In the concept of Chinese, the idea of "rich and abundant" is deeply rooted, and this is reflected in all areas of modern life. Whether it's traveling or going on a daily basis, people like to prepare a little more than they actually need in case they need it. When this concept collides with the emerging RV culture, people start to worry about not having enough water and not enough electricity when traveling. The resulting large water and electricity have become one of the selling points of many RV manufacturers. However, if you don't understand it clearly, if you blindly pursue big water and electricity, then you will fall into the big mistake of this RV circle!
What is Big Water and Big Power?
The so-called "big water and big electricity" simply means that the RV is equipped with a large water tank and battery capacity, which can provide a longer domestic water and electricity supply. At first glance, this configuration may seem like a carefree ride for some first-time RV friends, but if you think about it, you will find that the problems and hidden dangers are far more complex than you think.
What is the problem of large water and electricity?
First, the security is reduced
Many novices overthink this factor when they first understand RVs and plan to buy an RV, in fact, because many people ignore a problem. That is, the RV is never the same as the house, and unlike the traditional fixed house, the biggest feature of the RV is its mobility. Especially for those off-road motorhome enthusiasts who love to explore and often traverse difficult terrain, an overweight tank and battery pack can significantly add to the overall weight of the vehicle. This not only affects the handling of the vehicle, but also poses a threat to the safety of the driver and passengers.
Second, fuel consumption increases
A larger tank and battery means a heavier load, and a higher load leads to a decrease in fuel efficiency. For long-haul travel, this means needing to refuel more often, which increases the cost of travel and can affect the flexibility of your itinerary. Especially in remote areas, where gas stations are sparsely distributed, excessive fuel consumption can be a major problem.
3. Occupy space
Placing too large a tank and battery in a limited space will inevitably crowd out the space that could be used to store luggage or other necessities, and may even affect the overall interior layout of the motorhome, reducing living comfort.
Based on the above problems, our Amodillo motorhome is designed with various factors in mind during the driving process. In addition to considering the needs of water and electricity, the overall performance of the vehicle is also comprehensively considered, and the lightweight design direction of the vehicle is adhered to to ensure its adaptability and safety in various road conditions. With a reasonable balance of weights and efficient energy management, it is possible to achieve a comfortable and economical RV life without a lot of water and electricity.
Of course, there will still be some friends who will have electricity anxiety during the high temperature period in summer, worried that the energy consumption of air conditioning will affect the power supply during travel, so let's take Challenger C as an example to tell you about Amodillo's energy management.
The Amodillo Challenger C is equipped with a 24V DC inverter air conditioner, and on a hot day of 38 degrees, we set the temperature to 25 degrees Celsius and turn off the rest of the electrical equipment, at this time the power consumption of the air conditioner is more than 800 watts, and when the indoor reaches the set 25 degrees, the DC power of the air conditioner will drop to more than 400 watts.
Eight solar panels, each with 110 watts of charging power, are installed on the roof, providing nearly 200 watts of charging power even on cloudy days with all electrical equipment turned off, and 600-800 watts on sunny days. This means that even outdoors we use the air conditioner continuously without worrying about running out of power.
In addition to solar charging, the car is also equipped with a 5 kilowatt charging inverter to support mains charging and driving charging functions. When the vehicle is turned on, the driving charging power can reach more than 1900 watts when the isolator is turned on, and in the test, we increased the idle speed to 1000 rpm, and the charging power reached more than 2000 watts. And the lithium iron phosphate battery pack equipped in our car can store about 21 kilowatt-hours of electricity, even if we do not use solar energy, mains power, and driving charging, we can only rely on batteries to ensure the normal operation of air conditioners and other electrical appliances for at least about three days, and there is no need to worry about electricity at all.
In addition, we should pay attention to the fact that if our vehicle is parked indoors for a long time and is not in use, remember to fully charge the battery, and then turn off our emergency stop button, and after disconnecting the power supply, there is no need to worry about the discharge and attenuation of the battery.
All in all, RV life is a way of life that pursues freedom and comfort, but it does not mean that it blindly pursues big water and electricity. The beauty of motorhome travel is to explore the unknown and enjoy nature, not simply moving your home to the wheel. For players who pursue the ultimate adventure experience, only by balancing the weight to create a lightweight weight can we better ensure our off-road experience. After all, the real joy of travel often lies in the process of exploring the unknown.
At the end of this article, I will quietly tell you a secret! We are about to meet you with a brand new model, which not only achieves the ultimate in water and electricity balance, but also puts a lot of effort into ultra-lightweight design. What does this mean? That's right, the off-road performance will also be greatly improved, so you can walk on any terrain and enjoy driving pleasure like never before! Stay tuned!