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Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-31-2015, 08:47 PM
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Posted By markopolo
Re: Wonder what big advances will hit "B"s next

Powercell is another company developing a 3kw (3000w) diesel powered fuel cell.

https://www.powercell.se/products/powerpac/

This one is 24v DC I think. PDF file:...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-28-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,997
Posted By markopolo
Re: Wonder what big advances will hit "B"s next

Diesel fuel cells may become a viable option for electricity in an RV sooner than we think. That would be a big advance. They might compete with large LiFePO4 battery bank installations or be...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-18-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,997
Posted By markopolo
Re: Wonder what big advances will hit "B"s next

If it is still the Northstar battery you previously linked: https://buy.northstarbattery.com/p/sms-a ... tery?pp=24 (https://buy.northstarbattery.com/p/sms-agm-400-battery?pp=24)

Then think of it as...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-18-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,997
Posted By markopolo
Re: Wonder what big advances will hit "B"s next

If you see it at the show Gerry give us a report on it.
Maybe clarify some things like battery capacity, TV viewing angles, is it easy to be in the bathroom with the doors closed etc. That would...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-18-2015, 12:43 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,997
Posted By markopolo
Re: Wonder what big advances will hit "B"s next

Missed Davydd's post while I was typing earlier.



Nobody's saying that. I'd love to have an Advanced RV. Advanced RV seems to try to do every little thing better. That sets them apart. I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-17-2015, 10:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,997
Posted By markopolo
Re: Wonder what big advances will hit "B"s next

You see that same custom fabrication in Quebec at New West for example. On the Chevy's there a "rail" around the perimeter where the original roof meets the walls. New West has a custom molded...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-17-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,997
Posted By markopolo
Re: Wonder what big advances will hit "B"s next

Maybe the focus in Europe is efficient power use - Espar, Webasto etc. Air conditioning maybe not desired or needed. Large battery bank ...... why?

There's something about European design that...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-14-2015, 07:43 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,997
Posted By markopolo
Re: Wonder what big advances will hit "B"s next

I forget about the "all electric" or nearly all electric rigs when thinking about camping with no hookups. Yes, you would need more batteries than rigs with propane. The fridge is a prime example. ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-14-2015, 05:00 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,997
Posted By markopolo
Re: Wonder what big advances will hit "B"s next

I think I get it. No hookups = normal operation to me. Those are the best sites!

People in campervans have been "boondocking" for five decades now. Try it, if you haven't :thumbup:
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-14-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,997
Posted By markopolo
Re: Wonder what big advances will hit "B"s next

We'll camp in Provincial Parks or National Parks etc. without any hookups for up to week but I'm pretty sure that's not what you are referring to with the term boondocking.

What does boondocking...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-14-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,997
Posted By markopolo
Re: Wonder what big advances will hit "B"s next

My guesses based on things you listed:

More Solar - yes
More Led's - yes
Truma heat / hot water combo type units - yes
Froli - I haven't tried it so no guess on that
Lithium-based batteries -...
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