I needed to see this because this answers alot of my energy and power questions. I appreciate when people show the whole side of day to day van life. I don't need another scenery video, I need reality. Thanks for sharing Chrome!

Running your heat is also making your fridge pull more power to keep the interior cold. An easy way to keep it from using more power is to insulate it by throwing a wool blanket over it as wool is an excellent insulator.

@stevejeffrey11

3 жыл бұрын

yeah or a low wattage usage electric blanket plugged into the jackery not hooked up to the main battery system

@mont5584

3 жыл бұрын

@Drakilicious Not that's a great idea!

Just a reminder,anything plugged in is using power even when its not turned on. When not in use unplug from power source. Love your videos.

@sandygraham7943

3 жыл бұрын

@@j.b.9895 so many people dont realize a inverter is a constant draw on power a kill switch is a for sure if it is easier to get to .

@jbman413

3 жыл бұрын

Or just put a power switch between the source and the load. Both options work.

And...this is real life in a van. Well, I may have overstepped but as a fellow-Canadian I am willing to take the chance that you will forgive me....SORRY ! I contacted Renergy on your behalf and hopefully have encouraged them to supply two lithiums to you. Happy Thanksgiving to you both.

@TowaBeer

3 жыл бұрын

Fellow Canadian saying THANKS EH! 🇨🇦🙌🏽💥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

I’ve never seen you so worried!! I can understand... my daughter is the biggest drain on my electricity!!! 🥴😂. Glad you are getting it sorted 😁x

I just bought a Jackery but haven’t installed a solar panel yet. All I need it for is my diesel heater and my laptop. But I do work a full time job and got permission from my boss to bring my Jackery in and plug it into the wall while I’m working.

What about using your Jackery for most of your devices? Time for lithium, if you can afford it and a generator.

@margerymorstein1073

3 жыл бұрын

Thought you went to lithium and inverter

@sarahfridy6245

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about one of the larger Jackery for this too?

@susanevans1294

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have a small Jackery that I know I can drain... and I think it’s a great idea to hook up the big one that Chrome has to his fridge. But it sounds like he has a good solution until he learns more about what his needs really are and gets lithium ion batteries installed when he can afford it. It’s time for Jackery to step up for him - again.

@Endless_Skyway_Adventures

3 жыл бұрын

RIC REMIXX why generator??? because lithium can take solar, car alternator and a charger at the same time allowing you to charge very fast.

@terrieh5457

3 жыл бұрын

What kind of heater do you have?

Your van has evolved soo much in 3 years

Remember when you were just getting buy on an inverter plugged into your cigarette lighter? And rocking it! What happened to those days? Just kidding 😂 I actually agree, even tho I am pro AGM for people on a budget, lithium might be a HUGE advantage for you now. I accidentally depleted my 200ah AGM down to like 26% ONCE due to it being overcast and not paying attention. AGMs do recover better from deep depletion better then say flooded batteries. But I was really scared I had damaged my batteries and I was in a panic! I did use a plug in battery charger to recover them. It's a great emergency tool to have. And you can plug the battery charger into the Jackery in a jam. That's what I did, ran the fridge and battery charger off the Jackery until the sun came out good, then let the sun do most of the work.

@charleschamberlain53

3 жыл бұрын

I seen you on " cheap rv living " say hi to Bob for us

@sandygraham7943

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I still use my inverter plug in everytime I start my van , I only had it for power for about the first 6 months of van life , till it hìt 22 below below zero then I got a Amg battery to run a Diesel heater winters get very harsh where I live in Canada.

@SilentStorm_5

3 жыл бұрын

Charles Chamberlain she has a channel as well, and it’s good, go stop by😉 she is funny, honest, and pretty creative how she thinks of van life.

@charleschamberlain53

3 жыл бұрын

@@SilentStorm_5 I have checked it after seeing her on cheap rv living

@MrTh3B0b

3 жыл бұрын

So help with some real world data. I have a Duracell Deep cycle AGM that states its good for 150-250 100% discharges. I thought staying above 50% prolongs the life, but any deep cycle AGM should be able to be fully discharged at least 100 times and even still capacity drops to 80% not completely kills them? Is this not true? Thanks.

Cruzie holds down the fort...zzzzzzz!!🐾💜 Gawd none of that power stuff sounds easy to me! Glad it makes sense to you! He he.😉🇨🇦

I spend lots of time in the back country and run a small generator to charge my batteries. .I found the honda to be the best it's quiet and is a gas miser. Whenever my solar can't keep up I use it.

You should look into a second alternator on your engine just for charging your batteries. This would charge the batteries while you drive down the road and the solar panels would act like a trickle charger.

Also, think about adding portable solar panels so you can catch the sun light at lower angles in winter or during morning/evening (Obviously the sun is never straight over head.) You might need a separate MPPT controller attached to your batteries for the portable solar panels. Keep up the great adventure! We love watching you guys.

Chrome, My van build began 2 years ago and shore power was the one of the first things I installed with 3 inside outlets with 12/3 wiring with ground faults and the hole was drilled under the van attached to rear bumper ..along with a battery charger and it takes a 3 prong 120 v extension chord and I carry onboard (removeable) 1800 watt generator for those times (you can't) plug -in.... Glad to see you're gettin the prob taken care of but you might need to look into a generator for emergencies and they will happen.......STA

@vanlifebiker

3 жыл бұрын

He doesn't need a generator. All he had to do is start the van. Sheesh ✌😎👍

@steeltentadventures3918

3 жыл бұрын

@@vanlifebiker sheech yourself cuz stuff does happens you must be a greenie

@jimc5624

3 жыл бұрын

Would possibly change the 12/3 wire solid core wires do not do good for moving objects unless you did the strand type (extension cord style) and carrying a generator with his setup currently not practical

@steeltentadventures3918

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimc5624 you are correct on the wireing and if Chrome decides to carry one he will figure it out. thank you for your comment......STA

Very Important Information about batteries.....thank you! Now let's go find a Spot to Relax and Unwind with a little bit of fun!! Pop open that Tequila drawer my friend!!😃👍👍👍🌲

great timing on this video chrome! i was just trying to do this to my van. some tips for undersized batteries: 1. turn off your inverter when not using 2. stop using the freezer. also turn the fridge temp to highest it can be w/o spoiling food. lol. 3. on the big power draw/one time use things like compressor, have the engine running while using them. if possible.

You have put your van together from scratch and turned it into a beast. I have been watching your process and you have taken us through your process. Thank you for showing us it's not hard..

Yes Chrome, get that home in tip top shape, an investment you will never regret. Happy travels, you and Cruz stay safe.

Just added a victron battery charger and plugin to mine. Along with my little generator and solar I am ready for bad weather.

I recently purchased two battle born lithium iron phosphate batteries. Here’s the critical piece of the puzzle. With AGM once you reach float stage, the last little bit only trickles in so the last 10 percent takes hours. Not so with lithium. Full speed ahead till full. 1. Lithium can take more amperage at one time. Higher C rate. 2. Full speed ahead till full 3. Charges faster anyway 4. More usable amp hours 5. Last 10 years. Now, you don’t have to choose Put a switch on your solar output, add a second controller and use your AGM batteries too. Just add a second dc fuse block. You could dedicate one system to music and video, and the other to the house. Just be aware that the two battery chemistries use different charger settings.

AGM's are made to go up and down and work pretty good. Run your fridge off Jackery and get another blanket/. Ok-the plugs great but are u going to plug it into a tree or what.

@fritzfromswitzerland

3 жыл бұрын

Into a lemon

@sandygraham7943

3 жыл бұрын

Bum power off random people?

I want to just thank you for all that you have taught me, will watching you and Cruise. Now I know what I'm going to do when I get my batteries. I want to go ahead and invest in lithium ion batteries. I have the time to save and invest at that time. You are like a BEST FRIEND or a BROTHER from a different mother with all your smoking advice. Thanks for just being you. Give Cruise a hug for me and be safe and be HAPPY, keep it real.

Great video. We all learn something new every day with your journeys. I thought same thing about the shore power mechanism. lol. Was gonna suggest also maybe unplug fridge for 6 hours and don't open it alot so that everything stays cold but you won't be using power. Van hard and safe.

Oh dear, your mistakes are unfortunately a lesson to us all. So glad you are at Ray outfitted who can help you. BTW the leggings that Madesen modelled are awesome! I want one! I wont look like her lol! but who cares! As always i learn a lot from your vid.

You could install a second alternator that just charges the house batteries

@EfficientRVer

3 жыл бұрын

True, as long as you're running the big van engine, you might as well get some real amperage out of it, to get it over with in less time.

@richardchandler968

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I was just about to say that

@4yellowwolf

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like getting Raynor to do a video on getting shore power and a battery charger would be a great video 🎈

@nitroraptor2

3 жыл бұрын

@@Stevemartian4321 feel like he would risk loosing the frozen stuff if he can get a day and a half off-grid with just the solar he just needs a faster way to up the battery level in the day to make sure it lasts the night

@MrPhillthis

3 жыл бұрын

Car audio guys use a MechMan 400amp alternator to feed a huge battery bank for a massive amplifier array Some use 4 or more alternators

Now you can moochdock at your friends!

@sandygraham7943

3 жыл бұрын

😄🤣😂

Chrome I had AGM once too and had the same issue. Lithium is king. Pricey but worth it and no off gassing. The only problem with lithium is they don’t like cold weather so keeping them in a place they keep warmer or add a heating pad. I’m in the PNW currently, close to Vancouver but in the US side and can already see my lithium being finicky with the colder weather. Mine are under my van but would love to relocate inside. Good luck. Battle Borns are amazing btw.

Would list your two batteries for sale and get the lithium boys honestly, that way you don't have to worry over winter. In the long run I feel it's more worth it

@sandygraham7943

3 жыл бұрын

O so agree .

@stevejeffrey11

3 жыл бұрын

it's too bad a lead acid battery is 115 bucks while a lithium is 1k+

@yasik9393

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevejeffrey11 so if he gets 1 and pays double he reduces weight in his van and it will provide him with the power that two acid ones give him because he can drain it to 0. He payed $500 all together for both he said. Sell them, get some money back and spend the $800 extra. With all his upgrades he obviously has the money

I was so excited for you to see you get shore power. I needed to see how difficult it would be to get that done. You inspired me to sell my car and buy a van. We bought a 1995 GMC Vandura Rally Wagon G2500. We are converting it. I can’t wait to go out on an adventure. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

DUDE. I had no idea it was this simple either. Now i'm not panicked about purchasing my first pair of AGM batteries, i also wanna baby them and be ready BEFORE they show up. Thank you Chrome!! Thank you for always sharing what you learn! You helped me out too, saved me from future mishaps fo sho.

Yes. You have all those Jackeries

Cruzzie was taking over the driver seat... LOL 😁💖

That is so awesome , your doggie is so sweet , keep on traveling .

Such a cool young mom and pop business. The kind of stuff that makes my heart smile. :)

My sailboat is super simple, 30A plug goes to a small 30A fuse box then 2 lines come out to 2 home electrical outlets. if i need to charge the two batteries i have i can use solar, run the motor or plug in the same battery charger you have. i also prefer the old trickle chargers over the noco ones too. the noco one didn't work well when my batteries were getting old. i guess it also helps that i always have access to shore power.

Glad to hear you’re getting that taken care of! Makes me feel better, Amazon just delivered my port plug last week! I’m on the right track!

Thanks for the info! I will remember this for the future. Glad you’re over that stress and it didn’t happen on a freezing winter day. Your friends are awesome! Hugs for Cruze!

Ha!!! Famous last words from previous video. We are done 100% with all my projects. Awesome add on!!!

Thank you for allowing us to go through that process with you 😊. I’m feeling so much better about my future (simple) power needs and how to sustain myself on the road. Such peace of mind having options especially one that’s remaining independent while off grid for an extended period of time. Amazing value Chrome!!! 💯😊🇨🇦

Lol with great power comes great responsibility. This video will help me and a lot of van lifers!!! Thanks Chrome... Give Cruisie bear a big O biscuit for keeping an eye on the fort LOL.

Thanks Chrome I learn sooooo much from U & I am happy that U share EVERYTHING with us. LUV YA!!!!!!!!

Chrome, you are teaching us so much as you go through your changes. Please know how much you mean to each one of us.

That shore gadget is really cool. I've learned quite a bit watching your videos. Plus, I get the added bonus of seeing that wuttle tushy sticking up in the air when Cruzy Bear is sleeping. I wuv that chunky wuttle bull dawg.

I think you meant at timecode 9.42 "but with the same 100aH *LIthium (not agm) you can discharge the whole thing ...." I hear you. We upgraded to LIthium for the same reason. Nice upgrades Chrome. Your van looks awesome.

@boejiden1065

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, it was more than worth the money.

The 12volt fridge will always be your nemesis! 👍Yea do that, but I would always like to have a little battery charger for emergency! 👍

This is good video for a lot of people to learn from your experiences. IMO, using LiFePO4 batteries is definitely the way to go if you can come up with the bucks. It is cheaper in the long run and MUCH less of a headache in terms of battery maintenance. If you really want another daily hobby, buy lead acid, and you can spend a bit of time every day worrying about and messing with your batteries. LiFEPO4 batteries have their own built in Battery Management System so the battery is MUCH better at protecting itself from bad conditions. Also, LiFePO4 batteries can typically be charged much faster than AGM/Lead Acid batteries, if you have the input power available. Also, if you plan on hooking up to campground power, be wary. First you may need an adapter plug to be able to physically connect. Second, many campgrounds have been wired by amateurs so it can be worthwhile to get an inexpensive outlet tester to verify the wiring. Third, campgrounds are often woefully underpowered. On a hot day, all the RVs run their air conditioners which can lead to a brownout condition for the whole campground. I you try and start something like an air conditioner with too low power availability, you run the risk of burning it out. They sell RV power protection devices but that is yet another box to buy and install. Beware RV power in campgrounds. There is lots of info on the web. I suggest getting educated before plugging in.

Great idea to have shore power on your home. Now you don't have to worry about out of power. Those leggings looks awesome!

Ahhh... Cruz is such a doll‼️ Thanks for the cute moments❤️

Hey Chrome!! One BIG benefit of the Lithium Battery is how fast it will charge.

The best edition to the van is CRUZ

@christoffersundin1815

3 жыл бұрын

😄😆😊👍

@jeannie20001

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he is, such a cutie.

Ooops....give Cruzzie hugs for me too, be safe and blessed also in all your journeys 🤗💖

Thanks Chrome for sharing this information and I am sure you feel much better knowing that sure power plug-in adapters are not so complicated y'all take care and be safe and give crazy bear a belly scratch for me and you'll see on the next one

I absolutely love how we went through a complete thought process with you during this video. I truly enjoy how excited you get when you learn something new... and it works out... and is so simple of a fix. I do realize that Vanlife is not all puppy breath and roses, but you include a common issue many living in their vans go through, and a solution to that issue. It's not always going to work out as easily as what you're showing, especially if you DON'T take your van to the GENIUS PEOPLE at Ray Outfitted and Happy Camper Kitz. Don't go to someone who is just cheaper, because you'll get what you pay for. Thank you for your informative videos Chrome! Much love and blessings 💖💖💖👍💯

OMG I love Madison’s Weirdo pants!

I was in the same place as you and this past summer went with 400ah of lithium and got that Noco 10 charger as it can charge lithium at 10amps. Now I can go 4 days without charging before the batteries shut down if I get no solar. Nice piece of mind...

Great video. I have been stressed over which batteries to buy, price of getting it installed, how much solar I need, and what to do if they get too low. MY SOLUTION CAME FROM MY WEIRDO. This old lady finally understands.

@vanlifebiker

3 жыл бұрын

Hey old lady. 🤣 jk I'm here to help anytime. Battery inverter combo is what he should have done to begin with. 🤫

I've got a surge protected power strip that comes out under the side of the van and a small otter box to put the plug end in mounted on the frame. If I need power I just pull out the heavy 50 foot extension cord and plug in. My battery maintainer is plugged into the power strip and I have a few outlets I can charge things with or run any plug in devises with. It's simple affordable and I've never had dead batteries. When it comes to vanlife think way! Outside of the box. Don't think it's an RV. Think of it as more of a mobile office/hangout. What you'd have in those put in your van. Life's simple if you make it that way👍

When you fitted that heater with a fan in it i knew it was a mistake. My advice would be do not have heating that requires electricity apart from the initial spark maybe.

Lithium is the only way to go for extended use. Pricey but worth it.

Yep, shore power is just an extension cord when you break it down. Campers use a converter (opposite from an inverter). A converter is literally just a built in battery charger that can run nonstop. It charges the camper batteries and provides dc power for the camper. It's housed behind breaker panel. The secret to campers are the breaker panels. They have dc fuses (dc power from converter) and ac breakers (ac power from extension cord)

OMG mind blown! I didn't know it was that easy. Nice upgrade bro. Now you're fully of grid or plug in Raynor is a genius

I'm in Canada too. We've grown up taking advantage of low cost energy. It's a wake up call when you have to generate your own energy for all your needs. You have to replace what you use and the only way to do that quick is with access to grid power ironically. To survive a winter requires a fuel source, heating and cooling are energy hogs. Proper insulation should always be a first concern above all else.

Great purchase, you'll never go wrong with the Noco charger. I've been using them for years and they work well for my winter storage.

As far as I know you and Cruze have a few options for the long run... Expand the battery bank (and/or replace with LiFe4PO). Add a DC-DC charger (installing my 12/12 30A Victron Orion Smart charger at the moment). Add another solar panel (or an external one that you can point at the sun, like a 100w foldable and an andersonplug or something). Get an shorepower plug (and a Type2 adapter for e-bikes ;)) so you can get a charge from EV-charge points (when there are no EV's connected ofcourse!), ohh and an automatic switch Or just suck it up and turn down the usage a bit... Good luck and you solve the shortages before the dark winter months...

thank you thank you I was stressing about the shore power thing. I know we are under powered on solar and batteries but the simple shore power thing will give us TIME to upgrade!!!

This is great information to learn and write in my journal. I will become a van dweller soon after a commitment is completed. Thanks for sharing this valuable info.

Hey chrome, here in Ohio USA, I have a hard wired battery charger under my hood all year round. Its great for cold winters keeping my battery ready to go. It also helps when I take the family camping at keeping a second battery and an inverter in my toolbox to rock a mini fridge if we can hook up at camp. I also use one that can be in my toolbox separately that supplies 25 amps. Neither of these require holes in the truck body, one hangs out in my toolbox with a 50 foot cord, the other is zip tied to my grille of the truck, quick and convenient easily removable if I sell it or have a failure.

Love your communication as you easy to understand with a confusion topic..... thank you

Go off your "van grid" on whatever you can in your down time by filling in with Ryobi. That will save you a ton of power. Love your posts.

I am converting a shuttle bus and just learned so much about shore power and I have research so much before starting bc my husband been stuck on a converter you that powers by you cig lighter umm no! But this portable battèry charger does seem game charger for you! Love your videos !! I can't wait til the boarders open so we can explore Canada! ❤🐾🐾🐶🐾❤

I have that same plug on my shed . Pretty handy and now there’s light in there .

Thank you for the great explanation of the maps, and watts consumption. It helped simplify the stuff that's been rolling around in my head. Also, now I want a hole drilled into the side of my suv for shore power!! Lol

@craftyhikernoel6370

3 жыл бұрын

*amps....not maps!! Lol

@vanlifebiker

3 жыл бұрын

@@craftyhikernoel6370 Amps Maps same same 😂😂🤣🤣✌😎👍

THANK YOU! I was contemplating short power, this helps a LOT!

Two words for you Chrome. Battery isolator. I put one on my van. It connects your house batteries to your chassis battery through a device that has a computer chip in it. The chip monitors the batteries so that when the engine is running and the chassis battery is full but the house battery is low it transfers the alternator power to the house battery and tops it off making your engine a generator. It also isolates the two batteries so that your house battery can't drain the chassis battery. When I'm camping and my house battery gets low, I just crank the engine up and even sitting and idling the battery is charged back up in 20 minutes. I love that thing. The shore power thing is great but what if you're out in the woods? You can get them on Amazon (of course) and as smart as Ray is he could install it in under an hour. Covers all angles. It's also great if you're a dumbass like me and leave your headlights on. I jumped started my van, with my van!

Fun learning battery stuff along with you, ...simplified, you’re giddy with new power knowledge ! Wait a minute you lost me, at all I got to do now is get another little inverter to plug it in.

I had to laugh. You and Ray outfiteted have taught me so much and when possible I have taken that on board, eg the maxxair delux fan, renogy gear etc. , have been really impressed with the way you can so simply do the diagnostics on your set up. Then this morning, I’m watching and I’m listening...I start talking to the video...dude, shore power....you start talking about it, that it’s this big thing and I’m laughing, telling you talk to raynor, it’s not the big deal you think it is. I had it put in a couple of years back before I got the auxillary battery etc. . You crack me up, love it . You made my day. The van looks frickin brilliant.

One of the biggest things you could do is upgrade wire sizes, alternator wire included. The other cheap thing you could do is get a smaller pulley installed on your alternator this makes this biggest difference when your van is sitting at idle, it will spin much much faster. Love from the okanagan!

Perfect timing. I'm going to be buying my rig the next week, and wondered about this. So excited to get started!

4:08 is important to understand - Alternators charge starter batteries very fast. In my simple van build I do two things everybody told me not to do and so far for 2 years I've had no issues and it's been working great for me. (1) I have no auxiliary battery and I run a giant deep cycle as a starter/primary. I just cut up my battery tray to fit the biggest dual purpose marine battery I could find. I tested and at most I draw about 70 watts of power while inside the van with Fan on high, Fridge running and watching TV on a 27 inch while charging my phone. Overnight I consume about 40 watts per hour. My battery returns about 700 watt hours before it's at like 60%. My battery only cost me $100 so I see it as a disposable. (2) I sometimes run my van parked on idle with the OEM Automotive AC blasting for 30 minutes to even an hour QUICKLY cooling the van down and charging my starter (and only) battery to near 100%. This offers me a very nice recovery option. I do have a single 100 watt 12v solar panel on my roof that can return 70 watts in direct light which always seems to keep me topped off - but even in Florida we can have rainy and cloud days. It's also real nice to park under trees some days. I have a 1200 watt inverter under the driver side seat and always run the engine while using. I carry two different emergency battery jumper bricks one of which is a solid state uncharged capacitor I've never had to use. Some boring testing videos on my channel. My van is a very small (efficient and light) 2018 Promaster City 4 cylinder 2wd FWD van. My bed-couch is a two-piece, free standing, foam-only and very ergonomic for me (6'2 260lb). All my storage is above me, inside the walls and under the seats. If I had to build another van right now I would likely build the exact van the exact way but do wonder how the van will be performing after 5+ years and 100k+ miles of possibly abusing it this way. The way I figure the value I extract from the van as a sleeper outweighs the loss of longevity and counteracts the cost of a bigger van, fuel, lithium and solar and related upkeep.

I love watching how dogs get so excited seeing other dogs haha you're so cute cruzie bear!

Thanks for sharing the battery charger i learned something new today. Love your videos chrome.

Time for a high amp alternator which will produce 250+ amp's and more battery. Shore power would be a good upgrade as well. Another option is an inverter/charger which will manage all batteries including shore power too

@vanlifebiker

3 жыл бұрын

Bigger alternator won't work on his set up. AGM'S will only take so much charge for starters & his all in one Solar/Alternator combo controller he uses splits 50 amps max. 25/25 panels/alternator. He could put a 100k amp alternator 🤣 & it's only going to get 25 amps. If he had lithium set you would be correct with another controller set up. They will take as much charge as you send them. Not AGM'S though ✌😎👍

yes “Family Friendly” please. great job on another upgrade.

Fun that you found that out❤️🤗

Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it

That little thing is pretty cool. I am about to buy a van. Don't need a ton of power, but would love the option to plug in when I can. I've added that to my plans. Thanks!

So important to keep charged up my friend. So glad you got that done.

Learning a lot from you Chrome. Thank you.

I have a two bank Noco battery charger in my bass boat. It is permanently hooked up and ready to go.👍

Thanks to my efoy comfort 210 i i never run out of power, just bought 2 10 liter containers and hope they last the next 2 months. I also have the same problem with not enough sun this time of year. The freedom of cutting the cord is there but it cost.

Wow super cool Chrome, I didn’t know that either. Appreciate you sharing

Chrome, I'm learning a lot watching your videos. Thanks..

Chrome, you’re my dad’s doppelgänger! It’s insane & cool, to me, anyway 😁👍🏼⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ stay we’ll, you two!! 🐶🇨🇦 much love & support from the 🇺🇸💛

I learned a lot from this video. Thank you so much. I'm definitely going to be installing shorepower.

I was just looking into installing one of those pass through power plugs. No house batteries here yet....just getting my van set up.

Definitely am learning from your experiences! You make it easy to understand!!

So I’ll stick to my van plan of spreading the load and not needing battery for everything. Plus I won’t need a heater since I’ll chase sunshine. ☮️🐶❤️

Great video. I was concerned about your alternator burning out, but as some commented below you can install a higher amp alternator or an additional one. I am in the beginning stage where I'm researching what van to purchase (used) and then converting to camper. There is so much to learn and thank you for your videos and the others that comment, because I learn a Ton!

The shore power revelation is helping me out so much!! Tutorial!!

Dude... seriously happy to see ya getting your own shore power solution!