JJ brought this thread back from the dead and in the meantime lithium batteries have been gaining popularity. I know they are expensive, but they weigh less, recharge faster, hold more amps, discharge more deeply, and last longer.
We will have dual alternators with high idle, two soar panels, and probably two lithium batteries, three if necessary. Heat and hot water will come from an Espar D5. The main loads will be Isotherm Cruise 165 refrigerator, microwave, induction cooking, vent fan for composting toilet, 1 CPAP, two Chillie Pad mattress coolers, and a Maxx Fan. Cabin Inverter will be pure sine wave. AC will only run if we have shore power or briefly with engine high idling. I will carry 2-3 refillable 1 lb propane canisters, a Little Buddy Heater and single burner portable stove for emergencies. The propane will stay in the Aluminess box when not needed with the bottles capped.
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