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offgrid ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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I use a couple of these or the equivalent, there are multiple sources. i can clamp them to the valances in front of the open windows where we want them and the oscillation is nice. You will need a cigarette lighter adapter somewhere convenient, but you can get both wye two from one adapters and extension cords in the 12V lighter plug format for flexibility.
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Olddawgsrule ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014 |
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We use two of these http://hwww.amazon.com/Portable-USB-Fan-Personal-Powerful/dp/B07C5GLCXC/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=usb+fan&qid=1565978397&s=gateway&sr=8-6 Would like to add one of these http://www.amazon.com/OPOLAR-Powered-Battery-Enhanced-Personal/dp/B06WGLGJ94/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=usb+fan&qid=1565978580&s=gateway&sr=8-8 I've built up two battery packs like these to power them http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Omars-10000mAh-External-Compatible/dp/B07H9Z5369/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3RY59N1I2Y30N&keywords=18650+power+bank&qid=1565978777&s=gateway&sprefix=18650+power%2Caps%2C335&sr=8-10 With this I can place them anywhere I wish! Including out in the Dome tent.
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Motor7 ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 09 Jan 2019 Location: E. TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 196 |
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Yes, you can always add more 12v outlets or even change over to a different type. This is the fan we use: https://www.amazon.ca/Fan-Tastic-Vent-01100WH-Endless-Breeze/dp/B0000AY2Z6 |
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offgrid ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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I just installed a lighter socket and tied it into the 12v supply for the stereo. If you get one with USB ports you can add those at the same time for mobile device charging.
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Babysaph ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 01 Jul 2019 Location: WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 37 |
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I've noticed all of the 12v fans have cigarette lighter hookups
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Babysaph ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 01 Jul 2019 Location: WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 37 |
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So does the 12v solar fan just plug into an outlet in the camper?
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Me and Red ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 Jul 2019 Location: CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
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Thanks all!!!
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offgrid ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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I do the same with my fans in warm weather. That roughly triples the energy demand vs not running them, so 250-300 watts of solar is just about right if you want to run your fans like that indefinitely on a long boondock trip.
But also consider that you can get through a day or two on just the dual batteries so if your boondocking periods are short you don't need that much solar for recharging. So for someone just starting on solar a 100-150 watt portable kit is a good way to go, its simple to install and use. They can always add a roof mount or a second portable kit later.
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Motor7 ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 09 Jan 2019 Location: E. TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 196 |
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Most of us are going to add another battery(or more) to our rigs when utilizing solar. A single 12v will not make it all night when running the furnace and may or may not when just running a 12v fan.
I would at the minimum add another 12v, or even better is to ditch the 12v and go with 2 6v golf cart type batteries. To charge 2 batteries a 100 watt panel would be adequate in full sun, but would struggle on overcast days. Decide how much boondocking you are going to do, then size a solar system that can easily handle that load. For us, we want to be able to run the Fantastic fan in the bathroom to pull cool sir into the camper. Then we have aportable 12v fan that we direct on us while sleeping. On most nights, this is more than enough to keep us comfortable. To do that, I removed the factory 12v battery, added a double battery box and 2- 6 volts. I then put a 160 watt panel on the roof with a Renogy charge controller(it's a smart charger). After this trip, I will add at least another 100 watts of solar Wich will keep those batteries topped off easily. |
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offgrid ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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True enough for our purposes. There are direct solar powered fans and water pumps but they aren't really practical for camping. And at the risk of stating the obvious you aren't going to be able to run anything at night directly from a solar module. Even the large grid tied solar systems don't work without somewhere to store the energy, in that case the utility company in effect stores it on their grid for you. So when I said that a 100 watt solar module will run typical light duty loads in your trailer if you're careful, that means that it will maintain the charge of your battery during a multi day boondocking trip. I would still advise having a backup fuel based battery charging source available for cloudy weather, that might just be tow vehicle charging if its usually sunny where you camp.
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