Portable Wind Turbine as a power supplement?

ToastHater wrote:
First post here, so I apologize if this is the wrong area.

I'm doing research and planning out a custom RV (cargo van/step van/box truck conversion...undecided), and looking to be as green and self sufficient as possible. Moving to a full time RV/Boondocking lifestyle.

I've done a lot of research into solar, and believe I have a solid plan. From what I understand, it's always better to plan for more than what you think you'll use when it comes to power/water. So I wanted to look into supplementing a semi-standard "rooftop solar setup." Portable solar panels are an easy option, and a diesel generator is almost a must (from what I understand).

I wanted to ask if anyone has experience with a portable wind turbine as a supplement to solar. I totally understand that, similar to solar, it's dependant on the available wind in the area.

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I also had a kinda crazy idea, that I wanted to share, and see if it's valid.

Doing some research on turbines. Their running speed is generally between 12 and 30 mph, with a rated speed of 100 - 120 mpg (usually shutting off around 50 - 60 mpg).

I wanted to see if you could add an inline speed reducer gearbox, between the blades of the turbine, and the generator itself. So that its running speed can be increased to between 50 - 70 mph. Thus enabling you to mount a horizontal shaft turbine through the roof, to generate power while driving at freeway speeds.

There are quite a few horizontal shaft rotors that are fairly low profile, and be great for this kind of application. I'm just not certain it would work as I'm intending.

(I understand a lot of concepts well, but don't have the practical knowledge. Some DIY House Repair as well as metal/wood fabrication experience.)

Take a look at these vertical chargers
Specs beat any horizontal windcharger of same size

https://www.windside.com/

Instead of roof how about mounting it on a back bumper and make it expandable above roof when parked.
Or on front bumper and it would catch plenty air when driving
Features include:

2-5 m/s cut-in wind speed
Up to 60 m/s max wind speed
50+ year lifespan
5-yr maintenance-free (optional)
Soundless Operation
No vibration
Graceful rotation

Primary function is to charge 12/24/48VDC battery banks which power DC loads including DC/AC inverters for 110/230VAC output.