Wind generators not common?
I've wondered why wind setups are not that common for boondocking times. It is understandable that if one is going from place to place, taking time to set up and tear down a wind tower isn't worth ...
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I saw a wind turbine set up in Quartzsite, and it was LOUD! Probably not as loud as a contractor generator, but maybe if the wind was blowing a little harder?
One problem with a wind generator is they tend to make a lot of electricity when it is windy, and most RV's don't have a 500+ pound battery pack to store all that energy. . .
Many home wind generators have a 400 watt electric element going to the water heater, and have a 50 gallon (400 pound) water heater to store the excess energy as heat.
It is much easier and quieter to run a 500 watt solar system, that will produce the energy that you need, any excess will not have to be saved or used, and the cost is now very reasonable.
SunElec.com
Fred.
One problem with a wind generator is they tend to make a lot of electricity when it is windy, and most RV's don't have a 500+ pound battery pack to store all that energy. . .
Many home wind generators have a 400 watt electric element going to the water heater, and have a 50 gallon (400 pound) water heater to store the excess energy as heat.
It is much easier and quieter to run a 500 watt solar system, that will produce the energy that you need, any excess will not have to be saved or used, and the cost is now very reasonable.
SunElec.com
Fred.
