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The Lifestyle Pioneers - Off Grid Adventures

The Lifestyle Pioneers - Off Grid Adventures

Күн бұрын

OffGrid Power Systems can be complex and confusing. In the 2nd Part of our Off Grid Travel Series, we're taking you through step-by-step how to specify a system that is going to suit YOUR needs.
This video covers all aspects of an off grid power system including batteries, solar generation, charging systems and much more.
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Video Chapters
00:00 Intro
04:24 Our Experience With Off Grid Power Systems
05:42 The Components Of An Off Grid Power System
07:01 How To Calculate Your Power Needs
14:37 How To Replenish Your Power System
16:14 Solar Charging Options
21:03 What Charging System Do You Need?
27:55 AC/DC... More Than Good Music!
31:36 What Batteries Do You Need?
36:59 Final Thoughts
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@thdjnr
@thdjnr 6 күн бұрын
Thanks Simon and Liz my wife has been trying to wrap her head around 12v since we left on our lap 9 months ago. This video is very concise and well put together in a manner that anyone could understand the basics of how it works thanks again this is a great resource and I am sure I will pass it on to a lot of people
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers 5 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. That's great to hear. Safe travels!
@annetterussell1609
@annetterussell1609 Жыл бұрын
You have been pretty lucky with the weather.... you have experienced some lovely days!!!
@beesncheese
@beesncheese Жыл бұрын
So sensible and informative thanks
@gezafiddysev3272
@gezafiddysev3272 Жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thankyou
@jacksonno2
@jacksonno2 7 ай бұрын
Well then, what can I say to this......BRILLIANT BRILLIANT BRILLIANT! So clear, so helpful, so informative. Thank you.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@scottbailey2710
@scottbailey2710 Жыл бұрын
Thank you once again. This is great series to learn more about off grid caravanning.
@robswann2561
@robswann2561 Жыл бұрын
Best explanation EVER legends, well put.
@vickipurcell1342
@vickipurcell1342 Жыл бұрын
Thank you both so much - you explained it all perfectly, making it easier to understand
@heatherrobinson2175
@heatherrobinson2175 Жыл бұрын
Really clear explanations thank you Simon and Liz for popping in occasionally!
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@duncanhislop4486
@duncanhislop4486 Жыл бұрын
Great video. we have 400amps and wevt through the same process to understand what power we needed for our esperance motorhome. GO YOU
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Right on!
@paulinebrennan8836
@paulinebrennan8836 9 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. I’ve been doing my head in trying to work out what our system needs will be. Thank you so much.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers 9 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@lyndoncarter1528
@lyndoncarter1528 Жыл бұрын
great video guys well explained
@waynechaplin9189
@waynechaplin9189 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Liz & Simon you kept it very simple. Great tips on off grid caravaning thanks guys.👍🍺
@justlookingaround2018
@justlookingaround2018 Жыл бұрын
A BIG thank you 😊 Now, I get it!!!
@andrewhessey7350
@andrewhessey7350 Жыл бұрын
wow thanks that information has probably just saved me a couple of thousand dollars cheers for that
@prestonpeiris6385
@prestonpeiris6385 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video on Off Grid camping. Keep up the good work
@tonymeyerink6516
@tonymeyerink6516 Жыл бұрын
Starting to understand thanks neighbour, might need to watch it again, thanks Tosueny
@sharonpalmer908
@sharonpalmer908 Жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you very much for this clip 😎
@Knibb28
@Knibb28 Жыл бұрын
Nice episode!! Thank you
@jenpatjen
@jenpatjen Жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps, there is so much practical advice that's easy to understand. Always some think to lean from those willing to share. 😊
@loukors
@loukors Жыл бұрын
You’re so great at explaining all of this. So informative! Thanks so much
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@asnomads
@asnomads Жыл бұрын
Great information. I (wife) finally understand amps, watts and volts hahaha. Thank you Simon!
@markkershaw3875
@markkershaw3875 Жыл бұрын
Great insight, I cannot wait for the next offgrid episode. cheers
@lisafinch2214
@lisafinch2214 Жыл бұрын
So pleased I found this channel. I am getting my new van in a week & upgrading from 85A agm to 200A lithium. Great explanation & easy to understand 😄
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@steveeccles
@steveeccles Жыл бұрын
Great episode. Thanks Simon & Liz for the information on setting up for off grid.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@michaelstephens4458
@michaelstephens4458 Жыл бұрын
Thanks guys I was able to get my head around what you were explaining it was easy to follow an d I was correct at times in what I was thinking of was the correct way to go made me feel like I was heading in the right directions Thanks heaps
@margrietgray7604
@margrietgray7604 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for an amazing video, best I’ve seen to explain the battery system, and we’ve watched a lot. Looking forward to seeing your portable battery system info.
@debbieharry-clarke2918
@debbieharry-clarke2918 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and I've subscribed for newsletter and have been watching for ages. cheers Graeme and Debs Wanderings
@michaelobst1830
@michaelobst1830 Жыл бұрын
Awesome information Simon and Liz. So helpful as waiting on new van to arrive and now no what I should be looking for regarding Batteries and solar thank you
@stevenhowlett3059
@stevenhowlett3059 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice I'm upgrading to lithium soon well explained
@rob_angelahillier5573
@rob_angelahillier5573 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Wow wish we’d had someone explain it so simply before we bought our van but we will be doing the exercise anyway to see how if it will be suitable for full time travel planned in a few years.
@Julia-lo5uq
@Julia-lo5uq Жыл бұрын
Lots to get my head around, will watch again. Lol, my husband understood everything you said the first time 🙂 Great videos guys!
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Love that!
@johnprice6307
@johnprice6307 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video I really enjoyed the way that you simplified and explained what can be a complex and confusing process for people to get their head around. Great job, keep up the good work.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@Mathew-Costa
@Mathew-Costa Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure you covered it all👍
@patrickosullivan6006
@patrickosullivan6006 Жыл бұрын
Thanks guys Love your videos 👏
@chambersontour2084
@chambersontour2084 Жыл бұрын
Thanks guys. As always, very informative with the bs. See you next week.
@joelsmith52
@joelsmith52 Жыл бұрын
Nice Work guys. Love the informative videos. Yep we I have done the full rounds of camping also, back to swags now.
@johnclarke5977
@johnclarke5977 Жыл бұрын
Great overall coverage looking forward to seeing more episodes 👍
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@joelsmith557
@joelsmith557 Жыл бұрын
Love these videos.
@Accolades70
@Accolades70 Жыл бұрын
Grreat Info .. One Day...
@thommostravels9610
@thommostravels9610 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation. We are not heavy power users and get by easily with 200ah of lithium batteries and 320w of fixed solar panels.
@live_work_play
@live_work_play Жыл бұрын
OMG Liz I am very jealous that you have a Simon. Thank you Simon for dumbing this down. I have paused this blog so many times to make notes. Just an old shagga tryig to get this right and about to go on her first shakedown. Thinking just go away and figure it all out then, but full time work scares me! Internet is gold!
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
😂 Love it! Thanks Tracy. Glad it was helpful.
@desleycasey7412
@desleycasey7412 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I have been attempting to wrap my head around off grid power systems and ended up totally confused that I felt like I need a degree in electrical engineering to be able to work things out. Your explanations are so clear, simple and really take out the requirements of needing a degree to work things out. As I watched the video I make notes in an Excel file including the handy hints you provided. Thanks heaps from the bottom of this newbie's heart. Very greatly appreciated.
@lisamcclenahan2884
@lisamcclenahan2884 Жыл бұрын
Well, I def learned a lot watching that. Now feel prepared for when i get to Melb caravan and camping show. Long trip there from Darwin, so I don't want to waste it. Thanks guys
@peterbowdern1669
@peterbowdern1669 Жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you very much
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@kerrimeier6573
@kerrimeier6573 Жыл бұрын
Thanks guys we've just purchased our van 400 amp battery system so we are learning a lot. Looking forward to next eposide
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@w.bridges9118
@w.bridges9118 Жыл бұрын
Thank you I just found out so much about solar panels batteries and power generation as we are putting in lithium batteries on the 13th of next month an this video came at the right time for us ,you explained it so well, again thanks digger and stay safe 👍.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@peterchamberlain4937
@peterchamberlain4937 Жыл бұрын
Great show very informative
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@user-oi2xq8mg4i
@user-oi2xq8mg4i 9 ай бұрын
First time viewer excellent review 🎉
@glennjuliestevens9011
@glennjuliestevens9011 Жыл бұрын
Gteat vid as usual. Loving the Off Grid series so far. Thanks Simon & Liz!
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@ouroz_adventures
@ouroz_adventures Жыл бұрын
Awsome EP and breakdown 🤙even the Misso sorta understood watts, amps and thermomix 🤦‍♂️. Great work… safe travels guys 🍻
@simonkent536
@simonkent536 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Some great insights.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@darrengray5854
@darrengray5854 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys thanks for putting this together. I really liked your water analogy to explain battery ampere storage. Keep up the great videos.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kathiegriffin2829
@kathiegriffin2829 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous video, I learnt heaps about power on the road 😁
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@russellbentley1055
@russellbentley1055 Жыл бұрын
Wow that now makes better sense for me using the water principle:)
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear!
@garryread836
@garryread836 Жыл бұрын
Another great video guys
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Hairymel
@Hairymel Жыл бұрын
Great video - thanks
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@lindaneumann3301
@lindaneumann3301 Жыл бұрын
Great information, thank you. Look forward to seeing the review on your setup, we'll then understand ours better (same van).
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@ianmason8774
@ianmason8774 Жыл бұрын
That was the best explanation of an off grid power system I have come across. You made it simple to understand Simon, well done. I have been following you for some time now and I really like your disposition on life and your down to earth attitude. I am going to be a full time traveler from April this year, I hope I will bump into you guys in the not to distant future.
@kevinpeake5536
@kevinpeake5536 Жыл бұрын
Gret content guys, enjoyed the episode.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Cheers, Kevin!
@joking7081
@joking7081 Жыл бұрын
Good video. Like how you used simple language to explain what can get quite complicated. Just beware that inverters are only ~90% efficient, so when you work out your 240v total wattage, you need to add ~10% for inverter losses. I always recommend that people place as many solar panels on their vans as possible as it gives you the biggest bang for your bucks.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
For sure, great points!
@4x4xplore41
@4x4xplore41 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes the portable solar panel have slightly different output voltage compared to the fixed panel on the roof. In that case, separate voltage regulators are useful to get maximum efficiency out off all panels.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Yep, great info. We talk a bit more about that in this week's video, cheers.
@debcameron4204
@debcameron4204 Жыл бұрын
Looks like your having a great time here in Tassy.
@1500kwaka
@1500kwaka Жыл бұрын
Portable panels are easier to steal as well and portable panels have to be moved a lot to get the full benifit from the sun. Love the Vids.
@tanyagaryboyer7095
@tanyagaryboyer7095 Жыл бұрын
Nice job guys. I agree many people explain this in a much more complex way to try and confuse you into thinking you need the biggest most expensive system available. Are you thinking of touching on shunts and other management systems that help you measure the ins and outs of your system? Again great job.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Guys. No plans at this stage but we'll keep it in mind
@kadachiman7234
@kadachiman7234 Жыл бұрын
As a sparkie, I will say that this is a very well presented and informative video.....well done mate as it is 'good guts' and correct info for everyone out there....subscription earnt. My setup = 2000Ah of lithium storage with 4Kw of solar panels........allows me to stay off grid for a while 🙂 But this is spread over 2 units - a 10m motorhome with an 8m enclosed trailer on behind.....basically I use the trailer batteries to replenish the RV batteries as and when required. (I also do this for water supplies) Why such a big setup? as you correctly say mate, its horses for courses and I basically run my enclosed trailer as a site workshop as I travel around.....pays the bills.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. And welcome!
@nivek944
@nivek944 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon and Liz. My existing car Aux Battery System is dual 130 amp Lead CRYSTAL batteries coup-led to a CTEK 250Se and Smartpass with Portable 340w Solar Panels in an aluminum bracket on the roof. It recharges the starter battery by pulse at about 10 amps per hour after the aux Batteries are full of solar from the Car panels. When I get the caravan, I would hope to get would have a Renogy 50 amp Charger with Mppt which also charges the 110-amp large starter battery when caravan batteries are full via 50 amp Anderson plug at the towbar on the car. The 240 v would be a Victron Multiplus which also pumps 4 amps to the Starter Battery system via 50-amp Anderson plug line connected to the starter battery side of the 300 A C/b under the bonnet. That means that current will also feed the aux batteries if needed. The Rear of the car holds a 90 ltr dual compartment Kings fridge/freezer. I have a portable a/c to d/c Battery charger which I can connect to any of the batteries if needed, although I think I will be lending it out to others more than using it myself. as well as using the winch to retrieve other people😊
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
NIce work. Sounds like you've thought it all through well 👍
@michaelsecomb4115
@michaelsecomb4115 Жыл бұрын
Induction cookers are heavy power users. Cooking with gas significantly reduces power consumption. We have our needs down to the fridge-freezer, lights, chargers and a coffee pod machine. We only use the aircon when on 240volts.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
For sure. It all comes down to how you like to travel.
@rich9903
@rich9903 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation and tips for customising an off-grid system according to individual needs. Myself, I went for the Bluetti AC200MAX matched with 3 x 200W Portable Solar Panels rather than a secondary battery system in my vehicle due to the versatility and portability - the downside is that the AC200Max weighs a whopping 28 odd kgs which is a lot to cart around but then again, a secondary battery system isn't light either. It means that I can use the Bluetti either in the car (fridge, lights etc.) or in the caravan as backup. My only other comment regarding setting up an off-grid power system according to needs is that getting a slightly bigger system than you have worked out, will give you more flexibility to undertake varying off-grid trips for either short trips or longer trips possibly travelling in the tropics to down south - similar to your setup. I reckon that slightly 'overspecing' your system upfront is cheaper and better all round than retrospectively upgrading your system if/when you realise that a less capable system isn't quite doing it for you.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Great points Rich and you're spot on, you'd rather have a little more than you need than be caught short. Cheers.
@brentgreen6177
@brentgreen6177 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again guys. I vaguely recall my high school physics teacher telling me that Watts = Volts x Amps (I hope I have that right!)
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@lippyzadventures
@lippyzadventures Жыл бұрын
That was the best explanation of power we have heard we were so confused about power but you have made it so easy to understand!! 🤙
@digitalnomadsonebyte
@digitalnomadsonebyte Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this episode. My husband has been talking about all things solar lately and it was all going over my head. Now I feel like I have a better understanding of what he is talking about. :)
@berenicepembleton585
@berenicepembleton585 Жыл бұрын
Loved the episode . We have a Zone base same size and look forward every Sunday to your next episode. Just a question , should we take into account the at rest amperage draw of the inverter when calculating our power needs . Thanks
@bradyoconnor5659
@bradyoconnor5659 Жыл бұрын
Some incredibly handy info in this vid. I find that a lot of people have the knowledge on how to set up a 12/240v system but most have to compromise as budget is always the limiting factor.
@barrydyer6543
@barrydyer6543 Жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for all the info
@kerrirudd4489
@kerrirudd4489 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon and Liz for a very informative episode. We are really looking forward to your next Off Grid episode and love following your travels each week.
@richardpurser1651
@richardpurser1651 Жыл бұрын
That was so good Simon & Liz- thankyou. We have a Zone with almost same system as you- 720W Solar/400Ah Lithium/2600W Inverter. Although I was "OK" with how it all worked you just completely simplified it all. Plus my Wife Michelle also understood it all better because of the way you broke it all down. I am now doing my spread sheet which will make it all easier again. Look forward to the next Off grid episode and all the others. Thanks .
@annchambers1487
@annchambers1487 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! So informative. The analogy using water tank made understanding so much easier! Great work again! 🌟🌟👏👏
@sandieduckworth2584
@sandieduckworth2584 Жыл бұрын
Hey guys another great episode and lots of information. We are having a custom van built this year so this was helpful. Thanks heaps 😊
@steverodley4946
@steverodley4946 Жыл бұрын
Another useful video. Thank you. I know everyone's usage is different but I thought you might mention your system size (battery and solar) as an example? I think it could have been useful for newbies. We are a Zone with 300ah wh lithium and 600w glass. Just 2 of us. Off grid about 70% of the time. 300ah works for us but I think 600w is not quite enough for reliable charge. (Have another 200w on order). So (for us) a good formula would be 250w glass solar per every 100ah lithium.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steve. The next video in the series will be a case study using our system as an example and running through how well it works in a real-world scenario after 2 years
@waynelaycock271
@waynelaycock271 Жыл бұрын
Great series. I got a lot from both this video and the last one on water. More importantly my wife now has a far greater understanding of our own power system after watching your video. I look forward to the rest in the series.
@grahamep8635
@grahamep8635 Жыл бұрын
Hello, as many others have said, you have provided a great, detailed, and very complete summation of an important and expensive subject - thank you. I agree with your thoughts on generators as a solution for long term power supply. However, we find a small generator eg 700 watts, to be a desirable addition to the kit for the sole purpose of battery charging. When solar angles are poor and the sky is cloudy for days on end, a generator becomes the only practical alternative that avoids a premature exit from your camp. A 700 watt generator will operate an Enerdrive 30 amp AC charger and an hour or 2 run time will buy more time in camp. We have previously successfully used Chinese ebay units as home back up systems and found them excellent. Our current 700 watt unit is the size of 2 shoe boxes, weighs 7 kg and is very quiet. 4 litre fuel container plus generator fits easily in our front tol box.
@grahamep8635
@grahamep8635 Жыл бұрын
Continuing.....It is very frugal on fuel. If camped with others, use any generator with respect and courtesy. One other minor point with your comments on batteries, if I may. You refer to a battery as '100 amps' or '80 amps'. Anyone familiar with the subject will understand, but I think those attempting to understand the mysteries of volts, amps, and watts should hear battery capacity expressed as amp hours to help understand draw down over time versus peak current discharge. Thanks again for the info and your weekly content. The time you spend in production always shows in your end product and sets it apart from many others crowding the space. All the best...
@grahamep8635
@grahamep8635 Жыл бұрын
And I should have said our 700 watt gen was less than $200 delivered......
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Graham. Good points you make. Everyone is going to set up to suit them, and while a generator doesn't suit us and the way we travel, we can appreciate for some it is a great solution. Cheers.
@M721989
@M721989 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon & Liz. Great easy to understand explanation of the Lithium System. Looking forward to your next video
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@PeteWilsonAHCPhotography
@PeteWilsonAHCPhotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this content. Simon provided the information in 'layman's terms' which made it all so easy to understand. Now to do some maths!
@paulsaunders1134
@paulsaunders1134 Жыл бұрын
gday simon & liz, thanks for another great video. my wife loved the analogy of the amps to liters of water, i think she has finally got her head around it, loving these off grid episodes, keep up the good work,
@peterfurlong4277
@peterfurlong4277 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys, thanks for your informative posts. We have just watched this, your 2nd off grid vid, thanks for making your explanation of "power" down to earth, the one thing I would be interested to know is what is your portable solar set-up, this is the stage of my power set-up selection I am at. I am trying to navigate the minefield of solar blankets so just curious to what you have and your thoughts and pitfalls. Cheers Peter
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter. We're pretty new to portable solar ourselves. We picked up the one we're using not long ago and will share our experience with it in and upcoming video not too far away, cheers.
@T1tanSpeakerman2024
@T1tanSpeakerman2024 Жыл бұрын
Very informative, you have made this so much easier to understand. Lightbulb moment for me = converting watts to amps. Great job, thank you 😊
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@stuartsmith8127
@stuartsmith8127 Жыл бұрын
That was excellent! Made it truly simple and understandable. Has put my mind at ease that our setup which is on order will be sufficient for our needs with the aid of a good 300w solar blanket.
@naturallywondering
@naturallywondering Жыл бұрын
Chittima and I thoroughly enjoyed your Off Grid episode 2. Your video was so informative and clear to understand. We have ordered our new caravan and really did not know where to start! Thank you so much! 😀 We look forward to every Sunday to follow your adventures! 😀
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@paulstanmore8804
@paulstanmore8804 Жыл бұрын
The Off Grid series is excellent. Simon & Liz you explained all the componets of a Off Grid system really well in this video! 😃 We love tuning in every Sunday to watch your adventures. We have a new caravan being built and can't wait to pack the van and go. Setting up the Off Grid is so important to get it right. Great information! Thank you! 😃
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@kellystravelauzplus2
@kellystravelauzplus2 Жыл бұрын
I am loving the off grid series, you guys are one of my favourite you tubers travellers. We have been in Aussie for 11 years now and we have also evolved in the camping journey. We have power aspirations but our needs are little as we are only two adults and two dogs.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Simon. Great to hear!
@Liteprinter
@Liteprinter Жыл бұрын
Good, practical information and well explained as always. Well done and thank you!
@karengiles4148
@karengiles4148 Жыл бұрын
Awesome guys, thank you so much for all the information. We are on our shake up weekend. Realising we need to upgrade our off grid system. I work full time online using dual screens. Power usage can be a little thirsty at times. Your info is very helpful, thanks again 😊
@3denvironment73
@3denvironment73 Жыл бұрын
Hi there, we're loving your channel and really enjoying your off grid series!. Finally, an explanation as to what a DC-DC charger does that makes sense! Also appreciate that you keep it real, with a no-frills approach to travel. 🌞🌿 thank you! Helen and Warwick.
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@plumberbazz1
@plumberbazz1 Жыл бұрын
Great job, guys, made it very easy on the ears, simple informative, looking forward to the real use episode. Cheers
@saritareimers5675
@saritareimers5675 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon for your explanation on the off grid power system … so well explained. We look forward to the next off grid episode. 😊
@TheLifestylePioneers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@athletemum
@athletemum Жыл бұрын
Excellent Information and very easy to understand, direct and to the point, thanks for that. Really happy to see your all enjoying Tassie. We love it here and in the next 2 to 3 months we're heading off around Aussie, hopefully for years to come. Your channel has been very informative and fun to watch. Thanks heaps for all your efforts and fun times you've shared with us. Looking forward to more. Hope to catch you on the road. All the best 👋
@damientaylor3207
@damientaylor3207 Жыл бұрын
Great episode. Very informative for the not so tech savvy minded. Keep up the great work. And teds Corner is high on our bucket list. 👍🏾
@ImDarylSimmons
@ImDarylSimmons Жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 we get our new Van in a week & I've been trying to get my head around what I need to upgrade for offgrid. Your explanations were very helpful & easy to understand
@davidgough1839
@davidgough1839 Жыл бұрын
Another great episode team, lots of great info 👍
@ianbatchelor5426
@ianbatchelor5426 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. You guys are a great team. Keep up the good work 👏
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