Practical use of solar
I have always thought that solar would be a nice mod to make and there seems to be a wealth of knowledge here about solar. However, I'd like to hear your thought processes before you did this mod. Is ...
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Gjac wrote:
I was just wondering how many days in a row do you dry camp before you decided you needed solar power? From some replies it sounds like some decided because needing/wanting 120v conveniences like TV,etc.
Not TV. LCD/LED TV draws very little.
However, there are addictions that cost a lot more energy. You are right that some (most) of these things people "need" because they want it. Addictions can be costly.
Microwave, coffee-maker, toaster, big vacuum are first things that come to mind. You can make meals, and coffee, and do vacuuming without these gadgets if you wish so, but it takes planning and learning.
How many days? I saw people that dry-camped for weeks, without any solar or intention of getting one. Everybody on the camp was happy when those people eventually left and it became quieter :)
