Off-Grid Power: How We Use Solar Panels, Batteries and Inverters to Run Our Caravan

Welcome to Part 3 of our Off Grid Travel Series.

How much power do you need?

With over 600 nights of off-grid travel under our belts this video is all about our off-grid power system! What are our power needs as a family of four living off-grid full-time. Which 240v appliances do we use, and how much power do they draw in the real world?

A full rundown of each component of our power system.
Factors you need to consider before specifying your system
Our top tips and tricks for getting the most out of your power system to keep you off the grid for longer.
How to future-proof your setup to save you money to ensure you get it right for your needs.

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00:00 Intro
02:19 Your Feedback
05:01 What Do We Power Off Grid?
10:39 How Much Power Do We Use?
17:10 Running A/C Off Grid
19:43 The Main Thing We Underestimated
22:46 How Do We Recharge Our Off Grid Power System?
24:03 Our Charging System
27:41 Power Saving Tips
33:32 Is 400ah Enough For Us?