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--- opinion:frater_secessus:cheap_build [2020/08/25 18:38]
frater_secessus [power]
+++ opinion:frater_secessus:cheap_build [2020/08/25 18:46]
frater_secessus [building out a camper on the cheap]
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 a longer-form answer to [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/igjleu/cheapest_build_brag_here/this thread]]
-====== building out a camper on the cheap ======
+====== frugal camper builds ======
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 ===== power =====
+Reducing your power use will have far-reaching effects, simplifying the system and reducing costs for batteries, panels, and charging equipment.
+//Timing// your power use can also make a tremendous difference.  Example:  Charging the laptop while driving (or after the house batteries are charged) is a "freebie".  Running a laptop at night directly affects the system because there is no charge coming in then to help support the load.
 ==== loads ====
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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 "[[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator|solar generators]]"
   * use 6v deep cycles in series rather than 12v singly or in parallel

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