NOEL AND BARBARA KIRKBY, founders of RV Solar Electric Inc., have
been RVing for over 30 years. They knew there had to be a better way to
charge their RV's batteries than using a noisy, high maintenance generator.
The answer was solar panels --making electricity from sunlight. According
to Barbara, most RV owners purchase a self-contained RV so they can have
the freedom of choice. Noel adds, "Yet, we can choose where we go
and how long to stay, whether it's an RV park or beside a sparkling mountain
stream, because of our onboard power system."
Their book RVer's GUIDE
TO SOLAR BATTERY CHARGING & INVERTERS is a useful reference
for becoming electrically independent. The Kirkby's include in clear,
easy to understand text, with many photos and illustrations, how to
set up an RV's solar electric system. It covers all types of systems.
Order Online
or call toll-free 1-800-999-8520. Book rate mailed $12.00
PHRED TINSETH has written technical articles for the Escapees
Magazine for 20 years. His "Poop Sheets" evolved from his research
and now total more than 150 pages. The topics include an extensive Source
and Resources List, Macerators and Other Sewer Stuff, Is Solar Electricity
For You, Inverters, Batteries and Other Electrical Stuff, Handling Moisture
in RVs and many other subjects. phred has reviewed and contributed to
our technical materials for many years and his Poop Sheets are a "must
have".
The Poop Sheets are available for free reading and printing from phred's
site at www.phrannie.org,
or send SASE for listing of his information sheets to:
phred Tinseth, 101 Rainbow Drive #31, Livingston, TX 77351.
BILL FARLOW is a renowned RV author and contributing writer
having wide experience with the RV manufacturing industry. Besides general
RV issues, Bill is an expert in rating diesel engines and suspension systems.
His articles published in Coast to Coast Magazine are are humorous,
easy to read and informative. Bill has three books that can be ordered
by sending your check to:
Bill Farlow, 101 Rainbow Drive #1239, Livingston, TX 77351 (includes shipping):
- SNOWBIRD & WINTER TEXAS GUIDE $14.85
- RVing from A to Z $14.00
- FREEDOM UNLIMITED (fun & facts of full timing) $11.00
BILL AND JAN MOELLER use a solar system and inverter in their
RV that allows them to stay wherever their wheels stop. They are constantly
using their RVs and are experts on RV electricity. Their book RV ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS published by McGraw Hill is available in most book stores
for $19.96 (275 pages) and every RVer should have a copy to go with their
RV owner's manual. This guide explains how the electric system works and
gives guidance on what to do when a problem occurs. Written in easy to
understand terms for even the beginner, we highly recommend this reference
book to our friends.
