We were lucky enough to catch up with Vern Modeland for a discussion on life, travel, and getting out seeing the world. Vern shares some wisdom on camping and a perspective on life. I always enjoy my conversations with this fascinating individual and his adventures.
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Newer kits with Inverter chargers and lithium batteries
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Efficient Engel Refrigerators discussed:
Part 2 of an interview with Jack Tinsley for https://rv.solar regarding the campervan that Jack built for traveling and boondocking.
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Efficient Engel Refrigerators discussed:
Solar panels Jack used for his Promaster Van:
https://www.outsidesupply.com/rv-solar-power-kit-190-watt-panels/
Newer Version of inverter Jack installed in his van:
https://www.outsidesupply.com/go-power-3000-watt-industrial-sine-power-inverter/
Lithium Batteries Jack is looking to install in Van:
https://www.outsidesupply.com/go-power-sun-cycle100ah-lithium-battery-12-volt-lifepo4/
New Bluetooth Lithium Controller Jack is considering for an upgrade:
https://www.outsidesupply.com/go-power-pwm-30-amp-lithium-controller-ul-and-bluetooth-free-shipping/
An interview with Jack Tinsley for https://rv.solar regarding the campervan that Jack built for traveling and boondocking.
https://spark.adobe.com/page/AOkx558DU4rA4/
https://spark.adobe.com/page/R9LTTLuGJXFJ2/
https://spark.adobe.com/page/Io2Rbj35pp70p/
Efficient Engel Refrigerators discussed:
Solar panels Jack used for his Promaster Van:
https://www.outsidesupply.com/rv-solar-power-kit-190-watt-panels/
Newer Version of inverter Jack installed in his van:
https://www.outsidesupply.com/go-power-3000-watt-industrial-sine-power-inverter/
Lithium Batteries Jack is looking to install in Van:
https://www.outsidesupply.com/go-power-sun-cycle100ah-lithium-battery-12-volt-lifepo4/
New Bluetooth Lithium Controller Jack is considering for an upgrade:
https://www.outsidesupply.com/go-power-pwm-30-amp-lithium-controller-ul-and-bluetooth-free-shipping/
Stephen Ray discusses his RV solar goals as he adds a second panel to his Lance camper. Stephen has started boondocking and sees both the monetary and aesthetic advantages of going off-grid.
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Sean Collins full-time RVer discussing RV solar and life on the road. More information an picture are available on our site. Check out this question and other solar questions on RV.solar.
Carl called today with a question on adding additional batteries to his solar battery bank. We discussed increasing run time and also adding additional panels if necessary. Check out this question and other solar questions on RV.solar.
Sizing your RV solar system is one of the most important topics on our sites. This question is asked by both novices and well-seasoned RVers. In this episode I discuss with Amanda from Rolling With The Whitneys, camping off-grid and using a solar system when boondocking and how that impacts system design.
Common constraints on rv solar system sizing: