![]() ![]() That would let you get started on having fun with the van virtually instantly and you can add components over time to shift the load to a higher battery based mix over time, as budget and desire allow. Perhaps it makes sense to consider a 2 kW inverter generator that already has 12 volt output as well, for $1 K. Adding a larger alternator (which will only put out power at road speeds unless you have the fast idle option) ![]() If you go through the budget numbers for: I am not sure where you plan to use the van, but it seems like heat and hot water will be high priorities pretty fast. I lived in W OR for a few years during some very damp (drizzly) cool periods and that type of cold can be very penetrating. At 3- 4 kW, it starts to make sense to consider inverters fed from 48 volt battery systems. If your 120 vac power needs are under 1 kW, then 12 volt inverters in that power range are pretty reasonably priced.Īt 2 kW, the price can jump to to $2K pretty fast, and it starts to make sense to consider 24 volt based inverters. The decision path is always a combination of technology, budget, and personal lifestyle concepts. It is always an interesting thought process starting a van project. I haven't talked to anyone at Battle Born Batteries yet, those seem like they might be a good value in lithium. I need some one to sell me some sweet components. A vehicle powered inverter sounds cool, especially if it could run a power tool. It would be great to be able to recharge as fast as possible from the vehicle engine. I have the 90A alternator, so I'm supposing I would upgrade that. It's a 2004 140 cargo turned crew/camper/daily driver/adventure wagon. Really interested to hear if anyone has opinion on best value smallish 12v system for around $1000 - $2000.Įdit: I don't have an OEM aux battery. ![]() I'm certainly not including fixtures and appliances in the 2k budget. I haven't done the calculations yet to decide how much battery capacity will be required. I know a budget is a bit absurd when someone doesn't know what they're shopping for. ![]() Wondering the difference between charging house battery from vehicle powered inverter vs some battery to battery charger. I'm wondering if a better value is in lithium batteries or AGM. Re: Battle Born Batteries? 12V opinions for a weekender van I'll be figuring it out soon one way or another. We would use an electric water kettle/etc. Even if it was only driven from the vehicle engine. It would be advantageous to have an inverter. For sure I'm looking for a state of the art no/low maintenance, smart stuff that won't fry the battery's. I have had several small RV's/class B vans and the older battery/charging systems were a downer. and I don't know what specifically to buy in any case. I'm not sure how to decide between the alternator driven inverter to charge house battery, or a battery to battery charger, or other. (possible to recharge in an hour's drive or less?) and recharges fast from shore power.Ĥ) Will last for ar least 5 years before having to replace anything expensive. It's super important that it's basically 0 maintenance and lasts as long as possible before something expensive needs to be replaced.ġ) Powers at least my cabin lights, fan, fridge, D2 (weather permitting), other things a bonus, for a day or twoĢ) Recharges fast from the engine alternator. I'm looking to get myself started with a good system for less than $2000. Like for the weekender folks that aren't trying to have a house on wheels and could be upgraded in the future with more storage and/or solar. It would be really valuable to hear educated opinions on how to get the best value basic electrical system. Enough battery to power a efficient 12v compressor fridge, Maxx fan, led cabin lights, phone/tablet/laptop charging, occasional Espar D2. I'm thinking charging from engine alternator and/or shore power, no solar for now. I'm wanting to install a basic 12V system in my T1N. ![]()
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