Are you an RV Solar newbie? I just published a FREE RV Solar Guide to help answer common questions you might have. You can download it FREE here: rvwithtito.com/rv-solar-guide
Here are the questions answered. I hope it helps.
1. Do I really need solar?
2. What happens when there is no sun?
3. Will I still need a generator after installing solar?
4.Should I upgrade to lithium batteries?
5. How much space do I need for solar?
6. What kind of solar panels should I buy?
7. What additional components do I need?
8. How much does and off-grid RV solar system cost?
9. How can I save money on my RV solar installation?
10. What DIY skills do I need to install solar on my RV?
11. Where can I get help with my RV solar project?
12. Should I hire an RV solar installer?
13. Do I need a sub-panel for my inverter circuits?
14. Do I still need a converter/charger?
15. Should I disconnect my solar when on shore power?
16. Can I connect a solar panel directly to a battery?
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LiFePO4 RV Batteries have come a long way. Take a look inside EPOCH's new V2 460Ah 12V battery with Victron Communication. I'll show you how to connect it to a Victron Cerbo GX and we'll put it to the test. https://youtu.be/OPnyte6DJg8
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Before we throw the turkey in the oven and prepare for our kids and parents to show up, I want to share some last minute deals with you.
Lots of Black Friday deals have been coming through my email this month. So I've put together a couple lists to save you the time to navigate it all.
AMAZON DEALS
I've created a shopping list of discounted Amazon items that I'll share with you. ECOFLOW even has a Portable Power Station on sale for under $300. Tools and solar gear are also on the list. I'll keep it updated. So feel free to bookmark it and keep checking back.
List of Amazon Discounts I'm following (Up to 60% OFF)
www.amazon.com/shop/rvwithtito/list/RX1ZX0A4K2TY
OTHER BIG BRAND DEALS
Brands like EPOCH Batteries, RV Lock, LECTRIC eBikes, Renogy, Jackery, BougeRV, and SungoldPower have also joined the BLACK FRIDAY DEAL bandwagon. As usual I've posted these deals on my website as I hear about them. Here's the link. Hope it helps.
List of Current BIG BRAND Discounts (up to 68% OFF)
rvwithtito.com/discounts
That's it. Hope you can enjoy the day with your loved ones!
Cheers!
Brian & Melissa
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Did you know that you can watch upcoming videos Early and Ad-Free on Patreon? Check it out here: www.patreon.com/rvwithtito My next video is going live on Sunday morning here on YouTube, BUT you can watch it now on Patreon without interruptions. Cheers! Brian
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This $20 fix saved lots of money in expensive replacement parts. The Dometic / A&E Slide Toppers were not rolling smoothly. Watch now https://youtu.be/xhEk5rF5UF0
This shows the removal and disassembly of the slide topper to find and repair the problem.
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See how we transformed a 20 year old stock motorhome into our ultimate Off-Grid RV. Watch it now: https://youtu.be/IYQd2PcmUoY
We start with the solar panel installation, then continue with the retrofit of our AC and DC electrical system.
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Saw the SpaceX Starlink launch fly overhead an hour ago from our location near Todo Santos in Southern Baja. Snapped this photo from my phone. I'm still amazed that this is our new reality. We were trying to catch it earlier in the week, but they kept canceling the launch due to weather. I just happened to see, 30 minutes prior, that they were launching tonight. We are so lucky to be in the flight path. It was incredible to see. It's also the second time in 2 weeks that we've seen one from here.
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Here is a HOT DEAL to share. Have you been wanting to install an Acuva UV Water Purification System in your RV? Right now you can GET 30% OFF an Acuva ArrowMax System like ours. This is a limited time deal.
Check out this deal and more here: rvwithtito.com/DISCOUNTS
We always get clean fresh drinking water that tastes the same wherever we are. There's no need to haul water jugs, or cases of bottled water. We just fill our tank using water from various water spigots and other sources throughout US, Canada, Alaska and EVEN MEXICO. Here's how we do it.
Here's a short video demonstrating the process our water goes through all the way to drinking: youtube.com/shorts/swNQ4Sg5ob...
(1) First we pre-filter the water going into the tank using a multi-stage filter (here's the one we use: amzn.to/3TGCGJS).
(2) Drinking water is filtered one more time under the sink before going through the Acuva. The Acuva comes with a pre-filter you can use, but we already had one installed.
(3) The Acuva UV treatment is the final stage to remove or kill any harmful things you can't see.
The result is very clean good tasting water.
Check out this video to see the full install of our Acuva ArrowMax system:
https://youtu.be/kN5n9FAmIgg?si=yYbyY...
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I love this comment and have been intending to share it for a while. Here's the sign he's talking about. Mile 0 of the ALCAN highway has this sign full of stickers from years past. Our friends said "Brian you should put your sticker up there" I said "Nah..." then reconsidered "...alright then..." I'm glad I did :) Thanks @Zombiexm for posting the comment. I'm glad you found us. It was an epic 4 month adventure last summer. Have you been? What was your favorite part? If you want to see a map of where we went and read more about it, then there's much more here: rvwithtito.com/alaska. Cheers! Brian
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A better way to vent my battery/inverter compartment - I decided to use some left over sheet metal from the 12 Volt A/C project to make a better vent fan. It turned out better than expected. Are you curious? Watch a short video about it here: patreon.com/rvwithtito.
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If I can do it, so can you. Let's figure this out together.
Learn about off-grid solar, batteries, electricity while fixing and building stuff. You'll be surprised at what you can do. TOPICS include: Off-Grid Power, Solar Power, RV Maintenance and Upgrades, RV Renovation, eBikes and product reviews.
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