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Originally Posted by Mr Sunshine
I don’t possess the time, skill, patience or finances to attempt to run just one AC from a battery system, so that option is off the table for me. Kudos to you who do.
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I agree it is difficult to justify the cost of upgrading an existing motorhome that is working well at the time. To me it makes most sense to power air conditioner from batteries when it’s done from onset, so the cost (savings) of generator and other equipment can be applied towards battery capacity, larger inverter, etc... Even that works best for those who travel daily and boondock mostly at night to sleep only. Trying to boondock days at a time in summer without a generator will likely be a problem for most campers.
If we could save $20 a night, it would take many years of normal camping to pay for lithium upgrade in order to power A/C overnight from batteries. However, if done from start, cost should be more reasonable.
P.S. — Gas was $4.29 near my home today. Lower prices could affect decision to run generator.
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