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Sms9758

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Topic: feeling stupid
Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 2:08pm

what brand and type of inverter do you use?

Sms9758

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Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 2:04pm

Do the 179's stay cool enough not to need air conditioning. I think this would be our main draw on electricity but we are use to the cool breezes of a tent. I am noticing that most of the sites that have electricity are not to our liking so maybe I do need something to keep the battery charged

johnmaci

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Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 1:55pm

We boondock most of the time and purchased a Ryobi 2000i generator at HomeDepot several years ago. We have never used it and it sits in the new in the box in my basement. We have no need for AC, Microwave, etc.
We use a 100w solar panel to keep the battery topped off and has worked wonderfully. No messy/smelly gas, fumes, or noise.
We charge our phones, run the laptop, and other low draw components from the battery.

funks

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Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 1:39pm

We have a 179 and I use a honda 2000i when are batteries need charging. I also have a inverter for the tv and for charging phones and comp. In most campgrounds its not a problem if you follow the rules on quite time.

Nick

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Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 1:05pm

I have a generator a Champion 2000, it's a quiet one, similar to the honda 2000. I only use it to charge the batteries when I'm camping in a location without plug-in (which is most of the time). So I use it about once every 4-5 days. If i need to charge my laptop of camera batteries within that time I'll use a small inverter I bought which will convert DC to AC.

Sms9758

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Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 12:55pm

Ok, we now have our 2015 179, but I have never camped with electricity before (tent). Which is better to go solar or generator or both and why. What exactly will each power and do campgrounds frown on generators? We are looking at the Zamp solar panels and the Honda 2000i generator paired. Any help would be appreciative.

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Sms9758 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Topic: feeling stupid Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 2:08pm
	what brand and type of inverter do you use?

Sms9758 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 2:04pm
	Do the 179's stay cool enough not to need air conditioning. I think this would be our main draw on electricity but we are use to the cool breezes of a tent. I am noticing that most of the sites that have electricity are not to our liking so maybe I do need something to keep the battery charged

johnmaci Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 202	Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 1:55pm
	We boondock most of the time and purchased a Ryobi 2000i generator at HomeDepot several years ago. We have never used it and it sits in the new in the box in my basement. We have no need for AC, Microwave, etc. We use a 100w solar panel to keep the battery topped off and has worked wonderfully. No messy/smelly gas, fumes, or noise. We charge our phones, run the laptop, and other low draw components from the battery.

funks Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 05 Nov 2014 Location: CALIF Online Status: Offline Posts: 98	Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 1:39pm
	We have a 179 and I use a honda 2000i when are batteries need charging. I also have a inverter for the tv and for charging phones and comp. In most campgrounds its not a problem if you follow the rules on quite time.

Nick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Oct 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 1:05pm
	I have a generator a Champion 2000, it's a quiet one, similar to the honda 2000. I only use it to charge the batteries when I'm camping in a location without plug-in (which is most of the time). So I use it about once every 4-5 days. If i need to charge my laptop of camera batteries within that time I'll use a small inverter I bought which will convert DC to AC.

Sms9758 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 12:55pm
	Ok, we now have our 2015 179, but I have never camped with electricity before (tent). Which is better to go solar or generator or both and why. What exactly will each power and do campgrounds frown on generators? We are looking at the Zamp solar panels and the Honda 2000i generator paired. Any help would be appreciative.