valhalla360 wrote:
On a hot day, you lose the cycling and the batteries eventually die.
While an interesting experiment, it's totally impractical.
I'm the OP---
I should clarify this, possibly even change the name of my post. I hate generator noise. I already have 600 watts of solar. Up to about 90 degrees, the solar alone keeps up with the AC cycling - but the AC isn't the only thing I can run in complete silence - coffee maker, ice maker(I like me mixed drinks), Traeger out running a slow cook all day... Under 90 degrees, I enjoy the piece and quiet of the great outdoors.
Only after that will I need the help of a small genny.
I use them only as a last resort when boondocking. I prefer piece and quiet, while still having as many creature comforts as I can. And while a 6500 is pretty quiet, a 1000 is even more so. But then again, solar makes even less noise.
This inverter is the first I've ever heard of that allows me to supplement my solar, that was the whole intent of letting you all know - that for those of use WITH solar already, you can have an additional kick if needed.
Sure.. anybody can run a generator all day long just to watch tv. A Honda 6500 can do anything you'd want - at 5 times the fuel consumption a 1000. **IF** I even have to run it, I go through 3 quarts in 8 hours - assuming I even need it. Most days I'll be solar-only.
To be honest, this bashing me for simply trying to be quiet as I can while boondocking is getting a little unfair.
