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#vanlife is this idea. The generator here is total overkill for most daily needs - you can get diesel/propane powered appliances that work better. The applicati
by starpilot 6y ago
#vanlife is this idea. The generator here is total overkill for most daily needs - you can get diesel/propane powered appliances that work better. The application for this generator is powertools, where you do need high electric power. Most electric devices like computers, lighting, are really efficient today and you can get by on just a single deep cycle battery.
I actually don't think solar panels are really needed today unless you're doing stationary vanlife, like setting up an aid camp in Africa. It's just so much simpler to charge your battery from your alternator while you drive.
- jupp0r 6y agoOne use case for solar is keeping a fridge running when having the truck parked while on a multi day backpacking excursion.
- starpilot 6y agoI actually think a propane fridge is even better! https://www.warehouseappliance.com/blog/the-advantages-of-a-propane-gas-refrigerator/ https://www.warehouseappliance.com/blog/the-advantages-of-a-...
- Gibbon1 6y agoTip an Engel refrigerator/freezer will run off a 12V 100 ahr deep cycle battery for 3-4 days.