I learned a surprising lesson when living in Tucson. I installed a 12k btu FrigidaireIf you have access to the necessary water, swamp coolers are AWESOME alternatives to A/C in the desert. We have a couple small portables at HBR, and the only downside is we never have more than about 900 gallons on site. They can go through 2-4 gallons per hour.
I have a small property with no address in Canada. RCMP couldn’t even find us when the COVID enforcers couldn’t reach us by phone one afternoon.Does the property have an address to receive Mail, FedEx, UPS, etc.?
Marooned in the desert.......
But man! That peace and quiet....and those sunsets and sunrises ! (Not to mention that breathtaking night sky).
If you have access to the necessary water, swamp coolers are AWESOME alternatives to A/C in the desert. We have a couple small portables at HBR
This was a huge factor in selecting our spot in ENE AZ in the high desert @ 6700 ft elevation. Using the light pollution maps, this was one of the least polluted areas in the country. We get a little glow at the horizon from two small towns about 20 miles away, but the vast majority of the sky overhead leaves one gobsmacked.
Yep, and that picture looks like (I’m guessing) about 20 acres?40acres? That's a really big school bus!
Whatever you decide, I would make it ground based (not fixed to the bus) so you can just unplug and go without having a massive solar array on the roof. 40 acres is a lot of solar panels....
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Links to portables you have used please ?
I live in Phoenix AZ (not in an off-grid RV). I love camping and try to keep myself acclimated to the climate. So I sit out on my patio after work. Through summer. That little swamp cooler on wheels is how I am able to do it. Uses a lot of water so not sure how useful it is for dispersed camping. If you have a water source or a big water tank, then no problem. They come bigger also.
Want to hold a star party? I have an 8" SCT.This was a huge factor in selecting our spot in ENE AZ in the high desert @ 6700 ft elevation. Using the light pollution maps, this was one of the least polluted areas in the country. We get a little glow at the horizon from two small towns about 20 miles away, but the vast majority of the sky overhead leaves one gobsmacked.
Want to hold a star party? I have an 8" SCT.
I will be building a permanent observatory for mine when I retire to Sierra Vista in 4 years. I have a 4" refractor also. No more packing and unpacking or risk of dropping something important.Size really does matter.
I've thought of it. I need to get my Celestron back online.
I will be building a permanent observatory for mine when I retire to Sierra Vista in 4 years. I have a 4" refractor also. No more packing and unpacking or risk of dropping something important.
Welcome, I did the same thing, left the city, bought 65 acres in Mohave County Arizona and live fully off solar and don't regret the move in any way.
Jen