This brings up an interesting question, as I too am going to be using my
future A/S in many boondocking situations, most likely in the heat of
summer, possibly on asphalt, occasionally.
How, in these situations, do you keep from roasting alive, without shore
power? The obvious answer is a good size generator, but where do you put
the darn thing? My tow vehicle is a conversion van. It's a diesel, so it's
got plenty of power to carry heavy stuff, but there's not a lot of room for
a big, dirty monster. Not to mention the problem I'd have, being not the
biggest person, lugging a 4000 to 5000 watt generator in and out of my truck
(I would need a personal chiropractor - OUCH).
I've heard the term "swamp cooler". What are those? Are they energy
efficient? Are they a viable alternative to an energy hog roof air
conditioner?
Thanks,
Mary
>As Bill noted... yes, the solar system I am
>planning is quite spendy (about $2k) and the
>composting toilet by comparison seems outragious
>(about $1,200). I've done a lot of research on
>both of these topics (originally for a home
>planted in the dirt). Just think. I'm doing this
>full-time for at least 1 to 2 years (maybe more).
>The solar system will pay for itself in a few
>months since I will NEVER have to hook up to
>shore. If I do hook up to shore I can charge my
>batteries that way, too. And the freedom to NEVER
>have to dump black water is priceless to me. This
>is "new school" thinking and obviously not for
>everyone.
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