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Originally posted by BravestDog:
(1)
Do you wish you would have installed side windows in the slideout and side windows in the cabover? Can you comment on this?
(2)
Is there enough natural ventilation inside or do you generally keep the air conditioning/ventilation system running during the day and night? Can you comment on this?
(3)
How many and what size batteries do your solar panels charge? Can you talk more about the solar powered system and what it operates?
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(1) and (2):
No regrets on the window decisions thus far. It was a tradeoff between cost and thermal efficiency (adding windows would have been more expensive and reduced the overall insulation value). The large windows on each side provide plenty of cross-ventilation and the two Fantastic fans help too.
(3):
We have 4, 245 A-hr, AGM batteries (total of 980 A-hrs). There is
no generator. We do primarily dry camping.
The batteries are charged by solar, the 200 Amp engine alternator, or shore power. In fact, it's only been plugged in once since we took delivery and that was just to confirm that the charger was working properly.
So far, the solar panels in combination with driving the truck have provided all charging needs.
We have a 2500 watt Xantrex inverter that powers the air conditioner, convection microwave, and coffee maker. We haven't done a "stress test" of the system (long stays in one spot with low sun angle and cloudy weather) but I expect to be able to go at least 3 days with no charging whatsoever. Unlimited stays with reasonable sunlight.
Hope this helps.