Trying to cut cost

I gotcha. Need to work on my reading comprehension. I thought you were referring to a full blown Apu. Lol

 

I was looking at this thread to see if anyone had installed a RV power center to use for power distribution and battery charging. That is what I plan to do. That way I can plug the generator output into it or shore power at the terminal or my house. Should be a fairly clean install and will provide AC and DC power Distribution from any 110 volt AC input.

Thoughts?

 

Ive grown to accept APU's in lieu of turning over the big engine in a semi, however it has to be big enough not only to provide heat, airconditoning to the cab and sleeper as well as 120 volt power, it has to feed a block heater and maintain a coolant temperature in addition to a adequate set of fuel tank heating so no matter what -55 or whatever the fuel will be fine and toasty.

Is that too much to ask? The fuel savings will pay for the unit in it's time.

 

I don't really understand your response, but, I had a Thermoking unit and the output from the Air Conditioner and alternator were not sufficient for a 70" sleeper in Phoenix during the summer. I found I had to run the big engine to get enough power to use the inverter as desired and keep cool in hot areas parked in direct sunlight. The 55 amp rating of the power center refers only to the onboard 55 amp DC smart charger that maintains the battery set. The power center is a 50 or 30 amp AC for total power as wired during installation. It will also support a higher amperage charger if needed. This unit is solely for power distribution and battery maintenance in lieu of piece mealed junction boxes, breakers, and extension cords with splitters.

I'm just trying to wrap my head around piece mealed installations when these units are cheap, readily available and already in use in big house sleepers, coaches and RV units. This unit will be installed in the right side of the alcove under the bunk of my 389. Small, out of the way, readily accessible and cleanly integrated with no cords to trip over.