Brilliant & Simple Solutions To Power Your RV- OFF GRID

SOLAR ON THE GO | WHERE TO START? | WHAT DO YOU NEED? (Audio File)

Whether you want to begin or currently go on your great Adventures in a Teardrop, a Popup, a Class B, Class C, Truck Camper, Toy Hauler, Class A, or a Tent!

THIS solution that is the difference between simply surviving vs. Living the life, is something you will definitely want to know about.

• In this publication we will be covering:
  What to consider before buying and RV and your power set up

• Solutions outside the usual Branded systems

• What you can and can’t combine when figuring out your set up or adding to an existing one

• How to figure out how much solar you need without wrecking your brain

• Plug and Play options/charging stations

• How we chose our system

• Why we chose the system we did

• What the system is

• How long it will power 120 volt items like your AC/Heat and more

• Specs, Details & Links

• The state of the art portable solar panels that are hands down the best

  When you are done reading you will finally feel like you have more of an understanding of what is standard, what is possible, what you need, why you need it and feel confident enough to research on your own if you need to, knowing you probably know more than some solar techs out there that are limited because they were trained on a specific brand or old school understanding.

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  Full disclosure: I am in no way affiliated with any of the products in this publication nor do I work for any companies having to do with the products herein. I have not been in contact with any company nor have I received any products to review for compensation or personal use free of charge.

When we finally chose our RV, we found ourselves in a conundrum where it pertained to SOLAR. Many nay sayers on YouTube and elsewhere proclaimed you can’t LIVE in an RV and use energy like you would in a standard house or home if not using a shore hook up of some kind. In some small ways they are correct, but when you use solar in tandem with other options - you can live quite comfortably without full hook ups or any at all for 12V or 120V draws.

We knew solar was efficient and essential for boondocking, but we had no idea as to what equipment was best for the money, how it all works together, let alone the SAFEST fire prevention methods necessary to also keep from destroying your very expensive lithium batteries. RV fires are not uncommon and are more often than not due to improperly matched, or built solar systems as well as equipment overloads due to inadequate MPPT controllers, Inverters, and Lithium batteries capacity regulation.

We selected power sources that are SMART and self regulate so they don’t draw down too low or overcharge and become hot enough to be a fire hazard, as well as being self heated if needed up to -4 degrees F. If you have an Rv with vents to heat the basement storage, this won’t be an issue unless you are not running the heat, in which case this perk is a real necessity.

We watched YouTube video after video. We chatted with Facebook Solar “professed Gurus”, and researched on the internet. Those efforts ended in frustration with no clear answers to our questions yet we did get a lot of food for thought, and it led us to question things we wouldn’t have thought of on our own. We didnt’ have the RV so we couldn’t TEST anything live.

We ended up doing what I always recommend when attempting to make a wise time, and cost saving choice or decision. I recommend thinking outside the box and asking questions no one else thinks to ask. Like “can you mix equipment? or can I mix 12 and 24 volt items in the system and so on. If you listen to solar videos etc., many times they are speaking only to a 12 OR 24 volt system and you might not catch that, and it is critical to pay attention to the DETAILS. It can save you money, frustration, and damage to your system, not to mention your RV.

While this publication is long, it isn’t really complicated. I am hitting on the most needed and basic essential information you will need. Giving you examples of what you can run and how long to give you perspective and going into equipment that you will need to consider over an above ONLY solar. It pays to be able to have many different alternate options to keep you and your gear powered. It also pays if it is easy and convenient to do that.

Asking questions that are not what most think to ask, led us to things we would not have known and it further enlightened us while exposing us both to things we may not have otherwise known as well as equipment we may never have heard of that is even better than the BRANDED and well marketed items. Algorithms put me in an echo chamber and keep me from things I need to know because they are trained to what I am currently interested in and asking about without allowing me to be exposed to anything outside of those things. To break out of that, I need to reach beyond my current and limited knowledge as well as what others claim to know.

Everyone necessarily has their own opinions and biases. Decide what yours are and which ones will serve you best for your lifestyle and financial capacity.

Wanting to find THE PERFECT RV or products or solar system can be counter productive because you end up in an endless search since the options are many and constantly changing. Myself and my Fiancee’, Jamie, learned that the best way to proceed is to know what you need, then what you want and then, find THAT. Once you do, then look no further. You may not be able to have it all, but you can have most of what is right for you.
All our decisions were dependent on things like convenience, reliability, fire safety, warranty and service options as well as aesthetics we know we will live with likely for the rest of our years. Obviously there are times compromise has to happen, but we make sure as much as possible it isn’t on things we know we cannot make our peace with.

Once we were in THAT mindset of ceasing thinking we might miss something so we must look at everything we can - we easily found what was a financially smart, comfortable, well built all season 5th wheel that is right for us. We even found a solar solution that isn’t what everyone else talks about if you limit yourself to the traditional solar equipment that has been around for decades.

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BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR RV

Those of you that that have purchased a new RV know that there is an almost endless list of things to learn about once you start taking steps towards RV life. Every step we took to learn one thing inevitably led us to other things we were not aware of and needed to research further .

Purchasing any RV that you might live in for a long time to travel in, or just take part time sabbaticals, is not inexpensive. I mention this before addressing the solar options because it is going to cost over and above whatever RV you choose. If you don’t prepare ahead of time before purchase - you will be left wanting, frustrated, and encounter challenges that are costly, inconvenient, and even a fire safety hazard.

Assuming you are not paying cash, you will need to take into consideration the lenders downpayment requirement, typically 10 - 20% (depending on your FICO score and debt to income ratio) to know your interest rate or you end up paying more than you should. Consider the RV purchase price, delivery fees, inspection fees, and ANY extra upgrades from the manufacturer that you may need, along with purchasing or making sure your tow vehicle for that RV is adequately equipped for the task for your sake and for those on the road around you. DON’T trust the salesman to tell you whether your vehicle will do the job or not. I can’t tell you how many people were heavily inconvenienced after the sale by finding their vehicle is not enough.

They can’t sell the rv without losing massive $$$ due to depreciation right off the RV lot. So they are faced with losing that money or purchasing an adequate vehicle. Trucks are not cheap. After having financed the RV, you may not be able to finance a NEW truck to tow it with. Then what?

Don’t get caught in that scenario. Do your homework. Look at the specs, towing capacity, payload capacity, and more. Look up the weight and specs on the RV you want to purchase.

In addition to that down payment on a tow vehicle, if necessary, the cost of a proper hitch for the RV type & the cost of paying to get a special drivers license (which is often a legal requirement) along with application fees, training course fees, and passport costs if you want to travel outside the USA. Consider the cost of the initial propane, & organizational purchases like racks and drawer organizers and more. It is a VERY long list if you are paying attention and doing your due diligence so there are fewer surprises and a lot more contentment.

A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE RV PURCHASE

• How you will use your RV? This will tell you what you need.

• Will you be driving it or will you tow it with a separate vehicle?

• What if you buy a Class A and it breaks down, can you afford a hotel for X amount of time?

• Should you have the RV and tow vehicle separate so its cheaper to drive around and see the sites wherever you go because you can disconnect from the RV to to do so, saving you gas and stresses of finding parking etc, wherever you want to go.

• Will you live in it?

• How many of you are there?

• What size will you need?

• How many bathrooms will you need?

• Will you want to go off grid and boondock?
  For how long?

• You will need to pay close attention to how many outlets in what rooms you will need and look for those when you shop. If there are not enough, ask if you can have them put in when you purchase the RV.

  Be as thorough as you can and write down questions when you watch or read other material for later research.

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I recommend learning from our FaceBook and others for RV and Solar/equipment or the Brand you think you want in an RV or products, service groups, and others you find interest in as well as other resources that are well informed and reliable. NEVER listen to advice from a company without checking reviews, and know that when looking at reviews you will want to note how many reviews and THEN how many stars and see what they say in their review on ANYTHING you buy including the RV.
Companies need to sell to stay in business. Naturally they will be bias to their own side.

Keep in mind there is usually no ONE THING FITS ALL solution. Even things you might stumble on that you think has nothing to do with your situation may still be helpful, giving you food for thought about things that may apply to you indirectly. Don’t listen to and take the advice of the first or even the 50th person. Digest many suggestions and then decide. Take notes, keep a folder and then once you have all you need - sit down together and weigh it all out as to what will work best for you, your needs and your finances.

SHOULD YOU BUY A WELL KNOWN BRAND?

At first, Jamie and I were caught in the old school Solar equipment concept that proved to be VERY expensive, like Victron, which has historically been safe and reliable. Very soon, we will see systems that don’t require so many parts and labor to utilize, making them unaffordable for many.

Frankly, systems like Victron are going to be hard pressed when comping up against the new technology in 2025 that are more advanced, compact, plug and play while giving you more for less.

A properly installed Victron system on the diagram shown above, We found out that for ONLY 1800W it would cost 25,000! Just 200 amp hours runs around $4,000.00. Sadly those are a far cry from the amount of solar energy necessary if you plan on boon docking off grid. It stands to reason you may encounter the need for a lot more solar in situations you cannot predict.

Considering our needs, we simply had to look for other options. I shoot for the sky and usually end up making better decisions. I like solution oriented people. The minute someone says YOU CAN’T? I am now tasked with proving them incorrect. In a world full of probability, it just makes sense.
The reasons people say you can’t is usually due to biases or lack of knowledge of what is out there on the market. Of course we wanted it all as affordably as possible for a product that we could rely on with a great warranty that was above all else - SAFE.

Murphy’s Law dictates that if you prepare for things, THOSE THINGS never happen. It’s what you didn’t prepare for that happens. So - our motto is, prepare in every way possible.

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SOLAR

We had certain things to consider.
1. We would rather boon dock than stay hooked up in an RV park. We aren’t much for full time Resort type luxury except on occasion if we want long hot showers for example. We are not anti-social but we are more fond of nature than we are of constant socialization.

2. We have a 55lb dog with a double coat.

3. The windows on the RV of our choice only tip out on the Bottom and do not open fully. It’s great to keep the dog in and others out, and we love the frameless windows but that meant we might need AC more than we realized even though there is a large ceiling fan.

4. We never know where we will be or why we might be in certain conditions or areas so it is best to be prepared for scenarios no matter how unlikely it might seem that they may occur. We considered all possible scenarios just to be safe.

The Manufacturer of the RV we chose was offering a package that was not adequate for our vision of RV life, and we didn’ want to spend good money after bad, or waste equipment we never got to use. This meant asking the manufacturer if we can modify existing upgrades and even equipment or do away with some of it altogether so we didn’t buy something we would have to trash altogether in lieu of what we are planning.

All of this meant that we had to educate ourselves in an industry that doesn’t even agree with one another, in order to convey to the Dealer and manufacturer what we wanted to upgrade and what we wanted them to leave out altogether, if anything.

We had to consider if we would be able to spend out of pocket in order to spend wisely on some things while upgrading on things that can be done at the manufacturer and factored into the loan instead of paying out of pocket.
That meant potentially withholding some of the proposed initial downpayment we want to make on either the RV or the Towing vehicle loan - or both. That means a higher monthly payment to consider along with longer loan terms and that means we would pay moe overall in the end than we want to.

We needed to keep in mind that at our ages, our income will change and become less, so forward thinking was and is essential for us as it is about more than just saving immediate dollars and more about the long term effects of monthly payments and whether we can pay it down quicker or not. That comes sooner than later with my being 62 and Jamie 59 so we had to look forward into the future for the long term so we won’t have unpleasant surprises. We wanted to be in control of the mo. payment so we can pay extra when we want rather than being held to a high monthly payment where we can’t pay extra on the principle of the loans.

In addition we wanted to be able to get out of the costly apartment here in California and living as inexpensively as possible in the RV the first few years since Jamie is still working out of the home, while we focus on recouping what we outlay initially for the RV etc.
We will remain mostly stationary with the exception of short ventures until Jamie can Retire completely before we can travel full time.

We need the RV to act like a homestead as much as possible. That meant we needed a strong capable chassis, ti-axles, and great suspension, AC/Heat, all season considerations like thicker walls, double pane windows, heated basement compartments, sealed under belly, solid construction so the AC/heat would not run as much or be needed as often while keeping rodents and insects at bay. All of those considerations save on energy use especially in an RV. We aren’t millionaires at all and all THAT seemed like we were asking for the world but if no other monthly loan debts or mortgages - we found it more than doable given the cost of real estate in California.

Now that we knew the RV we wanted, we looked to find out how much solar we would need should we need to use it a lot while boon docking or in unexpected situations.

Solar only works when there is sun so you have to consider other options if you are in the middle of nowhere or can’t move elsewhere (in the case of inclement weather, a break down and more.

HOW MUCH SOLAR DOES A COUPLE LIKE US REQUIRE?

During our own assessment of ourselves, we know that we are both older, so extreme temps in either direction can be an issue.
I run hot and I have asthma so the quality of air may not be so great when there are fires in California or people having camp fires nearby and we both get irritated by some springtime pollens. Our dog has a double coat. We are homebodies so we will likely use something all the time all day if indoors like the fan and refrigerator for example. Those things alone require A/C more often than not.

Don’t get me wrong, we plan to hang outside and explore more than not, but those first few years living in the RV until we hit the road, will require the scenario I just mentioned. To get to how much we needed, we had to first understand our habits and then how much solar is necessary to meet our demands.

RULE OF THUMB SOLAR SPECS FOR DAILY LIVING:

A minimum of 30 Kilowatt hours and 6000wh is essential to live off grid.

Ill show you a system that gives you 3 times that amount, making it more realistic for off grid, at a fraction of the cost of traditional solar systems that are safe and reliable with necessary and functional options you won’t find on typical solar systems.

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Can you have too much solar on an RV?

For an RV, you have to remember it is not a house. You can't store more than 100% of your rig's battery capacity so you can't sell excess power to the electric company like you could in a home. This means that it is very important to correctly size your RV's solar power system. When there is more of a charge coming in than the batteries can hold it becomes a safety issue because they can overheat and even cause a fire or damage your system. MPPT controllers are necessary to prevent voltage excess, so it must be rated adequately.

If the MPPT is too small or too large, both have their own set of consequences so it pays to make sure your solar panel, battery, controller and inverter are all adequate for your set up and requirements. To have more capacity with your MPPT or Inverter, you can daisy chain one or more MPPT controllers to an existing one on your rig, as well as daisy chaining Inverters to one another. No need to trash what you have in this case.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT OUR OWN DEALER/MANUFACTURER PROVIDES

The manufacturer standard set up is for our chosen RV is:

A. 3- 200 watt solar panels = 600watts
B. 1- 30 amp MPPT controller -(Maximum Power Point Tracking controller)
C. 1- 2000 watt Inverter -(converts direct current (DC) electricity, which is what a solar panel generates, over to alternating current (AC) electricity so you can use your outlets and other essentials.

Manufacturers typically give you what is necessary rather than what is ideal in order to keep price points acceptable to move inventory.
Our rig would come with a min of 600w or (5) 200w solar panels. Enough to run the fridge ALL THE TIME when traveling or not, as well as some electrical outlets and a pc with ease but not much more and not necessarily all at the same time for very long, it depends.

We decided to upgrade and have them add 2 more 200 watt solar panels which gives us 1,000 watts which gives us a more comfortable day to day capacity.

When attempting to decide what you upgrade and what you want to do after the sale, its critical to understand equipment basics, like mixing battery brands and more.

CAN YOU MIX AND MATCH EQUIPMENT?

You cannot mix and match some things with regard to solar equipment while you CAN others.

• WHAT YOU CAN MIX:

• Solar panel brands - but you must match them to your MPPT capacity overall.

• BRANDS: but not for everything so do your research. While technically possible to use different brands of lithium batteries in your solar system, it is strongly discouraged as mixing brands can lead to performance issues, reduced lifespan, and potential safety concerns due to variations in battery chemistry and discharge rates, so it's best to stick with the same brand and model for optimal results.

• WHAT YOU CANNOT MIX:

• BATTERIES - Whatever you start with , or whatever the manufacturer gives you, you will likely end up trashing if you want to add to your system right away. YOU WILL WANT TO GET ALL YOUR BATTERIES AT THE SAME TIME and later add to or replace the same brand and voltage of battery as you go along.

  Adding new batteries to an older set in a solar system isn't usually recommended because batteries of different ages degrade at different rates, meaning connecting them together can lead to uneven charging and discharging, potentially damaging the newer batteries by forcing them to compensate for the older ones' reduced capacity, ultimately shortening their lifespan; this is referred to as "battery mismatch" and is considered a significant concern in solar systems.

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THE CHOICES WE OPTED FOR

Jamie and I opted to forego the typical and limited lithium batteries of the past and go with ONE LARGE CAPACITY battery right off the bat.

We wanted a PLUG & PLAY option too so we could bypass all the equipment, wires, tech learning curves while getting more than standard systems could offer in addition to using that asset when mobile away from the RV as well as with it.

We found out that portable units already contain the MPPTcontroller and Inverter, with temperature control self regulation and many more options you will find ideal.

We decided it best to have a multitude of ways to charge and use our equipment and batteries to save time, effort, frustration while eliminating having to be continually mindful that we were SURVIVING instead of simply living pleasantly when off grid or outside of RV Parks.

Not only that, but having options for use and charging methods makes sense because you never know what you will encounter, where you will stay, or what will happen. Having options means being inconvenienced less, while having backups if something in your string of energy equipment should fail and need service, especially if your RV is your primary residence.

Know your desired mission! We have nothing to prove by trying to suffer the hardships living in nature and off grid seem to bring out in many lol. Sure we could but - we don’t want to. We want to travel and enjoy what is left of our lives, not prove how hardy we are. (If you would like to read below this line, please consider subscribing for FREE)

OUR IDEAL SET UP that we chose:

To begin, please know that we are not trying to tell you to do as we do or buy what we suggest.
All we are offering here is perspective, food for thought and things you can now check out on your own in comparison to other items that can provide what we have suggested or even better if you find them.

Technology is ALWAYS changing.
This publication is merely meant to act as a food for thought GUIDE you can use to start your research.

Having said that - here is what we consider an ideal set up in our case. We welcome input! Healthy argument and alternatives if anyone sees a flaw in this ! PLEASE do let us know.

1- EPOCH BATTERY shown below

This brand is right up there with Battle Born, but what epoch gives you for the $$$ is a bargain for sure.
With a massive 5,888wh - we decided why not this instead of a bunch of heavy weighted batteries since we have to be mindful of rig weight?
But wait till you see the rest of the reasons why we feel it’s a great buy.

Check the specs below!

• Blue Tooth capable

• Built in Temperature Regulation:
  Regulates itself from High Temps up to140deg F/-20C down to -4deg F/60C with an internal heating system for below 0 degree charging for reliable weather performance and life. Batteries do not charge if cold.

• Overcharge, over-discharge, overcurrent, short circuit, and temperature protection ensure optimal performance and safety.

• No Offgassing
  Many batteries off gas, this does not.

• Unmatched Scalability
  Parallel capability to connect up to 16 batteries with improved Victron communication for seamless integration or hook up to the app to monitor.

• Comes with an external battery monitor device.

• Advanced LiFePO4 Chemistry-Reliable, safe, and long-lasting battery technology with 3500+ cycles.

• 460Ah capacity, 230A max continuous charge/discharge, and IP67-rated dust and waterproof design.

• Built-in Smart BMS

• Enhanced Functionality
  Bluetooth-enabled app for iOS and Android

• Longevity and Warranty
  Maintenance-free design with an 11-year manufacturer warranty, providing peace of mind and reliability.

• 4.9 Review Rating

1- EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station just click this to see the product site, specs and details. Keep in mind there are MANY MODELS, but you will see why we chose THIS one instead.

This technological wonder is Whisper-quiet with X-Quiet technology, ensuring a peaceful hum*, promising your neighbors a peaceful sleep, It's so silent that you'll hardly notice it's there but wait till you see what I have to say next.

THIS HAS A PORT TO PLUG YOUR RV SHORE PLUG INTO and acts like your shore power hook up. It can more than handle the task. It has SOOOOO many more perks like being able to run a welder, or your A/C and microwave AT THE SAME TIME, multiple ways to charge it so check it out!

This bad boy comes with one of the top of the line fast charging 400 watt portable solar panel with a 190 peak watt capacity over other portable Solar panels-

This is the YouTube video that did the test on 10 different panels that recorded the results I just mentioned.

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Unfortunately I am unable to give you the time stamp for the Ecoflow as their video was not set up that way. It was designed to watch the entire video.

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WHAT WE ARE DOING

When you do what we will do and couple A SINGLE POWER STATION WITH AN ADDED BATTERY, with our existing solar set up and generator - this is what it looks like:

• 5,500 Onan Propane Generator financed into our loan

• 1,000 watts solar capacity standard on roof also financed into our loan

• 1- 4,000 watt capacity Ecoflow Delta Pro 3 power station

• 1- 4,096 watt capacity Ecoflow Delta Pro 3 smart EXTRA battery (stacked on top)
  COST outside of standard equipment: $5,199.00 as of January 27,2025

1- 400 watt EcoFlow fast charging portable solar panel
COST:$400

1-5,888 watt Epoch battery connected to our existing solar array
COST: $1,799

TOTAL: $7,398.00 (A LOT LESS than any other system that could provide more than enough power for off gridding, boon docking or dry rv park stays to save dollars while offering us flexibility, charging options and convenience.

On top of that - we need a Ford F-450 to tow the RV, (450 because it has commercial wheels, smaller turning radius, 8ft bed, bigger breaking capacity and more)
The point here though is that it comes standard with an alternator charging system that we can recharge anything with while going down the road.
Running the power cable from the rv to the truck charging cable going down the road or not definitely gives piece of mind

OUR TOTAL available watt hours is - 20,484 !!!

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This unit is AMAZING.

This is how we will utilize our set up which is what makes it so great.
The real world use in practice is as follows:

Our solar replenishes our Epoch battery as it runs when sunny.
Our epoch can be recharged when hooked to shore power
Our Delta can recharge our epoch battery
Our Delta can be recharged from our alternator charger on the truck
Our Delta can be recharged by its own external portable fast charge 400 watt solar panel while doling out power for other things at the same time.
Our Delta can be recharged by EV charging (the kind used to recharge electric cars)
OUR ENTIRE RV CAN PLUG INTO and run on the Delta and recharge the epoch at the same time.
The Delta can be utilized to charge phones, run computers, laptops, when plugged into it directly if you need to use it independent of the RV while on the road in your truck because we will keep it in the Towing vehicle under lock and key so it can’t be stolen.

Since we can charge it while driving the truck, when we get back home, after having left our furry friend for several hours, we are ready to charge our rv back up or provide extra power that was drawn down for A/C while we were away. It’s nice to know we can power safety lighting on the road if we need to change a tire, use it to recharge a phone if broken down with a phone barely charged up because we forgot, its nice to know we can hook up a tire pump or any other tool we may need on the road independent of the RV itself or with it.

The Onan LP Generator of 5,500 wh can use the propane to assist in tandem with all the other equipment and can recharge ANY of the equipment in line if needed in a pinch and we have propane available.

HOW LONG CAN WE RUN 1 OF OUR AC’S ON THIS SET UP?

The AC's Power Consumption:

• Starting Wattage: A 15,000 BTU RV AC typically requires around 3,500 watts to start.

• Running Wattage: Once running, it will consume around 1,500 watts continuously.

• Peak Demand: If you do not have a soft start A/C like we will, Be aware that the initial surge of power needed to start the AC is higher than its continuous running wattage. A 15,000 BTU RV AC typically requires around 3,500 watts to start which eats up A LOT of watts all at once quickly on the start and then evens out to 1,500 once running.
  With a soft start you don’t have that issue.

If we ran only ONE A/C, we could run it 13.66 hours CONSTANTLY without it cycling on and off. Of course it will likely cycle so our run time is spread out lasting well over the time needed in most instances and by the time we wake up after using it all night the system will naturally already be recharging from the sun.
If the A/C cycles you can see that we could say we can run that A/C at least 5 more hours or more than the almost 14 estimated as a constant time.

Our RV would have 3 A/C heat pump units, so in a boon docking situation, we would likely use only the 1 in the area of the rv we will be in at any given time. i.e. Kitchen, or living room or bedroom.
With our system we know that the AC will likely kick on and off. How often it runs of course depends on how hot it is outside vs inside the 3” plus insulated walls.

An RV's automatic transfer switch and charge controller manages the switching and distribution of power from solar panels and other sources that we have in the series all at the ready and hooked up which we can monitor on a screen in the RV so as each part of the system depletes another kicks on.

Of course the solar panels on the RV will constantly regenerate even while being used during sunny days. On cloudy days we have the option of recharging the battery charging unit with the trucks alternator charging system while also utilizing the Delta Pro 3 fast charging solar panel on the portable charger as well, and let’s not forget the Onan Generator if we have propane, and we should because we would hardly have to use it in this scenario.

If we are driving the Portable unit is already on the truck and we simply plug it to the truck and it charges while we drive.
If we can’t do that, we can charge it via the solar and if we have shore hook up we can charge it there or at an EV charging station.

Lastly, I would be doing you an injustice if I didnt’ mention the fireplace, and heat pump draws to take into consideration.
The penguin RV AC/Heat pumps draw the same amperage for both A/C and heat.
A Heat pump is only effective between 25 and 45 degrees after which it ceases to be energy efficient.

• A 15,000 BTU heat pump can heat a much larger area than a 5,200 BTU electric fireplace. The heat pump will distribute heat throughout your RV, while the fireplace will primarily heat the immediate area around it.

• Electric Fireplace Limitations:

  Electric fireplaces are best suited for supplemental heating or creating ambiance in a specific area, not for heating an entire RV efficiently. If you are going to do that, I recommend closing off areas you are not in. If it is dangerously cold outside, I recommend using your heat pump in combination so that your basement storage areas are warm enough to prevent your pipes and lines from freezing.

• USING THEN BOTH AT THE SAME TIME
  Heat pumps start to lose efficiency in very cold temperatures (below 40°F). If you're in extremely cold conditions, you might need to supplement with another heating source like the fireplace, and or if you get a heater installed in your bedroom wall, you can use that in tandem at night.

• And in case you thought insta hot water heaters were only electric or only propane - Our standard manufacturer installed and supplied Truma Aqua Go Comfort On-Demand hot water heater can use either propane or electricity
  giving us even more confidence in the way we chose to set up our system!

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I hope you enjoyed this and found it useful. I hope It generated questions and ideas for you and your journey to explore.

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