This ELECTRIC VAN Is Fully SOLAR powered with 6000+ Watts of panels! // VANLIFE TOUR

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This Electric van is powered fully by the array of solar panels that it has on it's roof, with a custom build mechanism the solar panels are able to slide out, and tilt to get the most sun exposure possible. With a two battery banks equaling 120 KWH's of energy they are able to power the vans motor, plus do things in van life that most other vans are not capable of, including using a two burner induction stove, and having an on demand hot water system. Joel and Keegan the duo behind Route Del Sol are currently doing a trip with this renewable energy powered tiny home from Alaska to Argentina, They have already gone more than 4000 km powered fully on renewable energy, when I met up with them in Vancouver. Their goal for this trip is to be able to push the boundaries of renewable and sustainable technology, and help to make this more sustainable way of transportation more popular, they also plan on making a documentary about their trip, as well as an online film series. They also hope to be able to make contacts all around the world with people who have ideas and are wanting to help, and connecting them with people who need help transitioning into more sustainable lifestyles.
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@Differentmedia 3 жыл бұрын

Van Life Essential Supplies! Everything you need to build out a van amzn.to/3TwM1CN

@hydrazi 5 жыл бұрын

At first I was like, "How are you using so much electricity just living in a van..." then I realized the van actually DRIVES on electric! WOW!

@WillProwse 5 жыл бұрын

Holy crap guys. Good job.

@joelincolnlincoln6315 5 жыл бұрын

don't give will any ideas

@Differentmedia 5 жыл бұрын

with your expertise when it comes to solar, I could only imagine the rig you could come up with Will

@mitchellbarnow1709 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Will! Great to bump into you, again.

@P3achJ3lly1233 5 жыл бұрын

I told you it was possible! I sort of surprised these guys got there first though.... lol.

@aToOoOoMboi 5 жыл бұрын

Will is in da House ...in case people don't know he's running a very informative channel as well, one of my fav.

@snakessnyman990 5 жыл бұрын

There are 3 things life you pay for and that is the roof over your head, the transport you ride, and the food you eat .Weldone you guys.

@zeros_knives_and_bushcraft. 5 жыл бұрын

I had a dream of doing this in a sprinter ev conversion 3 years ago. Really happy to see this idea in reality!

@funny-video-YouTube-channel 5 жыл бұрын

Very good that they are doing their part to make our air cleaner. Such examples are a good motivation to create and build more sustainable transportation. We can all benefit from more clean air in the city.

@ECsponger2 5 жыл бұрын

They don't need a heater, they just remove the divider between the beds :)

@THERE.IS.NO.DEATH. 5 жыл бұрын

electric blankets are pretty awesome and less gay

@backwoodyben4360 5 жыл бұрын

10/10 comment

@jasonswartzbaugh3925 5 жыл бұрын

Beards be keepin them warm. #ManLove

@Rex-du2hq 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, he's not gay........but his boyfriend is!

@samuelthompson8080 5 жыл бұрын

How do they masturbate?

@calcal5135 5 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to put into words how much I appreciate this project. Thank you for showing the way.

@feliciawhite674 5 жыл бұрын

he show da weh

@kingneptune8937 5 жыл бұрын

Wow so many ignorant negative comments about the manufacturing of the batteries aluminium struts ...come on guys even a dumb dumb understand that most things aren't developed without experiments and trial and error before the product becomes more efficent each time we learn from the previous exsperiment thus trying new materials and methods ..can you imagine how far man kind would be if some one said ...nnaa that wheel thing was a bad idea because !!!!!!!. Great video great idea,

@Differentmedia 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!! It's about pushing technologies boundaries to inspire everyone to evolve!

@alisamehmal7234 5 жыл бұрын

I met Joel and Keegan on their adventures in BC 🇨🇦. I fully support these too and wish them the best of luck. 💜

@brianslotemaker 5 жыл бұрын

Sick! I’ve been dreaming about a full electric campervan like this as well. I was convinced it would only work with smaller vans, but this convinced me with the tilting awning system. Would be super cool to see this on something like an old COE camperbuild, with lighter chassis. Can’t wait to get out of school to start a project like that! Thanks for the inspiration!

@raptorep 5 жыл бұрын

@mike brink Just have a 2kW gas generator for emergencies.

@centori2011 5 жыл бұрын

Pioneers living the dream, going were no man has gone before, lead the way into the future.

@jenniferstevens4132 5 жыл бұрын

This is fascinating information. Being able to travel on solar and electric power is innovative. I wish them well on their journey

@noconz0727 5 жыл бұрын

OMG finally! This looks exactly like the electric RV I've been imagining in my head the last several years. Amazing job!

@Shelbizleee 5 жыл бұрын

This was badass!

@Differentmedia 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks shelbizleee!!!

@j.a.b.9976 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea for the solar slides of the panels, especially for boondockers. What a fantastic set up. Thanks for sharing the details.

@TimVMcginn 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see s list of parts used for you entire solar system(rack, mounts, batteries, tracking set up), etc. I have an old 96 Dolphin 35 ft motorhome that I would love to set up using used Tesla S batteries(5,200 watts each)! I could really use some consulting to put this together since I am now living on Just SS Income, but would like to go mostly off grid for 6 months/ year and travel and possible make money while doing so! You guys rock.....I have not seen anyone with a more off grid system than this!!!!!😀

@pamelaburnsking3028 5 жыл бұрын

Get yourself an electric blanket for the cold nights

@adhochero6619 5 жыл бұрын

haha. right.

@robinrutschman 5 жыл бұрын

How about a good sleeping bag to keep warm?

@eksine 4 жыл бұрын

no, diesel heater $100, ebay

@eksine 4 жыл бұрын

@Nolo Kobo it would depend on how big his batteries are and if he's using lithium

@thethoeby 3 жыл бұрын

@@eksine dude you can run a 500W space heater on that battery for about 10days nonstop

@wingman2tuc 5 жыл бұрын

Your are welcome to stop by in Tucuman Argentina. We can supply solar energy to replenish you batteries. Have a fantastic trip. Will follow your progress. my brother and me we have a solar startup "yerba buena solar".

@lynnenanavanr8009 5 жыл бұрын

What a couple of interesting guys. Imagine what the world would be like if everyone adopted just a tiny bit of their information. Nice!

@Differentmedia 5 жыл бұрын

absolutely!

@Laffy1345 5 жыл бұрын

Like what

@janegoodall1837 5 жыл бұрын

Only interestig because they aren’t short and ugly. Imagine a short ugly guy telling you I LIVE I MY SOLAR VAN and the reaction that would get. Not nearly as charming. Attractive people don’t have to worry as much about people not accepting them though so they can do things like this.

@goodliving2171 4 жыл бұрын

Jane Goodall No one is ugly. The way some people behave is ugly.

@joopie5160 5 жыл бұрын

At 20:00 you are saying live's only constant is change, it reminded me of bruce lee saying ''empty your mind, be formless, shapeless. Now if you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put it in a bottle it becomes the bottle, you put it in a tea pot it becomes the tea pot. Now water can flow, or it can crash. Be water my friend." Adaptation is our way of living and we wanna adapt to our world! keep it up with this great project!

@brent8134 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍📷 Nicely done guys. Wonderful. We have fitted our 84 VW Westfalia with solar to run the fridge, lights etc.

@ObamaoZedong 5 жыл бұрын

I love sleeping in a hammock. If it's too cold, you can get an underquilt.

@markkurtis8637 5 жыл бұрын

A lot like being on a boat for a long time except, you can get out and about. Very nice. Thanks. Enjoy!

@asailorandhisdogslyknight5391 5 жыл бұрын

Gentlemen why is the frig empty? Your room is small and I can relate because I was in the Navy and three people could survive in there. NICE! Your setup is nice and different from others don't let the haters bother you, live your life the best way that works for you both. Get some heat, This Sailor is out....

@WilliamSayer 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are EPIC, I'm doing my first Van reno atm and this is 100% saturated inspiration

@karlbartelt3939 5 жыл бұрын

I loved seeing the build of this Van on the Solarroller channel, awesome to see this on the road.

@grimx5772 5 жыл бұрын

Dam, you guys will do wonders when Tesla electric Semi comes out. You can customize the entire trailer with solar panels.

@cannabiswarisoverifyouwant2550 5 жыл бұрын

LOL And Wow X~space is e fake. BUT YOU ARE PERFECT. Trump bock my yourube 😀👍🤔🍀

@marcbee1234 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully all trailers will come with solar panels on the roof with a simple plug to the cab.

@shrimptempuraasmr3742 5 жыл бұрын

They hit the nail on the head with the big 3... shower, toilet, and warmth... also cooling.... I also was detoured by black water... but compose and water less toilet with the bags has renewed my encouragement 🥰

@stompbuilds5416 5 жыл бұрын

Impressive build. This kind of stuff will steer into a more beautiful future.

@corbelius6 5 жыл бұрын

Great Job! Great Message! Stay safe and have fun! Cheers from Nebraska.

@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for answering the question I had for the longest time about solar panels and electric vehicles

@Boondockabillies 5 жыл бұрын

We saw this on Facebook recently. What a cool van! Solar panels look great like awnings. We'd love to expand our setup that way. Nice job!

@adhochero6619 5 жыл бұрын

this is great to see. i have wrestled with thought of getting a van and always imagined it been all electric. now im inspired

@goodliving2171 4 жыл бұрын

adhochero There have been a lot o folks on KZfaq living solo, couples and families living in their van, bus, RV, shuttle bus 🚌 and other vehicles off grid using solar.

@cliveawilson 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Love the van and the charging system.

@crazyhairball18 4 жыл бұрын

Man you had me smiling when you talked about people inviting you in to sleep! It's a double edged sword, I've been to many places where I've felt that it would be rude for me to decline the hospitality and lacked the language skills to explain. But I always feel this way, I've slept on bamboo floors and been woken up by the family dog when my comfortable materress, pillows, duvet and diesel heater are just meters away! Also my first van was a joint project with a friend, love the massive divider between the beds, we did something similar to leave no room for misinterpretation! Great video - building a van was the best decision I ever made, hope you inspire more to try it.

@charlesrg 4 жыл бұрын

Nice couple. Enjoy the traveling , you guys are great.

@calcal5135 4 жыл бұрын

So awesome. When stopped, with all 6000 W panels oriented properly, what is the charge time to miles ratio?

@ddev7376 5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit that's quite the solar setup!

@elisabethm9655 5 жыл бұрын

Finally! A totally solar RV, and I like the extendable wings design; it will also create shaded camping space in sunnier climes. I looked on their site and saw that the charge to run ratio is pretty steep. It must be very slow going now, given the solar availability at this time of year and your current latitude - mix in the crummy weather and it looks like they're going to going at a snail's pace for a while. I sure hope the winter weather doesn't catch up with this project. Perhaps the start of a trip like this should be scheduled for earlier in the year. Solar timing aside, the overall concept of the vehicle is brilliant, and just having the guts to do it is inspiring. These guys are real pioneers! It would be nice if they could make it to the RTR down in Quartzsite, Arizona by the middle of January because I think they'd be a super hit - but I don't see how they could do it unless they charge up at e-stations overnight ... And I really, really hope they will be safe traveling through Mexico and Central America - they might consider joining up with a couple of other rigs, because they might be going slow enough to be a tempting irritation to someone. Thanks for posting this one, Forrest!

@awfulcloudy 3 жыл бұрын

The most unique idea I've ever seen in renewable energy and transportation. I was considering a tiny house bus build, and was considering slide out solar panels like this, but now I want to convert a whole vehicle!

@Charlemagne1367 Жыл бұрын

renewable maybe, green far from saddly

@ShankaraOm 4 жыл бұрын

Awasome, eletric vehicles are everything!

@merrygwolf4629 4 жыл бұрын

I love this. You guys are great. I want to do this to an RV and maybe have electric with half fuel

@LatinDanceVideos 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Big project, well done.

@user-bp4dm4ef3i 5 жыл бұрын

I totally want one.

@droneranger2041 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Guys!!!

@LivingInAVan 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! You've got the POWER! :) Amazing van and builders!

@inToTheCosmos369 5 жыл бұрын

Denoy this is the evolution of little blue 😄

@LivingInAVan 5 жыл бұрын

Could be! I just added solar...25 watts! Lol

@billyjoe3309 5 жыл бұрын

The sun is a giant fusion reactor. It's free power. We just need to get better and more solar panels.

@janicem4382 5 жыл бұрын

I love what you are doing!

@Coyot0xx0 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are the best I heard of! 👍

@michaelanderson9792 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! the panels are massive

@cenedraleaheldra5275 5 жыл бұрын

this is my first vlog I have seen on you guys. Looking forward to learning what you can tell us. Live in Australia. Would like to understand invertors/inverters. Just starting out in a caravan. Love that you studied climate change. will look for you often. O.O ooo your from Australia. Wicked. Awesome.

@KarolisBorkertas 5 жыл бұрын

That van is a dream, I want something like that so bad.

@tigeroll 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, They keep saying you can't do that though. You guys did it!!!

@VanlifewithAlan 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant - well done.

@Stewz66 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck boys. Good on ya.

@tehdreamer 5 жыл бұрын

Haha i love you guys, very honest and interesting discussion in regards to each others personality, an introvert and extrovert living together :D

@manikdesign 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff guys really impressed

@DennisMoore664 5 жыл бұрын

I totally love this! I have a similar idea, so it's nice to see someone who did it. Very, very cool! As enough of the technology become mass produced or available second hand and prices come down, I can see more an more people doing this and going semi-or full post-modern tech nomad. There is so much potential right now and coming on-line in the near future. If we can just keep stupid people from blowing it all up the future will be amazing!

@anitahamlin2411 5 жыл бұрын

DIY portable solar furnace. With all that electricity maybe even electric blankets. Very cool that you have done this!😉

@ProlificInvention 5 жыл бұрын

*Forrest Stevens* Love this project and design! I wish I had some extra resources, I would send these guys a 12 VDC/120VAC Electric blanket to keep them warm! I swear by them, I also like those Chinese Diesel heaters that are knockoffs of what truckers use to heat their cabs efficiently and safely. The downside of those is they cost around $200 USD. Probably not your cup of tea being what your project is, but it would be an excellent backup. Mine only uses 150ml of fuel per hour, and the exhaust is vented outside and runs very clean, almost scent free. Anyway, get an electric blanket! And happy trails guys!

@CosmicSeeker69 5 жыл бұрын

the Chinese diesel heater wouldn't be much of a back up in an All Electric van - ;)

@ProlificInvention 5 жыл бұрын

@@CosmicSeeker69 Actually it would be a great backup considering that climate control is a huge drain on electric vehicles power, and ultimately range.

@bequieter1103 4 жыл бұрын

Electric blankets encase you in an electric field. Welcome to cancer. In the future they will be outlawed.

@parajacks4 5 жыл бұрын

What a great idea to do this. Well done for living the green power dream.

@allegrosotto2126 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up from another Aussie :-)

@LeeBrenton 5 жыл бұрын

Maddest dogs! So cool guys!

@stebarg 5 жыл бұрын

Great share 👍🏽 Thanks guys 😃

@bkeithmontgomery 5 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I Love it!!!

@RadRob000 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, please make a detailed video on the charge controller setup with price and I will convert my van to be completely off the grid. This is inspiring

@re-thinkthis4880 5 жыл бұрын

I intend to do this at some point. Good luck on your journey and I wish you all the best.

@Differentmedia 5 жыл бұрын

Recently there has been more talk about electric vans and campers, what do you think of this setup? and is electric Van life the future?

@Differentmedia 5 жыл бұрын

@Jan Nowak ................. That's what the panels are rated at, not what they get all the time or anything. Theres a pretty universal understanding of that. Also I'm not anyone in the video I'm behind the camera.

@Differentmedia 5 жыл бұрын

@Jan Nowak holy shit bro, like I said solar company's rate panels and that is where the 6000watt rating came from. Go send a weirdly typed message to some of them instead of on this channel.

@ProlificInvention 5 жыл бұрын

@Jan Nowak Not sure how you got a like, did you have one of your 16 year old idiot friends click on it for you 😂🤣😆. Those panels are rated at 6,000 Watts, I am in the solar industry so I can say that with a surety, perhaps you missed the part with the 2 massive inverters, or the fact that these guys are headed towards the equator. While 6,000 Watts is optimistic in ideal conditions, the equipment is capable. Why do you negative idiots always pop up in the comments section?

@Rocki5pr 5 жыл бұрын

@@ProlificInvention Just wanted to mention it's possible to "like" your own post/comment so someone getting at least one "like" is not that improbable .... As far as the "honesty" of the gentlemen; ... this was the first time I've ever seen anyone living fulltime in a vehicle with a completely empty refrigerator so something is definitely off imo.

@ProlificInvention 5 жыл бұрын

@@Rocki5pr They just completed building it, very recently. That would maybe be why. They have a channel documenting the project, and It is legitimate

@4dnblovelyfe769 5 жыл бұрын

WOW...ideas ideas ideas!! Would like one with a bathroom & closet. 😀 Man my husband could take his dialysis machine on the road for extended trips.

@ISLAGIATT 5 жыл бұрын

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 🎥 yall are awesome- i love the set up and definitely makes my wheels spin for new ways to set my solar up

@veganvocalist4782 5 жыл бұрын

oh that's a fab van , love it

@draizwrm 5 жыл бұрын

No food in fridge, just one beer

@Kelmorcellus 5 жыл бұрын

Priorities

@olek735 5 жыл бұрын

no food - no fart. Reasonable for such a room.

@HangTran-kv4rx 5 жыл бұрын

@@olek735 then why big fridge?

@hamelconsultancyllc 5 жыл бұрын

Lol about the same as my fridge...

@dizheller2101 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! Go guys! :)

@Xecoda 5 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking of doing this for the past year!

@jennyservida543 4 жыл бұрын

Love your van eco friendly ❤

@geork1413 5 жыл бұрын

When you arrive at Buenos Aires, give me a call... you can park at my entryway! Congrats!

@cronosh2o 5 жыл бұрын

My phone's Google assistant got activated at 13:50 😅😁.. Cool video!

@viankarby7599 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video 🙏🏻

@norfolkgarden 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, loved it. 👍👍👍🎥

@estherlin2071 3 жыл бұрын

This is literally my dream!!! If that ever becomes sold commercially I will be the first one in line to buy it!!!!

@irusev 5 жыл бұрын

awesome stuff guys! I'll follow the adventure!

@skaltura 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing :) Good work

@CC-4444 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍📷 sending ☮️&♥️ your way thanks for sharing!!!

@MarkNorman_NXTLVL 5 жыл бұрын

This is my jam - real freedom!! what you guys need, solar boat here to NZ :)

@MarkNorman_NXTLVL 5 жыл бұрын

@@RouteDelSol Ill finish this off grid urban home in Welly, then ill start the south island world escape ( off grid retreat #nowifi lol) then make the boat to pick up clients to sail then ascend :P

@derickderidder8837 5 жыл бұрын

Thats amazing

@romulo560 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video.

@richardhelger858 5 жыл бұрын

wow, total badass van! The only thing that I would change is the inductive stove for slow cooker, for sake of batteries life ofc, and because you simply drop food there and forget about it.

@zajonctrejn 4 жыл бұрын

awesome project

@Vankookz 5 жыл бұрын

This is straight up amazing!

@czarli 5 жыл бұрын

Fuck yes!!! I share the idea of the sliding out panels. Thank you for converting and sharing the concept. Have a safe ride down

@Dr.SalvatoreVinciguerra 5 жыл бұрын

Cool van!

@dougbarrett7803 5 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous super cool

@Phazaar 5 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see what happens when the wind blows... Also would have loved more about the vehicle itself and what its capabilities/specifications are.

@mohanpremarathna559 5 жыл бұрын

this is really cool dude

@nikghoskin2302 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid/project. I really want to do this on my narrow boat, it should be a lot easier since I only need a small motor to propel the boat (slowly). Probably have wind generators as well as solar

@TheRainHarvester 5 жыл бұрын

Great setup! Subscribed

@clooncellan 5 жыл бұрын

Love you guys....... great stuff.... you could stick a light single axle trailer on the back & put a heap more solar panels on it..... maybe a battery bank under them!..... also you could put up a wind charger at night........ I'm on my electric scooter every day i can' or bike & i just love saving the planet...... I'm going off grid within the year no doubt about that..... it's guys like you that makes these dreams come true....... so keep on trucking and one day we will clean up this world once and for all#####......as you say everyone talking but not enough doing..... way to gooooo.....

@MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970 5 жыл бұрын

I like the solar array set up. I am by no means a green person. However I do appreciate your video. I still enjoy gasoline engines, but I'm open to alternative power. Thanks for making this video. Guys good luck on your journey.

@-whackd 5 жыл бұрын

Gasoline engines are crap compared to electric motors. Wasteful, inefficient, loud, low torque/power output, etc. Electric motors are better than gasoline in so many ways, not just counting price and ease of maintenance (no moving parts).

@The_Ballo 5 жыл бұрын

@@-whackd An extensive study was done in Germany and they came to the conclusion that electric cars have a larger carbon footprint due to the energy required to make the batteries.

@jetfu400 5 жыл бұрын

@@The_Ballo in the make up process. but how about in long term use? batteries can be used long term whereas gasoline is dug up underground with limited resource only. the prolonged use of gasoline in each engine far exceeds the carbon build up of a battery in production. not to mention batteries can be recycled. accept it, gasoline has met its end. its an old fuel source that most companies makes billions of off.

@The_Ballo 5 жыл бұрын

@@jetfu400 Sorry but the study was very thorough It was costing the battery cost for the life of the vehicle. Electric is a scam

@niels5194 4 жыл бұрын

@@The_Ballo That study has already been falsified many times. As such a study is based on certain assumptions, these assumptions are key to the results. In the study they combined a set of assumptions that always assumed the most beneficial for combustion engines. Furthermore, they used outdated data, e.g. the energy mix of Germany in 2015. If you get en EV now it would start with the energy mix of 2020 and get better over time, as the mix is constantly changing towards a larger share of renewables.