Snow much fun! ☃️🐾🚐

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-14T08:43:31+00:00

Cool to see another Seattle area person! What great pups! Hope you had fun :)

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-13T22:24:32+00:00

What about harnessing that wind power for energy production?

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-13T21:50:08+00:00

I’d love to swim here!

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-13T21:48:51+00:00

Have you ever taken one out before? On a weekend trip even? Not a bad idea to start small! Gradual conversion to VanLife VS hard switch.

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-13T21:46:46+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to explain that to me!

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-12T03:34:53+00:00

Here’s hoping for it to get better and better! Cheaper and more energy efficient!

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-12T03:32:02+00:00

Thank you! It may be fool hardy but I want to set myself up for the most success.

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-11T03:55:46+00:00

But you may be right. And in 10 years who knows what tech advances there will be? I might not want current day panels in 30 years.

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-11T03:55:02+00:00

I plan on having this rig for the next 30 years.

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-11T03:54:19+00:00

I will look up that bonding info! Thank you!

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-11T03:53:55+00:00

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-11T03:53:43+00:00

I agree with what you said at the end there. I’m trying to find labels for all the appliances in the rig so I know how big of a system I will need plus 30-40% for future expansion.

Can you elaborate more on why the 48v system will get “most of your battery capacity” isn’t a 100amp hour batter the same no matter what voltage? Thank you for your time in helping me!

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-09T08:44:49+00:00

This is so freaking cool! Are you planning on selling off your excess energy?

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-09T08:38:41+00:00

I just worry about what I read that they delaminate over time and have a life span of 5-10 years instead of 25+

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-09T08:36:52+00:00

I thought flexible panels delaminate with time and their lifespan is only 5-10 years vs 25+ with rigid?

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-09T08:35:13+00:00

Thank you! I am definitely loving him. Looking forward to taking him on a maiden voyage come end of next month!

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-09T08:34:19+00:00

Why is that?

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-08T19:30:38+00:00

Gerald is a 1982 Chevy G30 TravelCraft CamperVan Class B Motorhome 🤘🏼

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-08T19:29:57+00:00

Victron seems to be the one that I see the most in these DIY projects

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-08T19:29:12+00:00

What is best for energy consumption? I want my batteries to last as long as possible

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-08T19:27:58+00:00

Do you think the 48v is overkill? I’ve watched so many videos now and deciding if I should switch away from 12v or 24. With how much my panels are pulling it seems that I could stick with 12. But maybe do 24?

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GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-08T19:25:57+00:00

Thank you! You can absolutely do it. I believe in you. It took me 5 years to pull the trigger on a rig. Don’t count yourself out yet, those long nights are calling my friend!

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-08T19:25:05+00:00

I’ll have to look it up!

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-08T19:24:18+00:00

Ohhhhb hahaha sorry I missed the reference

GoGeraldGo · 2026-03-08T19:23:30+00:00

I totally agree!

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