tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post5572348491278407066..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Solar Saga Days 4 and 5–another hikeSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56779464964587685162014-05-25T08:36:23.152-04:002014-05-25T08:36:23.152-04:00Gorgeous flowers in the midst of a solar nightmare...Gorgeous flowers in the midst of a solar nightmare. I am impressed with Greg for keeping his cool and finding all the errors that were someone else's fault. How annoying not to have working, properly labeled parts. So much time wasted because of that. I am waiting for when this is all worked out! I am glad you are not having to pay for all the labor. I will admit to feeling sorry for Greg.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56589055228172624752014-05-25T08:14:36.155-04:002014-05-25T08:14:36.155-04:00Oh Sherry, I am so sorry to hear that you have had...Oh Sherry, I am so sorry to hear that you have had so many challenges. Hopefully you are getting them all out of the way upfront and it will be smooth sailing from here. I can't believe how much you know about flowers and birds. Beautiful photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-19761274446902103802014-05-24T13:30:46.471-04:002014-05-24T13:30:46.471-04:00The wild Azaleas are gorgeous! beautiful walk…. bu...The wild Azaleas are gorgeous! beautiful walk…. bummer on the solar install.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-40362382440356090722014-05-24T12:55:36.601-04:002014-05-24T12:55:36.601-04:00That's what I suggested too Erin but right in ...That's what I suggested too Erin but right in the install instructions for the inverter/charger it says it can be installed upside down. Plus the problem now is a DC electric problem not the inverter. So glad your experience was good. Would love to know where you had it done and how many panels.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39281054096603797322014-05-24T11:59:48.764-04:002014-05-24T11:59:48.764-04:00Thank goodness you are retired and have time to al...Thank goodness you are retired and have time to allow these fellows to figure things out. Being the first is always difficult but I am sure these guys are so appreciative of your willingness to help them out. While very frustrating for you two, I am sure the fellows are working hard to solve all your problems. Sounds like you are being very patient and understanding as they learn:) John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-33453711861506666122014-05-24T10:15:16.845-04:002014-05-24T10:15:16.845-04:00Mislabeled Solar Panel? When are these Chinese ma...Mislabeled Solar Panel? When are these Chinese manufacturers going to learn English? Or do we need to learn Chinese.<br /><br />Don't feel too bad, Winnebago mislabeled my water valves on my previous motorhome, they were all backwards and I know nobody speaks Chinese at the Winnie factory. Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-47509059497701208622014-05-24T09:50:50.127-04:002014-05-24T09:50:50.127-04:00Sherry, I think we can surely learn from you solar...Sherry, I think we can surely learn from you solar saga. But I sure hope things will work out fine in the long run. We are still on the fence about installing solar as we believe our boon docking will happen more out west than here. Good Luck.<br />Im so glad you are labeling your wildflowers, I have a hard time identifying them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-31223974783603870982014-05-24T09:43:34.130-04:002014-05-24T09:43:34.130-04:00Soar saga is right. I think you were lucky to fin...Soar saga is right. I think you were lucky to find a site in a state park for this weekend. I've seen wisteria in bloom a couple of times, but never smelled it. I'm patiently waiting for the lilacs to bloom here. Maybe next week?Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-79224500128551378182014-05-24T08:07:58.805-04:002014-05-24T08:07:58.805-04:00I'm so sorry this has been such a nightmare fo...I'm so sorry this has been such a nightmare for you. Hopefully nothing was damaged in the process and it can or already has been rectified. I see you are in a different campground, so I'm hoping that is good news.<br /><br />Lovely hike you took. I swear when I saw the picture of the wisteria I could smell the wonderful fragrance. <br /><br />Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-41147673207809767922014-05-24T07:53:43.460-04:002014-05-24T07:53:43.460-04:00Sorry to hear about all the problems ... it sounds...Sorry to hear about all the problems ... it sounds like a combination of parts issues and perhaps the inexperience of the installer plays into it a bit too. At least he seems to be sticking with it to solve the problems ... that's a good sign. I can't help but wonder if an upside down install of the one part you mentioned isn't playing into the issues. I know I've seen warnings about plugging in chargers upside down. But I am no technician.<br /><br />Our solar install went without a hitch ... just saying for the benefit of others considering solars that it's not always problematic. The few times we have used our solars, the batteries maintained their charge very well. In fact, when we returned after our 3.5-month vacation, the batteries were at full charge. Granted, we had killed everything that would have been a drain on them, but they didn't even lose the charge that batteries often lose when they are idle over time.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-80455433129240723822014-05-24T07:23:22.810-04:002014-05-24T07:23:22.810-04:00Glad you found a place to hole up for the holiday ...Glad you found a place to hole up for the holiday weekend. Our quiet campground with 10 sites that are used full time turns it into a small village when you add in about 40 families and it rained last evening. Hope you get the electrical issues figured out soon. Your hike with all the wild flowers brought baFaye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-77191744405976185882014-05-24T07:21:01.352-04:002014-05-24T07:21:01.352-04:00Oh my. Looking forward to the last page of the sto...Oh my. Looking forward to the last page of the story :) Glad you found a park for the weekend, it's going to be a crazy one here, highs in the 90's...owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-31864440286926984282014-05-24T06:17:13.486-04:002014-05-24T06:17:13.486-04:00Sorry things are being so difficult;o(( But accor...Sorry things are being so difficult;o(( But according to your location photo, you have landed in a pretty park for the holiday. I don't think it matters where you go on Memorial Day...it will be packed. We were one of 5 campers here at Falls Lake which has about 150 sites. By 8pm, they were all filled:o( The first official camping weekend of the year is always crazy!!! Hope you find the low voltage issue and can move on and enjoy yourselves.Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90050805209237496252014-05-24T01:51:38.925-04:002014-05-24T01:51:38.925-04:00Lots of pretty spring flowers to keep your mind of...Lots of pretty spring flowers to keep your mind off the solar install. I hope that everything has been worked out and all is running smoothly now. Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-22619706628886078382014-05-24T01:21:56.295-04:002014-05-24T01:21:56.295-04:00OMG, all those absolutely colorful, and aromatic, ...OMG, all those absolutely colorful, and aromatic, flowers along your long hike which I recognized from long ago make me smile so big. Then I cringe at this long solar ordeal. Yet there has to be light at the end of the, tunnel, job. I absolutely HATE shorts in an RV.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-24162983152506792002014-05-24T00:10:21.139-04:002014-05-24T00:10:21.139-04:00Oh good grief -- the solar saga continues. Hope t...Oh good grief -- the solar saga continues. Hope the story ends well soon. At least that was a nice hike that got you away from it all for a while. Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-55177783535519675622014-05-23T23:57:30.808-04:002014-05-23T23:57:30.808-04:00Oh my goodness this install is turning into a nigh...Oh my goodness this install is turning into a nightmare! We have held off getting solar because we don't want to spend the money on a rig that we may not have for many years. Fingers crossed everything falls in to place real soon...and that you ended up with a decent place to stay over the holiday!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-43516761990320806052014-05-23T23:45:16.782-04:002014-05-23T23:45:16.782-04:00Here's hoping that everything begins working a...Here's hoping that everything begins working as it should. Can you imagine what would have happened had you done the install without testing everything, then leaving the area? Sounds like the installers are very good and trying to get all working for you.Steve and Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/06756346672179586954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-76015076708942124592014-05-23T23:41:12.571-04:002014-05-23T23:41:12.571-04:00I swear you find he most beautiful places to stay!...I swear you find he most beautiful places to stay!! Hope things are working by now....Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-76683911377415535932014-05-23T23:28:20.709-04:002014-05-23T23:28:20.709-04:00Sorry Kevin isn't there to help! He has instal...Sorry Kevin isn't there to help! He has installed two sets of solar panels, if he installs another set does that make him certified as well? ;-) <br /><br />Looks like a lovely park, too bad it is totally booked this weekend, maybe someone will cancel. I love the flowers but I especially love the wild azalea.<br /><br />www.travelwithkevinandruth.comRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-38258061151194663882014-05-23T22:21:01.402-04:002014-05-23T22:21:01.402-04:00I'm sorry you're having so much trouble wi...I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with the install. Sounds like Greg is very conscientious though and along with David's help, I'm sure things will be working beautifully soon.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371157074687319596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-69478944468503057232014-05-23T22:18:27.472-04:002014-05-23T22:18:27.472-04:00Well, I can't say as we haven't had a sola...Well, I can't say as we haven't had a solar install, but knowing us we'd have just as many problems :-). Keep the faith it will all work out. Can't help but wonder where you are tonight?? Your pictures are great though and it looks like a really nice park.Al and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991509802471213755noreply@blogger.com