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  1. frodo2222

    if you need this much watts, do this

    I've found the best for me at least is to forget all the math and just add extra solar..in my van I have 590 never run out, on my fifth wheel I have 3000 run AC fridge 40 inch tv and stand up freezer...when in doubt more solar panels lol
  2. frodo2222

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    SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAD A BLAST!! Broke apart some conceptions and got to go to the BEACH Congrats
  3. frodo2222

    if you need this much watts, do this

    Looking at your post the best thing you can do is get some education and I found the best place to do that was at the explorist and putting the link if he'll come through I didn't know anything about solar or not design solar systems and install them on RVs and cabins and whatnot so you might...
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    The cows died not the brits
  5. frodo2222

    Running Van AC off solar generator?

    Soft start now makes a pedestal unit that allows a no install soft start but it's pricy!!
  6. frodo2222

    Cheap weekend homestead outside BIG 500K population city?

    My friend. Have bought a lot outside of Phoenix about a 100 miles. I forgot the name of the town. There were 2 or 4 acre Lots and one of the big problems and he put a trailer there, then he didn't go back and all sorts of stuff got stolen and that's something I've heard over and over again from...
  7. frodo2222

    Where to spend winters and summers

    That is very true..full hookups are expensive AND at least for me is like living in a apartment complex..I choose to borrow some money and develop and install a solar system on my RV and lo g term it is much cheaper and allows me to go where I want and yes I run my mini split on solar as well..I...
  8. frodo2222

    Van Life & Air Conditioning

    The solution I found that worked great was a $500 12 volt AC minisplit from China 4 old lead batteries and a charger ($40)1 way from the car running, I could leave the AC running for a couple of hours in AZ 100 to 110 degree days and my mutt was cool as a cucumber..I have a pickup so it was...
  9. frodo2222

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    Sounds pretty cool the kits..glad you're getting the orders!!
  10. frodo2222

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    Back in the day the Brits in India decided to feed cattle sugar...they all died..but we're on 2 different levels..one funny other serious..you eat what you want..all good
  11. frodo2222

    Interesting Articles Relating to EVs

    That is true but 1 kind is much more prone to fires than the other...once they catch on fire...might as well get the hot dogs out and enjoy the fireworks
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    It's all a balance for sure..although sugar in our society is one of the biggest poisons
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    I believe that. Is true like candy bars and a salad both have nutritional value...How much is a different story...some yogurts are WAY WAY better than others 😉
  14. frodo2222

    Van Life & Air Conditioning

    Being in Leon for 45 days, have apartment I rented but want to check it out...cooler so
  15. frodo2222

    Van Life & Air Conditioning

    Going to matagalpa tomorrow lol
  16. frodo2222

    Van Life & Air Conditioning

    When I drove cab Prius it would keep me warm or cool as the temps needed it and I drove about 200 a day and it cost 15 bucks each day..One could do a large tent setup and have the bed in the Prius and be totally cool or warm and spend almost no gas
  17. frodo2222

    Van Life & Air Conditioning

    I moved to Nicaragua lol doing more with way less
  18. frodo2222

    Van Life & Air Conditioning

    All good points but I did my AC unit for 500 unit now redodos 188 each for 100 amps 250 for inverter 50 bucks each 250 watt panel 200 for full roof rack and another 200 for assorted wires fuses etc...150 for Epever 40 Amp controller so total about 1800 for a solid system...of course if you go...
  19. frodo2222

    Van Life & Air Conditioning

    Ok here it goes, I actually ran a 8k windows unit on 1000 Watts solar with 2 lithium 100 Amp batteries from 9 am to about 4 pm or so and the batt were 100% till about 3pm...then slowly go down till in AM watching TV till 11pm,and lots of lights they would go down to 30-35%...now I would get a...
  20. frodo2222

    Van Life & Air Conditioning

    I could have put more but hi top and wanted to carry kayak too..on my truck and a 22 foot trailer..van drives fine on freeway and gets solar early and late when panel vertical
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