trogladyte
RVF Newbee
- Joined
- Mar 25, 2023
- Messages
- 3
Assuming a rig is prepped for solar, is it cheaper/better to buy a rig with a solar package installed already, or to buy one without it (which seems to be cheaper normally) and buy an aftermarket/manufacturer package and install afterwards? If the latter, what are some good solar systems/brands? We will be getting a 30-40' rig if that matters. Also, Lithium batteries seems to be kind of a must have upgrade for boondockers. Yes/no? Number of batteries?
We run a web design business which we'll be taking on the road with us. This requires a reliable internet connection. What equipment and service provider are people using? I can do a mobile hotspot, but I'd really like to do something more permanent than that.
As we will be fulltimers, we are concerned about storage space. Many rigs we've seen have considerable space above windows /doors. Is it possible to add cupboards/shelves in these spaces? If so, how would I attach them? I know that exterior RV walls are not like a house so I have no idea if one can just screw into them directly or if I need to locate some sort of anchoring point or use some special anchor?
Finally (for now - there will undoubtedly be further questions!!), what's everyone's thoughts on washer & dryer installs, particularly for fulltimers. I understand that, at least for water use, a separate W/D install is most efficient, and the combo unit is the least efficient. The combo also has limited load capacity. There will just be the 2 of us, so our volume will not be huge.
We run a web design business which we'll be taking on the road with us. This requires a reliable internet connection. What equipment and service provider are people using? I can do a mobile hotspot, but I'd really like to do something more permanent than that.
As we will be fulltimers, we are concerned about storage space. Many rigs we've seen have considerable space above windows /doors. Is it possible to add cupboards/shelves in these spaces? If so, how would I attach them? I know that exterior RV walls are not like a house so I have no idea if one can just screw into them directly or if I need to locate some sort of anchoring point or use some special anchor?
Finally (for now - there will undoubtedly be further questions!!), what's everyone's thoughts on washer & dryer installs, particularly for fulltimers. I understand that, at least for water use, a separate W/D install is most efficient, and the combo unit is the least efficient. The combo also has limited load capacity. There will just be the 2 of us, so our volume will not be huge.