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Originally Posted by Caymus
Theoretical or have you actually tested it in real life? Did you have to buy any type of step-down transformers?
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I lived for five days with no power within 75 miles. My gensets were 1,000 watts and 2,500 watts so I am quite aware of what can be powered with fairly low wattage. I can assure you that the number one issue is having enough fuel.
I have read that some EVs can power an entire home with some sort of arrangement that you speak of.
For my vehicle the gas engine charges the main propulsion battery (not the12v battery) which in turn supplies 1.5kw at 120volts and powers what I listed. The vehicles gas engine is mostly off, this is how it retains its efficiency.
If it is hot or humid I have a seperate 2kw genny to power a small room AC.
Life is not as convenient as having a whole home 11 kw genset but vastly better than no power at all