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The average RV puts on around 5000 miles a year, so I don't think the cost benefit equation works out in favor of electrification. The travel patterns of many
by Johnny555 6y ago
The average RV puts on around 5000 miles a year, so I don't think the cost benefit equation works out in favor of electrification.
The travel patterns of many RV'ers means they need big (and expensive) batteries -- drive 200 miles, then spend days or weeks in one place, but since they are driving at highway speeds in a non-aerodynamic vehicle they burn a lot of energy just pushing through the air and don't get to recoup much in regenerative braking like a delivery truck might.
Even though many campgrounds are wired for 50A service, they may struggle when they have 100 RV's all trying to charge at the same time at that rate.