Portable solar installation has me stumped
My little vintage Kustom Koach (affectionately named Gertie) serves as my studio. The previous owner gutted it and fitted it out as basically a bedroom on wheels. I, in turn, took out the bed platform...
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coachellacanuck wrote:pianotuna wrote:valhalla360 wrote:
What are you trying to accomplish with the solar system?
If you are already connected to the grid and it's providing the power you need, there really is no purpose to adding solar in most cases.
Perhaps trying to lower the bill for power?
To connect the KK to the larger trailer, I string the power cord across the campsite and with an adapter I plug into an exterior outlet near the front door. It’s a tripping hazard.
I want her to be self sufficient. So I guess it’s more a case of want versus need. I want it.
Assuming you are moving around, most parks include power, so savings will be non-existent.
If you are stationary at one park, dig a little trench and bury it to eliminate the tripping issue. Or connect to the 20amp outlet on the pedestal and with a long cord, run it around the outside of the site out of the way.
Again other than having a neat new technology, I'm not seeing what the goal is. RV solar is typically used where the unit will be unable get shore power. It's kind of like buying a jacked up jeep with giant tires but only using it for commuting on paved roads in good weather...
So I'm still back to why?
