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Well....maybe? it depends. If were talking about the batteries that are going in the truck at some point for truck systems, oh absolutely...Actually, based on that info in you quoted me above, I'm going to be curious to see how my truck handles the sub zeros this winter. Its only ever seen...

Watched the video, that is pretty darn cool!! But I'm often in areas with no cell coverage, so there is that too. Yeah and that right there is the problem. If you go the LP route, you of course have more volatile fuel, heavier weights, less BTU. If you go diesel, you have higher AH...

Did you decide on tire situations yet? Even though studs are hard on roads, if your staying in northern snowy areas why not just run studs on your current tires, remove them in spring, and pick up a new set of shoes before the next snow in 2020? Might be the most cost effective solution, get...

Ha its funny you just posted this because I just spent the morning reading your whole other thread! Pretty slick system you have planned. I was hoping I guess that there could be a simpler system, and less costly too be honest. However, this is great info, and following your other thread...

Yes exactly correct. I do like the lithium idea because of many reasons. But I'm just not sure for my particular case it's the better way to go. I suppose I could attempt the led route, being cheaper, and if it proved not to work well could swap to lithium. Would the charging components be...

Both excellent points - edited to shorten quote length.... Hmm...it almost seems as if a dammed if you do dammed if you dont situation. With lithium, your cost is very high and seems, from my understanding which could be wrong, high maintenance - in terms of monitoring temps when charging...

The AC would only be used during hot summer days when needing to cool things off for a bit in the afternoon, or after cooking (if inside) and would have to be ran of gen or shore of course. I dont think batteries could even reliably run AC. You have a washing machine? Wow thats pretty...

Nice day for some exploring! Whilst waiting on a bed work-up quote and thinking about plans. A tried and failed attempt to reach Sonyok Lookout It was still a good day to explore some more local areas. After having a intense pucker moment while loosing traction with lockers (only in...

This is quite interesting and intriguing. But does this not seem to further complicate matters? Why not just consider a genset to charge batteries? Aside from the fact these are more efficient of course. I have long wondered when fuel cell tech will reach the automotive market.. It still...

Some great thoughts. I always appreciate your input and am happy to have you on this discussion. ? I suppose one thing I still need to do is just dive into more depths of electric cooking. I have looked into it some, but obviously not as extensively as necessary. And possibly picking up a...

Well that is my .02 and my personal plan. Redundancy for one, and also load leveling/equalizing for 2. A single 100gal tank would certainly work, and probably work fine. But to answer your initial question, I actually would run the 100 gal as primary, and use the 54 gal as the primary aux...

^^^ Agreed with the above. I currently have a 19 gal rear and mid ship tank. I plan on replacing the rear with a 40 gal, and the mid ship with a 30 gal. I also plan to add another 30 gal mid ship on the passenger side. Some say its a bad idea, i prefer to have the redundancy in case I hit a...

I certainly like the idea of diesel for air heat and water heat. It's proven itself significantly. For my application I wont have the luxury of having the coolant system tied together. Theres too many complications in that for me. Good to know that diesel ovens/cook tops are a pain. I have...

Thanks Joe I appreciate your input!!! I have heard of some running into big issues finding LP in Canada. And I know connections are different, but that can be easily resolved. I have no desires to go south. Mostly I'm interested in deciding the best option for cold weather, efficiency, high...

Sure thing. I'll give it my best shot. First I must say though that I very very rarely if ever use things like waffle makers or toasters. I think the last time I used something like that was 10 years ago. I do most cooking over a gas stove as it is now. Even coffee I prefer older methods...

As the title suggests. I cannot seem to make a decision on keeping with industry standard of LP, or go the diesel route, or some sort of combination between the two. LP: US industry standard lots of parts/appliance available - though not always good quality relatively simple can be dangerous...

Just to chime in on this, for as much as you use the RV for weekend trips, why in the heck would you use it dry?? I see so many people say the same thing. Many, I see from other forums and communities, even have massive 5th wheels, or motorhomes who never even put water in their tank, and...

Anyone have experience with these folks? https://dunesport.com/ Considering something along these lines, but asking for a shell (simply for the RV stamp to not make some RV parks angry) and doing the rest of the real work myself...

Yeah I agree about the reliance on modern things in a total grid failure scenario. We would have much bigger problems than just vehicle transportation - but that's neither here nor there... If the OP and others want to plan for that that's fine... maybe they have other reasons for it. I just...