Camp property found, now updates.

[ArlyA]

Did you go Lithium or stay with Lead Acid? Lithium is better by pretty much every metric. They are cheap on Amazon. But buying local is cool too. I am sure the guy at the store told you this but is not advisable to to put those two batteries together.

The solar panel system will not charge a lithium battery. We got a slightly larger deep cycle type (lead acid)

 

[airbiscuit]

I don't have deep knowledge of photo voltaic charging systems, but I gather that you can use lithium batteries with solar if you have the proper controller. It may be a moot point anyway, as it sounds like what have is functional enough for now. That said...

1. What is the capacity (watts) of your current system?
2. Is it expandable?
3. Do you have any future plans for energy delivery/capacity?

 

[ArlyA]

I don't have deep knowledge of photo voltaic charging systems, but I gather that you can use lithium batteries with solar if you have the proper controller. It may be a moot point anyway, as it sounds like what have is functional enough for now. That said...

1. What is the capacity (watts) of your current system?
2. Is it expandable?
3. Do you have any future plans for energy delivery/capacity?

Its a low quality 100watt system and for the time being, we'll continue to use it, as is.

 

[ArlyA]

Got the 6x6 back from the shop yesterday and preparing 100 things for camp today. Good thing we got the snow wheels on da truck yesterday since its a snowy weekend forecast here. Another good thing about lower temps is the muddy spots get stiff, or even frozen, plus the air is dry. Do wish we had more time to fix things for winter weather.....

 

[MossRoad]

Got the 6x6 back from the shop yesterday and preparing 100 things for camp today. Good thing we got the snow wheels on da truck yesterday since its a snowy weekend forecast here. Another good thing about lower temps is the muddy spots get stiff, or even frozen, plus the air is dry.

And the state bird (mosquitos) all die!

 

[ArlyA]

And the state bird (mosquitos) all die!

Gee, it been some time since mosquitos were bothersome. Maybe more than 2 months ago.

 

[MossRoad]

Gee, it been some time since mosquitos were bothersome. Maybe more than 2 months ago.

I just smushed one on the side of the car when I got out at home yesterday. Then noticed another lilac bloom! November 6!



Supposed to get some snow and freezes this weekend. Hopefully that'll kill the mosquitos for the year.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Its a low quality 100watt system and for the time being, we'll continue to use it, as is.

If it ain't broke don't fix it. If and when you upgrade to a better/bigger system with Lithium batteries you can use that lead acid you just bought elsewhere.

 

[ArlyA]

We are looking for a firewood person to dump a load for us at the parking lot. Put an ad on FB marketplace this am and did get some nibbles. Seems like lots and lots of guys are in this business..

 

[airbiscuit]

I'm guessing firewood won't be a problem in the future.