Jayco Now Offering ‘Industry Leading’ Solar Power System

[Grumpy]

From RV Business:

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. – Jayco has announced in a press release the launch of its new Overlander EXT Modular Power Management package, which sets the standard for factory installed systems. The original Overlander II package was launched by Jayco as an option for model year 2021 and the new Overlander EXT package is a considerable step up in power, components and flexibility, the release states.

This new system apparently uses the 12 volt a/c units used on vans and mini buses.

https://rvbusiness.com/jayco-now-off...-power-system/

The Overlander EXT package offers some additional features like:

Factory installed and backed by a 2 year warranty
Increased efficiency from a Turbo Air 2 12-Volt 13.5K BTU Air Conditioner
Internally heated batteries to allow for extreme cold weather operation
Generator option for an additional modular power source
Lower cost than aftermarket installation
Easily accessible components

[kirkelli]

i wonder what RV's Jayco is offering the DC AC's in.. We have a friend that has one in his Van Conversion and it barely keeps that small space cool.. They use lots of DC energy as well. He also has an induction stove and his batteries go pretty quick. I cant see these being used in l larger RV's.. There is no way it makes any sense. You might get a few hours of coolness, totally useless during the hot Calif, Nev, AZ summer days. I have solar with 4 Lippo's and understand DC Power consumption very well. There is no way i would want to ad an DC AC to my system... When i need the AC, there is nothing better than the trusty Gen.

[GHen]

The Montana’s have had a similar system for a couple years now , but used an inverter to power the 13.5 btu soft start 110v a/C.