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Originally Posted by Oneilkeys

I think you are right on the price. The MSRP on my Travato was almost $130k and I paid 80K. So there is room for an Ekco type RV under $100k, maybe with a generator and AGM batteries.

From what Winnebago has released, it appears the new Onan 2,800-Watt inverter generator is standard, as well as a 315 Amp-hour lithium battery and 2,000-Watt Xantrex inverter. The 455-Watt solar is also standard.

Watching The Fit RV video, James stated he opted to delete the generator because they have been doing fine without it on their Travato.

The video has a lot of implied technical information to consider. James mentioned that battery is 12-Volt, not 48-Volt like on Volta systems used on Travato. The battery looks like a lithium iron phosphate, which is also a different chemistry than used on Volta systems. The 12-Volt system will limit system capacity but should cost less than Volta offered on Travato.

He also mentioned dedicated 12-Volt second alternator which is very interesting. Ford offers dual alternators, but they are not segregated except on the standard F-150 with Pro Power Onboard. Having an option for RV manufacturers to install a lower cost stand-alone high-capacity alternator is great news if brackets, drive belt, etc. are supplied by Ford to OEM quality standards.