Category Archives: solar

Here Comes The Sun

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Richard

As I get ready for a long trip, I am trying to address one of the issues that Interstates like mine have – which is weak electrical systems for camping in spots without hookup aka as boondocking. It is a … Continue reading →

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Electrical System Issues

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Richard

We seldom spend much time “boondocking” with the Airstream and one reason is that we just have one battery. Over the years, we have taken some steps to improve our sustainability: we carry an 80w solar panel and have a … Continue reading →

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Solar Rocks!

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Richard

I bought a solar panel for the #Airstream about four years ago and have hardly used it. Once in a while, either at a Vermont state park or at our daughter’s in Massachusetts, I’ll set it up and chase the … Continue reading →

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Portable Solar

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Richard

After a lot of discussion with Airstream owners, we decided not to mount the solar panel on the unit but rather, set it up manually so as to better capture the sun’s rays. So far, so good. Installing the controller … Continue reading →

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Off To Massachusetts

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Richard

Having worked some on installing the solar controller and wiring up the solar panel, I tested it yesterday and it was great to see the meter registering 3 to 4 amps as the sun came out from behind the clouds. … Continue reading →

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