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Originally Posted by taylorbob1
I realize that we’re drifting off-topic, but I wanted to add that my first RV experience was in 1970 as a teenager.
My parents owned a ’70 - Champion
It had an underpowered 318 Dodge chassis
No dash AC
No roof AC
It was truly a “hot metal box” |
Exactly, many people camped without A/C and generators, and still do. Practically all tent campers make do without, and in Europe where it’s generally a little cooler most motorhomes don’t have A/C or generators. And many of those don’t have microwaves either, so electricity requirements are very low.
I know quite a few van owners who camp without A/C or generators by avoiding summer heat. It’s a choice made easier for them with solar to power refrigerators, pump, lights, fans, and electronic gadgets.
By the way, I’m spoiled and need my A/C so for now depend on shore power or small inverter generator. In the future I want a high-capacity battery bank, and solar won’t be enough to charge it anyway.
P.S. — I agree thread is drifting off topic, but adds badly-needed context to a subject matter that is not black and white.
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