Generators for 5er
After 35 years in motorhomes with on board diesel generators, we are downsizing to a 32 foot fiver. Have a ton diesel to pull so that should not be an issue. Issue will be generating enough juice to...
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valhalla360 wrote:
o almost twice as much as a built in generator (or 12 times as much as a portable)...and you still have limited electric if you want air/con with the massive solar/battery system.
Solar has it's place but once you want air/con, it's technically possible but not practical.
The above statement may have been true 5 years ago. But technology moves fast.
The above statement is outdated in 2022.
My neighbor has a A/C capable RV Solar set up. I have seen it in action. It is very practical and makes my built in Onan look like yesterday's technology.
The best part is he installed it himself. THere is lots of info and lots of kits and packages for the DIY'er
I would not say A/C capable RV Solar is not practical. Because solar can be used in lots of places where gensets cannot.
Lots of CG's prohibit gensets or limit their use.
Solar has no usage limitations. Solar has no exaust risk.
In the real world solar can be used in situations when gensets cannot.
Solar A/C works well and run time is only limited by the battery bank.
The cost between solar and gensets are relatively close, in the end solar has advantages that gensets do not. Mainly silent operation and no exhaust.
Depending on your needs many are willing to pay more for these solar advantages.
Solar is the wave of the furture. It is here now.
Back in 2012 when I bought my current rig RV Solar did not exist. However today most manufacturers have OEM RV solar options.
While gensets are still the easiest cheapest way to have A/C power.
I would not say that gensets are the superior way or the only way.
Solar power has arrived and is a very practical way to power your RV.
o almost twice as much as a built in generator (or 12 times as much as a portable)...and you still have limited electric if you want air/con with the massive solar/battery system.
Solar has it's place but once you want air/con, it's technically possible but not practical.
The above statement may have been true 5 years ago. But technology moves fast.
The above statement is outdated in 2022.
My neighbor has a A/C capable RV Solar set up. I have seen it in action. It is very practical and makes my built in Onan look like yesterday's technology.
The best part is he installed it himself. THere is lots of info and lots of kits and packages for the DIY'er
I would not say A/C capable RV Solar is not practical. Because solar can be used in lots of places where gensets cannot.
Lots of CG's prohibit gensets or limit their use.
Solar has no usage limitations. Solar has no exaust risk.
In the real world solar can be used in situations when gensets cannot.
Solar A/C works well and run time is only limited by the battery bank.
The cost between solar and gensets are relatively close, in the end solar has advantages that gensets do not. Mainly silent operation and no exhaust.
Depending on your needs many are willing to pay more for these solar advantages.
Solar is the wave of the furture. It is here now.
Back in 2012 when I bought my current rig RV Solar did not exist. However today most manufacturers have OEM RV solar options.
While gensets are still the easiest cheapest way to have A/C power.
I would not say that gensets are the superior way or the only way.
Solar power has arrived and is a very practical way to power your RV.
