DIY Electric RV?

[slowmover]

A travel trailer, obviously.

Change “the drivetrain” whenever needed. That’s only the start.

[freebeard]

So everyone is on the same page - a box truck or motor home have no advantages compared to what?

The aerodynamic template, rendered as a prolated spheroid with formless construction.



This isn't so much a motorhome as a mobile office/party van. In the narrow tail is a half circular workstation with a big swivel captain's chair at the center. I'm looking at Blender 2.8 right now, I should update this with a Tesla drivetrain and basalt fiber shell.

[JSH]

Originally Posted by slowmover

A travel trailer, obviously.

Change “the drivetrain” whenever needed. That’s only the start.

I see. Well to each their own but a trailer doesn't work for my purpose. They most definitely do have disadvantages with the biggest the length. I don't fancy dragging a trailer down windy gravel roads into remote areas. 20 feet overall is about the maximum that will work for me.

My choice is between a the aero of a van vs the extra room in a box truck

[freebeard]

It didn't start being about you until Permalink #25.


https://i.pinimg.com/originals/44/e2...2a843b1ad5.jpg

Redpoint5: I don't disagree with you. RVing is a different thing than camping. I'm almost thinking more "Tiny House Movement" than anything else.
....
One COULD simply build a custom, from-scratch, RV/Camper/MobileHome on it. As such, aerodynamics could be improved, or a bed could stick out over the cab, or the whole thing could be covered in cedar shakes - however a person wanted to design it!

Straight trucks are just an engine and frame, so anything is possible.

Instead of shakes, scalloped shingles laid horizontally and shingled bottom to top to look like fish scales.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/2f/e1/e4/2...a8dd97c418.jpg

[JSH]

Originally Posted by freebeard

It didn't start being about you until Permalink #25.

It isn't about me. The OP was about making a box truck RV. Not travel trailers or tiny houses.

[freebeard]

I was a little harsh. But I quoted the OP about tiny houses.

It's generally a subject of interest to me. I've been looking for a place to post this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN0KCEDTJ0k

SHEE has government money behind it but the principles could be applied to a shipping container or anything.

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by redpoint5

I bet most RV hookups top out at 30-40 amps tops. I probably wouldn't get a faster L2 charger since they probably aren't common or affordable.

Ability to DCFC at a CCS charger is probably wise.

No. For decades it’s been 30A & 50A. Few facilities offer one or the other. Just a price differential if not flat fee PLUS x-amount after so much consumption.

That said, RV Park electric is (occasionally) up to snuff. Best you are able to check outlet integrity. Polarity especially.

Most of us carry huge surge protectors into which we plug the RV. THEN into their power.

See also HUGHES AUTOFORMER. Low voltage a COMMON problem mid day summer.

.

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by JSH

I see. Well to each their own but a trailer doesn't work for my purpose. They most definitely do have disadvantages with the biggest the length. I don't fancy dragging a trailer down windy gravel roads into remote areas. 20 feet overall is about the maximum that will work for me.

My choice is between a the aero of a van vs the extra room in a box truck

So it’s all about the last four miles of an 800-mile trip. I’d look at JK JEEP and off-road camper as “practical” choice.

Top heavy and off-road DONT go together.

[oil pan 4]

My 10kw chademo costs around $3,500 new.
Most RV parks on plug share ask that you limit charging between 30 or 40 amps.

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by oil pan 4

My 10kw chademo costs around $3,500 new.
Most RV parks on plug share ask that you limit charging between 30 or 40 amps.

Can you monitor amp draw? Voltage?