Recent content by LoupGarou

I have a portable solar panel set. Sometimes I use both, it and the generator, at the same time. Often the tree cover is just too dense and I don't feel like chasing the sun with the portable solar panel set.

I've got 68 hours on mine. Liking it so far. There's a lot of tree cover here in the Midwest which makes using roof mounted solar panels problematic. Sometimes its just easier to fire up the generator, for a couple of hours, than trying to chase the sun though a break in the tree cover.

Nothing and I mean nothing will sour the purchase more than finding extensive wood rot in the ceiling walls and floor. I gave up on the RV industry so I built up my own. Having said that after ten years it still isn't really done. Ive seen some awesome cargo trailer conversions on my travels.

The meltdown is due to localized resistance heating. The appliance isn't pulling too much current, rather its pulling current thought a poor connection. The poor connection is heating up like a burner on an electric stove. Picture it glowing red not in your minds eye. Replace both the plug and...

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^^ Good advice here. If you currently have a legal physical address try to get a Real-ID Compliant Drivers License. When presented, it proves you're not homeless, house less, nor are you residential camping.

Don't know. IMO, one should be discrete about it. I repurpose an empty 2 1/2 gallon DEF container for my gray water.

Speaking for myself, I try to keep the waste water volume as low as possible. Some days I use Scubzz Bathing Wipes placed in an enamel wash basin. The water being heated on the stove. The waste water is used to ensure the campfire is out before I roll.

YT has review videos, if anyone is interested. I did install a hour meter to both it and my Honda.

Not everyday and/or site is conducive for solar. All I need out of mine is 400 watts to recharge the camper and ebike batteries. At half load, I've been getting 6 hours run time on half gallon of gas.

Great question. There will never be an exemption. If anything, the rules will become more strictly enforced. You might start seeing signs that read "NO RESIDENTIAL CAMPING, RECREATIONAL CAMPING ONLY, 14-DAY LIMIT". Residential camping and squatting on Federal Land is illegal. The 14-day limit...

I've been using a RidgeMonkey. Just wiping it out with WaterWipes when done cooking.

One needs to consider the controller. Do the Chinese controllers function like a true thermostat? Will it cycle the heater on, monitor and regulate the interior temperature and cycle the heater off as the sun warms the interior? Or will one have to regulate the interior temperature by opening...

YT is full of videos on building up DIY Solar Power Stations. Search and find one you think will work for you and give it a go. It doesnt take long for the piece part prices to add up. You might only need four terminal lugs but you have to purchase a bag of 25.

I purchased a Goal Zero Yeti 3000 seven years ago during a Black Friday Sale. It's still going strong, even with daily use. Having said that, the addition of a diesel heater has taxed it's capability. Once the DC output hits 10.5vdc the heater shuts down with an Under-Voltage Fault. The DC...