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I would go with you emmitt, but I don't think my company would be so intriguing. As some on this board seem to think I am an uneducated oaf!
oh toofast, you may be a little self-deprecating, but oafish you are not . I will travel with anyone really - although if anyone ended up being really annoying I reserve the right to boot you out at anytime because I have learned that good people make a trip awesome, but difficult people can make the best trips undoable. I highly doubt you would fit in that category though
Also... Good news everyone! After months of research, planning, spending way too much and getting frustrated, I finally got the last part of my solar installed today!! So happy! ;D ;D ;D
I could be hitting the road in as little as a week!
Post by emmitt2222 on Apr 17, 2009 16:19:46 GMT -5
you know it! and with solar, I could actually have a fan on to cool off my bus in the morning heat. Hopefully, it will be like being in RV camping, but without the noise of generators and I get to park with all the cool kids in regular parking. sooo excited.
singles mingles party at the bus!
Now the only question that remains is do I waste a crapload more money to get a highly efficient fridge that I could run all the time and never run out of cold beers... anyone feel like contributing to this noble cause?
you know it! and with solar, I could actually have a fan on to cool off my bus in the morning heat. Hopefully, it will be like being in RV camping, but without the noise of generators and I get to park with all the cool kids in regular parking. sooo excited.
singles mingles party at the bus!
Now the only question that remains is do I waste a crapload more money to get a highly efficient fridge that I could run all the time and never run out of cold beers... anyone feel like contributing to this noble cause?
emmitt you should come pick me up for Roo I'll promise you lots of....ummm smiles ;D
Thats incredible, emmitt. i wanna solar powered van now! and on last nights depressing love songs topic, i usually go with depressing emo or metal music when i feel lonely. like some papa roach, or some mudvayne/slipknot.
Dude, I seriously can't concentrate on anything but bonnaroo right now. . .It's to the point where I'm poking myself in the eye with foreign objects. . . I think I just need to be sedated until Tuesday. . . . Dystopian Dream
Post by emmitt2222 on Apr 17, 2009 23:45:55 GMT -5
In an attempt to answers most questions in one post:
I did lots of research, writing and work on this whole process. I ordered off of mrsolar.com, which I in no way represent and would say is pretty good. Not perfect, but they delivered close to what I expected and did so in decent time. I got two 80watt panels (Sanyo) with a Sunsaver duo controller (with remote meter). I used the brackets that came with the whole kit. The whole kit cost me a bunch of money - after the deep cycle battery install and everything else it ended up being well over 1,500.
Now this is obviously a great deal of money. I saved a lot of money for a good long time and was looking to go energy independent. I do not care about going "green" necessarily, but I do like to park whereever I like and have energy to spare. I plan to travel for a few months (at the least) and then set up some sort of farmland to live off of which is offgrid. tl;dr - this isn't meant for most people, but I felt it fit me well and I had the means so I went for it. If you have anymore Q's, I will gladly answer them in PM form. I love talking about this stuff, but I also don't want to clog up the forum. peace and love ;D
PS. DLov, I LOOOVE smiles! Are you ready to leave next week though? I won't be around in June so I doubt we can travel together, but hopefully we can meet at some point
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Post by GratefulHippie on Apr 18, 2009 2:38:06 GMT -5
if you wanna post one here, just host it on a site like photobucket or tinypic and then use the codes they generate for you. for this site you'll be using the code that has [ img] [ /img] around the ends.
In an attempt to answers most questions in one post:
I did lots of research, writing and work on this whole process. I ordered off of mrsolar.com, which I in no way represent and would say is pretty good. Not perfect, but they delivered close to what I expected and did so in decent time. I got two 80watt panels (Sanyo) with a Sunsaver duo controller (with remote meter). I used the brackets that came with the whole kit. The whole kit cost me a bunch of money - after the deep cycle battery install and everything else it ended up being well over 1,500.
I have a roof top tent (RTT)on my Xterra. Would love to have a VW bus someday. Would want diesel fuel though. I've read about swapping a subaru engine in the VW for more power. I'll have the RTT at Roo, just would like more interior volume that the VW has.
Have you looked at an Engel or ARB refrigerator/Freezer? I have an Engel and love it. Any concern about the rooftop solar and hail? I would love to get some solar collectors to generate 12v electricity.
Check out expedition portal for info on the different refrigerators.
David 27 Recent college graduate trying to find a job. 6'0/ 200lbs smoke...sometimes/ drink -yes
This is my 5th roo in a row and the first time I have posted on here. I recently ended my engagement so yes I am single and ready to mingle which is why I chose this Topic to pop my inforoo cherry. I will not miss: Rod y Gab- they killed in 07, Bruce- cuz he's the Boss, Galactic- never ever miss a show when they are playing, Phish- never seen them, Booker T and the DBT's- I love the DBT's and hope Booker T adds to it, and Nine Inch Nails- I love pretty lights especially at Bonnaroo while enhanced. lol. Past favorite shows: Pearl Jam 08, STS9 07, Tom Petty 06, Flaming Lips 07, Rod y Gab 07, Claypool and Gabby LaLa 05, Dave Matthews Band 05, Tiesto 08, Yonder Mountain String Band 05,Metallica 08
I will have a pic up as soon as I figure how to edit my profile. Any help would be grateful!!
David 27 Recent college graduate trying to find a job. 6'0/ 200lbs smoke...sometimes/ drink -yes
This is my 5th roo in a row and the first time I have posted on here. I recently ended my engagement so yes I am single and ready to mingle which is why I chose this Topic to pop my inforoo cherry. I will not miss: Rod y Gab- they killed in 07, Bruce- cuz he's the Boss, Galactic- never ever miss a show when they are playing, Phish- never seen them, Booker T and the DBT's- I love the DBT's and hope Booker T adds to it, and Nine Inch Nails- I love pretty lights especially at Bonnaroo while enhanced. lol. Past favorite shows: Pearl Jam 08, STS9 07, Tom Petty 06, Flaming Lips 07, Rod y Gab 07, Claypool and Gabby LaLa 05, Dave Matthews Band 05, Tiesto 08, Yonder Mountain String Band 05,Metallica 08
I will have a pic up as soon as I figure how to edit my profile. Any help would be grateful!!
hey you
and emmitt no i wont be ready, sadly but hopefull we will meet at roo and i'll give you a ton of smiles ;D Party at emmitts pad!
Post by candyflippedaround on Apr 18, 2009 23:05:32 GMT -5
"the white album" i repeated that phrase way to much one night, and on the topic of Vdubs i passed a "Thing" on the highway yesterday, that made me smile. hadnt seen one since i was in maine a few years ago i believe.
Dude, I seriously can't concentrate on anything but bonnaroo right now. . .It's to the point where I'm poking myself in the eye with foreign objects. . . I think I just need to be sedated until Tuesday. . . . Dystopian Dream