New approaches for small RV’s. PHOTOVOLTAIC FACTS After I introduced Semi Flexible Solar Panels in my previous post, questions remain about the performance of these new semi flexible modules. SOLAR PANEL TYPES Rigid Residential Flexible Amorphous Thin Film Semi Flexible average cost per watt 1 $ 0.80-2.00 $ 1.50 $ 2.00-7.00 low light performance average… Continue reading Solar Panel Guide (2)
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Minimal Coat Rack
Simple woodworking project to add a minimal coat rack to the RV.
Semi Flexible Solar Panel
Cargo Van roof installation of a Semi Flexible Solar Panel
Solar Panel Guide (1)
New approaches for small RV’s. THIS DECADE HAS SEEN MANY ADVANCES IN SOLAR PANEL RESEARCH, WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WIDE ARRAY OF NEW MATERIALS, WHICH IS CHANGING RV LIFE. Less important to the big rigs, that have large, flat roofs to support a large numbers of panels, the smaller Class B RV’s and Cargo… Continue reading Solar Panel Guide (1)
Solar Boondocking in an RV
Bike Storage
Bicycle Rack Project Bike Fork Mount – Part that mounts a bike to the floor.
European Style Cooktop & Sink
Cargo Van Conversion V2.0 – Van Use
PREVIOUS: Cargo Van Conversion V2.0 AS I EXPLAINED IN MY PREVIOUS POST Cargo Van Conversion V2.0, BEFORE CONVERTING A NEW VAN, WE CAN REVISIT OUR EXPECTATIONS AND BUILD ON OUR ACQUIRED EXPERIENCES DURING OUR FIRST VAN CONVERSION. Define Van Use Intended use may take precedent over other uses. With solar panels on the roof,… Continue reading Cargo Van Conversion V2.0 – Van Use
Foldable Silicone Collapsible Bucket
SOMETIMES, YOU REALLY DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU NEED. During my previous adventures in a sizable travel trailer, I always struggled with a bucket. Even with the abundance of space available to store it, most locations in the trailer either were not deep enough or were obstructed by drains, shelves, etc. A bucket is one of… Continue reading Foldable Silicone Collapsible Bucket
Cargo Van Conversion v2.0
I HAVEN’T WORKED ON THE VAN MUCH LATELY. HAD TO FOCUS ON MY JOB, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE 1992 DODGE B-250 VAN HAS STARTED TO FAIL. Its age and the increasing number of repairs have redirected my focus on the purchase of a new cargo van and restart the van conversion from the beginning. Fortunately,… Continue reading Cargo Van Conversion v2.0