How To Get Electricity In A Van
How To Get Electricity In A Van
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Hello! My name is Evan and this is my guide to off-grid electrical systems for any camper van or RV. I designed and built this van with the help of my dad. This van is completely off-grid with a fully self-sustaining electrical system. I also design and built the Mercedes Sprinter van that you see in the video too. It has a 3000W inverter and 480W worth solar panels. It can run an air conditioner while off-grid because of the big lithium battery bank. I lived out of my Nissan NV200 for a whole year in San Francisco and currently live in Santa Cruz.
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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Overview
0:41 Solar Panels
1:18 Alternator
3:10 Shore Power
3:50 Power Generation Summary
4:44 Battery Chemistry
6:03 Power Storage Summary
6:58 Distribution
8:01 Options for AC power
8:48 DC Only System
10:11 Announcements
Can I borrow your π§ to help my cluelessβ¦?
Although I have no knowledge of car/electrical; still enjoy your YouTube β₯οΈ
Amazingness
My job requires a physical address for a security clearance what can I use for a physical address that will pass a security clearance?
I am waiting for a hydrogen fuel cell van.
And definetly dont try and run a laptop or fridge on DC lol..
Where did you find those brass ring terminals for your 2awg wires?
Awesome job Evan
Like what u did with the solar power βοΈπ
Really good run through. First of all seeing the thumbnail I thought this was going to be an overcomplicated video but you explained everything step by step and went in to detail so thank you for that.
Great video here. Very informative. Love how you explain things and easy to understand. Could you please make a video on how much it costs to build this set up. Thanks and stay positive.
Evan..you explain things so well and I’m not considering living in a van however your chanel and explanation π€ will help so many people. Thank you.
You mentioned about the DC-DC charger between lead-acid and lithium power banks. So why there exists the Automatic Charging Relay in your system? Is it compatible still? If not, it should be removed, right?
You are awesome…simple, lovable and so cool with ur knowledge on everything. More power to you..πππ
Thanks Evan
my highest wattage appliance is a 800w kettle to heat water when its raining and don’t want to set up the gas stove outside to make a cup of tea.
Awesome job! Off the subject, but can you tell us what you used to create your waterproof shower boards we saw in one of your short video’s please? It would be useful to add it to your build Inventory list too! Thanks!
Lithium exploits the earth way too much and itβs not disposable.
A true story teller π
Hi Sirs,
All those components to build the system, where did you purchases from?
The only AC DC I know is a rock band in the 80βs!
For many newer laptops with USB-C PD support, you could get a 12 volt DC to USB-C PD charger and skip the inverter all together. The conversion from DC to AC and back to DC would surely have more losses along the way. Also, I think it would be a good idea to carry a power bank so you can charge it while in a coffee shop and bring it back with you to the van.
Thank you!
Great Video Evan, Well Done. Cheers from Australia
HEY, I LOVE IT! CAN I GET A HOLD OF YOU SOME HOW? I WANT TO BUY A NEW MINIVAN AND DO ALL OF THIS TOO. I LIVE IN USA, IS IT POSSIBLE YOU CAN HELP ME?
Would like to see schematics from you in videos.
Damn⦠the Chinese never cease to amaze me⦠their innovative ingenuity has broken technological barriers for millennia
what an eye candyπ
Best explanation Iβve seen on youtube. Basic and to the point. Awesome!!!!!
I come from a professional public speaking background and I just want to say, you could have a career in the video production / advertising Industry if you ever decided to! You are so well educated in your explanations the detail of what you are talking about and you also do it with a passion for the subject. I love watching your videos!
π³οΈβπEvan is SO cute. π³οΈβπ
Very talented electrical expert, thankyou for sharing your electrical knowledge with us.
QUESTION: Did you consider carrying back & forth a small battery and charging at work or at Starbucks?–Some of the devices have built in solar panel connection, MPPT, and AC & usb plugs. (I’m specifically thinking of a Goal Zero Yeti 1000w ~$1500). Would you consider the battery portability a good feature?
I use a Jackery. I’m going to be buying a 1500 Watt soon.
You’re very good in front of a camera, Evan. You have a great voice for this. Your voice is soothing to listen to.
Wouldn’t a second alternator for a house battery provide all the electricity you need?
Nice!
Hi ππ½ππ½
Teach us plumbing please ππΎ
get an apartment its like your homeless what happnes is somebody steals your van then what no backup plan just saying
Bro you are a champion
Clean build, well done. Are you an electrical engineer by trade?
Dude, Evan, you are such a great guy!
impressed! nice job
Outstanding video series sir! But I have one question…
Will you eventually be installing a Flux Capacitor and Mr. Fusion? π
Thanks for sharing…like it π
LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. YOU ARE VERY ORGANIZE, INFORMATIVE, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE.
Smart and future thinking guy
Evan you are an undiscovered genius. Stay on track.
Congratulations to you for your journey! Safe travels! Infinite Blissings to You π«
Evan, I believe you have just inspired me to take my β73 Vw bus and make it into a stealth city camping van. I am more than impressed with you and your informative videos. Keep up the tremendous work.
I wish I can understand what your sayingβ¦ππ I love the idea of what youβre doing
Well done man well done