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The Quattro is more expensive than the multiplus as they not only allow charging from the grid, they also allow charging from a generator and have an automatic transfer switch. Not that I plan to have a generator, but I’d rather have the option than not. And I will be using electric for...

It is a figure of speech.

70% is based on a flat panel and full sun exposure. I didn't think I needed to explain that.

How are you measuring that?

what is your point? Are you somehow offended that I am comparing it to an Earthroamer? Are you offended that I am doing the work myself?

Considering an Earth Roamer is three times as much, this build will be cheap. And I will be doing the mechanical work myself. The electrical system alone will be around $24000. And this will be my full time home.

Yeah, I thought about that. But I don't have a garage, so I will be renting one, and easier to do it all now, especially considering I will be living in it full time. Also, there will be days where even 4800W won't be enough. I get my numbers from real world experience which aligns with the...

The average a flat panel will produce during the day in the winter is around 70%. That means during a 12 hour day, 1kW of panels will produce 8.4kWh. So, 4kW will produce 33.6kWh. Overcast will reduce that by 75% which is 8.4kWh. This will likely be more than a enough to keep the camper warm in...

Mostly in the boonies full time. And I want as much solar as I can get because I want to eventually place this camper on an electric F550 when they decide to make one. My whole goal is to be able to charge the battery up over several weeks and then move to a new location. I am sure I will park...

We have similar goals. I want this camper to last me for the rest of my life as well. I already have 20kWh in batteries, so if I can get similar modules, I will double that capacity. But waiting as long as possible means I hopefully pay less. What batteries are you using?

Can the roof be walked on?

Hi Andreas, If you recommend that solar panels be glued, then why do you also recommend keeping the color white? It seems to me that black glued solar panels would generate the same heat problem as a colored box would. Can the roof handle a 600 pound distributed load?

A 50kW brushless DC generator at 48V would require wires capable of carrying 1,000A for around 25 feet. That is over 1 inch thick wire. Plus I will still need a battery charger that will cost several thousands. Solar panels on a flat surface are about 80%-85% efficient on average in summer...

Why is that?

I actually was researching them after I made this post. I could put one in the rear corner and run it up the roof. I would just need to extend the chimney a few feet when I wanted to use it, which is no big deal. Instead of 48VDC alternators, look at Brushless DC electric motors and...

That is very similar to what I envision! How long is it? What was the total cost for the panels? Thanks!

Hi Andreas, I was curious why the roof and floor and in between the walls and everything is supported by the extrusions? Wouldn't it be stronger to have the floor and ceiling wider with the walls providing the support? How much weight can the roof support? And are attachment supports...

I am planning a build of a 14 foot flat bed F550 camper and looking for feedback. MY plan is to live in it full time. I currently live in a travel trailer and tow it with a Ford Transit. I find it such a pain to hook up the trailer and get away for a weekend. Plus, I can't go to the...

Yeah, I guess that is something to consider as well. Do you know if TC cuts the door and window openings?

I didn't know that was an option. But I guess that makes me lose about 10 inches of width? Do you cut out all the windows and doors? Do you have any partners in the US who can do it? I think I would pay some more for that extra 10 inches.