The Hawk’s Nest is built around a cutting‑edge electrical powerhouse designed for true off‑grid freedom.
Even with daily hot showers, two home‑cooked meals, bright lighting, and a full‑time refrigerator, The Hawk’s Nest is designed to stay off‑grid for as long as you are unplugged. All appliances are 100% electric. Enjoy all the comforts of home without the hassle or danger of propane.
At the heart of the system are three LiTime 12‑volt, 280 Ah lithium batteries with Bluetooth management, giving you real‑time insights and an incredible 840 Ah of total capacity.
Paired with Victron’s flagship 3000W inverter, this system easily runs two major appliances at once—including the water heater, convection microwave, or induction cooktop.
12v Air conditioner runtime: 20–40 hours on a full battery charge. YES! The AC runs on 12v battery power.
Outlets:
The van is equipped with a total of 9 outlets (all protected by GFCI), and 4 USB charging stations conveniently placed throughout the space.
Batteries charge three ways:
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Solar input: 600 W of solar charging replenishes power and can run the A/C continuously in good sun, preserving battery life.
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Vehicle charging: An insanely powerful Sterling DC‑to‑DC charger delivers 120 amps while you drive, rapidly charging your batteries.
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Shore power: A simple 15 amp shore connection lets you plug into any standard outlet with a regular extension cord.