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Solar set up on a budget
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Solar set up on a budget
Looking for ideas on a bug out solar set up with and without a solar generator. Something that can be packed up and put in a truck. And that can be added to to increase the wattage over time. At this point money is tight and I’m sure I’m not the only one. I know very little about solar but I know some. I’m trying to find something that will power lights and some other minor things like changing tool batteries. And in time add to it to power a 3 foot tall mini fridge and a radio posable a TV and video player and more lights so the start up kit has to be able to be added to. I have no idea where to look for full kits that is long term reliable on that dise nit cost a arm and leg. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated…
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I don’t have any real knowledge when it comes to solar, but a bunch of my skoolie acquaintances do. Most of them have reference Will Prowse as a good source. His evaluation videos on YT about different systems and interconnectivity are really thorough. The best part, he has info for just about any budget and situation. https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/
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I will second Will Prowse and raise David Poz at https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPozEnergy. We’ve learned a lot from both.
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And just to round it out. a German in Australia. “Off-Grid Garage). Off-Grid Garage – YouTube
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I would would suggest looking at people who live in RVs / Tiny homes / house boats on youtube. Many are there, and the suggestions above I highly agree with Will Proze David Poz both are excellent.
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Have you looked at a Steven Harris battery bank kept in your truck box? Here’s an example: https://permies.com/t/32071/Mobile-battery-bank-vehicle
I don’t see why you couldn’t add a couple solar panels to the kit.
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I have my skoolie bus set up that way. When my bus is running, it charges my house battery & powers the rest of the bus. The only thing I can’t do is run my ac through it. It doesn’t take much time to charge the battery. I will eventually add more batteries to my system. I can charge them in very little time.
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i have come across a youtube playlist that is on this topic of portable solar that you and others may find beneficial
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwDksg5jYtIVvJ_9HhrjgWUgUd1XoO7y
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I have solar generator from 4 patriots, it’s the 1800 and now they have a 2000 that you can add 4 more cells to. Can be charged by solar or plug it into the wall. Also have the 8 lbs one
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