Green18
New Member
Hello,
I'm new to this forum and am trying to figure out what my best options are for an off-grid system. I've watched a lot of Will's videos and was leaning towards the 48V/3000W DIY system on a hand truck, but now I'm not sure if I even need that much power.
This system would be for a cabin in Canada (if that matters) and it's totally off-grid with no plumbing or anything. It's a glorified tent in the woods that the family loves, but would like to start upgrading with amenities and solar/electric seemed like an easy start.
The system I'd like to create would only get used for a few summer weeks out of the year and would possibly be trucked back home so that it's not lying around in the winter months (the battery atleast). At this point, the family would like to run a small refrigerator (something in the 10 cu. ft. range), a few lights, and to charge cell phones and flashlights. I'd love it if we could have a system that could grow with us over time as people decide that they'd like more things.
Ideally the system is as basic as it gets so that folks who are not as technically inclined can show up, connect the few cords that need connecting, and be up and running. Maybe an all-in-one system is our best bet, given the ease of use, but I wasn't sold on the idea. They also seem to cost more once you price out the pieces.
What do folks think? Is the 48V/3000W too much for our needs or is that a good starting point? Am I better going with a 12V system? All-in-one?
Thanks for your time.
I'm new to this forum and am trying to figure out what my best options are for an off-grid system. I've watched a lot of Will's videos and was leaning towards the 48V/3000W DIY system on a hand truck, but now I'm not sure if I even need that much power.
This system would be for a cabin in Canada (if that matters) and it's totally off-grid with no plumbing or anything. It's a glorified tent in the woods that the family loves, but would like to start upgrading with amenities and solar/electric seemed like an easy start.
The system I'd like to create would only get used for a few summer weeks out of the year and would possibly be trucked back home so that it's not lying around in the winter months (the battery atleast). At this point, the family would like to run a small refrigerator (something in the 10 cu. ft. range), a few lights, and to charge cell phones and flashlights. I'd love it if we could have a system that could grow with us over time as people decide that they'd like more things.
Ideally the system is as basic as it gets so that folks who are not as technically inclined can show up, connect the few cords that need connecting, and be up and running. Maybe an all-in-one system is our best bet, given the ease of use, but I wasn't sold on the idea. They also seem to cost more once you price out the pieces.
What do folks think? Is the 48V/3000W too much for our needs or is that a good starting point? Am I better going with a 12V system? All-in-one?
Thanks for your time.