031 BIG SOLAR EPISODE, Fort Ransom, Will Prowse, Writing Rock, AC in a Van?

Lots of questions about solar power, so this episode breaks format a bit and focuses on how solar works, what you need, and whether you really need it. Also, a visit to Fort Ransom, ND, an unsatisfying tale about Writing Rock, an introduction to Solar Expert Will Prowse, and AC in a Van?

• COVID-19: This the BEST resource https://vanlifers.co/pages/coronavirus 
  
   


• SOLAR!
  
  • This is the equipment I'm using. There are many other excellent components, but these are what I'm using
    
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      Rich Solar 100W Monocrystalline Panel

      
      
      • https://amzn.to/2Cwwzmg
      
      
      
      
    
    
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      Renogy 20amp MPPT Controller

      
      
      • https://amzn.to/38VaXvU 
        
        
        
        
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Tales From the Road
  
  • Writing Rock - Where is it  
    

     

    
    
  
  
  
  


• A Place to Visit
  
  • Fort Ransom, ND
    
    • State Park
    
    
    • Fort
    
    
    • City
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

• Resource Recommendation: Will Prowse, DIY Solar
  
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    Will is THE expert on solar setups. Watch a few of his videos and you'll know a lot.

    
    
  
  
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    YouTube 
    
     

    
    
  
  
  
  


• BONUS: AC in a Van?
  
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    Tim Campbell may have figured it out! Watch this video and see what you think.

    
    
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      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxpxg82UV3g