DiskDoctr wrote:
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
An ideal "topping off" solar charger...
Does this fit the bill?
Renogy (BT model)
I am planning the wifi backhaul to the house for monitoring video, thermostat/temp, etc. Maybe even battery state?
This will allow us to pre-heat the camper before we arrive in winter. Winter usage is expected if I can get this road done before arctic weather moves in. Just picked up a fitting for the backhoe today.
oh yeah-
WHAT is MAXIMUM INCLINE/SLOPE of a road for a camper, as a general rule?
Good to research what your power and charging needs will be. And the plan for solar in your scenario sounds plausible.
But if I’m reading right, you don’t have a road to the site yet.
Without knowing anything about or getting into details, the path in sounds like it may be steep. Idk how long the road will be but dozer = cutting grade for road. Backhoe = digging trenches and loading/moving material with the front bucket. Unless you’re VERY good on a backhoe….
Max grade you can pull the camper up is also subjective. And there are far more considerations than just the average or max grade.
But as an upper limit, if you’ve solved any break over (dragging hitch or tail of camper) issues as well as turning radius (if it’s that steep you may need a switchbacks?) then the max grade is what you can pull a camper your size and weight in 4wd.
Again totally subjective.
I’ve had no issues, not even close to being an issue, hauling my 4place enclosed snomachine trailer up 20% grades. 2wd when dry, 4wd when wet and front axle only chained up when ice or greasy snow. Assuming you’re not going to ever take the camper up or down it when it’s winter road conditions or muddy, I wouldn’t be concerned until 20% + grade.
And you always have 4lo, and tire chains as options (even in dry conditions) for greater grade-ability to get the camper in or out.
