Tesla RV?

[DonTom]

How long will I have to wait to get rid of my ICE RV for an ERV? Does Tesla has any plans for such? I figure if they can build truck, they can easily make an ERV.

I figure it would require three times the batteries as my Model 3 to get the same range. Along with three times as long to charge. i guess that will mean RV parks will have to start charging for electricity when they are made.

-Don- Reno, NV

 

[commasign]

Seems like the Tesla Semi would be perfect platform for Tesla (or perhaps a 3rd party partner) to make an RV.

 

[Unpilot]

I am waiting as well. There have been some movement on this from other manufacturers.
World’s first fully electric RV will debut in 2019
Winnebago launches an all-electric RV platform – but it can’t be used as an electric motorhome yet

And what I want.
Tesla Electric Motorhome Comes To Life

 

[Big Earl]

Sign me up! 250 kWh would be okay. A 400 kWh option would be even better since the vehicle would probably consume close to 1 mile per kWh at interstate speeds.

A person could also buy a Tesla Semi and tow a conventional fifth wheel trailer.

 

[DonTom]

I am glad to see there are others interested in an ERV. That means it will happen, the only question is when. Hopefully I will have time to use such before I drop dead (I am almost 70 years old).

Yeah, I would want at least a 400 mile range in an RV before I will consider such. The ICE RV I own now is good for around 500 miles on a tank of gasoline. I don't want to have to give up too much range, especially when charging a RV on the road could be a hassle for a while, such as the Sperchargers that are not designed for the larger vehicles.

If they can make all the stuff in it to work on high voltage DC all the KWH available should runs things a very long time with no need for a generator when not being driven. But I assume the first ERVs will use large 12 volt true deep cycle batteries to a large inverter to run things such as microwave ovens, etc. In fact, I do that now with my ICE RV so I can use the microwave oven in places where there is no external AC and I am in a quiet area where I cannot run my noisy generator.

-Don- Reno, NV

 

[DonTom]

I am waiting as well. There have been some movement on this from other manufacturers.
World’s first fully electric RV will debut in 2019
Winnebago launches an all-electric RV platform – but it can’t be used as an electric motorhome yet

And what I want.
Tesla Electric Motorhome Comes To Life

Yeah, I saw that German thing before. A 124 mile range in an RV is a joke. They need to be more serious.

-Don- Reno, NV

 

[Big Earl]

No reason for 12 volt batteries ... just install a large enough DC-to-DC converter to handle the 12 volt loads and you're good.

 

[DonTom]

No reason for 12 volt batteries ... just install a large enough DC-to-DC converter to handle the 12 volt loads and you're good.

Yeah, I thought about that also. But then an inverter is still needed for things such as to run a microwave--and even perhaps a washer and drier that larger RVs have. And then there is the house air conditioner issue for the very hot days. If they can make all this stuff run on high voltage DC that will solve the problems, but I doubt such will be made for the first RVs available.

The 12 volt stuff, such as lights, etc. is not much of an issue.

But you're not going to find a decent 12 volt air conditioner that can run without an engine running to power its compressor. At 480 volts DC, I would think it could be done easily with all those KWHs available, even if it has to run an electric motor.

BTW, my Zero motorcycles use a 500 watt DC to DC converter to get the 13.8 VDC for the lights and ABS pump, with a couple of hundred watts left over for heated grips and heated clothes, etc. The battery in it is 116.5 VDC at full charge. Close enough in voltage to the often needed 117 VAC but it's DC.

-Don- Reno, NV

 

[Misterbee]

How long will I have to wait to get rid of my ICE RV for an ERV? Does Tesla has any plans for such? I figure if they can build truck, they can easily make an ERV.

I figure it would require three times the batteries as my Model 3 to get the same range. Along with three times as long to charge. i guess that will mean RV parks will have to start charging for electricity when they are made.

-Don- Reno, NV

Yes, please! Elon, are you listening?

 

[Buckminster]

Tesla House / trailer home / travel trailer / RV
My thoughts - more related to a trailer home than RV but definite common ground.

 

[FreqFlyer]

Since the Tesla semi sits on a heavy frame, Tesla could venture into the Motorcoach and intercity bus market as well. MCI, and Prevost state they will have EV buses soon. Tesla has the brand name in EVs, should be a low cost endeavor.

 

[Big Earl]

Yeah, I thought about that also. But then an inverter is still needed for things such as to run a microwave--and even perhaps a washer and drier that larger RVs have. And then there is the house air conditioner issue for the very hot days. If they can make all this stuff run on high voltage DC that will solve the problems, but I doubt such will be made for the first RVs available.

The 12 volt stuff, such as lights, etc. is not much of an issue.

But you're not going to find a decent 12 volt air conditioner that can run without an engine running to power its compressor. At 480 volts DC, I would think it could be done easily with all those KWHs available, even if it has to run an electric motor.

BTW, my Zero motorcycles use a 500 watt DC to DC converter to get the 13.8 VDC for the lights and ABS pump, with a couple of hundred watts left over for heated grips and heated clothes, etc. The battery in it is 116.5 VDC at full charge. Close enough in voltage to the often needed 117 VAC but it's DC.

-Don- Reno, NV

Something like a 3 kW HVDC to 12VDC converter and a 10 or 20 kW HVDC to 120VAC inverter would be ideal.