Making a portable power source for camping... need advice.

[audiomaker]

Hi all,

I am trying to make a semi-portable source of electricity for off grid usage.

It will likely be about the size of a 5k gas generator, contain 4 deep cycle batt's and I would like it to be really flexible in charging.

I currently have a 48v 1800w inverter I would like to use, but I would also like to be able to charge from 12v sources (PMA, solar, Thermoelectric, wind, automotive alternator, 12/24v AC charger...etc).

I have uploaded a picture I quickly made and I'd like to discuss it. 

Could I use 4 12v chargers?  Could I use 4 different types of chargers?  Is there a charge controller that takes care of this situation for me?

Thanks

[Neo-X]

i think the best is small steam powered generator since theres a lot of wood in the forest.

[TechStuf]

Ebay is replete with options for your consideration.  However, one could also consider the attendant burdens to be met with such a setup.  To carry the modern contrivances with one into the field precludes one from truly 'getting away' at all.  If one's focus is for short duration camping, so be it.  Anything longer than a week, and I would advise that, in my experience, immersing one's self in nature without the distractions and weaknesses afforded by modern living, is the only way to go, and keep going.

http://www.youtube.com/user/wildernessoutfitters

One's realistic needs afield are often met by a simple 12v system.  Charge controllers are cheap to come by on ebay.  I like the 'gravity light' concept:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dd9NIlhvlI

As it is easily scaled without stumbling over sore, tired, toes. 


Cheers,



TS

[Cherryman]

Take a look at this:


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


A non cogging micro turbine.


Not sure if it is legit.

[Magluvin]

Take a look at this:


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


A non cogging micro turbine.


Not sure if it is legit.

Lol. I love the part where they say, by this little motor, but never pan over far enough to see that tiny mammoth. 

Mags