Dry Camping with Solar

[kev]

Heating of the fresh water due to high outside temps is something that I hadn't thought of. I can see where that could be a problem if you want cold water but also how it could also be a benefit in saving electricity by not having to run the water heater as much. I guess that's all the most reason to go where the temps are moderate.

It seems like heating of the fresh water tank would be an issue that would affect most motorhomes, coaches, buses, etc., unless the fresh water tank is insulated from the outside temperature. Even then it would eventually heat up unless the coach a/c has a duct that is able to cool the tank. I know there are bay/tank heaters, but are there bay/tank coolers?

I didn't know there were blinds made out of solar. Doesn't surprise me. They don't sound like they would be all that efficient. I agree with you, there is a lot of real estate on the topside of the awnings that would be perfect for solar. I think they'll come a day when we'll be able to cover most any surface with solar cells. Heck, I've seen where they're making clothes that will recharge a cell phone. I guess it's just a matter of time.

[Joe Camper]

Another thing to think about. If its mid 70s out or hotter but your bus is in the sun and your boondocking probably the gen and a couple air conditioners would be nessessary and that does not lend itself well to long term boondocking either. If shade is available most folks with the beautiful paint as most libertys r avoid trees so that is also a paradox.



Get a bus with as many windows that open as possible many have imho way too few.