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    Batteries ON TOP of the van?

    Hey Everyone!! Still trying to plan out a solar setup for my van without drilling or cutting into the van (Ram Promaster City).. Leaning towards lead acid as Lifepo4 and AGM are not well suited for budget solar, beginners, or especially both. Also want to keep the batteries outside if I can...
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    calculating load for device made in UK

    Hey Everyone! I have a piece of audio gear made in the UK.  Just want to make sure I'm calculating this device's watt load correctly..  here's a shot of the "AC MAINS IN": Conveniently, it has 55W MAX listed there..  can I assume that is the required wattage per hr for this device? It's a...
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    Starting with only batteries.....

    Hey everyone!! I'm preparing to jump into vandwelling, but my funds arn't exactly matching my expected solar budget. I'm starting to rethink my initial approach and am considering getting two trojan t105s to start dwelling so I can save enough cash to invest in solar. How long does it take to...
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    Starting point for newbie vandweller with plans to expand, including needs list.

    Hey Everyone!! Still estimating costs for my first solar system intended for vandwelling. After weighing the pros and cons of flexible vs traditional, I think I'm sold on the velcro over drilling holes in my roof. That said, I'll have to overplan to compensate for reduced efficiency...
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    a serious thread about air conditioning via solar...

    I know it's been beaten to death, with the consensus that it just cannot be done with compressor type (non-evap) ACs.. but every now and then I stumble across a thread hinting that it Can be done, but would require more solar than is practical. My question is..  if AC was the only concern, and...
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    safe temporary seating for van before conversion

    Hey everyone!! I grabbed a RAM Promaster City Cargo Van (Fiat Doblo in EU) to make my work life easier, with the eventual plans on making it a 30mpg campervan with some serious garaging and boondocking potential. I want to make mostly non-permanent modifications, and keep the living space open...
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