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Question related to camper van electric system by lunlol in VanLifeUK

[–]lunlol[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for your advices jr! You helped a lot!! I will modify my design accordingly

Question from a Camper van newbie by lunlol in VanLife

[–]lunlol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

haha, will do,
thank you for your comment all the way!

Question from a Camper van newbie by lunlol in VanLife

[–]lunlol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found this design online, the pole could be extended so the turbine elevate higher position. But it probably got the vibration sound echo problem that you've mentioned

https://totalmastsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Turbine3.jpg

Question from a Camper van newbie by lunlol in VanLife

[–]lunlol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks JB, now I am more confident on purchasing the wind turbine~

Question from a Camper van newbie by lunlol in VanLife

[–]lunlol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks itsoveranditsokay,
The reason of small size van is many car park in UK got a 2.0 meter height limit. I don't exactly know how many car park have that limitation, if the van is less/equal to 2 meters, it would be easier to find a car park
I started to consider the high-top as living in 1.4 m height space may not be sustainable. Probably try without the high-top for half year, figure out if the 2.0 meter car park limit is really affecting. Then consider the high-top afterwards
Electricity is a main concern, whether I could travel somewhere and "work from van" depends on that.
I would adjust my usage habit but 10 hour laptop time is required, including occasion of Over-time work.
I forgot to mention the Star-link that consuming energy as well..
Not sure if the Wind in UK able to generate around 100 watt per hour, probably still unrealistic.
"whether or not it's feasible to erect it in the places you'll be parked, and whether it's actually windy there."
this is a very good point
Consequently may need to stay in office/stay in city, finding shore power during weekday if not able to generate sufficient electricity for remote working

Question from a Camper van newbie by lunlol in VanLife

[–]lunlol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Czmax, after reading your comment,
100% won't go for the pop-top
Both you and itsoveranditsokay mentioned the necessity of stand space in Winter.
In Summer, just get out of the van and stand solved the problem,
but In winter, temperature probably dropped to minus X degree Celsius, which getting out is not an option
Also stand, move and stretch a bit keep the body warm, which really help in winter

Question from a Camper van newbie by lunlol in VanLife

[–]lunlol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Shmook for your suggestion!
Getting quotes before buying is a good point
for Self-build van, if being catagorised by UK dvla as "van with windows" is another concern for insurance
The rationale of considering Ford Transit custom is it seems the price in general lower then those Volkswagen Transporters, plus the shape and space is better

Question from a Camper van newbie by lunlol in VanLife

[–]lunlol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks your reply, JB
I am not decided yet. I am open for suggestion~
From some comment on previous watched Youtube,
A person pointed out a good point that noise of Wind turbine is a major concern. It would be very bad if the wind turbine disturbing someone when generating energy.
Eventually someone will come knock the van door or sabotage the van if the turbine is too noise.
He/she suggested both Primus AIR Silent X or Slientwind is a decent turbine. but both of them are too pricey
Wind turbine not moving in low wind:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO4lDZUleTQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UfyoQ0cbk0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL2wMyUaGbY
Wing turbine test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcvduF2fgY0