OFF GRID. INSTALLING A SOLAR PANEL

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2 ай бұрын

#2 BUTTERFLY TRACKS OFF GRID! 🦋
Transforming my minivan camper after two years of fulltime #Vanlife to a sustainable power source for off grid adventures. I'm in the process of converting my minivan into an awesome road-trip Adventure Pod! This is the second in a series about making Vanlife easier.
Includes a review of the ALLPOWERS S2000 SOLAR GENERTOR.
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@Myyt6908 2 ай бұрын

Cool young men explaining the process so nicely. Looks so good and it will be so easy to get the extra solar power that you want now.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Hey, Maribeth! Yes, it changes things. 😊

@catherinelauda6948 2 ай бұрын

Well done! Thanks

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

@lisaking9659 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the new solar!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@DianeDees 2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you were able to get the solar panels on. I have been wanting to have the very same thing done to my van with the stick down tape to hold them on. I live in Oklahoma and there’s no one that does that anywhere close. I wish I would have known about the place you went to in Deland when I was there is March for the meetup. Can’t wait to see how you like these.

@onedaycloser2872 2 ай бұрын

This looks like a very nice company to work with….thank you for sharing ✌️

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

They are! 🙂

@kathymintexas1556 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@suzanneulry9450 2 ай бұрын

I love it! I would've been so nervous!!!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

A little bit! 🙂

@patriciarhodes5977 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this info! I don’t have a fancy van just a SUV and I can see doing this now!!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

@debbiesue4287 2 ай бұрын

YAY!! That is great! It looks fantastic. So great to get it done by people who do such a nice job. That will be very helpful I'm sure. Thanks for sharing!!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 💙🦋💙

@letitiaelliott4544 Ай бұрын

Shoutout for Dunedin 🍊🧡🍊🧡

@ButterflyTracks Ай бұрын

🤗

@rouseyournicholls 2 ай бұрын

I love this!!! Thanks for sharing.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 💙🦋💙

@rouseyournicholls 2 ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks I will be looking into "off gridding" too at some point.

@debslifesimplified6406 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this. I will be using these guys when I get my solar panel installed. It will be a good excuse to finally come to Florida. Good info, video, very nice young men explaining in detail for you.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Deb. 😊

@galesipple407 2 ай бұрын

Finally a good reason to spend a month in the Deland area when my husband is down there fishing in the winter! I had no idea these guys were so close by! Thanks for posting this!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

That is awesome! 😊

@always.wondering.wandering 2 ай бұрын

Nice, they did a great job! I did one myself last year on the top of my van. I got a self adhesive panel from Bougerv and stuck it on the back and then connected it up with my existing panels so now I have 300 on the roof. You're going to love having that panel on the roof and you can still use your portables when needed. Have a good week!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Yes! I figured I could still park in the shade and put the panels out sometimes. But it's working so good just running down the road keeps it charged.

@Cali-ForniagirlinMichigan 2 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen a solar panel like that one, very stealth! 🥷 I like it 😊❤

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

I love it! 💙🦋💙

@sophieb8666 2 ай бұрын

Good to see how easy a roof mounted panel can be

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Yes, they did a great job.

@livingbyfaithwithbenji8909 2 ай бұрын

Great video!

@insightandintuition276 2 ай бұрын

Coco looks so cute popping his head out the window ❤

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

🤗

@LeilanisJourney 2 ай бұрын

Nice job, the guys seemed really nice and knowledgeable. You will enjoy the roof solar panel.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

I think so too! 😊

@Peepa_and_the_Pearl 2 ай бұрын

Oh yeah! 🎉

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Indeed! 🍾🎊🎉🥳

@southerngirlyall6497 2 ай бұрын

Yay, Jan!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

🥳 🎉 🎊 🍾

@Manyroadsnorules 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Yep, the first days will see your eyes glued to the panel to see how many watts are going in... then you will be able to eyeball it and just relax and enjoy!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

You are so right! It's fascinating but I'm sure I'll relax and trust it. 🤗

@elsathal7359 2 ай бұрын

Nice❣️🌻🐝

@thisvanlifeofmine 2 ай бұрын

Nice! You will love the extra power coming in from the solar!!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

That's the plan! 💙🦋💙

@corvettesbme 2 ай бұрын

Glad you found this

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Me too! 😊👍

@aprilbaxter2578 2 ай бұрын

It was a long time coming, but now you can scratch one more thing off the bucket list. They did a great job. Be safe out there!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, April. 🤗

@mooselll 2 ай бұрын

I’m happy for you, Jan!! you will enjoy having the solar set up. I have built one myself for my van.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Good to hear you have it too. We'll be coming through you state and may spend some time in the northern part. Hope you can join us.

@janeYS 2 ай бұрын

awesome. i hope this will be exactly what you need.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

I hope so too! 👍

@pattyk8594 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your new solar set up! :o)

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Patty. 🙂

@pattyann7803 2 ай бұрын

Wow. You are all set now. Enjoy your new off grid freedom.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you! 🩵🦋🩵

@simplybeingme 2 ай бұрын

Yay! I am so excited for you!!!! ❤❤

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Janna! 🤗

@justjudy7320 2 ай бұрын

❤ oh you're going to feel a freedom❤ people one thing to ask when you're dealing with any van Builders any any any any any any is what their liability insurance covers and how much😮 some companies are certified for some work and not others some companies are certified to a certain amount of something but not others😮 my van Builder is a victron dealer who is not covered to install a propane tank into a vehicle. Everybody's liability insurance is different so make sure the work that you are having covered and the vehicle that you are having it done on is covered by their insurance😮 you can void your warranties on new vehicles if you have work done by someone who's not an official upfitter Outfitter😮 the things I've learned over the last year and a half❤❤❤

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Great advice! Thank you. 😊

@DragonflightAdventures1 2 ай бұрын

Very cool! Let the off grid fun begin 😎

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

👍

@evelyngagnon3529 2 ай бұрын

So happy for your dream for this upgrade 🎉

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@emartin851 2 ай бұрын

Wish they weren't several states away from me, I'd love to have them work on my future van. Enjoy!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

😊👍

@RLeeVanCamps 2 ай бұрын

Luv the new solar panel. What are you doing without the roof box😊

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

I sold it. 👍

@maryanderson7291 2 ай бұрын

Yeah…. How freeing to have solar mounted so you don’t have to worry so much about your electricity needs. Happy for you!!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mary! 🤗

@Irishgrl59 2 ай бұрын

It's a beautiful morning Jan i live in the Green Cove Springs

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Good morning! 😊

@cc-camper-lady 2 ай бұрын

This is great Jan! I plan to get my minivan done. Were you on a long waiting list? Do you know the part # for the panel itself? Thank you for this detailed installation video! 💕

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

No waiting list. I let them use the panels they recommended and had in stock. The flexible panels are strong enough to walk on.

@cc-camper-lady 2 ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks Thanks Jan!

@MSWcryptoworker 2 ай бұрын

They should have put some coriplastic before putting the solar panel

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

👍

@user-sl3ex9vl7j 2 ай бұрын

Ms Butterfly how is your van holding up? I’m curious to see if you had to replace your lithium battery yet? Would you recommend a plug in hybrid or non plug in? Happy off grid travels!!😊

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

I have almost 47,000 miles on it, and I love it. The only issue I've had was mice.

@SherylAZ 2 ай бұрын

🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

🩵🦋🩵

@sheryl2pnt0 2 ай бұрын

Born and raised Clearwater/Largo area

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

My high school stomping grounds. 😊

@imasurvivor9199 2 ай бұрын

I’m in Largo! Watching this video was informative and answered so many questions! Thanks these guys were pros!

@Robin-kf1yz 2 ай бұрын

Hi, would you please share the cargo hitch and hitch carrier and the box you use. Thank you for your response.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Hi Robin. I got the car 2" hitch put on by Uhaul and REI ordered the Yakina EXO swing away arm and cargo box and installed it.

@Robin-kf1yz 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I thought I had seen it listed on one of your videos but could not find it. I listened to you talking to Lulu on her channel about stealth camping. You had some great comments.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@bigfee9474 2 ай бұрын

Hello Mrs butterfly tracks , is this a new van? Because I thought you put a Fiberine high top on your van

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

I had a Yakima rooftop. I sold it to get the swing away hitch box so I could put solar on the roof. 👍 Same van.

@victoriab8432 2 ай бұрын

What was the name of the solar panel/set up. Cant seem to find it in comments.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

I had them use what they recommended and had in stock. 🙂

@joannwoodruff6714 2 ай бұрын

What size power station do you have?

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

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@JT-gx3ku Ай бұрын

Could you share the name of the company in DeLand that you used?

@ButterflyTracks Ай бұрын

The name, website and phone number are in the video. Very professional. 😊

@CampingV456 2 ай бұрын

Cost for panels and instill ?

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

2 men 3 hours $800 including panels. They did a beautiful job. 👍

@carolleiter6027 2 ай бұрын

I'm sure that is such a weight off your shoulders. Could you share on costs?

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

It took two men longer than they expected, so it was $800. They did a beautiful job though.

@carolleiter6027 2 ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks oh, thats not a bad price. That included the solar panel?

@rvgrandmacharlotte4604 2 ай бұрын

What was the name of the solar panel?

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

I let them use what they recommended and had in stock. Most of the good brands are strong enough to stand on.

@rvgrandmacharlotte4604 2 ай бұрын

@ButterflyTracks i priced putting 1 solar panel on my roof of my motorhome to keep my coach batteries charges vs using folding panels. All they had to do is install the panel, remove the antenna i never use and drop the wire through. I already have the contoller and cable to hook up to. 2 places gave me a price of $850. No way.