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by The_Amateur
Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: Off Grid Living Discussions
Topic: My "off-grid" playground experiment!
Replies: 51
Views: 265112

My "off-grid" playground experiment!

I have converted part of my playground into a small, 6x4x6 tiny "home." Here's how I did it: Over the past 5 months, I've modified a section of a playground in my backyard to be an insulated, passively (and electronically, if needed) heated/cooled, weather-proof area for under $80 (wood, materials, ...
by The_Amateur
Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:27 am
Forum: Camper and RV Repair
Topic: A few suggestions for the future
Replies: 3
Views: 17994

Re: A few suggestions for the future

Alright, no problem! Can't wait to see these plans come into place! I forgot about your DC generator, but that seems like a much better idea anyway. Good luck!
by The_Amateur
Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:02 pm
Forum: Camper and RV Repair
Topic: A few suggestions for the future
Replies: 3
Views: 17994

A few suggestions for the future

Hi, Troy! I thought of a few suggestions for your solar panels and your tiny house on wheels that you are planning on making: -I was just watching your video where you were telling us about your plans for a tiny home on wheels and your decision not to have a porch. If you wanted, you could still hav...
by The_Amateur
Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:21 pm
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: Solar panel heat!
Replies: 5
Views: 13619

Re: Solar panel heat!

Alright, I hope you enjoy Australia! I've been doing many experiments myself involving my setup, and I really do see what you mean with your tests and everything. I really hope I will be able to help you with anything once I graduate, but I know this solar and do-it-yourself stuff is definitely for ...
by The_Amateur
Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Small-ish manufactured homes in Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Replies: 1
Views: 6813

Small-ish manufactured homes in Dry Ridge, Kentucky

Was going through Dry Ridge today and while I was on the exit, I saw some small houses. Well, they're kinda small. They're probably like two of Troy's RVs put together, minus the solar porch. I would guess it is about 35x20 if anybody is interested, and it is located behind the Hampton Inn on that e...
by The_Amateur
Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: Solar panel heat!
Replies: 5
Views: 13619

Solar panel heat!

I just began to experiment with what will be part of my future off grid setup- just two marine batteries, one 100W panel, charge controller (like the cheap one you just got in the mail), 500 W modified inverter, and some basic supplies to run off of it. It's all an outside setup in an old playground...