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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-14-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
The one important data point that’s missing is...

The one important data point that’s missing is the cost of the system; but being a prototype they are not likely to disclose it.


Regardless, it’s difficult to fully appreciate the capabilities...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-13-2019, 09:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
Thanks to posted video, we now know Thor went all...

Thanks to posted video, we now know Thor went all out with Level 4 system for luxury motorhomes.

3 inverters at 3600 watts each

Approximately 40,000 Watt-hours (36,000 usable) battery bank
...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-13-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
I would not personally consider 24V electrical...

I would not personally consider 24V electrical system unless the vehicle and RV “house” was already set up for 24V. I’d keep it at 12V, or if making a change go up to 48V nominal (about 56V...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-12-2019, 11:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
48V auto electrical systems for mild hybrid is...

48V auto electrical systems for mild hybrid is already a reality. We don’t need to speculate. ;)

Yes, they use a DC-DC converter to step down a small amount of power from 48V to 12V (nominal)...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-12-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
Guys have been tinkering with this concept for...

Guys have been tinkering with this concept for decades; it’s just now that costs are a little more affordable due to advances in technology and manufacturing.

About 15 years ago I went to see a...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-12-2019, 03:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
Solar is included in new motorhome design from...

Solar is included in new motorhome design from Thor, and was briefly mentioned above. More specs on total system is really needed. The issue I see is not so much solar being expensive, but rather...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-12-2019, 02:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
Just an educated guess based on my experience: ...

Just an educated guess based on my experience: Larger items normally can’t rotate as fast due to physical limitations. The alternator that Volta uses I expect is physically larger because it puts...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-11-2019, 08:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
Yeah, other systems that eliminated the...

Yeah, other systems that eliminated the generator, like EcoTrek, did the same as Volta in that they start the van engine when battery is low. My previous comment was based on starting a V6 or V8 gas...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-11-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
A major benefit of these systems is the ability...

A major benefit of these systems is the ability to charge battery bank much quicker than the rate power is used later. If you can charge in 1 hour at 10 times the rate, then you can have silence (no...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-11-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
Other companies started using Volta a while back....

Other companies started using Volta a while back. I think Thor is late to game, and hardly innovative. But I do credit them for embracing the obvious need, which I hope filters down to smaller...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-11-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
In my opinion, in marketing speak that can also...

In my opinion, in marketing speak that can also read that the system can operate without a generator, not necessarily that the motorhome doesn’t have a generator. They may just be trying to...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-11-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
I’ve seen drawings showing multiple inverter’s on...

I’ve seen drawings showing multiple inverter’s on one motorhome. A 3.6 kW inverter isn’t that large for a luxury motorhome. But since inverter’s are now relatively cheap, you can have two on one...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-11-2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
Most likely a generator will be required for...

Most likely a generator will be required for those who will stay off the grid for long periods if planning to camp in warm weather and use A/C all day. I doubt solar power alone will keep up with...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-11-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
Yeah, I see it as good news, and a step towards...

Yeah, I see it as good news, and a step towards improved camping and touring.

I’m interested in seeing specifications; not that I’m interested in large RVs, but expect same technology to filter...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-11-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,355
Posted By Chance
Thor Introducing DP with Volta Battery Power

Thor joining generator-less design by introducing a diesel pusher with Volta lithium-battery electrical system at RVX this week.
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