Free ice in the desert

RickSo wrote:
We had hauled a portable ice maker around for years in our previous RV's, and when we ordered the new one had them build in a U-line ice maker. I always bought the portable one's from Costco because they would fail at about one a year. The warranty at Costco is very good so just kept replacing them. The built in one is good now after a few years and lots of miles and the 705 watt solar system is more than enough power to keep the ice maker going......the party seems to always end up at our place..... :)

Beautiful job on your set-up Rick! This whole process has been an eyeopener for me. I always thought charging the batteries was cool but just not worth the expense for a full on set-up. I even doubted myself while spending the money. My last trip was 5 days, I think that's when it finally sank in. No last trip to the store for ice, no lugging ice chests in and out of the rig. No setting up honda 2k and filling up, pluging in and locking it up. Gen tank was still over 3/4 from last 2 trips. Just unload the toys and push a button. You can read about it, but after you experience it a few times is when you fully appreciate it. Wish I had done it sooner :C

We had hauled a portable ice maker around for years in our previous RV's, and when we ordered the new one had them build in a U-line ice maker. I always bought the portable one's from Costco because they would fail at about one a year. The warranty at Costco is very good so just kept replacing them. The built in one is good now after a few years and lots of miles and the 705 watt solar system is more than enough power to keep the ice maker going......the party seems to always end up at our place..... :)

sin cal sd wrote:
What happens when you run out of water?

Maybe that's what people meant when they come over and say, can I borrow some ice. It all makes sense now :B

What happens when you run out of water?

Craigs list, I payed 180 ;) Should be noted that this is an actual freezer. The $120 units make ice but do not keep it cold. Like the keg-o-rator idea! I'll park next to you anytime. :B

I like the solar setup, but $900+ just for the icemaker seems a bit much to me. Is there a mid priced alternative to $120 just ones that die every year and the ones that cost nearly a grand, but will probably work for 3 lifetimes?
Personally, I think I am going to put solar to work running a kegerator with a couple beer taps. No need for ice :D

NICE!

jackxclan wrote:
I didnt see the part where those cups of ice were 50 cent. :h

That's what I'm thinking - SELL ice until you break even and then give it away.

Great idea!

Nice.

I didnt see the part where those cups of ice were 50 cent. :h