I am very interested in following this thread. I have a fascination for gadgets.
However, having used my TM on 5 trips this years since I took delivery in March I am wondering just how worthwhile soar really is.
I have a Honda 2000 generator. I haven't made any real measurements, but it appears that I need to use about a pint of gasoline per day to keep my batteries charged. For any trip less than 4 days I don't even take the generator any more.
Fridge is on propane. I don't use the furnace. I don't use any electrical appliances like coffee pots. No television. Some radio. Mostly the lights and the toilet.
It looks like solar would not help me very much.
My only real dislike for the generator is having to hide it in the TM while we go sight seeing. The biggest advantage I think I would get from solar is security and ease of use.
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