![]() ![]() The problem is putting that energy back in the system. On the power system side inverters can match 50amp shore power with a $2500 investment plus installation. Heat pumps stop working at freezing temperatures, so you need another heat source. These are high amperage and constant loads. Convection microwaves and induction plates can handle cooking, 12v compressor fridges are decent, the problems with off-grid electric-only show up with heating and hot water. Most appliances have electric options available. They offer some massive solar installations, but start at $250k for a base model. If money is no object, you could look at a Living Trailer. Keystone is offering solar packages across the line, but they are going to be small and require upgrades. Tone aside, he’s not wrong about the inputs.įrom factory solar is going to be limited. so I'm thinking corners were cut somewhere. The Revolve EV1 I walked-thru on the lot is listed for $32k. Palomino is shipping from factory Renogy setup w/ 700W (assuming port add-on), 3kw inverter, 4 LiOn batteries (but undisclosed amp rating on them). A heat pump could work, whether split evap/condenser for indoor air or with heat exchanger for boiler to do indoor air + hot water, but I've only seen one RV maker include heat pumps, and they weren't rated for winter / cold climate. Nobody does that anymore in (efficient) homes, so your info is dated. You're thinking of "glow warm" electric heaters. I'm asking if anyone has heard of RV's coming setup this way from factory. RVGeeks and Technomadia come to mind, and yes it's expensive and they still have limitations. A few full-timers have done this aftermarket. My question is whether an RV maker was rolling out with roofs full of panels & storage full of large cap LiOn banks. But it has some dinky "fireplace" electric heater, LOL! That won't work in Wisconsin.ĭo you wake up belittling & condescending folks online for kicks?īased on your comments in other subreddits, I assume you do. The Palomino is the largest rated solar setup in a small-ish trailer that I've seen from factory. owners claim their Adle boilers use less propane than standard force air RV furnances, plus it heats water.Īnd a few makers are optioning in 12V compressor fridges that have less draw than absorption. Truma makes a 3-stage propane furnance that they claim is 90% efficient, and both Lance & Winnebago started using them on some models. So I'm leaning on a rig with more efficient appliances. The thicker, acrylic Euro style windows are now standard on some campers, like Lance & Little Guy. Double-pane is always pitched as an upgrade but I've never seen a camper fitted with anyone other than single pane. When I peaked at an open sidewall seam, one camper looked like EPS but only about an inch.Īnd don't get me started about windows. I was double checking what (few) RV makers say about insulation and though the winter / 4 seasons ones have switched to foam they're still around 1-1.5" at most. Yea, you confirmed my suspicion: that RV makers really aren't there yet. ![]() Very efficient and they ramp BTUs up or down depending on need instead of the obnoxious on-off-on-off cycling of the noisy propane furnace. That's why I am installing a diesel heater. It's the water tanks that quickly become the limiting factor.īack on topic, in cold weather our 2-20lb propane tanks would run out after 4-5 days of running the propane furnace. We can go off-grid until food and water runs out. 2 Victron charge controllers and 4 x 24v-47AH (1kwh) Chevy bolt batteries in parallel.Ī robust solar/battery system is a game changer for off-grid camping. Third trailer is a Starcraft 19bhs, 8x100 watt panels. ![]() This opened my eyes to short stints of AC with no generator and other electrical uses beyond just lights/fans. Second trailer was a Jayco 154BH, 2x100watt panels, a pair of golf cart batteries and a pure sine wave Inverter.First trailer was a teardrop with a 50 watt panel and a 35AH Lead Acid battery.This is my third trailer and each one gets a larger solar/battery system installed. ![]()
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