nection).
TL;DR: **heating an RV from batteries/solar is impractical**.((with the exception of [[hvac:h... https://www.reddit.com/r/VanLife/comments/19emcl2/solar_for_800/kjhbdck/))
=== Gasoline Ventilated Heat... er 675 - 850btu/hr. 'Dwellers with [[electrical:solar:nonessential|excess solar power]] or access to shore power could use these without affecting the bank.
g and Air Conditioning ======
In general, [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning with solar power]] is impractical. [[hvac:ventilation|Ventilation]], on the other h... he 3,000 watt range.
It's //possible// to [[hvac:solar_ac|run A/C off solar]], but you're going to spend //tens of thousands// of dollars to make it happen.
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====== Running A/C off solar ======
**TL;DR - It is technically possible, but... least 8-12KwHr of lithium batteries, 800-1200w of solar, and the required massive charge controllers to r... e spike in current draw
* How much [[electrical:solar:output|solar panels are derated]] in actual use.
* If it's hot enough to run A/C it's hot enough t
l as well as acoustic insulation.
===== Heat from solar panels =====
Even if you're sticking to mild cli... on at least the roof underneath the [[electrical:solar:panels|solar panels]]. Heat re-radiated from the underside of the panels may increase roof temperatures
only **15** CFM.
'Dwellers looking to maximize solar real estate may be able to mount low-rise vents //under// raised solar panels.
If you have a van with solid rear door... |powered]] or passive. [[https://amzn.to/2UL5ulK|Solar powered versions]] exist.
==== wind-powered ven
. One major reason for this is heating and [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning]] with electricity from solar power is generally impractical.
[[hvac:heating|Heati
====== Heating and cooling with solar power ======
It is common for beginners to fantasize about running these impractical loads off solar power:
* [[hvac:solar_ac|A/C]]
* instant pot / ninja foodie / air fryers - use [[food:cooking:cookw... *most people run much smaller and more affordable solar configurations that meet their needs very well**.
