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Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-26-2021, 06:31 PM
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Posted By Boxster1971
Thanks for confirming that a short Sprinter is...

Thanks for confirming that a short Sprinter is working for you. I plan to do the same thing by replacing my Airstream Interstate 24 foot Sprinter with a short 19 foot Sprinter. I don't want a B-box,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-26-2021, 06:17 PM
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Posted By Boxster1971
Each DC-DC converter provides 720W or 60A at...

Each DC-DC converter provides 720W or 60A at 12VDC for total of 120A of available 12VDC power. That would be plenty for this particular ARV B-box design. The air-conditioner is a 48VDC unit, powered...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-25-2021, 11:24 PM
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Posted By Boxster1971
I'm not sure ARV is using the 48V Volta system...

I'm not sure ARV is using the 48V Volta system any longer. They have developed their own 48V system using the same Valance batteries they use in their 12V systems. That new ARV developed 48V system...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-23-2021, 01:58 AM
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Posted By Boxster1971
Here is a link to the latest Business Insider...

Here is a link to the latest Business Insider article on the ARV B-box (aka Class-C).

https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-advanced-rvs-new-camper-van-box-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2021-9
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-23-2021, 01:49 AM
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Posted By Boxster1971
Agree. I find it interesting that Advanced RV is...

Agree. I find it interesting that Advanced RV is now making Class-C motorhome like most of the industry. It is hard to beat a Class-C for RV functional use.

This was a change made by ARV as they...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-22-2021, 09:21 PM
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Posted By Boxster1971
Not taking your reply as argumentative. This is a...

Not taking your reply as argumentative. This is a good discussion and you make very valid points on using the Ford supplied dual alternators.

The TransitUSA forum, as you may know, has some good...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-22-2021, 03:15 AM
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Posted By Boxster1971
The down side is you have to use a B2B charger...

The down side is you have to use a B2B charger with associated inefficiencies and waste heat they produce. Why do you think Winnebago is doing the same thing on the EKKO by installing a non-Ford...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-22-2021, 02:57 AM
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Posted By Boxster1971
That ARV B-box photo you attached has a monster...

That ARV B-box photo you attached has a monster 12V Delco alternator. This 2016 ARV video explains why they switched from the Nations alternator to the larger Delco unit. The large lithium battery...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-22-2021, 01:40 AM
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Posted By Boxster1971
Yes - you can get dual alternators on a Transit...

Yes - you can get dual alternators on a Transit with the V-6 Eco-boost engine. But they are tied together by Ford's integration. You can take lots of amps from this setup but you will have to use a...
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