The Class C SOLAR motorhome from Europe
While the chassis is designed to have up to a 174 mile range, they're saying the MH version will only have a 100 mile range due to the added weight. It's powered by a 228-Ah sodium-nickle-cloride bat...
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All those solar panels won't bring in squat. The ones on the side bring in substationally less power than rooftop ones. Even with all those, it still can't run an A/C, much less get enough power to spin the driveshaft past the torque converter.
I've wondered why RV makers don't do something more practical: Awnings on four sides with flexible solar panels on each. That would bring in a lot more electricity than slapping panels on the sides. It definitely would not move the vehicle, but would allow for 1000-1500 watts of solar at least, which won't run an A/C, but could help with a microwave or kitchen appliances.
I've wondered why RV makers don't do something more practical: Awnings on four sides with flexible solar panels on each. That would bring in a lot more electricity than slapping panels on the sides. It definitely would not move the vehicle, but would allow for 1000-1500 watts of solar at least, which won't run an A/C, but could help with a microwave or kitchen appliances.
