Tinagtnp wrote:
kerrlakeRoo wrote:
I guess you can see that solar and batteries dont play well with an AC system. But , do you really need them? Are you looking at moving frequently, or largley staying put? What region will you be in? You may not need much if any AC if you will be moving during that time frame to match the weather to your needs. Elevation as well as moving farther north will give you cooler temps. Just realize that the nice shaded spot in a forest is also shading any solar panels you install and reducing their effectiveness.
Give us an idea of what your goals and conditions arer and folks will be glad to offer advice and assistance.
I'll be in Wyoming so it doesn't get terribly hot here, but I'll have my dog with me and I don't want to leave her in a hot rv while I go to work. Idk about shade just yet, I haven't had an opportunity to scope out the area. I would even be willing to run a fan, but how does that affect my battery / charging options?
Ahhh, that is quite a bit different. If you went with a solar briefcase of about 200-300 watts you could park the trailer/rv in the shade with the panels in the sun. That would probably be fine for the dog. There is a reason God made trees...to keep the sun off, so no need for the AC.
We travel with a cat and do this all the time. It is very rare that the outdoor temp is too hot for a pet as long as you are parked in the shade and give them a breeze and plenty of water.
If you are parked in the Mohave desert, well, you just need to buy a 3000 watt generator so you can run the AC.