These are some systems I wish were integrated into our trailers:
EarthRoamer XV-LT Systems
XV-LT Systems
Propane-Free
While propane appliances are ubiquitous in RVs, the EarthRoamer® XV-LT does not use propane for several reasons including safety, condensation, space and efficiency. All heating and cooking is done with high-efficiency, safe diesel appliances. Since the diesel stove has no open flame, no water vapor is emitted into the air, eliminating condensation on windows. The XV-LT features a thermostatically controlled forced-air diesel furnace to maintain a comfortable interior temperature during cold winter weather.
Generator-Free Solar Charged Batteries
No generator is required for full operation of the EarthRoamer XV-LT. Camper battery power is provided by two 255 amp-hour absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries for a total of 510 amp hours of capacity. This large battery bank provides ample power for all lights, refrigeration, water pump, TV, stereo, microwave and coffee maker, and can even power the air conditioner overnight. The advantages of AGM batteries are numerous. They require no maintenance, withstand shock and vibration better than any standard battery, are sealed against hydrogen leakage and acid spilling even if they are broken, and can survive most freezes. These batteries are charged by three 170-watt solar panels located on top of the camper. When the engine is running, dual 130-amp alternators provide plenty of additional charging power. If you are camping in a developed camp site with power, there's a 30 amp plug that will both power the camper and charge the battery bank.
Waste Management
The EarthRoamer XV-LT uses a cassette toilet waste handling system popular with European camper designs. By using a cassette toilet, exposure to waste is minimized and waste disposal is greatly simplified. The waste holding cassette is accessible via an access door from the outside of the camper and can be emptied into a dump station, conventional toilet or pit toilet. The cassette tank has a capacity of five gallons which for two people will need to be emptied approximately every two to three days. The convenience of emptying the cassette far outweighs the need to dispose of waste more frequently and an additional cassette can be carried in the rear locker for additional capacity. With the cassette solution, there is no large waste tank to empty and no sewage hose to handle. This is an elegant solution that allows for convenient waste disposal in remote locations and during the winter, when traditional RV dump stations are not available.
Fresh Water Supply
Adequate fresh water capacity is essential for extended camping and the EarthRoamer XV-LT provides an 85-gallon fresh water supply. A dual filtration system and guidelines for chlorinating the water are supplied to help ensure water quality. The plumbing system is designed to function in below freezing weather. In addition, the EarthRoamer XV-LT is equipped with a pressurized water inlet for use in developed campsites. An air pressure line is connected to the plumbing system to allow for easy winterization, eliminating the need for conventional RV antifreeze.
The battery conversion should be fairly straightforward, although I am doubtful about the claim to be able to run an air conditioner and TV throughout the night. The cassette waste management is something I had not seen before but makes sense in terms of being able to dump into a conventional toilet if absolutely necessary.
The small fresh water tank in our trailers is a major flaw in design in my opinion. This is compounded by the equal sized gray and black water tanks. I think it would have been far better to have a larger gray water tank and smaller black water tank.
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