Any advice on this subject what power generators would be capable of keeping a caravan working off grid ? if I ran the fridge heating and hot water on gas would a 1kw be big enough thanks
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Have an audit of what other electrics you have iE lights, pump, kettle, toaster fan etc tv, radio, etc. although they aren’t all running together and some could run on gas too. But I could have lived with 1 kw and switched things off as required.
- Mar 3, 2022
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Generators are not very popular on caravan sites. Those that do allow them impose very strict regulations as to when they can be operated. This also applies on rallies etc.
Off-grid yes, run your fridge, heating and hot water on gas and look at getting a solar panel to charge your battery.
Off-grid yes, run your fridge, heating and hot water on gas and look at getting a solar panel to charge your battery.
IMO yes it would , the biggest draw is the hot water/ heating ., between 800W ( truma ultrastore and 1.8kW to 2kW for the combi units.What about getting solar fitted , even on a two berth you could squeeze 300W of panels on the roof
- Mar 14, 2005
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One of the beauties of UK touring caravans is they are designed to able to be used off grid with no 230V being available. This is why you have diversity of energy sources for the fridge, water and space heaters. You may not be able to use the 230V ac appliances, but you do at least have the means to keep the fridge working, keep warm, heat water for washing, cook food, and boil water for hot drinks all by using the gas.
Other functions such as lighting and entertainment can be managed with 12V systems. It helps to have some form of of grid 12V charger, which can be achieved without a portable generator by using solar cells.
You do have to recognise you need to be aware of the limitations of each of these systems and exercise good energy management, Only turn items on when you need them, and also turning them off when you don't. Only using as little water as needed. You may need to plan a little further ahead when for example cooking, as caravan cookers do take longer than their domestic counter parts.
You may not be able to watch TV as long as normal becasue of the limited capacity of the caravans battery.
Other functions such as lighting and entertainment can be managed with 12V systems. It helps to have some form of of grid 12V charger, which can be achieved without a portable generator by using solar cells.
You do have to recognise you need to be aware of the limitations of each of these systems and exercise good energy management, Only turn items on when you need them, and also turning them off when you don't. Only using as little water as needed. You may need to plan a little further ahead when for example cooking, as caravan cookers do take longer than their domestic counter parts.
You may not be able to watch TV as long as normal becasue of the limited capacity of the caravans battery.
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