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lacofdfireman
Explorer
Jan 25, 2014

Possible to run heat at night without killing your batteries

We have had this issue with all of our rigs we have owned. We camp with our Motorhome in the desert mostly and never have hookups. This time of year especially when it's cold we will run the furnace...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Jan 26, 2014
Hi 1BryNelson,

A good solar system is now under $2 per watt for parts, and not much more if you DIY.

1BryNelson wrote:
Solar is expensive, but it solved all my power problems. I very very seldom use hookups. Not big on campgrounds.

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