Hey guys, first post here.
I own a salvage yard and we pretty much have unlimited tesla modules, we've taken apart a lot of these cars.
I know there may be better options out there from the research I've done, but I have these here...so it's hard to argue against using them.
The vehicle:
2017 F350 Dually with Cirrus 820 Truck camper.
I am going to build a custom flatbed that will house the batteries & inverter. I like the idea of having a mobile heavy duty truck/power station. I would like 3 outlet plugs (50amp RV plug, 30amp RV plug, 20 amp standard house plug). I'll just plug the camper shore power into the truck..I like the idea of not doing any custom work/fabrication to the camper itself.
I wanted to use the truck engine to recharge the modules with either a second engine mounted 24v alternator, 48v alternator, 240v generator.
So I guess my main questions are
1. Should I run the system as a 24v or 48v?
2. I hear the Tesla modules have their own issues, what are some things to watch out for to make sure the setup is done correctly?
3. Can I hook the alternator directly to the batteries for charging?
4. Do I need a special inverter to handle the specific tesla battery configuration?
5. How can I figure out how long it would take to charge the battery bank off the engine?
6. Any recommendations on how many kwh would be a good amount? My thought is the more the better so 8 would fit nicely for ~40kwh. Goal is to be able to fully run the a/c and other components on the camper for a full night minimum then have the truck be able to charge it during the day.
6. What other components would I need for a proper install?
Thanks!
I own a salvage yard and we pretty much have unlimited tesla modules, we've taken apart a lot of these cars.
I know there may be better options out there from the research I've done, but I have these here...so it's hard to argue against using them.
The vehicle:
2017 F350 Dually with Cirrus 820 Truck camper.
I am going to build a custom flatbed that will house the batteries & inverter. I like the idea of having a mobile heavy duty truck/power station. I would like 3 outlet plugs (50amp RV plug, 30amp RV plug, 20 amp standard house plug). I'll just plug the camper shore power into the truck..I like the idea of not doing any custom work/fabrication to the camper itself.
I wanted to use the truck engine to recharge the modules with either a second engine mounted 24v alternator, 48v alternator, 240v generator.
So I guess my main questions are
1. Should I run the system as a 24v or 48v?
2. I hear the Tesla modules have their own issues, what are some things to watch out for to make sure the setup is done correctly?
3. Can I hook the alternator directly to the batteries for charging?
4. Do I need a special inverter to handle the specific tesla battery configuration?
5. How can I figure out how long it would take to charge the battery bank off the engine?
6. Any recommendations on how many kwh would be a good amount? My thought is the more the better so 8 would fit nicely for ~40kwh. Goal is to be able to fully run the a/c and other components on the camper for a full night minimum then have the truck be able to charge it during the day.
6. What other components would I need for a proper install?
Thanks!