What Solar Panels are right for YOUR Camper Van? | Ram ProMaster Van Build Series

What Solar Panels are right for YOUR Camper Van? | Ram ProMaster Van Build Series | Van Life

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In this video I share things you should consider BEFORE you buy solar panels for your camper van electrical install, including the pros and cons of rigid and flexible solar panels and size variations in the market.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - Design and Longevity of Rigid and Flexible Solar Panels
2:10 - Dimensions of Rigid and Flexible Solar Panels
2:52 - Mounting Rigid and Flexible Solar Panels
4:06 - Heat Transfer & Heat Build-up of Rigid and Flexible Solar Panels
5:01 - Efficiency of Rigid and Flexible Solar Panels
5:27 - Cost of Rigid and Flexible Solar Panels
5:37 - Tilting, Walkable, Portable and Foldable Solar Panels
7:45 - Pros and Cons of Rigid and Flexible Solar Panels
7:57 - Monocrystalline vs. Polycrystalline Solar Panels
8:28 - Solar Panel Watts, Volts and Physical Dimensions
9:56 - Closing
Disclaimer: I am not a professional. This information is what I have gathered from my own research on the topic and is only intended for reference. Further research should be conducted for your specific project based on your needs. Please note, not everything you see online is the correct nor the only way to do something. Contact a professional if in doubt as following an incorrect procedure could lead to a dangerous and ineffective result.

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@212caboose Жыл бұрын

Excellent overview!

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@mausie1967 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for all those information

@LaurenLawliss 11 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome🥰

@bikeninja956 Жыл бұрын

another nice share Lauren! keep up the amazing build. Love that roof deck too...hopefully I'll be able to do this someday too :)

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!🥰

@user-kf9fv1qj9u 5 ай бұрын

Great video Lauren

@LaurenLawliss 5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@jasonjones5213 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative.I never realised there were so many things to consider.

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! Right!? So many things to think about🤩

@RPM-sr2gn Жыл бұрын

Will another very good video.I love how you are direct & to the point.Thanks.

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Appreciate the comment🥰

@rickemerick9618 Жыл бұрын

You are doing a great job building this van.looking forward ,to seeing you and the van on the road.

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick! I’m excited to get on the road too!

@GK49245 Жыл бұрын

Excellent summary video. May the sun be with you! ☀️

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☀️

@ivanpetrusic737 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos ❤

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Ivan🥰

@tattoojones23 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding video content. I'm learning so much from your build to help me with my home project

@LaurenLawliss 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. Good luck with your home project🥰

@pjstumpf Жыл бұрын

You continue to amaze me with your knowledge of every DIY task you tackle on your build. Yo are becoming my go to source. THANK YOU!!!

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot.

@sixstrings1063 7 ай бұрын

Good pro and con video on van solar. Thanks

@LaurenLawliss 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@captbob1494 10 ай бұрын

You are the best thanks Bob Laos

@LaurenLawliss 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Bob!

@patrickbutton4974 2 ай бұрын

Great videos

@LaurenLawliss 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@marvellousmarvin Жыл бұрын

Hi Beautiful ❤ Thanks for another awesome video tutorial. Cheers and have a safe week. 🥰

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Hi Marvin! Thanks for watching. Have a great week😄

@craigsmithx 6 ай бұрын

Good video. Thank you.

@LaurenLawliss 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@conniechristian2618 7 ай бұрын

This is the BEST site I have found for explanations and teaching this old woman to get info for her van build. THANK YOU so much----Do you suggest a website for solar panels??

@LaurenLawliss 6 ай бұрын

I’m glad you are finding my videos helpful! Personally, I got my solar panels from BattleBorn - they are the Rich Solar name brand. But you can find solar panels from many different websites that will get the job done. Good luck on your build😄

@elizabethgolding2754 4 ай бұрын

Hi Lauren, Love all you very detailed explanations of everything you do. I reference so often. I am searching for your Webasto install? Having trouble finding. Would you mind steering me? Thank you for all your videos!!!!

@LaurenLawliss 2 ай бұрын

Hey there! Thanks for the kind words. I installed a Webasto and am so excited to edit that video! It was a fun one. I had to reference a few videos to get the necessary information including the one by VanlifeOutfitters. Good luck!

@kkc9502 Жыл бұрын

enjoyed the video ! I'm researching a portable unit that I could use while camping with my horses or for home use during outages. Wouldn't you like that to be your next project? :-) Seriously, though looking for suggestions.

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! If you are camping for long periods of time then I’m sure there is something on the market for you to look into. Maybe just a small power bank, similar to a Jackery!

@qudratyetunde Жыл бұрын

Are you doing a video on your roof deck? When will you link the panels you got?

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Hi Qudrat! Yes, I will be posting my roof deck video on May 1! All my solar panels are wired and working. Check out my channel for an in depth of my ENTIRE electrical system start to finish which includes the solar panels😁

@TheMarpalm 10 ай бұрын

Can you provide sourcing information for the kind of solar panels you installed?

@LaurenLawliss 10 ай бұрын

Hey! I got my 3, 200 watt, 24v, rigid, monocrystalline, rich solar panels from BATTLEBORN🤗

@patricksisson4965 Ай бұрын

Great job, first time Seeing your videos. One question about your entire set up for solar, how long can you run everything in your van without depleting the batteries ?

@Van-life-4-Jesus Ай бұрын

That depends on so many factors.....what you're powering what much solar you have... how big your batteries are....complex question

@Van-life-4-Jesus Ай бұрын

❤

@patricksisson4965 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply,and attempting to answer. I realize after much more study how vague my question is sorry.

@patricksisson4965 Ай бұрын

Lol

@Van-life-4-Jesus Ай бұрын

@@patricksisson4965 nahhhhh never apologize we are all learning and we all Starr with zero knowledge 😁

@PromasterSuperHighVan-fx2th 23 күн бұрын

How did you get your panels up on the roof?

@LaurenLawliss 17 күн бұрын

Checkout my electrical install video! Thankfully my two brothers helped me lift the solar panels onto the roof for attachment to the rack 😄

@laurelanderson-rostami109 17 күн бұрын

@@LaurenLawliss Thank you! I love your videos!

@LaurenLawliss 16 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!💖💖

@danmoore894 28 күн бұрын

What size panels are those??

@LaurenLawliss 17 күн бұрын

My solar panels are each 24v and 200 watts

@sheilamcwhorter2961 Ай бұрын

What brand did you use for your solar panels?

@LaurenLawliss Ай бұрын

Rich solar!

@sheilamcwhorter2961 Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@irajmoin5833 Жыл бұрын

So when you drive and go around?

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Hi Iraj! Not sure I understand the question.

@fredricjulien8738 Жыл бұрын

@@LaurenLawliss Hi Lauren! I'm thinking raj wants to know when you are going to be finished with the build and get in the driver's seat and drive it around. If that's not what he's asking, then I am. 😁

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

@@fredricjulien8738 Oh that may be! I have no strict timeline for the build. Of course I’d love to be on the road already but I only have the evenings and weekends to work on the van. I hope to finish by the end of the year🤞🏼

@richardwilkinson6305 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren thanks for the beautiful video . You have done lots of reading about solar panels. Can I ask when are you going to start building your van out again. Ps you have beautiful eyes too ❤️

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard! I am always working on the van. I’ve gotten a lot more done but just haven’t gotten the videos out yet. Follow me on Instagram @LaurenLawliss for more frequent updates on the build🤩

@richardwilkinson6305 Жыл бұрын

@@LaurenLawliss I'm sorry Lauren I'm not on Instagram or FB. If I give you my Whatsapp number you could show me there if not I'll wait for you to upload them ♥️

@LaurenLawliss Жыл бұрын

@@richardwilkinson6305 I’m trying to post videos bi-weekly now so you won’t have to wait as long for an update going forward… I hope🤞🏼

@richardwilkinson6305 Жыл бұрын

@@LaurenLawliss fingers crossed I'll just wait for them. Please take care always 🌹