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Technically a genset is an engine and a generator. A generator is just the part that creates energy, so larger systems are called...

You're spot on propane is much better at energy storage. High end large coaches are usually all electric but thats because its easier...

Many US RV's use a genset- they really haven't been a 'thing' outside the US for decades... (mostly because in many places their use is...

Hi @steves_ambo IMO, these decisions can only be made after you know your needs / wants, “load calculations”, preliminary design, etc...

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None of those are particularly high draw and can all be run on a 12v system with ease... (apart from the A/C of course) Sterling is a...

3000w is still 250a vs 62a. There's no disadvantage for OP, he still needs DC to DC converters although he could get the new ORION XS...

For a RV with modest power requirements, inverter under 3000 watts, there is little advantage.

Funnily enough- Ive had the inverter in the ute since 2014, going offroading in it- I actually pulled it out of the ute to run the shed...

Not a chance I'd consider anything like that in a moving vehicle like OP. Theres just too much vibration and movement with limited space.

Dual heavy duty truck starter motor cables in parallel for everything from the inverter to the 20kwh battery bank- this is one of my...

You have to be careful running LFP directly off an alternator and more so of dual alternators. 8kw at 12v is over 600amps. What...

12v high capacity and 24v high capacity alternators are both extremely common, and quite cheap with 12v from cars, 24v from trucks...

You want 1 or more Victron Orion DC to DC converters 12/48. You should have large enough alternators to have 100a+ (1200w) 48 volt...

Thanks for the reply. I'm wondering if I should do a brain dump of my current plans for the electrical, equipment, loads etc and have...

Thanks for the info and discussion, guys! I'm wondering if I wouldn't be better served just sticking with 12v. My demands, at least...

Hello, I have a 2003 F450 ambulance that I'm converting into a camper. While designing and dreaming of how I want to do it, I started...

Hello all, I'm Steve. Over the past little while, I've been working on an ambulance camper conversion. I do IT for work and now with...