Wind Power....for Overlanding.........

[Scenic WonderRunner]

No 20 foot pole needed near the top of 4 Peaks..........





Jimbo..........

Do you have pics of your wind system in action?





The purpose of the thread is to learn more about wind power for our trips. RV's are already using it. And no reason why this would not be a good addition for the guys with their big rigs heading to South America, etc. on very long trips.


I would like to learn more about it. If I had to carry a 20 foot pole........then I would not be interested. But I don't believe that would be the case. If your rig is already 6' to 12' feet tall........how much taller would you need to go?


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[Maximus Ram]

Great thread, SWR
Ever since my days of going out to Scossa NV I have dreamt of building an affordable portable wind generator, but it always seemed out of reach ($$).
Looks like the time is coming that more research is being done on this and hopefully the cost will be within reach of the average consumer.
Keep the ideas and links comin folks.....always like to learn

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Thanks,


I actually started this thread because I found this link where a guy made his own home made Wind Power system. Then I lost the link....but started the thread anyway.

Here is what I found.

http://www.mdpub.com/Wind_Turbine/index.html


Based on what I am reading.....I know it's possible.....and I think Solar should be included. I think the hardest part is just trying to figure out how to transport it in the most practical manner.....and how to set it up! I think an easy "Flip~Up"......from a roof rack.....would be the easiest/best solution.


Here is one on a boat............


If they can do it.........we can do it!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxRRKXSDVRU


Hum.....maybe the low hum.....would send you to sleep just right!



One more..........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG1s8...eature=related


Wow!......if you had a few more of these......you could Power Silverton, Colorado! ....hehe

I think the mic .........is noisier in da wind .............than the turbine!








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[JIMBO]

No Scenic, I set mine up, using two 6' sections of galv fence posting (light and manueverable) and commericial power cable (3-cond) #12 awg wire, wouldn't want it higher using that LIGHT stuff, because of structural strength, now it's packed away for future use

No 20 foot pole needed near the top of 4 Peaks..........





Jimbo..........

Do you have pics of your wind system in action?





The purpose of the thread is to learn more about wind power for our trips. RV's are already using it. And no reason why this would not be a good addition for the guys with their big rigs heading to South America, etc. on very long trips.


I would like to learn more about it. If I had to carry a 20 foot pole........then I would not be interested. But I don't believe that would be the case. If your rig is already 6' to 12' feet tall........how much taller would you need to go?


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Mine is the same as the one on that boat, like I said earlier, Height of the turbine isn't necessary if you have the wind speed

The ALL IMPORTANT things are COMMON grounds and wire size for current , the AIRX manual tells you EVERYTHING about height/wire size

Mine works perfectly, because the wind behind my house never gets over 10/15 mph and the output was up to 6/7 amps, the manual says the turbine REQUIRES about 100 hrs of use to "break in bearings"

Mine is the 12v unit and they also make a 24v, the "contained" computer/micro-section does it all for battery charging and load distribution and shuts down at 14 volts, or when the battery (talks to it), won't overcharge. it also has a Hystereous drag set up for high speed wind controll

The only difficulty with rigging this unit for travel (thats why I got it) is the removal and protection of the blades and you don't want to remove/install just the blades, to often, so a "package" must be made for transportation, I haven't done that yet, although it appears simple and I have MUCH room on top my X to carry it

There's not much chance of rigging one ( legally) for highway use here in California, but you might be able to, in other states (RV's)

Checkout Southwest Windpower, inc (866)8905-9463

or info@windenergy.com
Web is www.windenergy.com

This system is expensive, but I just wanted to add to my Solar panel sys, sorry about the lack of pics, but there was no interest

JIMBO