Glad that worked out for you. The lithium is so much better. It has been a learning process for the last several years for you, but your not as incapable as you think, don't sell yourself short Jenna. Your more than capable and you should be proud of all the things you have gotten yourself into and made your way through. Mistakes in the past are lessons learned and become knowledge, and knowledge is power. I, and i am sure many others of us here are quite proud of yah girl! As always, good vibes your way, and be safe up there!! :)

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much ☺️

Hardest working young lady on KZread!

SOME SAFETY TIPS: Put a fuse or breaker in line with positive wire that runs from your solar panels to your charge controller AND again in line between your charger controller and the inverter. Match the size of your fuses/breakers with the current flowing. You need to be able to disconnect your input and output to the charge controller.. ALSO: Always use bigger gage wires than needed and NEVER more than three wires in a wire nut/or crimp cap....... if you need more than 3 connections to go together, daisy chain several connections using 3 wires per wire nut and keep adding more to the chain to get the number of connections needed.. OR use a heavy gage Terminal Block instead of daisy chaining connections. EVEN so, I am very impressed at your ability and what you have done so far. . keep up the good work, kid.. from an old retired engineer...

@johnnyr19026

3 ай бұрын

Great info. Good to know. Staying Tuned.

@Critical-Thinker895

3 ай бұрын

Why does she need to keep so many positive wires if she's only using 1 battery? That twist wire connection is going to cause her problems.

@PlanetaryThoughts9861

3 ай бұрын

@@Critical-Thinker895 Her way was probably faster and I would have done it the same way leaving the original wiring intact rather than cause a new problem.

@PlanetaryThoughts9861

3 ай бұрын

What happens to the controller if the added fuse between the battery and controller would fail? I believe that things need to be disconnected in a specific order to prevent damage to the unit. The controller should contain regulating technology to shut down safely during a fault.

@P_RO_

3 ай бұрын

"T" class fuse on the positive battery output cable not exceeding the capacity of the cable or load, whichever is least. The charge controller should be OK without one.

I know you get the she's so cute like a million times. I'm proud of you. People have camping vids of all kinds. I live in a 9 by 10 foot room. Over 11 years now. Fighting a service connected PTSD claim and sharing my time with all of you. I still think you need to make your whole roof solar. Other than that your just the sweetest keep up the good work sweet heart. Be safe. Self-reliance is a good thing. Be your own best friend :)

Make sure the charger is set to Lithium Batteries. Most charge controllers do not auto recognize the battery type.

@TheVampireMort

3 ай бұрын

Just pointing out that lithium batteries are not the same as lifepo4 batteries, and the charging needs to be configured accordingly 👍

Yes, hard working woman, always doing or fixing something. Smart young woman indeed 👍⭐💪🙏👋

@stephen627

3 ай бұрын

It’s for her survival after all. No one else gonna save your butt in this world except yourself.

You made that look very easy. Well done Jenna. Many thanks to SunGoldPower, very generous

Thank you SunGoldPower..... Jenna, Great job. I'm very impressed.

Hi Jenna and friends 🐾🐈‍⬛ Hope all is going well , have a wonderful day 🙂 God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you!

Hello Jenna , great job! Make sure your solar charge controller is set for lithium. You don't want it to be set for lead battery.

Wow Jenna, great job!. You are one smart gal, I couldn't do what you just did. You even dressed the professional part. 👏👍🤗🙏❤️

Cool video...and informative. Stay busy while your audience meow and watch their mom tackle and debate issues.

Nice. Pleasure to watch you tackle something you're not 100% sure of and your tenacity resolves the issue. Very best.

I knew you had done right in the wiring. You figured it out even though you were intimidated and did not fully understand everything. Sometimes you have to pause and focus on JUST what you need to do, don't let all that you don't know get in the way. Electrical and plumbing are the big two in dwelling issues so embrace it, don't fear it, all is able to be figured out and fixed.

There's no way i'd fit under that couch, i've gotten a little rotund in my old age. Absolutely love that battery, i'm sure you will too. So glad to see the kitties helping out, lol. Cheers, as always!

So proud of you!!! Am in the same boat. Have lithium but outside. Cables are to short. Am going to download this for future inspiration! 69 year old single female, off grid for 4 years now...

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

U got this! 💪😄

LiFePO4 is the way to go. Smart keeping inside. Thanks! ✌

Absolutely happy to see you going Life Po...! And you are correct about the cold... Make sure you purchase a battery monitor so you don't destroy it... Maybe it has low temperature protection but, I would be redundant because those batteries aren't cheap...

Nice job 👍 hope to see a company send you some new panels.

idk why manufactures like to put high amp electrical wires next to fuel tanks. i recommend digging a hole and building a box with a locked door on it and keep the propane tank underground with the hose running out, will also help keep the propane warm underground, ive also seen people put their generators underground to protect it from elements

Hey girl! You did it ! We are so proud of you. You can come be my electrician anytime. See, you can do anything. Best wishes to you and your cats.

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

Lifepo4 batteries ROCK, and so do you! Heck yes friend!🐶🐶🤠

God your good! I wouldn’t touch anything electric. I’m terrified about getting a shock. Great job

I seen you putting on casters and thought you were building a creeper to roll up under the couch on! lol Now I know! Good job on the hookup! Have a good one and celebrate! cheers

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

Haha good idea on the Creeper. I will have to make a spare for that purpose, haha

I knew the lights would stay on. I have faith in you!

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! ☺️

with that many wire you should use a split bolt or crimp like they did, you dont want loose connections change your solar charger for the battery change to lipo4

Lights on. Great job.

Jenna, you did a good job of the electrical but, only one thing that would make it better is to connect your black wires together. By doing that you will eliminate the higher resistance of the steel pathway between your old ground and your new ground but, be sure to keep a ground wire attached to the frame. Copper or aluminum wires have least resistance with copper being the best of the two. Gold is the absolute best with silver being next neither one used for common house hold wires.

YOU GO GIRL 👍👍👍. If I go lithium in my camper, I’ll get a hold of ya to scoot up and do mine. 😄. I know I’ll not live in an apartment- after having my house by the woods for near 40 years… which burned two years ago from electrical fire in the middle of the night 😳. Within an hour it was gutted 😳 I’d never believe just how fast houses burn if I didn’t sit outside in bare feet watching it , sooo fast. Something caught my attention the first video of yours I ever watched - Rory - and the nickname Baba. My little black dog, Rory, my BABA , died a few months before the fire… he was 18 & 1/2 , deaf and all but shadow blind from cataracts… he walked around the house knowing EXACTLY where and how to maneuver, he’d have been terribly confused in any other place - sweet little man he was 💔🐾 but, I smile everytime you say Rory 🥰 Anyway, long winded here this morning 😄. You did an amazing job Jenna I really enjoy your videos and you’ve been an inspiration to camper life for me! It’s my first entire year in mine before just the warm season, and to my sons apartment to sink into depression LOL ALL the best to ya girl.

I am very proud of you. I am an adult woman that is paralyzed with fear to do anything. You are so steady and calm (qualities in a great nurse.) 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Please check the controller settings if you haven't already. It may have auto detected the new batt but jic. Make sure it indicates Li not sla or gel. Not a lithium fan but good luck.

U look at ur breaker panel, and see those battery wire go to. I had to replace my inverter charger . I have 6 automotive batteries. 96 fithwheel.

"If you don't know, I am under the coooch 🇨🇦" hahahaha These are the situations that drive us Jenna 😅. Awesome job on putting in that new battery. So this is a sponsored video, yes? If so CONGRATS 🎉👏🏻 and I love seeing your channel growing ❤. P.s. yea wood pile!!!

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, girl and the wood pile is still going, but probably not for long! That's okay, because I see Spring peeking around the corner! 😃

@beckypennington79

3 ай бұрын

Great job Jenna I have a question from what I have read the lithium ion battery is the one that is a danger for extreme flames and heat in the lithium iron which I think is what yours had on it because I seen Fe is much safer is that true anyway fascinating and kind of scary thank you

good for you. you should be proud. you also deserve the free battery for all the work you put into your channel. wish you all the best

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

I think you did the right way to do it myself that type of electrical is a pain in the butt

Also make sure to use a charge controller that is designed for a Lithium battery and/or make sure your existing power panel in the camper can charge Lithium batteries or you will never fully charge your new batteries. they do make modification kits for power panels to charge lithium batteries..

LiFePO4 batteries use lithium iron phosphate - lithium ion batteries like to over heat burn down stuff - Iron is the key to safer

@showaltermicro

3 ай бұрын

zero trust in lithium ion

@showaltermicro

3 ай бұрын

drip loop your inside from outside cables

At least the box is Carolina blue 👊🏻💪🏻 woot woot 🫡

At least you now know hiding under the couch isn’t an option. Lol. 👍

Well done. Electrical work always makes me nervous too. And your project wasn't a simple A to B connection. So an additional well done from me. 👍

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

You are so smart about all kinds of stuff you do .I would have absolutely no idea what to do !❤

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

It all takes research, most of the time I have NO CLUE what I'm doing! Haha

Hard working woman, not afraid to handle tools, a lot of knowledge and some learning by doing👍Lot of fun with laughter😁 Love your videos, take care❤

Check the charge controller manual or menu to see if there's a selection for battery type, as lithium needs a different charging profile than AGM or lead-acid. You're going to love all the extra capacity the new battery has 😁

You did great girl. You should be proud of yourself.

I hope your battery is a lifepoe4 and has Bluetooth so you can keep an eye on the cell's balance also you have to configure your controller for lithium at 14.2 volts, it will charge much faster then lead acid batteries, remember they can't be outside to cold or it will get damage

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, it's inside as shown in the vid 😁

There was never a doubt. You rock !!!!

Great job, Jenna! We all had confidence in you when you flipped that switch. Even after the hole saw/silicone situation! 😉

Check your mppt charge controller to make sure it has the LiFePo4 charge profile on it and change it from gel to LiFePo. The charge cycle and voltages are different from wet cell/AGM to lithium batteries.

Big thumbs up for SunGoldPower helping Jenna to have reliable power.

Happy to see you doing this. I'll tell you something that you're going to notice. The voltage ⚡🔋 under any load will be higher than the lead acid battery. That means that the inverter will use less amps. It's even more noticeable on 24 volts. I used to get a huge volts drop when I turned the oven on. With the lithium batteries, it was a lot less, so the voltage is half a volt higher while it's on. The charge controller will run mine up to 27.7 v ( 13.85 for you) before dropping to less amps going into the batteries. They always end up at 26.6v. I never use much of it before charging starts again. I am using two inverters now. I have a 12 volts one on my wind generator with fifteen of the 12 volts deep cycle lead acid batteries, and it works great. One more thing, if you take the covers off of my Aims Power inverter charger and a similar sized Sungoldpower, you can't see any difference. They have the same parts. The only difference is the cover. I thought that was kind of funny. I couldn't believe it at first. You did a pretty good job, except I don't like wire nuts. I probably would have soldered that connection. Especially on a cable. But no more power than you use, it'll probably be okay. You've made a big upgrade from what you had before.

@davidpotter9462

3 ай бұрын

@GypsyJenna- I don't have that app. Are you on Instagram ? I can download the other one if not...

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

@davidpotter9462 that wasn't me, it appears I have spam posts popping up. I have reported them, sorry

Good job! Those spiral wire connectors don't work as intended for stranded wire and have the possibility to create a weaker than optimal connection and create heat or arching at the connection with multiple stranded wires as you have. Being close to the propane tanks....and for your safety...I would recommend revisiting that connection and strip those wires back a little more...use a crimp style connector like you did for the battery terminals...and fill with solder after crimped to have a 100% solid connection. Then just shrink wrap to keep corrosion out and ya be good. God Bless and keep ya safe..👍

I am. Very proud for you hi to the kitties!!!

Wil Prowse sells a very thin but informative book called “Mobile Solar Power Made Easy”. It’s very helpful to beginners.

Good job Jenna ! Your getting to be a pro with wiring :) Good upgrade so you have more power, I am looking at making some upgrades so I'll be watch the performance of your :)

Wow Jenna !!!! I am so proud of you, you go girl. How exciting, looking forward to see how this will improve living in the trailer. I so love your videos. I am sure Ramsey is very impressed and is just contemplating how he is going to show it. 😄🍁

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

I went to Li also on the camper. Found that the extreme distance from the DC chargeer in the power center and the higher voltages of a Li battery made it so the battery would not charge completely. Contacted WEFCO and they said I needed to upgrade the DC cables to larger wire gauge. The rout I took was to move the battery charger a lot closer to the batteries. Itr worked well!

Well done!!! Proud of your initiative and grit. One tiny suggestion for any future projects involving wiring outdoors. Get yourself a tube of dielectric grease and use it liberally when joining wiring exposed to the elements, it’s like money in the bank in preventing rust and corrosion. Otherwise, 100% success!!👍🏻

Great job installing the lithium battery Jenna.👍🏾

Always fun to watch your videos. I love that you figure things out yourself. God bless Jenna. Hope you and the fur babies have a wonderful day.

Nice battery you have there. You seem to have many experts subscribing to your channel, that's so awesome!

That is a MAJOR upgrade!!! Congrats... And good call on putting it indoors. The battery chemistry and charging is different than the lead batteries, hopefully your charge controller can be set for lifepo4.. and there are lithium batteries and there are lifepo4 batteries, not the same, cheers!

Good job. I knew the lights would stay on. You'll love the Lifepo4 battery. It charges faster than the agm. Just make sure the control charger is set to Lipo4 which I'm sure you know.

As you add solar panels you will no doubt notice that the batteries are full earlier in the day. When this happens the panels are still generating electricity, but it isn't being used. This is excess electricity. It is a bonus, free electricity that you can use or lose. Have you considered what you will do with your excess electricity? Many use this to heat water. I use it to run a small high efficiency heat pump. Everyone's needs are different.

WOW!! Research is the key to becoming a do it yourself RV electrician. You did an outstanding job Jenna and am glad everything worked. Thank you for sharing and have a super wonderful day.👍😊

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Moses, you too!

Hi Jenna amazing job dear I did a lot of electrical work in all phrases some jobs just have to keep the faith it works out right which it did think it out love your videos stay safe and warm

Right on Jenna good work

Nice work, electrical can be intimidating and you nailed it 👍

I really enjoy watching your videos. Every time you prove that common sense is not very common but you have a double dose for sure. You may not be a trained electrician but you certainly know what you're doing. Very impressive Jenna. VERY! I'm only 18 minutes into the video and you're concerned that it won't work. I have faith!

I am so impressed with everything you do!!! You are awesome! We all knew it would work 💡

Awesome job young lady two thumbs up.

Lithium batteries are definitely the way to go. I went with 200 amp hr. On my system as well like you did. Price wise, it made more sense, as well as the added power. I like how you put them inside to protect against the cold. I found small USB heating pads to go under mine. Only pulls 5 watts. Awesome job.

Hi Jenna, glad you fit under the couch.👀❤

Great job Jenna. You deserve a 🍻or🍻🍻!

I knew you could do it hats off for another job well done 👏

Absolute kudos to ya … and your attitude is hilarious 👊🏻💪🏻

Another benefit of lithium batteries, they say is. They can charge faster by being able to handle more incoming solar charge power at once & also not needed to partially trickle charge. Which could really in winter with less available sunlight.

Amazing job, Jenna, if youre really concerned about the battery, grab a thin board and zip tie or chicken wire on the board under the couch and hang it above the terminals.

Self heating only comes on when the battery is below 0 AND the battery is seeing a charge voltage. Once the battery heats up to temperature it will then start charging. Once charging the heat that is created from the charge process will likely keep the battery warm enough. Another words the self heating option will not use much of your power at all. Lithium can be discharged without needing to be warm so no worries. Definitely a good upgrade for you. Just note that you shouldn’t run much more than 1200w on a single battery because the BMS is likely only 100amp. I run three 100ah batteries so that is 100amp BMS X3 which gives me almost 4000w of power. It’s good if you are looking to run saws and stuff. If you are thinking you will need more inverter wattage its best to add another lithium of the same size as soon as possible so you can properly balance the batteries. 👍👍

Genius in action super duper good job. Only warm wishes and good thoughts.

Hello DIY🧰🪜🛠 Jenna 👋🍻🇨🇦from South Texas . Going Lithium baby !! Stay safe my beautiful friend from Canada 👋🇨🇦🍁🍻 Cheers A 🍻🙂..

Great Job my friend ❤

Congratulations! Job well done 👏.

Congratulations on getting a 200ah battery! I only have 100ah and love it

Lol..grrreat on you !! Yay !!😊❤😊

^5, Jenna. Great job! Like a full on trailer tech! Fridges, Electrical, Water Pumps, Solar Tech! Rock Star!

I had all the faith in you. Your a winner

It's not complicated or difficult, it's why ur there, it's to learn.

sungoldpower has been great for us. we have 4 of their 450 watt solar panels on the roof and their 5000w inverter/ charge controller combo in our rv. very happy with them!

@gypsyjenna

3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! I saw those split phase inverters (I think that's what they're called) and I have been meaning to research them to understand a little more about them!

Jenna another great show well done thanks for sharing 👍 Johno Darwin NT

Awesome job Jenna. I don't do electrical or plumbing.....😂😂

At 0:09, next time, keep your hand on the plank where it's supported by your stand (chair). That way, when you have finished the cut, there is less chance of your hand falling towards the saw blade. 😊

Another job well done, working out your fears!

And I thought I was the only one tat wore crocs in the snow! :) Thanks for sharing!

Great job Jenna. The smiley face on your charge controller will like that new battery.

When I see what you have accomplished and plan .. determination is what I see.

You are very industrious! Props to you!

Way to go kiddo. Keep on keepin' on

That's awesome! Lithium is definitely the way to go. Should last far longer than golf cart batteries. Electrical is definitely intimidating. Mistakes are expensive. 😂

I'm always a bit surprised when I see my cheapo 100 watt panel putting out 10-15 watts on a cloudy rather heavily overcast day, especially in February.

Damn good job girl, never be afraid to tackle any job, the net is a great resource to gather skills.