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Mon, 02 January 2012 17:52  |
RadioActiveGMC
Messages: 1020
Registered: November 2010
Location: Hot AZ desert
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Ahhh, finally after spending a million dollars (well it feels like it at least) we had our first problem free trip under our belt. Not a leaky toilet, not a weird noise, not "what the heck just caught fire". Life was good!
I wanted to comment for anyone who never used a Mr. Heater Big Buddy. Wow, that thing worked GREAT. Without sounding like a salesman for them I was impressed with the amount of heat that thing made, and the quality of the item seems to be pretty darn good! (I don't like the plastic open/close doors for the LP but everything is plastic these days). It sipped LP, and kept us Toasty! The kids said it felt like a microwave oven in there. Much better then all our other trips where everyone was frozen. We never used it above low power. It lights up right away, and didn't detect a smell at all. I WAY rather use it then out Suburban heater whenever possible.
Second our E-Bay Solar panels. We bought (2) 100W foldable units. Each day they had us full charged by about 1 pm. I couldn't be more pleased with them. I love being able to fold them and stow them inside when not in use And be able to optimize them for best angle.. Only bad thing is I dislike the power cords since they didn't solder the wired to the alligator clips. But I'm going to change all the wire anyway, and use quick disconnects at the battery. If you opt to get them and just use the two, its a 10 minute upgrade at that. Solder the wires to the clips, and install a quick disconnect at the battery side so when your on the ground you can disconnect the wires without shorting the clips. I'm going to get more panels (but make my own stand), and a wind turbine. I know, I know many peoples view on here about wind turbines, but hate to tell you if we keep upgrading the solar/battery banks enough to start using the AC/Microwave etc, then wind there is no way in the world can't make sense. Every place we camp in AZ night times are windy. The wind gusts almost every night till dawn.
I want to rely on my generator little to never. I hope to get it so good that I can remove my Onan, and use its area as a battery tray . I may carry a small generator but rather never have to.
So Mr. Heater Buddy two thumbs up. And (2) 100W foldable mono panels two thumbs up as well.
***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia-
Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"
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