Possible Alternative To EHU

Hi Dennisps
Just found your post in this discussion, would like to thank you for the kindly mentioning us!
Regards,
John Clifton
NEWTON GROVE, Barford Road, South Newington, BANBURY, OX15 4LN
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I suspect that the future will indeed see more and more of us using solar power in our caravans and MH's.

I will readily accept that I know little or nothing on this subject and without wishing in any way to negate the OP's suggestion (which might well be a way forward), I would appreciate a grass roots appraisal of the plusses & minus's of Solar Power for our vans etc.  On a separate thread if necessary.

TF

Sorry Pardon, Have just discovered what i asked for under the Parts & Accessory section.

But Crikey it does sound complicated, - but is it really?

TF

Hi tigerfish
If you haven read it already a good post to have a look at is in - Alternative Energy - http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/community/discussions/information,-technical-tips-advice/parts-accessories/Alternative-Energy/rt/265748/
by John Therat
Regards,
John Clifton
NEWTON GROVE, Barford Road, South Newington, BANBURY, OX15 4LN
E: newton.grove@btconnect.com
P: 07941 747864
W: newtongrove.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewtonGroveCL

Wow, what a post!  However it still sounds a bit overly technical for this old warhorse.  Nevertheless I may well opt for a couple of freestanding panels next year to see how I get on.

TF

TF
Free standing panels would be a great idea and you will see whats possible! We have had people stay who use fold out ones
All the best John, Newton Grove CL

We're fully set up for non-EHU wild camping. As a supplement to our solar panels we have a 6 meter 12-S cable to run from the car to the caravan. This way, the  car can be at fast idle (but far quieter than any generator) and can supplement any 12 volt requirements

We're fully set up for non-EHU wild camping. As a supplement to our solar panels we have a 6 meter 12-S cable to run from the car to the caravan. This way, the  car can be at fast idle (but far quieter than any generator) and can supplement any 12 volt requirements

Write your comments here...The cost of a fast running car engine ?? Compared to a 'genny ' ??.

Not exactly fast - the hilux 3.0 idles at 750 rpm so I set it just above, around 950-1000. It can idle for hours without the fuel gauge moving.

I would only buy a Honda generator (for relaibility & build quality) as anything else is a waste of money IMHO, and they don't come cheap. Then you still need fuel, most likely petrol.

I've already got the car so the cost of diesel versus the above combined cost is inconsequential :)