extreme LED Highs and Fogs from XenonDepot
And here is a link to Turtleback Trailers: turtlebacktrailers.com/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MUSIC
www.epidemicsound.com/

Пікірлер: 76

@davidg7538 5 жыл бұрын

If you've only been subscribed to this channel for 5 months Jason actually used to go out in his vehicle. As an unabashed capitalist I appreciate the monetization, as a follower who got in a near the beginning, I weep for what my favorite KZfaq channel has become. (As a fan of grammar I am sad at my own run-on sentence)

@bjunk5838 5 жыл бұрын

4 months since we've seen a video that does anything but shill products...

@johndiaz7240 5 жыл бұрын

Good to hear you are doing well . We have been using Yeti 400 for about 5yrs for camp lights at camp and charging phones etc . We love Goal Zero products and have thinking about the 1400 for power outages for our frig at home. Had not thought about using it while camping maybe over kill but looks like a good system . Thanks for info.

@isuhawkeye 5 жыл бұрын

Good video. Thanks for sharing the install. I was not aware of the add on for the yeti that allows solar to charge the vehicle battery.

@user-io3hw7hx7q 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome outstanding job have a great time thanks

@adambaker5370 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this! I started following you because I was thinking about buying a Turtleback, but then when in another direction to a teardrop. Between there, I was thinking about building my own camper and using a GoalZero and solar solution. Maybe I need to get that too, for ya know, redundancy! Not just because I like buying cool gear or anything, lol. Keep up the good work, Jason. Be safe.

@_intrepid 4 жыл бұрын

That was a super fun video!

@CaptPlanet 5 жыл бұрын

Goal Zero is a great company and I love that they are bringing portable solar generation to the masses in compact clean units, but the prices they charge are craaazy, especially for panels. If you don't have the money and some extra time, do the research, piece together your own kit, wire it up, and you'll get waaaay more bang for the buck. (steps down from soap box) love the content, one of my favorite channels

@locoisfree2428 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks Jason!

@itr0863 5 жыл бұрын

i used mine cross country to cali from FL. worked perfectly. wish i got it sooner.

@lifescansdarkly 2 жыл бұрын

This is the way. Much simpler than a dual-battery setup, and about the same weight (Yeti 1000 is lighter than a car battery, but solar panels cancel that out). It's about 50% more expensive than a dual-battery setup in the engine bay but cuts out all the complexity & installation time with wiring setups. Yeti 1000 + 100W solar panels would be enough to run a 50L fridge for 3-5 days depending on sunlight, and that's if the engine is off the entire time. In an emergency, you can just go for a 30-minute drive and bring the Yeti up to charge again. Killer setup!

@edkarlson3560 5 жыл бұрын

Good video. Hope to see a video of you going somewhere.

@LastLineOfDefense 5 жыл бұрын

Oooooh la la - I'm actually working through my own solar system this weekend, hopefully!

@SwellRunner 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Ping me if you need anything - I know a bit about custom setups as well - and have a good local buddy that is pretty advanced with his solar setup!

@sillyboy32 5 жыл бұрын

Just did some research and attempted to purchase the stuff I needed to replace my self built. Mostly to save on size. Mine takes up a ton of space. Unfortunately, I'd say still better to build your own. The Yeti is OK, but...the adapter for the car is 400$ and the solar adapter is 100$. You still can not solar charge with MPPT and the vehicle charge at the same time. They plug into the same port. Its progress though. Until this year the Yeti could not even charge via your alternator. Unfortunately, everything on their site is on "back order." If you can score it for free and actually get it, take it. I spent about 3k all in and built a much better, more flexible, faster charging, better invertor system which I can adapt to whatever I need, and that includes 2-100w solar panels. All from on line videos. The advantage of the Goal Zero is the compact size. Love your Vids too Mike.

@SAPPER510 5 жыл бұрын

I like Inergy better than the Goal Zero, but both brands are crazy expensive.

@paulystp 5 жыл бұрын

You have so much power for your needs , if you want you could plug in a 750 watt microwave which will have a start up wattage that the yeti will handle and sit around 1150 watts, I love the yeti and I microwave everything, I also have a 800watt aircon which the yeti handles no worries thanks for the video. The only thing I don’t like about goal zero and it really pisses me off is they don’t have manuals , instead they have user guides that haven’t got enough information anyway great video thanks

@aaron036895 5 жыл бұрын

Love the channel though!! 👍

@NathanMillerVisuals 3 жыл бұрын

Oo that might actually be a good solution for me. I'm working and playing out of a 1996 4Runner. Absolutely love this vehicle to death! I have a Yeti 400 Lead Acid which I've had for like 6-7 years, just replaced the battery in it. Been debating on upgrading to the 1500x and mounting a solar panel since that is significantly more power than the 400. But also would be nice to power and keep the one Odyssey battery I got in my 4Runner. So that when the 4Runner battery runs low from running the RIGIDs for cooking or setting up camp without running the engine, the car battery can stay charged even if it's cloudy or dark.

@jbbaker879 5 жыл бұрын

Also have you upgraded your alternator from the stock unit? If so what did you go with?

@kingobeast8528 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think this a viable alternative for power on a trailer? It just seems so practical. Thanks for your videos.

@ATiredRyan 5 жыл бұрын

Whats the brand of cushion you've got in your driver seat? Is it comfy to you? I find myself messing with my seat a lot.

@medicdan5981 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet set up... ready to see some trail vids! Keep it up 🤙

@vikingsoverland8680 5 жыл бұрын

FINALLY!

@earsnacks4358 5 жыл бұрын

haha i was wondering why there was so much snow... Great video!

@SwellRunner 5 жыл бұрын

Last winter... so ... much... SNOW!!

@adambaker5370 5 жыл бұрын

Looks great in July, doesn't it!

@TylerFleckenstein 5 жыл бұрын

I've been searching and searching... What is that light he used in the back of his 4runner?

@lemaitrethemonk 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I was considering getting this unit after experiencing hurricane Harvey here in Texas. I am curious about the ARB storage drawer that the 1400 is sitting on, inside the 4Runner. What model number is it, dimensions and are you able to have both of your seats up for passengers? Thanks and keep up the great content. Subscribed!

@bhoyohbhoy3563 5 жыл бұрын

What is that band of light you have attached to the ceiling?

@ghmichel72 5 жыл бұрын

@3:18 I feel like the forklift driver was backing up closer on purpose 🤪

@SwellRunner 5 жыл бұрын

hahaha. I hadn't noticed all the forklift noise while there, but in the video... it was like BEEP BEEP BEEP. hahaha

@mestallbaumer 5 жыл бұрын

Wondering if it was possible for there to be that much snow in Utah during th e Month of July. Searching internet for Snow fall in Utah during month of July then hear "This was filmend in February."

@DNBaccount 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, how resilient are these solar panels against the elements? Nice video!

@robbya6415 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, great and informative video. Where is GZ shop located at? I live in OC, CA.

@TylerSandwich 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man love the channel, did you connect the yeti directly to your Circuit Breaker box in the back? Is that all it takes to send charge to your AUX battery? Also, did you add a 150 circuit breaker from the ACR to battery #1 or is that what the ACR does naturally? Lastly, did you add a 150 circuit breaker in addition to the circuit breaker box on the #4 that you ran from the back to the AUX battery? basically where did you end up adding the 150a Cb?

@patandjessicasjeepadventur3227 5 жыл бұрын

Love you Jason but man this one was tough to get thru We need some camping action

@jkonquer3853 10 ай бұрын

Could you tell me how did they run the wire from the engine bay to the cab? I know there are multiple ways, trying to see easiest and most safe way to run it. Thx

@mx6773 Жыл бұрын

Did I understand that correctly? The Vehicle Integration Kit will take the solar input an keep your vehicles starting battery topped off as well while in Solar mode?

@rotaryracing1982 5 жыл бұрын

Can I charge the goal zero off the plug in my tacoma?

@reelindoormats1 5 жыл бұрын

Can it take Alternator(car batt) charging and solar simultaneously? If so, Does it prioritize solar to minimize load on the batt? I think this unit is a great idea if you'll be stationary for multiple days

@NavaDownSouth 4 жыл бұрын

renogy just came out with a DC to DC charging gadget: Renogy DCC50S 12V 50A DC-DC On-Board Battery Charger with MPPT . kind of neat

@feellnfroggy 5 жыл бұрын

Check out ronny Dahl and the "Solar Blanket" he uses,. Also 4wd action uses one. I think it woul dbe more applicable to your flexible camp lilfestyle

@jeremymcobb1978 5 жыл бұрын

I've been running this goal zero setup for a few months without the solar but with the alternator charging and it works great. Takes just a very short drive to have it to 100%. Only negative is I have a midsize truck ZR2; and the extension cable that goes to the truck battery needs to be a few feet longer and I had to buy two to get it to reach to the back of the truck. And it's not like my truck is big or long.

@darylhawkins4658 5 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Cobb did you fuse the cable? If so what size?

@jeremymcobb1978 5 жыл бұрын

@@darylhawkins4658 no, according to goal zero it's not needed as it's built-in to the module.

@jeremymcobb1978 5 жыл бұрын

@@darylhawkins4658 that's curious. Actually I have the 12' cable connected to the battery not the alternator. But I also just checked mine, which draws almost 100 at idle and almost 300 while driving, in 100+ degree weather and driving for thirty minutes, and my cable was not even warm to touch.

@ryancasey9185 5 жыл бұрын

So could you use this instead of a dual battery setup? Sorry if this is a vague question, just trying to look at my options. Thanks for the vid!

@spikeycoda Жыл бұрын

DO YOUR BATTERY BANK RESEARCH! It gets complicated and also potentially dangerous. Battery banks NEED to be done with ALL the same batteries for one. Expansion beyond that requires battery tender voltage regulator components and fuses and switches. Actually. A switch is highly recommended when only have a dual battery set up as well and maybe even including a battery isolator so you don’t drain your starter battery too.

@Felix0770 5 жыл бұрын

Hey why not just get one of their 12v DC car chargers and keep the Yeti plugged in the outlet in the back. It will only charge when the car is on because the outlet only gets power when the car is on and not touch the car battery. You can get an 8mm splitter they offer so it will take both the 12v DC input and solar panels.

@spikeycoda Жыл бұрын

Yeah!!!! This is the thought. Most new vehicles come with AC/DC plugs now don’t they…

@jbbaker879 5 жыл бұрын

Jason, who makes you front and rear bumpers?

@SwellRunner 5 жыл бұрын

Cbi offroad.

@pm9327 5 жыл бұрын

I would like to know if they have something to protect the battery when you put it in a truck, where it may be exposed to rain, heat or dust.

@BBQNerd 5 жыл бұрын

Wow the cycles... Can use 20% of that capacity only 500 times?

@curtishinkle3893 5 жыл бұрын

Yea the charge cycles for the ridiculous price is crazy. And the input limit on these are insanely inadequate.

@sillyboy32 5 жыл бұрын

Looks nice. I built my own in a pelican case a few years ago with a battle born lithium and RedArc. At the time the goal zero could not charge off the car. Still, it’s solar and car charge times fail In comparison. It’s connected to the car and solar with Anderson quick connects. It’s run me fridge for a week without any input. I do like how compact the goal zero is. My components were much more expensive, but it’s completely modifiable and I can add on whatever I need. It’s been fantastic for a 3+ day trek to the woods or weekend on the sand bar. Plus, it’s kept me from needing to install a second battery. And oh, building it myself, despite many Fbombs, was the best part

@sillyboy32 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like you can finally connect the yeti directly to the vehicle, with the addition of another plug in. That makes the yeti a lot more appealing. ....

@2nch329 5 жыл бұрын

Been really considering moving to Utah Do you enjoy the weather?

@DNukinFutz 2 жыл бұрын

Trying to figure out why someone would want that much junk in a 4runner? There’s solar generators that take up much less space and/or a inverter that could’ve been used instead.

@A90MKV_ 5 жыл бұрын

What do you do if you need to hook up a CPAP when you go camping? Can you use one of these Sherpa chargers to run off the CPAP machine? Or what should you do

@BWT599 4 жыл бұрын

This works for CPAP machines.

@tripse7ens 5 жыл бұрын

What watt is the solar panel and do you find, one panel, charges it from zero fast enough?

@SwellRunner 5 жыл бұрын

It's a 100w. And I'm not sure it would charge something this large from zero very well - it certainly wouldn't happen in one day.

@aaron036895 5 жыл бұрын

A little color grading goes a long ways lol. Looks almost like it’s shot in log

@SuperDuperOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Bro ...you said superduper. ..ha. I'm going to get the 3000.

@Billy-vp7yp 5 жыл бұрын

How is it a generator? On its own it generates nothing without power input IDK Power bank is a better name

@barrywilson3547 3 жыл бұрын

Its a Power Generator when combined with the Goal Zero Solar Panels. Solar panels generate energy that is stored in the Yeti Power Banks or Sherpa

@michaelhardy8589 4 жыл бұрын

GOAL ZERO YETI 6000X LITHIUM PORTABLE POWER STATION WITH WIFI GENERATOR 200WATTS SOLAR PANELS GOALZERO coming soon TEST IT OUT ⛺ great

@xxxxoen 4 жыл бұрын

Your in and out music sucks, wakes me up..

@SAPPER510 5 жыл бұрын

I don't think you would classify Goal Zero products or other competitors brands to be a generator. Storage/Power bank would be better suited. They don't generate power, electrical power is already stored there or electrical power is being collected to be stored. Solar panels doesn't generate electrical power either, it converts solar power into electrical power.

@januscinconuevenueve271 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta make a move to a town that's right for me Town to keep me movin' Keep me groovin' with some energy Well, I talk about it, talk about it Talk about it, talk about it Talk about, talk about Talk about movin' Gotta move on Gotta move on Gotta move on Won't you take me to Funkytown? Won't you take me to Funkytown? Won't you take me to Funkytown? Won't you take me to Funkytown? Won't you take me to Funkytown? Won't you take me to Funkytown? Won't you take me to Funkytown? Won't you take me to Funkytown? Gotta make a move to a town that's right for me Town to keep me movin' Keep me groovin' with some energy Well, I talk about it, talk about it Talk about it, talk about it Talk about, talk about Talk about movin' Gotta move on Gotta move on Gotta move on Won't you take me to Funkytown? Won't you take me to Funkytown? Won't you take me to Funkytown? Won't you take me to Funkytown? Won't you take me to To Funkytown? Won't you take me now To Funkytown?

@buzman1985 3 жыл бұрын

I like what you have to present but many of your videos are 85% fluff and 15% content.

@buzman1985 2 жыл бұрын

Just saw this video again, 95% fluff, 5% content. Jesus.

@overlandinusa1517 4 жыл бұрын

Remarkable that just a little while ago you knew nothing about 4x4 vehicles and overland travel and now you have become an “influencer” who companies pay $$ for marketing and product placement. Only in America! I don’t say this in a bad way but we are a land of plentiful and opportunity and as consumers we are willing to be “influenced” by people who aren’t really experts at what they are trying to sell..which is great if you are looking to make a quick buck as you can bypass the whole learning curve thing.. One downside is that those who actually have years, or in some cases decades, of experience but lack the marketing skills, or otherwise don’t want to put their integrity and values up for sale, suffer .It's a dog-eat-dog world!