All Electric Motorhomes
Why did the major RV manufacturers switch to all-electric coaches and do away with propane? Was it for safety reasons? Second, has this caused a problem with using residential refrigerators or are the...
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DrewE wrote:
At some point, it's probably as much a money saving measure as anything--plus all electric sounds high-tech to some. I think it's also a bit misleading, as diesel fuel is not electricity, and is very necessary to the operation of the coach.
Certainly, once you decide on a residential fridge (which is presumably a rather popular option) and add in an AquaHot or similar for heat and hot water (also presumably a rather popular option), it starts to make little sense to build and carry a propane setup solely for the stove. Simplifying the construction and marketing it as more upscale is good business sense.
Diesel is NOT necessary to the operation of the coach. If you option the hi end Aqua Hot system(2-120 elements), you do not need Diesel for anything other than driving. Even the 1 element Aqua Hot will do for most hot water needs.
