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electrical:12v:power_mix [2023/10/20 11:51] frater_secessus [shore power] |
electrical:12v:power_mix [2023/10/21 20:13] frater_secessus [portable solar] |
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For this reason the solar + alternator combination is the most common and effective charging approach for vehicle dwellers. | For this reason the solar + alternator combination is the most common and effective charging approach for vehicle dwellers. | ||
+ | Note: [[electrical: | ||
===== alternator ===== | ===== alternator ===== | ||
[[electrical: | [[electrical: | ||
- | For many people [[electrical: | + | For many people [[electrical: |
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- | However, some cases suggest a more expensive [[electrical: | + | |
* mandatory if you have a " | * mandatory if you have a " | ||
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* suggested if you want more of a hands-off approach | * suggested if you want more of a hands-off approach | ||
+ | **Alternator-only charging** [[electrical: | ||
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Having panel permanently mounted on the vehicle can be a quality of life upgrade; | Having panel permanently mounted on the vehicle can be a quality of life upgrade; | ||
- | **Consider mounted solar as a backbone of your charging if you spend a lot of time in open areas** with good insolation. | + | **Consider mounted solar as a backbone of your charging if you spend a lot of time emplaced |
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==== portable solar ==== | ==== portable solar ==== | ||
- | Portable solar can work alone, augment the mounted panel((seperate | + | [[opinion: |
- | **Consider mounted solar as a backbone of your charging if you spend a lot of time in areas of shade adjacent to areas with clear sun**. | + | **Consider mounted solar as a backbone of your charging if you spend a lot of time emplaced |
* must be set out to work | * must be set out to work | ||
* works well - when set out in the sun, especially when tilted toward the sun. | * works well - when set out in the sun, especially when tilted toward the sun. | ||
- | * works poorly - when not deployed | + | * works poorly - when not deployed, like for people who move a lot or who do not diligently set up / take down the portables. |
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