Yes at last we've managed to find time to take a Herbie trip. In all the 17 years we've owned her, we've never left her alone so much. So, fingers crossed, (I'm tempting fate by posting this before we ;eave home) we're off out to her today, and tomorrow morning, providing the engine starts we'll be off up the north Oxford, probably to Coventry and then north, possibly diverting up half the Ashby then on to Atherstone and beyond. We might make it as far as Kings Bromley on the Trent and Mersey - we'll see.
Did you see in the news that for the first time in months they've had to burn coal to make electricity because solar panels aren't efficient enough in very hot weather? They like it sunny and cool. (What about those big solar farms in deserts etc? How do they fare?) Steel boat roofs get mega hot so presumably our panel on Herbie might not do so well this week. However sunrise is early and there'll be a few hours before the roof heats up, so we should be OK. Of course the fridge on the boat will be working hard, so that'll take up quite a few amp hours.
We were careful to install our panels with air space underneath, but I imagine boats with stick on panels will suffer most.
As well as the solar panels doing their best work in the early morning, we might follow suit and get each day's cruising in before it gets too hot. Normally we are not early risers, but needs must. We won't be rushing any way. Five hours on the move would be a longish day for us.
Stay tuned for pictures and stuff (internet signal willing).
Toodle pip.
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