Generators!! Yes YOU!

pnichols wrote:

Lantley wrote:
Jshupe Wrote:

Regarding my fit, I don't want to hear any generators running, period. I understand occasional use but if you're out there using it daily, I'm going to be annoyed that you haven't bothered to invest in an appropriate solar setup for your usage. It's a different matter altogether if it's been raining and overcast for a few days, your panels are covered in snow, or it's simply too hot to survive without running air conditioning (which can be done on solar).

I agree solar has changed the game. Those who feel they need to run gensets all day long need to invest in solar.
Solar can now power your A/C and produce quiet power all day long.

Hmmm - please explain how roof solar is going to power my 13.5K Btu air conditioner on our 24 ft. Class C motorhome ... with big ole' RVs, yes, roof square footage can be enough ... but on small go-anywhere RVs there is not enough roof area.

Here's how to solar-power RV air conditioners if you don't have a big enough RV roof, or you don't want a bunch of additional screw holes in your RV's roof even if it does have enough square footage. :B :

I have a truck camper with a 19' roof and managed to fit 1800W of solar on it with plenty of room to spare. With a little less walking space on either side, I could have managed to put 2200W+ up there. Putting holes in the roof of an RV isn't an issue if they're done correctly. I learned back when I worked on boats that if you could drill a hole below the waterline and keep it from leaking (which is very often done), then on the roof of an RV is a cakewalk.

I'm not saying all the weekend warriors need to go get solar - I'm saying people need to be more considerate, and if they are going to be using their generator, don't park next to others. And if you are full-time, solar is easy (or much easier) to justify, and absolutely should be invested in if you are going to boondock much.