Educational Videos
Cody shows us the new Victron MultiPlus II (MPII) 3000W 2x 120V inverter/charger, which is great for 50A coaches. It has a sleek new design and lots of new features. AM Solar sells these new MPII units in complete kits with cable, heat shrink, lugs, etc. All of our kits can be customized to your needs. We provide technical support for any DIYer who buys from us.
Our R&D department representative, Cody, takes us through an inside look at the Dodge Ram ProMaster 2021 Consumer Connection Point. DIYers with this van may find this information helpful especially when connecting their alternator chargers. Remember that different makes, models, and years have different specifications, so please look into your own rig for details.
Gen walks us through the Victron Energy Toolkit App. This app is a great start to troubleshooting any issues you have with your system components. Our Tech Support team may have you look through this app to confirm the error message you're seeing during the troubleshooting process.
Our installation team consists of electrical artists. Check out this sweet system and its clean installation. We'll set you up with an autonomous power system that works for you and your mobile needs. We do vans, RVs, travel trailers, Airstreams, Skoolies, and some other applications like boats and off-grid tiny homes.
This 24V system was a lot of fun and our installation team nailed it. Check out the specs that allow this customer to run Air Conditioners for multiple hours. The Victron battery bank is 24V 800Ah (equivalent to 12V 1600Ah). It has an 800W solar roof array of Zamp Solar Obsidian panels. It also has 3 Victron Orions, a 24V Victron Quattro 5000W inverter/charger, and a Watchdog surge protector. It's using an AM Solar Smart Phase Selector (SPS), an AM Solar Roof Combiner box and AM Solar panel mounting hardware.
Our R&D department representative, Cody, takes us through an inside look at the Ford Transit 2021 Consumer Connection Point. DIYers with this van may find this information helpful especially when connecting their alternator chargers. Remember that different makes, models, and years have different specifications, so please look into your own rig for details. This particular LTV was built on a Ford Transit chassis.
Garret and Kyle demonstrate how to route cable from the roof to the interior of an Airstream RV. DIYers putting solar panels on their roof will need to get the wire through the roof to their other system components. This video also shows the process of the AM Solar Roof Combiner Box installation.
Cody walks us through an Airstream system by showing us the Victron Cerbo & Touch 50 Monitor. This particular system has a 400W roof array of Zamp Solar Obsidian Panels, 600Ah of Battle Born batteries, and a Victron Multiplus 3000 inverter/charger. It also has an AM Solar Smart Phase Selector (SPS) among lots of other awesome things.
Mitchell walks us through a detailed look at wire routing. Yours may not look exactly like this, but it will give you a good idea of how the process works with some helpful tips and tricks along the way.
Genevieve walks us through how to get started upon receiving your AM Solar system DIY kit.
Our system diagrams and tutorial videos are designed for DIY customers.
Genevieve (Gen) walks us through how to trim your 4/2 duplex cable so it can fit into your 50A charge controller terminal. Yours may not look exactly like this, but it will give you a good idea of how the process works.
AM Solar staff interview DIY vanlife customers/YouTubers Let's Be Us. Find out about their van systems, what's hard about vanlife, how their dog likes vanlife, and so much more!
We take a look at how to use the mount kits for Zamp Solar's Obsidian panels. First, we'll look at the stabilizer bar kit and then we take a look at the low-profile kit. These handy tips and tricks will ensure you have what you need to know for a successful DIY.
Kyle walks us through how to use a roof combiner box, also known as a "C-Box." Those little circles can be difficult to punch out, but with these handy tips and tricks, you'll have what you need to know for a successful DIY. Visit https://www.AMSolar.com for more information.
We take a look at one of our most intense builds yet. This van features dual Victron Quattro inverters/chargers configured in split-phase, a Watchdog surge protector, Victron VE.Bus BMS, Victron Cerbo GX Monitor, dual Victron Orion converters, Victron Smart Lithium batteries, a Nations secondary alternator, and so much more!
Dylan walks us through how to disconnect your factory converter when upgrading to lithium batteries.
Dylan walks us through an AC Breaker Box and how to add an extra outlet.
Dylan walks us through how to use a daystar meter.
This is an example of a typical AM Solar Leisure Travel Unity power system upgrade with dual LifeBlue 200Ah LT LiFePO4 lithium batteries, Four Zamp Solar 90W Short solar panels, Victron Orion 30A DC/DC alternator charger, Victron Cerbo GX and Touch 50 monitor, with a Victron Multiplus 3000VA inverter/charger.
Amazing information here about how to push buttons and change menus on the Blue Sky IPN Pro Remote.
This is one of the many ways to configure alternator charging on a Mercedes Sprinter with a Victron Cyrix-Li-Ct and a lithium battery bank.
This R-POD got an AM Solar power system upgrade with 100W of Zamp Solar panels on a GoPower pre-wire to a Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 charge controller with two 6V Interstate Flooded lead-acid batteries, and a Victron BMV-712 battery monitor with Bluetooth. The unique inverter system uses Victron 12/1200 inverter on a transfer switch, so the same outlets can be used for both shore power or dry camping inverted power. A system like this can run an Instant Pot or a small blender.
Ultimate Airstream Solar, Lithium & Inverter Upgrade Pt. 4 – System Commissioning
This is the fourth in a series of videos detailing the installation of an extremely elaborate AM Solar Airstream power system. The trailer is a new Airstream International. This particular power system features six Victron Smart Lithium 300Ah batteries connected in a 24V configuration with dual Victron Smart Solar MPPT charge controllers regulating seven Zamp 98W panels and two Zamp 90W Long panels on the roof with ten 230W Zamp folding panels on the ground. The inverter/charger is a Victron Quattro 24/5000 and an Orion converter powers 12V loads. This video covers some of the final details, quality controls and a component explanation.
Ultimate Airstream Solar, Lithium & Inverter Upgrade Pt. 3 – AC Wiring and Portable Array
This is the third in a series of videos detailing the installation of an extremely elaborate AM Solar Airstream power system. The trailer is a new Airstream International. This particular power system features six Victron Smart Lithium 300Ah batteries connected in a 24V configuration with dual Victron Smart Solar MPPT charge controllers regulating seven Zamp 98W panels and two Zamp 90W Long panels on the roof with ten 230W Zamp folding panels on the ground. The inverter/charger is a Victron Quattro 24/5000 and an Orion converter powers 12V loads. This video covers some of the custom AC wiring and the portable solar array.
Ultimate Airstream Solar, Lithium & Inverter Upgrade Pt. 2 – Roof Mount Solar Array
This is the second in a series of videos detailing the installation of an extremely elaborate AM Solar Airstream power system. The trailer is a new Airstream International. This particular power system features six Victron Smart Lithium 300Ah batteries connected in a 24V configuration with dual Victron Smart Solar MPPT charge controllers regulating seven Zamp 98W panels and two Zamp 90W Long panels on the roof with ten 230W Zamp folding panels on the ground. The inverter/charger is a Victron Quattro 24/5000 and an Orion converter powers 12V loads. This video covers the roof mount solar array, string orientation, and cable routing.
Ultimate Airstream Solar, Lithium & Inverter Upgrade Pt. 1 - System Overview
This is the first in a series of videos detailing the installation of an extremely elaborate AM Solar Airstream power system. The trailer is a new Airstream International. This particular power system features six Victron Smart Lithium 300Ah batteries connected in a 24V configuration with dual Victron Smart Solar MPPT charge controllers regulating seven Zamp 98W panels and two Zamp 90W Long panels on the roof with ten 230W Zamp folding panels on the ground. The inverter/charger is a Victron Quattro 24/5000 and an Orion converter powers 12V loads. This video covers the first phase of installation, basic specifications and component placement.
AM Solar’s founder, Greg Holder, had been working on solar projects since 1987 and eventually, our company found its niche in the RV business when it was incorporated in 2002.
Because we’ve been in this business for so long, we can confidently say that we have more experience with RV power systems than anyone else in the world. And we continue to grow our expertise by pushing the limits of technology and learning from every one of our installations.
In 2006, we built our current shop specifically for RV installations. Our facility has two install bays that are busy year-round, and there are frequently projects taking place in the parking lot as well.
This is the seventh in a series of videos detailing the installation of an AM Solar Up On The Mountain Van solar power system. The van is a 2012 Mercedes Sprinter 170 Extended. This particular power system features 400Ah of Victron lithium batteries, 340W of Zamp solar panels, a Victron Smart Solar MPPT 100/30 charge controller and a Victron Multiplus 3000VA inverter/charger. This video covers the final walkthrough and instructions on how to use the system.
AM Solar: Van Solar Conversions - Up On The Mountain Pt.6 - Solar Panels
This is the sixth in a series of videos detailing the installation of an AM Solar Up On The Mountain Van solar power system. The van is a 2012 Mercedes Sprinter 170 Extended. This particular power system features 400Ah of Victron lithium batteries, 340W of Zamp solar panels, a Victron Smart Solar MPPT 100/30 charge controller and a Victron Multiplus 3000VA inverter/charger. This video covers the fifth and final day of installation, which mainly includes inverter programming and testing.
Van Solar Conversion - Up On The Mountain Pt.5 - Solar Panels
This is the fifth in a series of videos detailing the installation of an AM Solar Up On The Mountain Van solar power system. The van is a 2012 Mercedes Sprinter 170 Extended. This particular power system features 400Ah of Victron lithium batteries, 340W of Zamp solar panels, a Victron Smart Solar MPPT 100/30 charge controller and a Victron Multiplus 3000VA inverter/charger. This video covers the fourth day of installation, which mainly includes com cables and programming of the BMV-712 battery monitor and charge controller.