Adding a wind generator. Need mounting info
We've been boondocking with solar and it works swell. We wanted to take advantage of the wind that is pretty constant and strong at a few places we stay. We got a 400W unit and it has a swivel flange ...
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We have a boondocking guest who comes regularly to dump, fill propane shower and launder.
He has solar, and wind. His 200w wind turbine folds down behind his Roadtrek MH effortlessly with nitrogen strut assist. When erect, it 3 piece telescopically raises with a cable type boat winch to 20'. made the same way as patio umbrellas with internal cables over top pulleys in each stage to extend the sections simultaneously. He demonstrated raising and lowering, took about 2 minutes of easy effort. He engineered it.
Wind gusts give a little 'shove' to the rig. no discomfort.
He has solar, and wind. His 200w wind turbine folds down behind his Roadtrek MH effortlessly with nitrogen strut assist. When erect, it 3 piece telescopically raises with a cable type boat winch to 20'. made the same way as patio umbrellas with internal cables over top pulleys in each stage to extend the sections simultaneously. He demonstrated raising and lowering, took about 2 minutes of easy effort. He engineered it.
Wind gusts give a little 'shove' to the rig. no discomfort.
