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Originally Posted by Chance
You are a little late, that idea is here already though I’m not sure if it’s just a dream or if they are actually in production. It’s a package similar to a generator and comes in different power and energy levels. Other companies may have similar units. I saw this weeks ago and saved picture as a reminder to research later.
The amount of energy stored in batteries is always going to be limited compared to a generator, which makes powering air conditioners for days impractical — at least within reasonable cost today. If not for long-term air conditioning, I think elimination of generator has a chance.
What’s interesting is that lithium batteries and inverters can now produce very high power levels at reasonable costs. They just can’t do it for long because of limited battery energy storage. Picture below shows a power unit similar to portable units like a Bluetti but much larger. Specs suggest many are physically larger than Onan 4000 or 5500 generators.
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Yeah, I am notorious for being late to the party. They generally don't start until I get there anyway
I bought my mom one of those smaller Bluetti's for Christmas and she uses al the time now. Kind of cool how you can control it with your phone without having to get up.
Right now I don't have a true requirement for Lithium. So I need my already paid genny that runs off gas that is already in the RV 80 hours a year. I wouldn't be surprised if I had a smaller genny I may have to run it 160 hrs per year just to keep lithium charged.
But this is where I don't have to be an expert. I will just buy what WBGO makes and I am good. Lot of stuff came with the coach that I didn't know I needed or wanted until a year or two of usage. Gas / Electric fridge being one example. It is like I got my Box and the Kits are optional.