Field-testing solar power
We were loaned a solar power generator by a local company here in Virginia called SUNRNR "Sun Runner" for the purpose of field testing the model. We've taken a few trips with it, and it has proven to be quite useful.
The Sun Runner Portable Backup Solar Generator
By positioning the solar panel in the morning, we were able to charge the generator fully in a very short time.
We discovered that it would carry enough charge to run a small cabin on for a weekend without much effort. It can handle full loads, even running power tools or your TV set, should you be the type to bring such things with you on camping trips. It came equipped with two large LED spot lights, AC and DC charging outlets, and readouts to tell you where you stand power-wise.
It was a bit of overkill for our usual simple standards for camping, which I tend to prefer to be more on the primitive end of things. But, as stated above, for a weekend, or even a week, without electric, this thing can and will meet all your needs: recharge cell phones, iPods, computers or rechargeable batteries. Run your tools, stove, television, radio, computer and gear. Allows for hours of electric light, bright enough to flood your area or just read a book.
It runs silently, bringing no attention to itself.
I've even considered hooking this model into my home's electrical system, just to augment it...or even just to run and heat the back porch during the winter.
I understand that Sun Runner is working on a smaller, lighter, more powerful prototype of this model that I've tried and covered here...I can't wait for it's release, for as I venture out further from home, or take more extended camping trips, I can tell that it will be an invaluable tool!
