Complete Step by Step Off-Grid Solar & Lithium Setup for Your RV | Renogy Guide | Vlog 270
December 22, 2024 by Sailing Sunday | Language: EN Play Time: 00:25:33 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
In this video, we take you through the ultimate guide to installing a professional off-grid solar system on our 5th wheel RV. From connecting solar panels to wiring a transfer switch, DC-DC charger, and more, we’ve covered EVERYTHING you need to know to set up a safe, efficient, and powerful system for off-grid living.
Using Renogy’s Navigator Kit as the foundation, we’ve upgraded with an additional 200Ah lithium battery and 400W of solar panels, creating a 600Ah, 1000W system that’s built to handle our full-time nomadic lifestyle.
We’ve put in the effort to show the details other videos skip—like proper grounding, cable sizing, and installing a contactor to avoid dangerous electrical issues. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your system to the next level, this video should have you covered.
This video isn’t sponsored, but some equipment was provided by Renogy, a brand we’ve trusted for years as full-time off-grid travelers. Supporting us through the affiliate links below helps keep our channel going at no extra cost to you!
“Important Note Re: Auto Transfer Switch in this Video:
The 30A transfer switch doesn’t have its own breaker! However, since we’ve separated the second hot wire to run high-power appliances like the air conditioner and heater directly to the switchboard, this setup ensures safe operation as long as we manage power usage effectively. Alternatively you can run a 50A Transfer switch which I also linked below.”
MAIN GEAR We Used (Linked Below):
– Renogy 12V 200Ah Lithium Battery: https://amzn.to/4iRCTVc
– Renogy 200 Watt Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/4iROqUb
– Renogy 3000w Inverter: https://amzn.to/3BKYZI3
– Renogy MPPT Charge Controller 40A: https://amzn.to/3P6Mzxc
– Renogy MPPT Charge Controler 60A: https://amzn.to/41M5Njm
– Renogy DC-DC Charger: https://amzn.to/3BJTr0u
– Renogy Battery Monitor: https://amzn.to/4gIk44A
– Renogy 500A Combiner Box: https://amzn.to/425RFlh
– 30A Auto Transfer Switch: https://amzn.to/3P9cT9W (wired)
– 50A Auto Transfer Switch: https://amzn.to/4iSCHF9
– Lithium Converter: https://amzn.to/4gsQUqr
– Contactor: https://amzn.to/4fEsRE4
– Battery Switch (true 600A Continuous): https://amzn.to/3VSz2gJ
– Marine Battery Fuses: https://amzn.to/3DDceuO
– Solar Panel Fuses: https://amzn.to/41IcK4X
– Roof cable Gland: https://amzn.to/402xq6l
– Solar Panel Cable Splitters: https://amzn.to/4j3nnFR
– Lap sealant for roof: https://amzn.to/49OHV0e
Specialty Needed Tools USED:
– Lug Crimper tool: https://amzn.to/3ZMZyt0
– Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/3Puew2p
– Good ratchet cutter: https://amzn.to/4gR3rUJ
– Single use ratchet cutter: https://amzn.to/49POfVj
0:00 INTRO
1:18 THE LAYOUT
2:19 STEP 1 – SOLAR PANELS
7:02 STEP 2 – COMBINER BOX
8:51 STEP 3 – INVERTER 12V
10:29 STEP 4 – BATTERIES
14:02 STEP 5 – INVERTER 110V
17:51 STEP 6 – CONVERTER
19:28 STEP 7 – DC-DC. CHARGER
23:26 STEP 8 – LIGHT IT UP!
BOAT OFFGRID SOLAR INSTALLATION:
WATCH MORE: https://bit.ly/sailingsunday
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Shop Online: https://svsunday.com/online-shop-home/
Rescue Donations: https://www.paypal.me/jacksonstreats
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingsunday
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@sailing_sunday
@brittnimoffatt
@ryanweepers
@jacksontheshepherdx
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In this video, we take you through the ultimate guide to installing a professional off-grid solar system on our 5th wheel RV. From connecting solar panels to wiring a transfer switch, DC-DC charger, and more, we’ve covered EVERYTHING you need to know to set up a safe, efficient, and powerful system for off-grid living.
Using Renogy’s Navigator Kit as the foundation, we’ve upgraded with an additional 200Ah lithium battery and 400W of solar panels, creating a 600Ah, 1000W system that’s built to handle our full-time nomadic lifestyle.
We’ve put in the effort to show the details other videos skip—like proper grounding, cable sizing, and installing a contactor to avoid dangerous electrical issues. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your system to the next level, this video should have you covered.
This video isn’t sponsored, but some equipment was provided by Renogy, a brand we’ve trusted for years as full-time off-grid travelers. Supporting us through the affiliate links below helps keep our channel going at no extra cost to you!
"Important Note Re: Auto Transfer Switch in this Video:
The 30A transfer switch doesn’t have its own breaker! However, since we’ve separated the second hot wire to run high-power appliances like the air conditioner and heater directly to the switchboard, this setup ensures safe operation as long as we manage power usage effectively. Alternatively you can run a 50A Transfer switch which I also linked below."
MAIN GEAR We Used (Linked Below):
- Renogy 12V 200Ah Lithium Battery: https://amzn.to/4iRCTVc
- Renogy 200 Watt Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/4iROqUb
- Renogy 3000w Inverter: https://amzn.to/3BKYZI3
- Renogy MPPT Charge Controller 40A: https://amzn.to/3P6Mzxc
- Renogy MPPT Charge Controler 60A: https://amzn.to/41M5Njm
- Renogy DC-DC Charger: https://amzn.to/3BJTr0u
- Renogy Battery Monitor: https://amzn.to/4gIk44A
- Renogy 500A Combiner Box: https://amzn.to/425RFlh
- 30A Auto Transfer Switch: https://amzn.to/3P9cT9W (wired)
- 50A Auto Transfer Switch: https://amzn.to/4iSCHF9
- Lithium Converter: https://amzn.to/4gsQUqr
- Contactor: https://amzn.to/4fEsRE4
- Battery Switch (true 600A Continuous): https://amzn.to/3VSz2gJ
- Marine Battery Fuses: https://amzn.to/3DDceuO
- Solar Panel Fuses: https://amzn.to/41IcK4X
- Roof cable Gland: https://amzn.to/402xq6l
- Solar Panel Cable Splitters: https://amzn.to/4j3nnFR
- Lap sealant for roof: https://amzn.to/49OHV0e
Specialty Needed Tools USED:
- Lug Crimper tool: https://amzn.to/3ZMZyt0
- Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/3Puew2p
- Good ratchet cutter: https://amzn.to/4gR3rUJ
- Single use ratchet cutter: https://amzn.to/49POfVj
0:00 INTRO
1:18 THE LAYOUT
2:19 STEP 1 - SOLAR PANELS
7:02 STEP 2 - COMBINER BOX
8:51 STEP 3 - INVERTER 12V
10:29 STEP 4 - BATTERIES
14:02 STEP 5 - INVERTER 110V
17:51 STEP 6 - CONVERTER
19:28 STEP 7 - DC-DC. CHARGER
23:26 STEP 8 - LIGHT IT UP!
BOAT OFFGRID SOLAR INSTALLATION:
https://youtu.be/9r8qSokp1Hg?si=ISt-PUGknVf7qs_L
WATCH MORE: https://bit.ly/sailingsunday
Website: https://www.svsunday.com
Shop Online: https://svsunday.com/online-shop-home/
Rescue Donations: https://www.paypal.me/jacksonstreats
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingsunday
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram accounts
@sailing_sunday
@brittnimoffatt
@ryanweepers
@jacksontheshepherdx
@animalrescueyachtclub
https://www.facebook.com/sailingsunday
TikTok
@animalrescueyachtclub
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