"Necessity is the mother of all invention" didn't get it far wrong. I had decided to stay in a warmer climate again this year. The place I had stayed in years past in Quartzsite Arizona was having legal problems along with the rest of the town of Quartzsite.Out of necessity I decided to try boondocking, I have a different rig, more efficient than the New Horizons fifth wheel I had before, so I parked out at the Dome Rock 14 day area for a while and then moved up to Plomosa Road after seeing the WIN group had an area. I finally managed to join the (W)andering (I)ndividuals (N)etwork and even had Diana Tolerico, who writes the excellent "Life on the Open Road" blog sponsor me into the group.
I am not the "purist" with solar panels that a lot of boondockers are, I only get by with the help of a Honda EU2000i generator. With my electronic laden lifestyle (satellite television, cell phone, Verizon aircard internet and laptop) I can buy a lot of gas for the cost of a photovoltaic system (which experts say will NEVER pay for itself). The other side would say it leaves a smaller carbon footprint (I'm not so sure) (is greener) (less noisy.) However, I almost bought a windmill, and saw a couple mobile ones being put to good use. However, after studying mounting specs, I don't think the metal sided Nash 22h would be a good base to mount it. But in the typical male way, I buy gas and survive nicely, thank you. I moved back out to Dome Rock, (it has faster Internet.)
By the time I get to Yuma, (Feb 3rd,) I will have been in the Quartzsite area an entire month, I went to the big RV tent show, got some bargains there, didn't see much new RV stuff like earlier years though. I have managed to scour the other swap meets in the area for desperately needed items, (like I have room,) I got many items for future projects, but didn't manage to get a compact ladder yet, which I need for some "projects."
Again, Quartzsite has some of the most wonderful sunsets. (and Dome Rock is in the photo.)
Oh, I think solar can pay for itself... especially with the prices still dropping. We're still putting off the upgrade at the moment, but I think we'll probably get at least one panel this winter.
ReplyDeleteThere are a few deals out there that could get you a fairly decent amount of panel for the cost of the ubiquitous hondas.
If nothing else, I'm just tired of having to go fire the darn thing up twice a day when internet usage is heavy!
I think it can pay for itself too - no RV park fees and no gas for the generator can add up quickly!
ReplyDeleteIt was great to meet you at Quartzsite, and hope to run into you again. Love your blog!
I think it can pay for itself too - no RV park fees and no gas for the generator can add up quickly!
ReplyDeleteIt was great to meet you at Quartzsite, and hope to run into you again. Love your blog!
Hey Ron, I'm enjoying tagging along with you. Beautiful sunsets, campfires, good eating, lots of shopping, and your help on a multitude of projects.
ReplyDeleteLife is good!
George P. Rivard