Bill Kirby

Tom Haile wrote:For making coffee. I put medium ground coffee in a big mason jar filled with water and put it in the frig for a day. Then I strain out a cup. Cold brew coffee eliminates the need for a heat source.

Has anyone tried sun brewed coffee?

This is called "Cold Water Process" or "Brazilian Extract" coffee. We've used it for over 20 years. It eliminates the acid and oils that are normally boiled out of the grounds when using hot water. Just store the extract in the fridge and when you want a fresh cup of coffee, use about 1/4 cup of extract and add your hot water. So smooth. I have a really hard time drinking anything else. You can purchase a kit to make and store the coffee from several different companies but, that really isn't needed once you know how to do it. http://toddycafe.com/ is a good place to learn about the system. Enjoy!

I'm pretty new here but the RV industry has been doing things with DC for many years. I've lived in an RV in years past with a couple of solar panels to keep my batteries charged and never needed an inverter or AC for any reason. There are many DC appliances available and there are also other alternatives. Have you ever seen a propane fired curling iron? The wife used one for a long time. It worked great. Just some thoughts. Start your search by checking the things that are available there. You might also take a stroll through a large truck stop. You wouldn't believe what's available to be used on 12 volt systems in trucks.