Off-Grid for 6 Months! How Did The NO-DRILLING RV Solar Mount Hold Up? | 1700 Watt Solar Powered RV

Published at : 17 Dec 2025

From Mexico to Alaska! See what happened after putting our RV solar system to the ULTIMATE TEST living off-grid for 6 months from Mexico to Alaska. I'll also show modifications I've made along the way.

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*UPDATE VIDEO* : Watch the ENTIRE Off-Grid RV Solar Installation From Start-To-Finish
https://youtu.be/IYQd2PcmUoY?si=c3U6uoK1yXQOJ5J4

*Video Topics*
00:00 Up and Down North America RVing On Solar
01:21 Do I Recommend This Setup for Your RV?
02:26 How Has the Strut Channel Mount Held Up?
03:13 Did I Install Mounting Bolts?
04:52 Should You Use This Mounting System on a Rubber Roof?
05:43 Why I Installed Taller Mounting Brackets?
07:24 How I Tilt These Large Solar Panels?
08:43 Installing Additional Support Brackets
09:24 How to Build an Inexpensive Baffle To Deflect Wind?
11:37 How to Clean The Solar Panels?
12:33 How Much Power Do These Panels Generate?
14:23 Charging an Electric Car with our Excess Solar

*Follow Our Off-Grid Upgrades* : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvMYv7afUWM&list=PLIsusUNNN2JYhtQFQSPp3FkVXLXZLApM-
We're upgrading our 2003 Winnebago Adventurer Class A Motorhome with the ultimate Off-Grid Solar and Lithium system.

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*Disclaimer*
The opinions expressed in our videos are our own or from a contributor. Before taking on any project or making a large purchase, we recommend you do your own research and consult a professional for advice. We are NOT liable for any damage to your RV or injury incurred as a result of following our tips, advice or instructions. We are not RV professionals or certified technicians. We are simply RV owners who work on our own RVs and have a desire to share what we learn with others. Be responsible and know your limits.

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