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Light Up Your Adventures with Solar Power!
Ready to harness the sun for off-grid adventure? This workshop will guide you through building a 12v solar system for your trailer or RV. Over two engaging sessions, you'll learn to how to make solar panels, controllers, batteries, and more in a working system. By the end, you'll have the know-how to design and assemble your own 12V solar system with confidence.
When: We’ll schedule this workshop again when we get at least 3 pre-registrants.
Where: American Legion Hall, 704 SW 8th St, Redmond
Price: $190 (two 2 hour sessions) + $20 for supplies
Get First in Line! Pre-Register!
Pre-registration is free; we only charge your credit card when we're ready to schedule (and you say ok). When 3 people pre-register, we'll set up the next workshop with your input on dates!
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Session 1: System Essentials
Session 2: Design Your System
Session 2: Design Your System
Get your hands dirty with a pre-mounted solar system model! We’ll walk you through the parts and how they fit together, with hands-on exercises like wire stripping, making connectors, and multimeter use.
Session 2: Design Your System
Session 2: Design Your System
Session 2: Design Your System
Using our Solar Planning Tool, you’ll map out a solar setup tailored to your needs. Collaborate with our instructors to tweak your design, troubleshoot ideas, and leave with a step-by-step plan for success.
WORKSHOP LEADER
Rick Bell
Rick Bell brings over 13 years of expertise, including 7 years as an Airborne Ranger, to his work in self-sustainable living. Since 2014, he’s lived off-grid on a 20-acre property he’s building into a model of self-reliance. With training in electrical engineering and real-world experience with solar systems, Rick is here to help you master the nuts and bolts of 12-volt solar power. When he’s not teaching, you can find him wiring solar setups or working on water systems for his homestead.
MEMBERSHIP
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the second session?
This workshop has two, 2-hour sessions. We'll set the date for the second session at the first one.
How should I dress?
We'll be indoors for this workshop. Dress comfortably.
What should I bring?
Bring a laptop or an ipad. If you don't have one, let us know. Bring something to take notes with. We’ll provide all the tools and installation materials.
Can minors attend?
This workshop is ideal for adults and teens 16+, but participants under 18 must have an adult present.
Will food be provided?
No food will be served, so bring water and a snack.
How should i prepare to use the AI planner?
Be sure you can login to www.chatgpt.com before the session. You can login with your Gmail or other accounts, or create one. It will make it easier if you can login easily at the workshop. You should use a laptop or iPad for. If you have neither, let us know.
Will you cover how to install this system on my rig?
No. Actually installing panels to the roof of a specific RV or trailer, where to put the batteries, and other modules, and how best to run the wires is a custom job pretty much. We can't realistically cover every type of installation. However, the system we show you how to design will work for almost every type of vehicle.
What is School of Ranch?
School of Ranch is a Central Oregon-based 501c3 nonprofit. We hire skilled community members to teach practical and artisan skills. Our mission is to educate and help people discover common ground regardless of their politics, age, background or beliefs.
