Triton14
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Anyone want to have a guess at the dollar value of all that sponsored gear in a retail setting?
Induction cooktop & inverter
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Anyone want to have a guess at the dollar value of all that sponsored gear in a retail setting?
shaun0
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That safiery link on the previous post has all the costs somewhere on that website for a similar setup. Not cheap!
4WD Canopy Blue Power 48-12V Hybrid 400Ah Lithium 3000W Smart Inverter
4WD Canopy Blue Power 48-12V 3000W 400Ah Lithium Cerbo - Safiery Package
www.safiery.com
MrHorsepower
Member
I get the want if you have the $$ and a good lithium setup+ Inverter is always coveted but seriously what is wrong with gas ..its pretty economical. you can get refills in most towns..How does Pat have hot showers without gas..?
CTL
Well-Known Member
With one of these
Steibel Electric Fast Heating Compact 10L Hot Water System
Steibel Electric Fast Heating Compact 10L Hot Water System - Safiery 240V
www.safiery.com
discomatt
Moderator
After all these comments I am still getting an electric cooker for the van because I know the battery set up will run it for what I want.
All I need it for is when its pouring with rain, blowing a gale and freezing cold I have options to make my morning coffee or cook a quick basic meal, it will go well with the microwave
We don't need to worry about hot water , that is diesel and also doubles as ducted heating
All I need it for is when its pouring with rain, blowing a gale and freezing cold I have options to make my morning coffee or cook a quick basic meal, it will go well with the microwave
We don't need to worry about hot water , that is diesel and also doubles as ducted heating
Albynsw
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That new LR has made you softAfter all these comments I am still getting an electric cooker for the van because I know the battery set up will run it for what I want.
All I need it for is when its pouring with rain, blowing a gale and freezing cold I have options to make my morning coffee or cook a quick basic meal, it will go well with the microwave
We don't need to worry about hot water , that is diesel and also doubles as ducted heating
discomatt
Moderator
Thats why I keep the old one and all the camping gear, so I can still play in the rough stuff get a bit stinky then get home and get some oil and grease on my handsThat new LR has made you soft
Its all about creating an inspirational build. How else would we have evolved from the basic set ups we had in the 80's to some of the touring rigs you see now. Nor sure I would be pulling a beer straight after pulling up to camp for the night. Might be more like ice cream than beer.
Komang
Active Member
Havent tried yet put it in the car.
Have made cooler and heater for my cat run with TEC with 200w solar panel.
Petunia
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What can one say? Other than, yes that set up will power the whole campground in the Zombie apocalypse. If you start with the knowledge your system is up to the demand you place on it [past/present/future] you are well in front the 8 ball to start.
Did you notice? the co2 gas bottle? Keg beer is flat, co2 is added as the tap is opened. One commenter on YT said similar about frothy shaken beer. Not to mention that whole concept to me is way to much salt and pepper shakers used.
About that video? Rough calculation estimate run time is one hour at full warp7, Scottie. Simple maths 3000 divide 10 = 300 or divide 12 = 250. 4 x 60Ah =240 ... 240 is near enough 250 which in turn = one hour at the very best? There was no mention of charging? But it must be really good setup, or you be cooking in daylight hours only? I remain sceptical as to whether we see any follow up? or is it a pure advertising stunt?
...........Until Redarc make Gas products and sponsor them.
discomatt
Moderator
All of the above but personally I wouldn't bother for a general 4wd / camping set up, van is a different story and even that depends on what you have planned. We are planning to spend 6 months of the year traveling in the van some time in the future and hopefullly not to far away,so for us its a requirement
Petunia
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Conclusion :- Work out what you want to run? [all appliances/devices]
Calculate total Ah you will need
Size your battery/s accordingly [to Ah you need][or just buy 6]
Size your inverter according to total [or] highest wattage appliance
Solar panel/s, buy heaps, set up solar farm, live happily ever after.
A definitive answer is yes no maybe, there is nothing at the start to work out the end result?
McGinnis
Active Member
Not only is gas cheaper and more efficient for this purpose, it's much safer in my opinion. Very few inverter manufacturers have adequately addressed the safety issues of closed-circuit AC setups.
I would not use an inverter with a high-power device without a proper multiple-earth neutral/RCD setup.
I would not use an inverter with a high-power device without a proper multiple-earth neutral/RCD setup.
I have a big 12 volt setup on my home built pop top with 990 watts of solar, 400 AH lithiums (320AH usable) and a 1.6KVA inverter-charger plus a 60 amp DC-DC charger. That's to run a 220 litre 12 volt fridge, microwave, diesel heating system and a split system aircon on low setting overnight. I have a gas stove rather than induction.
To get the sizing right, I used a solar calculator from the Solar4RVs website.
Solar Calculator
You set all your usages, durations and specify day or night usage for all your power users right down to phone and laptop recharges. The calculator makes you nominate your battery power and solar power and let's you know if you have sufficient power or a shortfall for all areas and seasons in Australia.
It's totally free to use and I found it an enormous help.
Keith
To get the sizing right, I used a solar calculator from the Solar4RVs website.
Solar Calculator
You set all your usages, durations and specify day or night usage for all your power users right down to phone and laptop recharges. The calculator makes you nominate your battery power and solar power and let's you know if you have sufficient power or a shortfall for all areas and seasons in Australia.
It's totally free to use and I found it an enormous help.
Keith