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Winnebago may give Lithionics access to much needed capital for future expansion. Lithionics is a tiny little fish in the big pond of Li battery makers.

I don't know what to do with this statement, "the batteries and/or the battery charger have a charge current limit setting. So they typically do not allow that high of a charge current." You helped reinforce my self professed ignorance on this subject. I like this much mo better! At 14.25 volts it is an estimated charge time: 1.5 hours

I found this handy site It says it would take a 2,000 Watt generator 12 hours to charge the batteries to 100%. https://footprinthero.com/battery-charge-time-calculator

Love this thread!

I would most likely go with Honda if it was dual fuel.

Honda is expensive. I have owned a lot of Honda products. All were best in class. I just want a small generator to top off the batteries as needed, like @Frank C Two things come into play for me. 1. Weight 2. Dual Fuel This is my #1 contender @ $700

Do you know the capabilities of the onboard charger that comes with the 2023 Lithium Pro package?

How could the generator go through the same (or maybe an altogether different) charge controller as the solar panels? I would like to see the generator charge the batteries as fast as it could. It is my understanding that lithium can take a very fast charge.

Wow. Stories like that make me proud to be human, and soon, a fellow Oliver traveler. To those that work at Oliver - Take your time. 🧡 I can wait. Do the job we all know you are capable of.

I wish they made truck caps

That's it! A little different, but that IS it. Thanks

Why did they pause production?

I was asking about going to what I have not read in a specific thread This is how our forum here shows what is not read Here is how iRV2 forum does it. It is a very common function in other forums. I do not think the Oliver forum has the function.

Maybe someone has tried it? Good reading on AirTags https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/apple-airtag-tips

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Thanks for setting the record straight. I really questioned the accuracy myself. That is why I posted two articles. Buying real US products is important to me. I try very hard to avoid products made in China, or products made by Chinese companies if I can.

I thought some of you might like reading this. Here are some of the top generator brands made in the USA. Generac Craftsman Kohler Briggs and Stratton Cummins https://thesavvycampers.com/where-are-champion-generators-made/ While the generator brands mentioned below do not have their headquarters in China, many of them still produce at least a few components overseas. Kohler – Kohler is a very reliable generator brand with its headquarters in Wisconsin, U.S.A. The brand has manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin and other states to account for high demand. Generac – Generac generators are proudly made in the United States, more specifically Wisconsin at their many manufacturing facilities. Onan – Elkhart, Indiana, is the epicenter of production for Onan generators, but in 2010, Onan outsourced the production of engines and other parts to China. Like so many other brands, the sticker will say made in the United States, but certain parts likely get produced in China. Honda – Honda is one of the best generator brands you can purchase, and they are made entirely in Japan. Japan has a reputation for producing reliable and excellent small engine products, and their generators are no exception. Champion – Champion generators are made and designed in America, but their engines get produced in China. Like many other brands, Champion will say that they undergo production in America, but this isn’t completely true. Pulsar – Pulsar generators are great products and get produced in Ontario, Canada. Pulsar generators are comparable to some of the top brands in the U.S. and Japan and have a much-deserved reputation of excellence. Their base of operations isn’t in the United States, but they’re still American-made. Westinghouse – Westinghouse is one of the oldest manufacturers of electronics and generators in the world. They are based in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and produce thousands of products, including generators. Craftsman – Craftsman generators, like the parent company Generac, is an American-based brand that produces excellent generators. Craftsman is a more affordable version of Generac, the leading manufacturer of generators in the world. Predator – Predator generators are an American product that gets produced by the American tool manufacturing company Harbor Freight Tools. While they have a reputation for producing cheap but decent tools and products, generators are no exception. They come at a lower price and will have a quality and lifespan that reflects that price. https://pickgenerators.com/generators-made-in-china/

From your link Rather than a rounded rear end like other Airstreams, the concept features a truncated, flat design that's better for aero. The trailer's completely flush underside is yet another attempt at making it more aerodynamic.

Do the solar panels use a different charger, something other than my "onboard charger"?

Why does it take a 2,000 watt generator so much longer to recharge the batteries than 400 watt of solar panels?

Q - How long would it take a 2000 watt generator to recharge 390 amp hour battery? A - The time it would take a 2000 watt generator to recharge a 390 ampere hour (Ah) battery depends on several factors, such as the charging efficiency, the condition of the battery, and the charging rate. Assuming a charging efficiency of around 80%, which is a reasonable estimate for most lead-acid batteries, we can calculate the charging time using the following formula: Charging time = Battery capacity (Ah) / (Charging rate (A) x Charging efficiency) To determine the charging rate, we need to convert the generator's wattage to amperage, using the formula: Charging rate (A) = Charging power (W) / Charging voltage (V) For a typical 12-volt lead-acid battery, the charging voltage is around 14.4 volts. Thus, the charging rate of a 2000 watt generator would be: Charging rate (A) = 2000 W / 14.4 V = 138.9 A Plugging in the values, we get: Charging time = 390 Ah / (138.9 A x 0.8) = 3.5 hours Therefore, it would take approximately 3.5 hours, or 210 minutes, for a 2000 watt generator to fully recharge a 390 Ah battery, assuming optimal conditions and a charging efficiency of 80%. However, in real-world situations, the actual charging time may vary depending on factors such as the temperature, the state of charge of the battery, and the type of battery chemistry.

I explained my lack of understand of electricity in this earlier thread. Long story short, I am an e-dummy. But yet, I persevere. Using ChatAI Q - How long would it take for 400 watt solar panels to recharge 390 amp hour battery A - To calculate how long it would take for a 400-watt solar panel to recharge a 390-ampere hour (Ah) battery, we need to take into account a few factors, such as the efficiency of the solar panel, the weather conditions, and the charging controller used. Assuming a charging efficiency of around 80%, which is a reasonable estimate for most solar panels, we can calculate the charging time using the following formula: Charging time = Battery capacity (Ah) / (Solar panel power (W) x Charging efficiency) Plugging in the values, we get: Charging time = 390 Ah / (400 W x 0.8) = 1.22 hours Therefore, it would take approximately 1.22 hours, or 73 minutes, for a 400-watt solar panel to fully recharge a 390 Ah battery, assuming optimal conditions and a charging efficiency of 80%. However, in real-world situations, the actual charging time may vary depending on factors such as the weather, the angle and orientation of the solar panel, and the state of charge of the battery.

Using that plug, what level of output would the generator need to run the convection microwave or the AC on a new 2023 E II?

How do you guys not need the 30A outlet? The Champion I am looking at has it, but when I look at something lighter it will not have that 30A outlet.