currybob
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That is right for the 2kw system but the hybrid is totally different but I guess you know this already. The 2kw system actually has 2 alternators and of course the other small battery pack.I was reading more about propower last night (looking for other reasons) and found someone's writeup interesting. https://www.truckcamperadventure.com/fords-new-pro-power-onboard-generator-is-an-rv-game-changer/
The gas engine version is actually a dedicated 24V system with an inverter. It purely operates off the 24V batteries and inverts to a true sine wave. The engine is using an *alternator* to keep the 24V batteries charged. Therefore it isn't a true "generator".
So speculation on my part: The large area under the 60% seat is the 24V batteries and alternator wiring, along with cooling fan. The small area under the 40% seat is STILL the actual invertor. Again, just pure speculation but at least it would make more sense than a 2kW inverter and the old 400W inverter....
The best system would be the PowerBoost propower for it uses the lithium hybrid battery pack located under the truck to power the plugs, engine only runs to charge the battery pack.
This battery pack has it's own cooling and heating system because it can generate more power and therefore more heat. The heating part is to keep the batteries from being to cold during winter season and losing some efficacy.
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