mgirardo wrote:
CMKelin wrote:
Everything I need to go off-grid?
You will need some way to recharge your battery(ies). Either a Generator or Solar. You can't rely on running the Truck to recharge the battery. If you plan to have a fridge and furnace, you'll need a decent sized battery bank. If you want to run the A/C, then you'll need a generator.
Water would be the next big concern, where will you get it? Gas stations may not be too excited to see you filling up large tanks of water. You need to find where low cost or free sources of drinking water are. You also need to know where to dispose of the grey water and black water. Free dump stations are out there, but may not be where you want to be.
Basic equipment everyone should bring such as
emergency repair kits, hatchets, saws, etc. ?
We always traveled with a set of mechanics tools, drill/driver, fuses and duct tape. The hatchet & saw would come in handy if you plan to have camp fires, but not really a necessity. If you plan to boondock alone and your truck doesn't have 4WD, then either a come-along or electric winch with a pull pal would be helpful.
The best way to find caravan groups to start out with?
Google search or Facebook Groups.
All the places you can safely & legally boondock?
We've used ***Link Removed***. There is also ***Link Removed*** and probably countless others. Again, Google is your friend.
-Michael
What is a decent size battery bank? How much does it cost? Is it better to go with lithium? Battle-born batteries?
How much would the solar panels cost? How many are recommended?
What about composting toilets? What are they? How much are they? And would they give you a lot more convenience?
