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by rhacker 2972 days ago
Non-grid-tie set up here. 4 100 Watt Panels on mine, powers everything except for the propane. Generator for cloudy days. Total Cost: $2000 (wiring, kinda expensive MPPT charge, kinda expensive swing-capable brackets, kinda expensive inverter) already had the propane generator. After learning how to do this on an RV I've decided to never buy a stick home again since most states will require a grid-tie (which is the dumbest thing you can do)... So living in a trailer is the best way to live now.
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Curious: what’s wrong with being connected to the grid (assuming that’s what you meant by “grid-tie”)?
So you live in an RV now? Is avoiding a grid tie really enough of a reason to never live in a settled home?

What's the 'dumb' thing about a grid tie?

No batteries?
So no air conditioning?