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* It is cheap to think of the camper as a camping tent on wheels. | * It is cheap to think of the camper as a camping tent on wheels. | ||
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+ | ===== sourcing ===== | ||
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+ | Buy used from craigslist, thrift stores, etc. when possible. | ||
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+ | Use pricewatch tools like camelcamelcamel to get alerts when prices drop on items you need. | ||
===== power ===== | ===== power ===== | ||
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+ | Reducing your power use will have far-reaching effects, simplifying the system and reducing costs for batteries, panels, and charging equipment. | ||
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+ | //Timing// your power use can also make a tremendous difference. | ||
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+ | * generally speaking, use the smallest battery bank appropriate for your use and apply maximal charging to it. | ||
* avoid convenience items like " | * avoid convenience items like " | ||
* use 6v deep cycles in series rather than 12v singly or in parallel | * use 6v deep cycles in series rather than 12v singly or in parallel |