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Motorhome Technology, Explained in Depth

Not manufacturer marketing, but clear explanations from the ground up — electricity, LiFePO₄ batteries, solar panels, inverters, charging and other topics that almost every motorhome owner eventually has to deal with.

This knowledge base draws not only from manufacturer documentation, but from a combination of technical references, standards, and hands-on experience — and it will grow over time. The first chapter is ready; more are on the way.

DE: Diese Wissensdatenbank ist auf Englisch verfügbar.  ·  FR: Cette base de connaissances est disponible en anglais.  ·  ES: Esta base de conocimientos está disponible en inglés.
01 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Basics of Electricity in a Motorhome

12V/24V/230V, AC vs DC, fuses, cable sizing, voltage drop, circuit breakers, relays, distribution panels.

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02 · BATTERIES
LiFePO₄ Batteries in Depth

Chemistry, BMS and cell balancing, charge/discharge curves, SOC/SOH, C-rate, cycle life, winter charging, safety myths.

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03 · SOLAR
Solar Panels

Monocrystalline vs polycrystalline, TOPCon, HJT, efficiency, temperature coefficient, degradation, panel wiring.

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04 · CHARGE CONTROLLERS
MPPT Charge Controllers

PWM vs MPPT, why MPPT wins, sizing, SmartSolar, Cerbo GX integration.

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05 · INVERTERS
Inverters and Chargers

Pure vs modified sine wave, MultiPlus, Quattro, grid switching, PowerAssist, ESS.

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06 · CHARGING
Charging While Driving and at Campsites

Alternator, DC-DC chargers, Euro 5/6 smart alternators, campsite hookup, generator charging.

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07 · 230 V
230 V in a Motorhome

Why it's different from home — RCDs, circuit breakers, earth relay, TT/TN/IT and PME grid types.

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08 · AIR CONDITIONING
Air Conditioning in a Motorhome

Compressor, rooftop, underfloor, inverter — COP, power consumption, running from batteries and solar.

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09 · HEATING
Heating: Alde, Truma, Webasto

Hydronic vs air heating, G13 coolant, bleeding, Webasto diesel backup heater.

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10 · WATER
Water Systems and Plumbing

Pumps, expansion tank, filtration, Legionella prevention, Oxygenics shower heads, grey water.

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11 · INTERNET
Internet on the Road

Starlink Mini, Teltonika RUTX50, dual SIM failover, Wi-Fi Calling, VPN for remote camera access.

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12 · SECURITY
Vehicle Security

Jablotron alarm, EufyCam S300 with local HomeBase 3 storage, 3D-printed mounts, VPN remote access — layered protection without monthly fees.

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13 · MAINTENANCE
Chassis Maintenance

Iveco Daily 60C18 — engine oil intervals, gearbox fluid myth, Brembo brake technique, tyre pressure by axle load, Dinitrol anti-corrosion protection.

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14 · SERVICE
Service Intervals

Quick checklists before and after every trip, scheduled maintenance by mileage and time, and why prevention is always cheaper than repairs.

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