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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-28-2018, 05:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,508
Posted By Chance
Semantics. The point is that if you go out...

Semantics.

The point is that if you go out and buy a "regular" Axis (or Chateau Class C or whatever) and then proceed to remove the Onan generator, what's left is functionally very different than...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-28-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,508
Posted By Chance
Yes, any generator would have been nice to have...

Yes, any generator would have been nice to have during 12 days without power (Hurricane Ike I think) or last August during Harvey flooding. "Need" is relative though because we did survive without...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-28-2018, 03:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,508
Posted By Chance
Agree, as do many in Class Bs that don't have...

Agree, as do many in Class Bs that don't have built-in Onan-type generators. Many go with portable Hondas to run their A/C.

Looking at original question in first post (copied below), if I...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-28-2018, 01:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,508
Posted By Chance
I agree with what's being stated, but also think...

I agree with what's being stated, but also think that comparing a regular RV without a generator to a modern generator-less RV makes little sense. They are too different. Besides, a dedicated...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-27-2018, 08:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,508
Posted By Chance
It's a good summary, which also illustrates many...

It's a good summary, which also illustrates many problems that should be avoidable if engineered properly by OEM. The high cost and problems with second alternator is great example. Removing an...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-24-2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,508
Posted By Chance
This short video from Advanced RV showing...

This short video from Advanced RV showing development and testing of a Volta 48V system may be of interest. In this case getting rid of Onan-type generator doesn't mean going without electric power,...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-24-2018, 02:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,508
Posted By Chance
Yeah, it's pretty amazing considering that these...

Yeah, it's pretty amazing considering that these batteries yield 80 to 100% of rated capacity, making them cheaper per useable kWh than a lead-acid battery. And then when we factor in the number of...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-24-2018, 12:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,508
Posted By Chance
It's already happening. Many Class B motorhomes...

It's already happening. Many Class B motorhomes are eliminating the conventional (Onan) generator and installing a dedicated 2nd engine-driven alternator to charge a high-capacity battery bank. It...
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