GET MORE FROM YOUR SOLAR PANELS

A simple way to get more from your solar panel(s), is to use mirrors to reflect the sunlight back onto the panel, as shown in the drawing. Build a simple frame from wood to hold the mirrors and the panel, in place.
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GENERATOR FOR THE TRAVEL TRAILER HOMESTEAD

For the travel trailer homestead you will need a power generator for various tasks requiring a large power output, such as running power tools, watching TV, or fixing a cup of coffee in the microwave. I us mine to charge my rv batteries while I watch tv or do work around the homestead requiring use of the generator, this way I get two things done at once, saving both time and fuel.

I use a Honda EX1000, this generator will produce 1000 watts of power, more then adequate for our needs . I can run the generator for about five hours on a gallon of fuel, and with a weight of only 57lbs., I can move it as needed.

Only operate your generator outdoors in a well-ventilated, dry area, away from any air intakes to your trailer. Build a small shed with doors that open in the front and back to keep the generator dry and well ventilated. I set mine up on concrete blocks to keep it off the ground.

WHY A TRAVEL TRAILER HOMESTEAD?

Why would anyone want to leave town, and move out to the backwoods into an old travel trailer? Well that part is simple, freedom and privacy. You simply can not do what you want while living in town, to many rules, housing codes and regulations to contend with. To many noisy people watching your every move, to much going on around you for true piece of mind.

Why a travel trailer? Well for one thing you can find a good used one for $2,000 or less, depending on where you look. Before purchasing your trailer be sure to check that it has a working propane refrigerator, sink, propane cookstove, shower, toilet with a leak free holding tank, usable water storage tank and hot water heater, and be sure all of the lights work, check the 12-volt lighting system. Everything in the trailer must work or it is not worth buying!

Travel trailers are easy to transport to your new homestead and easy to set up once you get there. They were made for the backcountry and with a little work give you every modern comfort of home…