Electrical help

mark.sh

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Hey, im currently renovating an old peugeot boxer motorhome. Its was badly water damaged so has been stripped back to shell and is being rebuilt. I need help with the electrical system. Im hoping to remove the gas element of the van and run on electricity only. The van will still have the mains huck up but im looking to integrate enough electrical power into the van to last a few days without the huck up. First real question...is this possible if is say I use multiple batteries, solar and potentially a separate power station. Could a circuit be made from say 2/3 batteries, solar power and the power station. Would this even work and could it potentially give enough power for a low energy oven, heating and hot water for a couple of days. Just trying to see how best to power everything. I have a small child and am nervous about carbon monoxide so thats the reason im looking into all electric. Thanks for any help you guys may have and sorry for the long message.
 
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I’m not sure there’s such a thing as a low energy oven.
I have a diesel hob / heater which doesn’t produce any fumes inside the van. I can do roasts, pizzas and oven food using a double skillet pan on a hob, in effect just a very small volume oven.
Hooking up 2 or 3 lithium batteries is quite an expense.
IMO opinion hot water is best produced on a hob with a large pan. 4.5L of warm water is enough for an adult shower.
 
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Have a search on Motorhome fun.co.uk

Lots of people putting in
  • Lithium batteries
  • Inverter
  • B2B and Solar
  • Air fryers seem popular and energy efficient
  • Induction hobs
  • Microwave.
 
Electric to do what you want will be expensive. You will need a lot of stored power.
Will you be staying on campsites ? If so, just use their mains power.

Pete
 
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Electric to do what you want will be expensive. You will need a lot of stored power.
Will you be staying on campsites ? If so, just use their mains power.

But be aware of the the EHU limitations, both the site and the van.
There are far cheaper and more flexible ways to create heat than lithium batteries.
 
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