Rv Solar Power Basics
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RV Living: Why you should consider solar energy
Half his life ago, when my wife and I have had a taste of life in RV distance, we decided early on that solar energy has to be the way forward. Despite the rapid advances in solar technology - so yet at the time - many fellow travelers were surprised when they learned our RV was "solar" power.
Admittedly, this tiny house on wheels grew older, and there was still a general belief among caravanners and motorhome as solar was "too expensive" and "too technical". But whatever their reasons, I am here to tell you that solar power charged 12 volt battery was then and is still worthy of serious consideration - regardless of size or age of your travel platform.
In fact, even The most basic system - like ours was then - not only provides a significant boost to self-sufficiency, it also saves enough money to get your bet in less than three months. Even today.
For example, a 30-watt, self-regulation Solar panel costs about $ 280 to $ 350 here in Australia. If you then factor in an interview no-show, the deep cycle battery at least A capacity of 75 ampere-hour - to be installed in the RV - perhaps $ 180, more appropriate wiring, a battery casing in salable plastic (vented to the outside), and miscellaneous equipment for, say, $ 50 In addition, your total expenditure should not be more than 600 $.
After that, every night you use your power on board, on a "no connections" camping, you stand to save between $ 15 and $ 25 on charges of tourist park. Sometimes more. On these figures, all set up to pay for itself perhaps 30 days or less!
While power sufficient normally available from the standard battery of your vehicle towing one or two nights, but if the vehicle does not move for two or three days, the engine will almost probably need a race for an hour or more to "top up" the charge taken on the battery. And with one battery set-up, there is always a risk of over-use of your power, resulting in a dead battery!
On the other hand, if you want the security of night company of a tourist park, a site without engine - those of Nice, quiet spots in the back - save perhaps $ 3 - $ 8 per night. Meaning you can still your investment in the bank within six months.
No matter how you look, solar energy has been - and is - the way the future. It's clean, efficient, quiet, and requires almost no maintenance. And once the initial investment has been covered, the power of basic needs from there are free.
However, there is a drawback. (Is not there always?) A stationary solar - on the roof of the RV, for example - must be received sunlight for many long and strong recovery battery. Parked too long in the shadows, or suffering from a long period of rain-filled sky, can strike a single supply battery of two or three days, even with appropriate use. For this reason, some travelers have additional portable solar panel that can be constantly repositioned to take the most direct rays of the sun, as long as possible.
However, within four years, we owned that van traveled very little, we had very few problems. (Remember, we always had "classic" backup in the form of a small gasoline generator, and our car has always been equipped with dual battery needs to share the campsite energy.)
And about this sensitive technology? Well, if techno-slouch like me can have the whole system up and running in less than two hours, anyone can!
What we did was: (1) Mount the solar panel directly on the roof of the RV (with sealant applied carefully in and around the screw holes), then (2) run the wiring board down into the forefront (through the corner of scrapping all seasons) in closet. Being a group of self-regulation of solar energy, a governor was required between the panel and the battery cables were attached directly to the battery.
The battery was housed in a plastic storage bin with a tight lid robust, I also sealed with silicone. Two lengths of plastic pipe 6 mm ventilated box outside caravan through the floor (To inside the cabinet). Battery terminals have been equipped with straps extension of lorries passing through the side of the box outside to facilitate the normal connection with alligator clips, a portable 12-volt socket, or sometimes a small capacity inverter. All holes the floor and the battery case were contained (both sides) with silicone.
As for maintenance, Everything is needed is an opportunity wipe down the solar panel, and a general review of the wiring and joints from time to time. I also put a multimeter to terminals the battery from time to time to see how it was followed. (Of course, this reading is only accurate if the battery is "rested" for a half hour or so, ie, without charge, in or out.)
OK, we've learned more about solar energy since, as we have done time some things differently the second round. But these differences are, essentially, because our trip is now full-time more than twice the power, with much more reserved. So, gadgets and widgets are scattered throughout. But when we look back at this tiny, drag-it-all "caravan with its simplest form, solar DIY set-up, we still feel warm and fuzzy. (Self-sufficiency in the bush will do!)
For our money, solar energy and recreational vehicles are made for each other, it is impossible to imagine a wandering life, not without more.
About the Author
Bill Revill is an Australian freelance writer, fulltime RV traveler, and remote lifestyle expert. For further information go to:
http://www.livingontheroad.com
http://www.authorsden.com/billrevill
Copyright 2007 by W.V. Revill.
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