Radio
Middle of Georgia
Senior Member
Joined: 01/12/2003
View Profile
 Offline
|
I would do these things first:
1. Increase battery storage capacity
2. Get an extra LP tank, especally for cool weather camping.
3. Increase my water storage capacity
4. Figure out how to off load my 12 volt system - use portable battery/LED lighting, Coleman lanterns, portable radios, etc. (speaking of radios, camping hams should check my sig)
5. Go during agreeable weather - not too hot, not too cold.
These things will extend your staying power up to about a week. If you want to stay longer, THEN get solar panels and generator. My schedule won't let me stay out longer than a week, so I have to come home. 
Wade & Kathy
 2007 F-150 XLT - 2008 Rockwood 8280SS
It's not the rig, it's where you go and who you go there with.
www.openroadsradio.net - For those who like amateur radio & RVing served up on the same plate!
|
Bubby's RV
CA
Senior Member
Joined: 07/22/2003
View Profile
|
There is no one correct answer. I think Skip said it best - you need to figure out what you want to do first. If you're talking a couple of nights or weeks at a time it makes a difference. If you use a lot of power it makes a difference. If you are just one step from tent camping the answer is different. Do you go where it's hot and need to run the A/C? Do you prefer the shade or camping in the sun?
We dry camp/boondock because we don't like those parking lot RV parks either. We also use a lot of power, but you may not. As they say, YMMV - Your mileage may vary.
So, how about some hints?
John, Winnebago Minnie 24V
|
n3qdz
Whitehall Md
Senior Member
Joined: 02/09/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
Awesome gang, Keep then coming I am looking into the LED bulbs less draw and better color light. I am still working on the battery thing what manufacture. I am finding out this year to stay at any of the campsites it's 40 to 50 bucks a night. I can get a great hotel room for that. I have found a couple places that are a couple 25 to 30 night places that are very nice. Keep the ides coming thanks folks.
Matt Christopher
06' Forest River Cherokee 31Z+
03' Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer 6.0L PSD
14,000lb equalizer hitch
Brake Smart controller
Attwood 3,500 electric jack
JT Strong arm stabilizer jacks
"Sidney" Chessie
"Hunter" beagle
"Sasha" cocker spaniel
 (Custom).JPG)
|
sbingham
Payson, AZ
Senior Member
Joined: 10/01/2004
View Profile
Offline
|
My setup works great for 7-8 days here in the Southwest. Then it's refurbish and dump time. I have a small 26' trailer. This might be considered a minimal setup by many.
1- Two series 24 deep cycle batteries as two series 27 won't fit. Sigh.
2- Two 80 watt solar panels and a Blue Sky regulator. (MPPT - Maximum
Power Point Tracking solar panel charge regulator). It can make a big difference.
3- 58 gallons of fresh water. (40 black, 40 gray)
4- A satellite dish (mine is automatic but external are preferred by many)
5- Two 7 gallon propane tanks.
6- A 20" LCD TV.
I HATE any and all commercial camp sites. Too many people way TOO close!
Steve and Bobbie (and Shotgun - my 115 lb dog)
Down sized to a Nash 25S 
My web page is www.dustylens.com
|
karmasasha
st paul minnesota , usa
Senior Member
Joined: 02/22/2004
View Profile
|
I have a 27 ft class A....it has the standard on board LP tank, I think it is 80 lb..that supplies gas for stove top and the refrigerator. I have 2 20 lb pound lp tanks in a outside storage. A hose goes up from one to a wall placed blue flame heater. (furnace works but too inefficient) I have been stranded in snow storms hence the extra tank for heat if need be.
I have three deep cycle batteries and have added 3 12 volt receptacles in various locations with small (200 watt inverters) for various uses. I have a small 1500 watt generator (5 1/2 hours to one gal gas) to charge the batteries. I have a on board 4.0 Owan generator that I rarely used so no longer bother with it. I don't think the cost of solar installation would serve me well since I am parked in the shade usually. (boondock)
I have two fantastic fans in the ceiling. Three 12 volt low draw fans to plug into various places as need be.
60 gal fresh water tank and carry extra on my rear hitch hauler (Sears air compressor for the tires also sits there with the small generator). I think my gray tank is 60 or 50 and the black is 40.
Bring my Directv receiver from home and watch television for a short time most but not all days. Have an internet card for computer (may or may not pick up in a remote area)
Just ordered an "old fashioned" table radio that will bring in radio stations from around the country on AM in the evening. It is wood encased and supposed to have excellent sound.
Just me and my dog so we are good for a couple of weeks....
Most of my camping is free and once in awhile I pay $4.00 when traveling.
I have met the neatest people camping in this great country of ours.
Have a great day, Andrea
Andrea and Rommel the large gentle Rottie
Inga, my 1989 Winnebago Class A 27 ft (454 P30) with 100,000+ miles and going strong!
|
|
|
