Recent content by JJPDX

On bright sunny winter days, how much would the "windows" of the greenhouse demininish the effectiveness of the Solar Panels?  Could one still get a charge to top off batteries? Just curious... jj

Bob, this post almost made my head explode!  (in a good way) I likely need to search for some Prius threads where this will have been discussed/debated to a pulp- but if one were to tow a Prius behind an RV or van (V8 Chevey Express sufficient?), for whatever reason, could the large battery of...

Thx! Yea, I'll need some fuzz on the ceiling cause I ain't got none on my head.... no rain, plz, on my Chrome Dome!

Hello, looking to add a 24in high top to my Chevy Express 3500 Extended. There are several options to choose from, see below, but the one I'd like some feedback on is the installed insulation. Does anyone have experience with the insulation as installed in a high top by fiberine? I am a...

Hello, looking to add a 24in high top to my Chevy Express 3500 Extended.  There are several options to choose from, see below, but the one I'd like some feedback on is the installed insulation.  Does anyone have experience with the insulation as installed in a high top by fiberine?   I am a...

Anyone have experience with these Thule "Artificial" Rain Gutters? Thule 542 Artificial Rain-gutters for Thule 300, 387, and 953 Gutter Feet  I've found a video of solar built on racks on a Fiberglass High Top using these instead of a full roof rack. (See parts list link) Thx, jj

That's it!  Duel purpose and well grounded.  :) jj

Hello- I have a van and itchy feet.  I also have a Renogy 100W portable suitcase solar panel.  What I do not have is a fully converted van yet.  I plan (dream) of embarking on the conversion soon and it will include roof-top solar and a bank or two of 6 V batteries. But I want to go camping...

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I just posted about using a mesh as a lockable bulkhead security.....  What kind of mesh did youy have in mind?  I've looked at web pictures of metal mesh on a cable runner... thx, jj

see attachment for securing bulkhead mesh screen:

Hello, I'm a newbie with a new gutted (soon) passenger van but still aways away form hitting the road.  Been overthinking security- mainly while away from the van in Urban areas, but also when parked at a trailhead during an overnight hike.  And maybe even when I'm in it. I realize that with...

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Yes! that's how I will start off- I have the Renogy panel now.  Ultimately my questions are about integrating a movable panel and battery into a future hard-monted roof-top panel array and a bank of house batteries.  Can one have a "rouge" battery that can be taken out for a walk with the...

Thank you all! Sorry for the poor wording- NO batteries on the roof. Opt Para has captured more of my idea... have a switch to the "in house" battery bank and a switch to the "roaming" battery- sometimes connected in house, sometimes following the Suitcase Solar to a remote sunny spot...