Off grid power 101
Hey all Long time rv'er but never but never a dry camper. As time goes on the more I want to try or even get into it more but first I would need to set up the fifth wheel do so. I understand the ...
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Hi Hammerboy
I’m in an almost identical position you’re in. Didn’t know I’d we’d even like dry camping so I bought a little Ryobi 1800w gen. I really like the remote shut off. I bought an extra 12v deep cycle battery and I changed all the bulbs to led. We learned a lot this summer. One thing was we really like the concept and opportunities. We now have a much better understanding of what our electric needs really are. They’re not as much as we first thought. Now, I’m shopping for a small roof top ac for just the bedroom. Jist of the story, get a small gen, a cheap battery and give it whirl. We now feel much better about a substantial investment in solar.
Happy travels!
PS. Would like to hear what you end up with.
I’m in an almost identical position you’re in. Didn’t know I’d we’d even like dry camping so I bought a little Ryobi 1800w gen. I really like the remote shut off. I bought an extra 12v deep cycle battery and I changed all the bulbs to led. We learned a lot this summer. One thing was we really like the concept and opportunities. We now have a much better understanding of what our electric needs really are. They’re not as much as we first thought. Now, I’m shopping for a small roof top ac for just the bedroom. Jist of the story, get a small gen, a cheap battery and give it whirl. We now feel much better about a substantial investment in solar.
Happy travels!
PS. Would like to hear what you end up with.
