PDX1953 wrote:
I'm retired & have a physical disability that affects my ability to walk a lot on uneven terrain.
I'm planning on using a remote controlled Maxxair vent because I can't lift my arms high enough to reach the knob, etc.
Your ambition and tenacity are admirable but I have to wonder if given your physical limitations whether this RV idea is practical. :@ Having your brother actually build it is one thing but using it will require a fair amount of physical ability. It seems you assume you do have this ability but telling us you can't lift your arms over your head would concern me.
To power this trailer I'm planning on using as many high-wattage solar panels with associated batteries, inverters & controllers.
Hopefully this gives you an idea of what I'm trying to achieve on a budget of around $10,000.
If this budget also includes the capital cost of the trailer itself I just don't see how this is going to be achievable at all as the cost of your anticipated solar system alone would chew up an awful lot of that $10K. :E
Sorry, but IMO your plans are unrealistic - your vehicle isn't really suitable for the task you have in mind, your budget is too little, and RVing of any kind requires a certain physical ability which you may be lacking. All that said, good luck with this, it should be interesting to follow. :)
