RE: [VAL] Inverter/Charger

["Cruiserbob" <bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are some really simple small Microwaves in the 600-700 watt range.
The classic Dirt Devil vacuums do a great job at 600 watts.  The Tornado
that I saw at Bed Bath and Beyond is a 700 watt high tech bagless vacuum at
700 watts.  My desktop with workstation and film and flat paper scanner and
printer and external SATA 400GB hard drive will run easlly on my existing
700 watt invertor.  I back it up with two deep cycle marine batts that cost
about $80 apiece and I got power for a week if I don't overdue.

On my system all batts are charged with a 90 amp alternator while driving.
It's a rare beach front site that holds my attention for so long that I
don't want to get up and drive for a few hours.  I would like to have some
flexible solar panels on top of my van, even if they are not as efficient as
hard panels.  I like the idea of grommeting down solar panels and getting
extra juice for free.

But as a minimalist I have a hand pump on my sink, and an ice box.  If I do
finally get a full reefer I will get a 3 way no matter what they say at that
goof ball website.  I'm balancing my load with a healthy dose of LP Gas,
which BTW is sooooo much more efficient for heating and cooking.  Can't even
imagine an all electric kitchen OUT THERE!

Bob Kiger