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Re: [GMCnet] Electric motor converision [message #328580] Thu, 25 January 2018 12:18 Go to previous message
powwerjon is currently offline  powwerjon   United States
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Has been discussed in the past, Cost/benefit ratio is way below zero. You cannot put enough batteries on the chassis to get it down the road very far. Weight is the killer and solar cells would be no where close to the amount to provide adequate recharge capabilities.

J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLakerTech Editor
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan
> On Jan 25, 2018, at 11:10 AM, Gailen Vick wrote:
>
> Any discussions about converting a GMC motorhome to an electric drive?
> Possibly pulling out the 455 motor and the transmission and replacing them
> with an electric motor, tons of batteries on the bottom of the coach and
> solor panels on the roof.
>
> Best regards,
> Gailen Vick
> www.minivacationweekend.com
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