An informed discussion and/or pointers to 12v solar panel stuff would
be interesting.  Now that summer is here I'd love to implement a solar
powered ventilation system.  Anyone seen such?

- Frank

 >I recently got an Adventurewagen, and compared to a westy it is a little
 >sparse on the conveniences.  I think i would like to install a deep cycle
 >battery to power one of those electric cooler things (and other stuff),
 >and possibly charge the battery with a solar panel.  I have little
 >knowledge of electrical systems (other than what I learned in an EE
 >class long ago) and wondering if ther is a good resource book about
 >12V systems to get me up to speed.  I'm also wondering if anyone has
 >ever used one of those cooler things, and if there may be another
 >alternative (other than ice) for keeping my food and beverages cold on
 >trips. I have access to westy conveniences (sink, stove, fridge,cabinets)
 >from an 83, but I am thinking that trying to put them into my van may be
 >more than I can handle.  If it is easier than it seems, please let me know.
 >
 >Thanks,
 >Matthew
 >goikem@state.mi.us
 >

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