Pickuptrck
NV owner builder
Hello!
As in my signature, looking to retire after 21.5 yrs of active duty (not that I've been counting this last couple years! ?).
We purchased 10acres in northern NV, with a pair of older 14x60-ish manufactured homes and rather than initially pay to connect to the grid, I'd much rather stay with off grid initially while I gut/rebuild. I'll build the dream home in a couple years, just need a decent base camp for now.
Youtube, fine folks like Will Prowse and David Poz have given me a good nudge toward a 48v 200ah or 24v 200ah prismatic cell pack with a small HF gas generator. Looking to budget under $10k (est cost to grid tie), $5k would be great and I'll have all the time I need. Power only during the day and maybe a small camp fridge for the first few build weeks is fine.
Our power bill for an similar Mobile on full electric was 980kwh/month. I'm looking to move to a Camplux 10L propane water heater, and propane furnace which should reduce battery need considerably.
That's the plan. I'll be out in April. Any advice is welcome!
-Chris.
As in my signature, looking to retire after 21.5 yrs of active duty (not that I've been counting this last couple years! ?).
We purchased 10acres in northern NV, with a pair of older 14x60-ish manufactured homes and rather than initially pay to connect to the grid, I'd much rather stay with off grid initially while I gut/rebuild. I'll build the dream home in a couple years, just need a decent base camp for now.
Youtube, fine folks like Will Prowse and David Poz have given me a good nudge toward a 48v 200ah or 24v 200ah prismatic cell pack with a small HF gas generator. Looking to budget under $10k (est cost to grid tie), $5k would be great and I'll have all the time I need. Power only during the day and maybe a small camp fridge for the first few build weeks is fine.
Our power bill for an similar Mobile on full electric was 980kwh/month. I'm looking to move to a Camplux 10L propane water heater, and propane furnace which should reduce battery need considerably.
That's the plan. I'll be out in April. Any advice is welcome!
-Chris.