Mobile Clinic: need electrical outlets

grahammcp wrote:
Hello all!

I am an optometrist, and I am creating a mobile clinic to serve the local geriatric population. I recently purchased a 2003 Goshen Ford E450 shuttle bus. All seats will be removed, and I'll create a single "exam room" out of the space. I need to plug in only a few pieces of equipment (microscope with single halogen bulb, AC for summer, and small space heater for winter). This will only be used for about 8 hours per week. What would you recommend as the power source? I will be pulling up to senior care facilities, and so noise levels are a concern (so I've ruled out a generator).

Would you recommend adding a solar panel on top of the bus, or would it be easier to simply use a battery (that I can remove to recharge in my garage)? In these two scenarios, I will be dealing with a battery. What is the best way to convert from a battery to a standard 3-prong outlet? Finally, is there a go-to battery for this type of use?

Thank you!
Graham

You will need to rule the generator back in! There are very quiet generators and you are going to have to add this into your budget. You might be able to get away with solar and a large battery bank during the months you can do without air conditioning, but when A/C is required you are going to need to plug into a 30AMP or better shore line or you are going to have to run a generator.