What RV Appliances Can You RUN with a RV Lithium Battery Upgrade (Including AC!)

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Can you run your AC with lithium batteries? This is the most common question we get about our RV lithium battery upgrade by our brand partner Battle Born Batteries. In this video, we show you exactly how much power and how long we can run over 25 common RV appliances. Yes, including our AC! 🔋Save $50 on Battle Born Batteries bit.ly/BattleBorn50
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@denisemdb60 3 жыл бұрын

OMG! Aaron! I get it now. You are the first person who got through to me! I'm usually a glassy eyed girl! Thanks!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Alright Denise!! Kinda fun eh!🤣

@dansteger7311 3 жыл бұрын

That was super helpful, especially using real-world items and illustrating their draw, rather than spewing numbers and calculations (although the formula at the end was necessary and helpful too!) We're getting 200 amp lithium on the Panoramic we have ordered (w/o AC) and it looks like that should be enough. Thanks a million!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! I was hoping the video comes off this way! 200 amps of lithium is a great power source and is more than 4 large traditional RV batteries. And if you find you need more, it's easy to add!

@jaytabac6525 3 ай бұрын

the biggest draws for the Van are AC and induction. the Panoramic has a propane stove, and since you do not have an AC, 200Ah should be plenty.

@r.sewell4327 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Great video. Good luck and stay safe out there

@brendanwalsh1675 2 жыл бұрын

The BEST follow up video for Solar powered rv. Thanks!

@larryvincent2098 3 жыл бұрын

Always and I mean always enjoy your informative information on anything that helps me to enjoy a van life for the summer months . Thank you for making this video and sharing it with me . Once again BS & BK .

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Larry! We always appreciate you watching and your comments!! BS & BK!!

@charlarios4383 3 жыл бұрын

You guys rock! This was so incredibly helpful! Your Ebike and this battery video are by far the best informative videos!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charla! Appreciate the kind words!

@joycem2795 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful info. Thanks for posting!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Joyce!

@ricklarson114 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to plan my system, so thanks for the video. It is very helpful!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!👍

@georgebrown549 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guys! Excellent overview of energy use and what various appliances need for power. I really appreciate your videos. Looking forward to getting our RV in September. Keep the videos coming.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Have fun this fall with your new RV!!

@marguillierbruno 3 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your vlog. I watch a zillion of them. Yours is one of the most informative. Honestly. Keep going. Thanks for sharing all this Greets Bruno from Brussels,Belgium

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings! Appreciate you watching and reaching out with the kind note! Thanks Bruno!😃

@brucegeib263 4 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful thank you

@11Bretired Жыл бұрын

This is the best test and demonstration I’ve seen. Thanks you!

@IreneIronTravels Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching😊

@Mudbug2000 3 жыл бұрын

Geez that was fabulous! Thank you so much. Even Chris got into it lol. Chris; sweating is healthy remember!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

😂 Thanks Mary! That's right, a little sweat never hurt anyone!😂

@edgarhernandez7614 3 жыл бұрын

I finally understand the basics of alternative/solar/lithium power, thank you!!!!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!!

@josephmarc6263 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful real world demonstration of what’s possible and what’s practical with a battery system! Thanks!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph! Appreciate you watching!!

@lifeonwheels9802 2 жыл бұрын

Great info. Best yet for someone like me who just don't get amps, watts, volts and really don't have time to worry too much about it. Thank you for this awesome video.

@babsshaffer2652 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! We SO agree after switching to 4 lithium’s a couple months ago. Interesting to watch the power draw on each thing. I really laughed, Chris, cuz my eyes always glaze over on that stuff too! Aaron did a great job of explaining it! Way to go!❤️

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you guys have a great power setup and are enjoying the lithium power!!

@belinglen5844 Жыл бұрын

This is very informative and pleasant to watch thank you guys

@IreneIronTravels Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@susanj8158 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful. I enjoyed the real world examples. And it gave me a much better understanding of how long I could run those things in a set up like yours. Thanks!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching Susan!

@toniawilkins1635 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video. Seeing the actual amperage of the various items was FANTASTIC! Now I have a better idea of what we need for our RV. Please don't stop making videos. Hope to meet you on the road.

@IreneIronTravels Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@echozulualpha 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for making this - super interesting!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

@conniecee9476 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and relevant and timely for me, thanks.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kchertz8925 3 жыл бұрын

Best explanation yet! I think I might finally understand how solar works. Thank you so much for the lesson.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@dr123hall 2 жыл бұрын

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@drinkinslim 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, guys!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@pivoine5929 3 жыл бұрын

Good job friends even your french friend understood it all, fabulous teachers !!!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pivoine! 😃 Always nice to hear from you!

@wendywolfe8684 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This was one of the most helpful videos we’ve ever seen! And I’m with Chris- keep it simple for me 😊

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wendy, appreciate it! 😊

@BevDessert 3 жыл бұрын

I TOTALLY agree best video ever about the reality-based power usage

@EverydayIsSaturday2 2 жыл бұрын

That was helpful for helping me with my decision to go with a 2200 Honda generator. Thank you.

@IreneIronTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear it was helpful!

@bruceclyne5254 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of your most helpful videos. Thanks for the explanations in understandable bites. Uff dah!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!!

@tommyg.9069 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I learned so much from this video. I know absolutely nothing about voltage, wattage, etc. After watching your video, I feel like at least I know some basics & I feel a bit more confident. Thanks.

@mtnpeek6748 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

@aprilmarshall6245 3 жыл бұрын

Topo Chico my favorite!✨

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

💧🍾💦

@angelakaiser3110 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a great video! Thanks for sharing!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!!!

@billcoleman7316 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I'm with you I have 3 Battle Born with the Victron 712 shunt and Victron Charge Controller. I love those batteries and wouldn't have any other.

@IreneIronTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Can't beat it!!

@chuckgunning1872 3 жыл бұрын

Great job presenting this info so clearly and . testing all your devices! We're looking forward to our solar/ lithium installation starting in a week, but we're having it done. I'm not comfortable running the wiring in a Classic myself because the potential cost of a screw up is more than we're willing to risk.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chuck! That's awesome your install is happening in a week! You two are going to love it!! Life changing!

@johnesposito9220 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Appreciate the everyday usage examples.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@eddieman3702 3 жыл бұрын

Good one guys. Thanks

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank for watching!!

@johncorum6379 3 жыл бұрын

Chris and Aaron, Great video and info! Wife and I are doing a custom build with the same battery and victron setup you have. Hope to see you guys out there one day. Thanks

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool, love the custom builds! It is a small RV world so we probably will see you out there!

@georgesmith1358 3 жыл бұрын

Good video! Thanks!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

@maureentweedly 3 жыл бұрын

Super informative video!!! Thanks.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@Gary-rh2tc 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid! Just got 2 BB 100amp and increased inverter to 2000 watt.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I think 200 amps lithium and 2000watts is a great combo. Covers almost anything most would need!

@raytrack3552 Жыл бұрын

Amazing content! 👌

@IreneIronTravels Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌

@lynnstone8849 Жыл бұрын

Very informative

@thomastheys6681 3 жыл бұрын

I am always lost with electricity but this has been a most interesting video and has solved a lot of my personal problems with my lead acid batteries and my inverter and the ability for my partner to run her hair dryer! Thomyt

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

It definitely takes a few times to learn all this electrical stuff. Thanks for watching, Thomyt!

@johnmurray9660 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Aaron please ask Chris to create a spreadsheet showing everything you covered🤔 I'm sure she'll immediately get to the number crunching, ha ha! 😂 Thanks for all the useful information. Enjoy and stay safe out there!😎😎

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Yes! Chris's spreadsheet video...... that will be a 90 minutes long and jam packed full of numbers!😂😂

@BeeCreekPhotographySpicewood 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome episode as usual! Thanks for sharing....

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope you are out (or close to) and enjoying your new van!

@BeeCreekPhotographySpicewood 3 жыл бұрын

@@IreneIronTravels Our van build started last week. We are hoping to take delivery in 6 weeks or so. The excitement is building after 11 months of waiting.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear! So many people have been waiting for so long! Its been a messed up 2020 and still 2021 shortages on all types of stuff.

@asadventures_moriicoddiwomple 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great one. We'll share it to the FB group we're active on. They have questions about this all the time. We are Battleborn lithium users and will also never go back. We have two 100ah Battleborns, 200w solar, and a 1000w inverter. Still limited with the inverter, but we don't need it for much. I can use my 1875w hair dryer on cool without tripping the inverter. Little tricks always help. Thanks!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tina! Nice setup you have. Love the little trick!

@bethhodges7920 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I am with you Chris...it all sounds like "Greek" to me! The one thing I do remember from personal experience is that I cannot run a hair dryer at the same as as the A/C!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

😂 Yes! Two BIG appliances that heat or cool!⚡💪

@DMosesRN 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much , just found your channel so I’m binge watching your videos. I glad you have a class B+, which is what I’m interested in. I’m waiting for leisure travel to offer a single induction cooktop

@IreneIronTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@jandblawncare8570 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a video for us simpletons lol. Ive been on the phone with Battle born for two days now and debating between a 4 or 5 battery system with a new inverter Victron is coming out with, its a 50amp passthrough inverter/charger. Biggest problem there would be trying to find where the wires from the shore power plug go to in a 43ft long 5th wheel lol.

@alnewsom6374 3 жыл бұрын

you guys are so much fun to watch :) You should take this show on the road. (Oh, right, you already have.... duh!)

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Al! Appreciate you watching!!

@whitleyrobertson7070 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kindavacant7843 2 жыл бұрын

As a RV solar installer in Arizona since 2014 this is a fantastic video showing and describing real world amp draw of 120v devices in a straightforward no bullshit way, there's 'phantom load' shown along with inverter load to power itself. These people also know their limitations based on battery bank size. I hate KZfaq when it comes to solar. Will Prowse tells the truth, you two tell the truth (at least in this video haven't watched any others). Great content.

@IreneIronTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there 👋! Thanks for watching and for the really kind comment. We thought this video might help others visualize the energy usage and delivery the message in an easy way to understand. And thanks for helping make the RV lifestyle a little more green with all the solar you've installed over the past 8 years....what a fun job!

@philiptarnaski1667 3 жыл бұрын

Hi to you all Thanks for sharing the info, on our Hymer Lithium batteries last about 4hrs , we leave the A/C fan in the on position and let the compressor cycle on/off to the set point ect, and when the batteries get low the Engine starts to change the batteries and we can have A/C all night 👍❄️

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@mogarcia9755 2 жыл бұрын

I think a propane stove is better than using your electrical energy up for cooking which can be quite a bit if making a full meal

@kw2764 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I took notes

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

@lifeisshort-makeitsweet869 3 жыл бұрын

I have 360 watts solar and 3 lithium Battleborn batteries with the option of adding on more 180 watt solar panel. It has made me sleep better at night knowing I haven’t drained my batteries over night. Best mod of my van. Ty for the great video. I would say people need to keep in mind most items run for secs or minutes. So power last a long time until you run the air conditioner.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Nice set up you have! Very true on the minutes thing. You can easily use the micro for 2 minutes or heat up water for coffee on the electric kettle. Thanks for watching!!

@bjeffreyt8412 Жыл бұрын

This vlog was over a year ago, however the Grech Strata- ion now comes standard with 4 lithionics 12V lithium batteries boasting 1,260 amp/16,128 watt hours and 3000 watt inverter and no propane/ diesel generator. Off grid nGame changer!

@richardvandenarend8149 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for taking the time and doing this video. It is very helpful as we will be getting a good sized solar system and BB battery bank on our new rv soon. I did see recently that the new Samsung refrigerators are using about 2 amps an hour...fyi. I got that from The Dry Campers about the new fridge Less Junk More Journey got in their new Grand Design.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that is super efficient for a big fridge. Thanks for the heads up!

@johneskrich362 3 жыл бұрын

@@IreneIronTravels Cant wait for the upgrade video to put that in the van, GREAT video, except I really was hoping you would turn the AC on earlier :)

@Endless_Skyway_Adventures 2 жыл бұрын

Good job showing the draw. FYI Our 5,000 BTU household window air conditioner uses 400-420 watts when the compressor is on and 50-70 watts when just the fan runs, it averages 350-300 watts overall. We have 800 watts of solar panels.

@jeffbrock9008 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Aaron and Chris. Great video. Lucky for me, I followed your advice and now have the Victon Bluetooth Battery Monitor that makes it possible to see the same stats on our usage. I have 200 usable amp hours with our two Battle Born 12 volt batteries. Works great with the stock 1000 watt inverter on our 2013 AI. As you noted, the only two things we can't run off batteries are the oven and the AC. You have the big 3000 watt Victron inverter. I'm trying to decide if going that large is necessary. If I go 3000. I'm told I need to add another 100 amp battery, which I prefer to avoid (not to mention how big the inverter is and lack of a space for a third battery). I prefer to go to the Victron 2000 watt inverter, which is smaller and should work with my existing 200 amps of lithium. Your tests confirm my thoughts that the AC and microwave both run under 2000 watts. There's nothing else I can imagine that I'd run that need more than that, so three questions. 1). What made you go with the 3000 watt inverter? It seems 2000 watts would have been enough for everything you run (and I would run). 2). You mentioned the "soft start" for your AC. I understand the AC needs a larger surge to start. Did you add this feature and is it needed? 3). You also mentioned that you did something to make 110 run through all your outlets. Have you addressed this in another video or maybe if that was an upgrade, or maybe you could give more info? Thanks as always!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff, thanks for watching and the great questions! 1) We went with the 3000 Multiplus for a few reasons. We wanted to be able to turn it on, power everything just like being plugged in to shore power, and not worry about running multiple things at the same time. The price difference wasn't much either. I do think the 2000 would be just fine as well. If you are sticking with 2 batteries, you'll love the 2000....go for it! 2) We did add a soft start, however the AC did run and start fine without it. But BB recommended going with one to help with the big surge and possible long term effects on the system. 3)If you check out the inverter install video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nqiPiMp9t5bGhKM.html you will see how I ran everything through the inverter including all the outlets. Love it! So annoying to only have a couple outlets on the inverter!!

@dg4996 3 жыл бұрын

I need to watch this more than once so I can "get it", lots of good info. BTW, what are the screens you are using in your front windows? Love your channel, very informative.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We made those screens out of solar screen material from Amazon. I got the idea from the front pull down screens on the the big class A's!

@h.b.4058 3 жыл бұрын

My customized truck camper is almost done, and 95% of the people I talked to thought I was WAY over building the electrics. This video just reaffirms I've made the right choices. I've got 400Ah BB lithium, two solar inputs with their own charge controllers (350 watts on the roof, and 480 watts of deployable flexible panels), shore power 30 Amp charging, and alternator charging. I have the 3000W inverter. I do plan on using electricity primarily (induction cook top, 12V DC thermostat heater from DC thermals and a 750W Isotherm water heater), but will have a small (5lb) propane tank as back up. I can't wait to test it all in real life. I know technique plays into it as well, so training myself to turn on the water heater before I stop driving for the night, or charging small AC items while I've got the inverter on for the laptop, will also be part of effectively managing the system. Thanks so much for all your informative, easy to understand videos!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Your system sounds great! We would love to have more solar like you as it really helps to charge up that big battery bank. especially if you are using electric cooking and water heating. You're going to love your setup! Thanks for watching, H.B.!

@Endless_Skyway_Adventures 2 жыл бұрын

We’re able to cook most things on the lower power settings with our induction cooktop. We rarely use higher power.

@smallg327 3 жыл бұрын

info on your generator - size - storage - fuel type - fuel storage ....would be kindly appreciated. many thanks for all the informative (and entertaining) videos.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Our gen is the Cummins Onan RV QG 2500 LP-Onan Propane Generator| 2.5HGJBB-1121 and it is mounted underneath by the spare tire. It has a remote start button inside. It is fairly loud and vibrates, but it is nice to have. The new inverter model just came out and is a lot more quiet. Onan 2500 LP Generator for RVs | 2.5HGLAA-8304A. There is a 19 gallon propane tank under the van as well so plenty of fuel.

@RVOutlawz 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. You two are crushing it and have some good rhythm. Have you considered ceramic tinting your windshield? Could help on the heat. Also have you considered a Patron page? We would support and love seeing you two have fun. Cheers.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hey D and V!!😃 So good to hear from you guys and look forward to our next meeting in life. We have heard of the ceramic coating but never really looked to deep into. But I bet it would help a ton! We did a special 3m heat tint on our 2 front side windows and it does really help with heat/sun. We can't have any type of tint on the front windshield in MN , but have heard of the clear option. We haven't really ever considered Patron, but who knows! YT now has the membership option too which seems to be getting more popular. It's good to see your guys pictures without all the snow and cold in them! Love ya guys!

@joycemoses2411 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! We have some solar and AGM batteries.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joyce! Solar and good set of AGM's is all you need sometimes. 😃

@paulywally1957 3 жыл бұрын

I listen to a lot of teaching on KZfaq will prowse I call him the battery boy dissects batteries and analyzes components and I found battleborn has the best battery management system and the best warranty and overall performance so I went ahead and got 200 amp hours of lithium and 400 watts of solar and I can use my induction cookware cook meals bake in my convection oven and not put a dent in my batteries as long as the sun is shining! Which is a big consideration power out and power in if you run your batteries in the dark without any sun they will delete sooner! Anyway it's a learning experience air conditioning I wouldn't try running on solar. Everything else is a go.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts!!

@EarthRoamingAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Funny was just shown this on our KZfaq feed must be because we are just installing 900amp's of batteries and have been looking at other travelers results.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

That is funny! 900 amps, WOWZA! Nice you are going to love that!

@EarthRoamingAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

We had 550amps before but AGM.

@frankbudjack3010 Жыл бұрын

Battle born is my ONLY choice for batteries. There warranty is second to none. after 2 years, one of my batteries developed a problem. I sent it in for repair and was told it was not repairable. They sent me back a brand new battery for free. they even paid shipping costs. You can't beat that for service. HIGHLY RECOMENDED.

@shawnbrown557 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the educationally video. Now I know devices will "accidentally" be left behind!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!😂

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@mikecol99 3 жыл бұрын

Good summary. As you mentioned, most of the high current items aren't used that long usually. The ebike charging is the worst since you have to leave the monster inverter on all that time. For my ebike I added a small inverter (600W) with good efficiency for the ebike charging....then I can leave the big inverter off all the time and only engage for short time on high current items.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Smart! We might need to look into that, thanks!!

@mikecol99 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot: also added many 12V converters for items with "wall warts".....then the big inverter can stay off even more.

@donnawarren4210 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. In other words charge those laptops going down the road. Use that inverter plugged in and charge while driving everything you can.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@djglobetrotter7635 Жыл бұрын

I have a 500w array with a 40a charge controller with a 3000 wave pure sign wave inverter and 3 12v 100ah lithium ion battery bank =12v300ah how long can you go off grid with that? Love your show

@brianvandy4002 2 жыл бұрын

Regarding battery banks. I get the solar versions and keep them by a window. Unless I drain one heavily I never plug them in.

@hot_coffey 3 жыл бұрын

Great and informative video. Thanks for all of your Battery Upgrade videos. We are looking to mirror your upgrade with 4-100 BatterBorn. Would you recommend the new “heated” versions that can be mounted outside/under of the van to save interior space? Maybe two inside in the old battery box and two outside? Also what backup generator are you using? Was it the OEM? Thanks!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

We didn't find a need for the heated ones as we stayed above freezing. Cold weather in a van is no fun! But, if you do live it travel in the cold it would be worth the extra couple hundred. Remember, you can still use your batteries below freezing, you just can't charge them back up until it warms up. Our gen was a factory installed underneath the van. Cummins onan 2500 propane. They have new quiet inverter models now!

@michaelcannon9806 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation of the appliance draws. I've been waiting to see this one as we have some power management issues that I'm dealing with due to some customization by the previous owner that I can't get my head around! When you mention the back up generator is that your "onboard gen" or do you carry a portable gen (probably unlikely with your previous space constraint comments)? I've lost power a couple of times and can't get the onboard gen started as it's connected to the electrical system, can this be bypassed? Would like to run some more questions past you if you were open to it? I'll also check out your install videos to find out if I can learn some more.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, thanks! Yes feel free to ask away! We do have an onboard gen mounted underneath the van. It gets its starting power from the house batteries like yours as well. Do you have a battery assist button that connects your house and chassis batteries? We have one by the driver steering wheel. This allows us to jump the engine or jump the generator if we needed. We also carry a small lithium battery jumper box that you could jump your generator by connecting it to your house batteries for a power boost. It is

@jackies1597 3 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks. We just got our class b and curious how long our lithium batteries will last among everything else. Too many manuals to read!

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the B!

@dremilypenney 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks guys! Can you please explain why you went with a 3000 vs a 2000 watt inverter?

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Good question! We could have been fine with the 2000 watt and been able to run everything, but the 3000 allows us to run multiple things at once and not worry about having a power issue. I think the cost difference was only around $100 bucks or so and we decided to just put the larger one in. I think most people would be fine with a 2000 watt and it saves a little bit on power compared to the 3000 when powered on.

@user-rq2mq8nx3f 5 ай бұрын

How many eatts solar and amps do you need in general for a class full time off grid

@rosemaryferche9837 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Saw you both on the HIT THE ROAD SUMMIT.....GREAT JOB!!!! since they used Vimeo rather than KZfaq there was no rewind😥 Can you list the apps you mentioned at this presentation or do you already have a presentation on this that I have missed before I subscribed to your channel.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thanks for checking out the Summit today! The number one website/app we use is Campendium.com for free camping (or paid) and also dump stations. We did do a video on that kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mtyYhJmCrZucgZ8.html Other apps are iOverlander RV Parky RVDumpsites.net Harvesthosts

@baron7024 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome presentation with real world info. Much appreciated. Have you ever calculated what you could use with the vehicle engine running to supply recharging vs a generator as a backup to recharging by solar? I'm sure there are variables considering the vehicle. I'm thinking weather won't always be optimal for solar charging. Your thoughts would be helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and be safe.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

The Sprinter has a complex emissions system that can develop expensive problems if you idle them So, we would just run the onboard gen if we had to. While driving it only put about 50 amps per hour into the battery (so it didn't overload and burn out the factory alternator), so that's why people put those 280 amp second alternators on to run AC and charge the batteries. But about 3-4 thousand for those.

@baron7024 3 жыл бұрын

@@IreneIronTravels Thanks

@campingalan 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Aaron-- another video that is so good that I came back again! Question- When I get around to doing this, should I turn my solar panel disconnects off so as to get rid of input charging?

@IreneIronTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan! You can do it that way or you can turn off charging from the bluetooth app like I did in this video. Either works for testing or repairs!

@campingalan 2 жыл бұрын

@@IreneIronTravels Hi there!! For shutting down the solar, via the app, I assume you go to the solar controller on the app, and then to settings (sorry...I am not currently at my camper :-(

@brianvandy4002 2 жыл бұрын

The little stuff that took a half amp or less are probably full or almost full of power already. If you drained them to say half, their draw would probably jump to at least an amp, if not up to 3. The items that are .5 or less are just trickle charging because they are at or near 100% state of charge, I suspsect.

@jamesgutierrez8606 Жыл бұрын

Remember you can always buy 12 volts appliances ( not microwaves yet) but small kitchen & ACs come in 12 volts pretty sure they don't consume too many watts & amps

@butchkelin3762 3 жыл бұрын

When you were charging your little devices with their own lithium batteries from your BBs, you have to consider how low the standalone device is. If it is already fully charged, it will not draw much power from the charger. If your flashlight is dead it will draw a lot more.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Good point!! 👍

@RichardinNC1 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. One thought on the laptop, was the usage during charging the battery? Once charged, you'd have several hours of laptop usage, without pulling more power.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Very true!!

@drcoolit Жыл бұрын

BB batteries are the Li-Fe-PO4 (lithium iron phosphate) type, and they are premium batteries -- unfortunately also at a premium price. But I've seen other 100 Ah Li-Fe-PO4 batteries that are much less. I'd be interested in hearing your comments on whether the added cost for BB is worth it. The latest scuttlebutt re battery technology is the Lithium-titanate type that promises many thousands of recharge cycles and fast charging. It may not be long before these appear on the general market, hopefully some of these geared toward RVs. I'm also a devotee of ultra-capacitors that have the ability to store energy extremely quickly and discharge massive amounts of amperage also very quickly. These have incredible durability and longevity (hundreds of thousands of cycles) but very low energy density. Still, using these, along with the Lithium batteries, might offload some of the initial start-up load of some of the appliances. Just curious if you've had any experience with ultra-capacitors.

@jacquesblaque7728 2 жыл бұрын

FYI, Physics 201: Current (amps) are charge/time, specifically coulomb/second. Definitely not amps/unit time. Good to not muddy the waters. HTH

@IreneIronTravels 2 жыл бұрын

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@lesgarten 2 жыл бұрын

switch to Macbooks... Huge difference. Great Video BTW!

@pattyk8594 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for demonstrating that you can run the air conditioning on solar. My husband said we can't do that but I'll be forwarding him this video right now to prove him wrong :o)

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

🤣 you tell him Patty!

@staceygutierez5372 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. What about an RV furnace?

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! We snuck that in there at 16:15 on the video. We actually had trouble testing it that day because it was too hot for the furnace to turn on! It was 4.25 amps for the fan on the RV furnace. So that can add up over a weekend of using your RV furnace quickly!

@SentBack1978 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. Our question is where did you get that app that monitors your batteries? How do you spell that app?

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! It is the Victron Connect app, but it only works if you have the BMV-712 battery monitor hooked up to your batteries. It is about $200 I think and well worth it!!

@daveduncan2748 3 жыл бұрын

It's hard for people to believe that lithium can be worth the high initial price, but I installed a similar system a few years ago, and I agree, you can never go back.

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, agreed. The shift is slow, but it is becoming more and more common. Its good to finally see some manufacturers putting it in standard in top end models and also being an option atleast.

@campingalan 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris and Aaron! This is a really awesome video! Thank you for going through the time it took to gather the data that you shared. What do I do when driving thru L.A.? Have this video playing hehehe. I will have to watch it again to better capture the electrical usages. Using your app to get the usages is WAY better than trying to read the micro letters on the power supplies for these items! Or, pulling panels and trying to read the letters on the back of the appliance in dark spaces. I know this is a loaded question as it totally depends on what item you are using.....when you say your 400 ah of batteries lasted you 10 days, was that with no supplemental charging from a generator or the van alternator? Just on your solar oanels? Safe travels?

@IreneIronTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan! Hope all is well! I see Holiday has another 2 Titaniums in stock and I'm assuming yours is there as well?? 10 days was our max boondocking, with no generator charging, but we did drive about 1 hour to go dump the tanks and get groceries. That probably put about 30 amps back in the batts, but otherwise just our 300 watts of solar!

@campingalan 2 жыл бұрын

@@IreneIronTravels Hi there! Whhhaaatttt....and Dean didn't call me....I'm shocked!! 😑 Well....I'm in L.A. for 3 nights currently. I went to tour the Reagan Presidential Library today and totally forgot to send my request for an update to Shannon :-( So, I'll have to wait till Monday for that. I'm only home Monday and Tuesday, so even if it has arrived, I wouldn't be able to go get it until after next weekend. I'll be in Phoenix mid week and up to Minneapolis for the weekend. Ok....that is awesome! I'm using a week to 2 as our planning factor. Though, I suspect a week is about as long as we'd be in 1 spot. In that rare time when we do get to stay out for 2 weeks, I think I'd be inclined to move so as to build a logistical stop in between (dump tanks and resupply water). Then again, maybe I could stay for 2 weeks.

@RichBrandt 3 жыл бұрын

My LG Smart Inverter Fridge is residential style and uses between 0 and 6 amps! Not bad

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, wow that is good! Is that at 12 volts? I always thought the big fridges ran at like 300 or 400 watts.

@RichBrandt 3 жыл бұрын

@@IreneIronTravels I’m not sure about the wattage but the compressor only runs when it needs to. It uses the inverter and I have 4 100 amp hr golf cart batteries. I have a progressive industries EMS that show me how many amps I’m using

@IreneIronTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Sounds like a good setup!

@remitremblay2091 2 жыл бұрын

Hi!. This is really interesting, as we are getting a set up with lithium quite like yours! We have a 13500btu AC - will it run with 600Amp/h lithium batteries? Good thing up here in Canada it's notTHAT hot ;-) Very instructive! Bravo :-)

@IreneIronTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! 👋 yes, it should if you have a 2000 watt or higher inverter. You should have a soft start installed on the ac unit as well to lessen the start up load on the system. Ours ran off of 400 amps lithium and a 3000 watt inverter for about 2.5 hours straight.

@todokap616 Жыл бұрын

Large refrigerator 6 amps when running. The Surge is what's bigger when the compressor comes on

@todokap616 Жыл бұрын

Ammonia refrigerators for three-way type are inefficient constant draw 12 to 16 amps. I have full time for about two and a half years in a Class A and have had a chance to play with all of it