Do the math.  1500 watts /12 volts = 125 Amps.  That would be one heck of a
solar panel.  You will also  need a very big battery to run that thing for
more than a few minutes.  Time for ONAN Generator.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: David Clarkson <Dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Thursday, September 17, 1998 9:45 AM
Subject: AC in a vanagon

>Has anyone ever used a 7100 BTU RV roof top AC unit in a vanagon?  I have a
90
>amp alternator and am considering purchasing large solar panels to power a
>second 12 volt deep-cycle battery that would run a 1500 watt inverter.  Any
>thoughts?
>
>David