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1. Thanks! Makes sense that I would need to know rate of consumption in order to spec a system. I don't know what kind of volts I'll be running which is why I'm here asking. I also don't have any solar panels yet. I've been on other forums where people buy the completely wrong thing for...

Yes, I am currently moochdocking at a friend's house. I can only stay a few more days, though. Then I'll probably head on over to a state park and take advantage of the low prices for seniors. My nephew drilled a 2" hole in the side of my trailer to install one of these. Now I don't have to...

I'm pretty sure that Will has convinced me that LiFePO4 is the way to go. So I'm not really considering anything else. Should I?

I'm thinking that the next thing I'll have to tackle is a wifi extender that can get a better signal into my metal box. Any tips on that?

1. Ummmmmm, remember the "ignorant" part? I don't understand "building out." 2. From OP: I haven't decided whether I'm going to move the solar/battery(ies) to the permanent trailer or try to sell the current trailer as a camper. 3. 4. I was being facetious. I have absolutely on...

Hmmmmmmm. Hadn't thought of that. Is that what you have? Are there pics of how you have it mounted?

It's a big empty box but has plywood walls. It is NOT a travel trailer. The permanent one will have some travel trailer amenities, but will also be a big empty box. The heater is a $40 electric unit I got from Costco. I don't know if I'll go with a diesel heater eventually as the rooftop...

Whew! You guys are replying while I'm typing out my replies. I really appreciate that you guys are here to help me. I have added an electrical outlet so that I can get power into the trailer without having to close the door on my extension cord. Other than that, it is as you described...

Thanks! There is room to fabricate a mount on the trailer tongue for a couple of tanks. But for as little cooking as I do, I'm thinking that I'll just get an induction burner and use the electric. Don't need a water heater as I won't have tanks.

Thanks! I'll get on it. But for now, I have a few errands to run. Oh, and I'll have to get some exercise (disc golf).

IKR!

I'm not following. How will the solar stuff affect my need for lighting?

You say that as though I know what you're talking about! So, what other options are there? The only other term I've heard is "server" or "server rack" and I don't know the implications of those either.

Yeah, what I found on that link was stuff about racks. I didn't even realize that I was asking about a rack-mount battery. I'm not getting/building a rack if I can avoid it. My goal is to take up as little space as I have to. My trailer is only 7X14.

Thanks! It didn't do that the first time. But I think it works now. So, if I'm correct it says that I need a minimum of 1831 inverter size, 12 Volt battery with minimum of 3554 watt hours/296 amp hours, minimum solar cell wattage of 533. But that's before I add in any kind of A/C for the...

Yup. That's the information I need. I just remembered in one of Will's videos he said something about being sure to orientate the battery correctly so that the cells weren't putting weight on the ones below them. So that was my concern along with a rack taking up so much area.

Okay, I'm miscommunicating again. I'll try to clear things up. I didn't actually commit to 48V. I was leaning heavily in that direction since Will had said in a recent video that it was actually cheaper. I think that may have changed again as I'm seeing pretty much the same prices now for...

Okay, so far I am downloading the spreadsheet. Hopefully I'll be able to figure out how to use it. I've never used one before.

Okay, so that only confuses me even more. Instead of buying a rack to slide the battery into sideways, couldn't I just secure it to the wall in the standing up position like Will has it in this video?

Yeah, for now I'm not really boondocking. I spent a week before I got my fridge in a few WalMart parking lots. I spent a couple of nights in a couple of Louisiana State Parks. I just spent a week in Poverty Point Reservoir State Park in Delhi, LA, for a whopping $79.75. I'm currently camped...

For now I've been using disinfecting wipes to do the very small amount of dishes. I'm mostly a sandwich kind of guy. For restrooms I've always had someplace so far. But I haven't looked too far into the future yet.

I have a 2015 RAM 1500 Eco Diesel, tuned and deleted (167,000 miles) and Timber Grove Enterprises air bag rear suspension. I spend the few $ to get an oil analysis at every oil change and the engine is looking really good so far. At 100,000 miles I changed the fluid in the transmission and...

Okay, I'm going to infer that "AIO" means "all in one" and I shall further infer that we're talking about generator/inverter. Yes?

Okay, so I went to that spreadsheet and couldn't figure out how to use it. It was already filled in and I got notices about paying for the Microsoft program that I really don't want to pay for to use just this once. Perhaps one or more of you will take pity on me and input the information that...

That was all that I can think of for right now. I'm using a flashlight for lighting at the moment.

Okay, so I contacted Signature Solar about my needs. Here's what I said: They replied quicker than I expected and here is what they said: So, since you guys already know how little I know, I'm hoping you'll be as patient and informationally generous as you have already been. 2s6p? I'm...

Okay, so I just found this battery that Will posted on YouTube is in stock at the moment. 24V 200AH LiFePower4 Battery by EG4 $1499. He also has that Growatt 48V AIO, but it looks like no batteries in the correct range at the moment. I am one of those guys who would like to have more than...

Yeah, there's no way I can get a dozen panels up there. 4, maybe 6 if I get creative. But why would they say that when I gave them my trailer dimensions??? Hard to find good help, I suppose. So, my new question is: Can I not hook up more than 2 panels in series? Like, 6 of 'em and just do...

Okay. You've seen me flip-flopping for months now. And I still haven't bought anything because I want to be sure that I only do this once with the correct equipment. In his newest correspondence, the guy has pointed out that the SOKs are sealed waterproof batteries made for marine...

I really hate to keep bothering you guys with this. But I'm still having problems with the energy audit. I got the Open Office installed. So when I click on the link for the audit, it still pops up already filled out with the example. When I switch to Mobile (AC + DC Loads) it brings me down...