RV Converter or Inverter - Know How Your RV Power System Works
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- The power system on most RVs is incredibly flexible to allow us to take our RV almost anywhere and enjoy the conveniences built into our rig.
But many RV owners don't fully understand the power system in their RV. And one of the things they don't fully understand is what the RV converter is and what the RV inverter.
So this video will help you understand what both of these pieces of equipment can do for and how to use them correctly.
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Thank you so much for explaining this in such an understandable way. I've been researching RV's for 4 years and this is the best explanation I've heard.
I'm so glad it was helpful. It's a subject that can confusing for many RVers. Have safe and happy RV travels!
You have done a phenomenal job explaining this so anyone can understand. I'm a retired engineer and I've already forgotten all I ever learned 😂.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for leaving such a nice comment too!
Thank you. I felt like I was in school again. Thanks
Just wait til you get the pop quiz later on .... LOL!
Another good video Duane. A couple of things worth mentioning;
1. Some appliances (water heater, fridge) still require DC even when running on AC.
2. With the increase usage of residential refrigerators, campers (mostly 5th wheels) are coming with small inverters to power them on the road. A few of the 5th wheel owners I deal with had no idea this was installed and that it ran their battery down. Not a problem unless the pigtail from the tow vehicle is not set up to trickle the coach battery. Nothing worse than getting to the camp site and not having enough power to put the gear down.
Thanks for contributing those points to the discussion Jerry.
I don't have a class b RV yet but I hope to at some point and your videos are helpful in my education! I appreciate them!
I'm so glad to hear that my video content is helping you. And I hope you find the perfect RV for your needs!
Great timing!
You've just answered a question i had.
Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching!
Great Video that describes the basic of my rv electrical system. Tks. Dr. Tom
Glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching!
I am always mixing these two terms up so this is helpful......just have to figure out how to keep it straight in my head. BTW, the mix of corn meal and baking soda has worked wonders in my rig for eliminating mice.
I'm glad the video was helpful Robert. And thanks for the report on using corn meal and baking soda too!
Very nice explanation of the two. Thank you for the video.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment!
We like the motorhome drawing you have. We have never seen a main door on the driver side. Lol. Is there one on the passenger side too? Lol
Wow! I never noticed it. I'll have to check in to that ... :-)
I have a 1995 Coleman Columbia popup and it didn't come with a battery do I need one if I'm hooked up to shore power
Hi Nancy. I'm sorry but I don't know much about older popups like that. You might ask that question in the forums on irv2.com
I know it was only an example, but a 500w inverter is pretty useless. A coffee pot, a space heater, or an air fryer uses 1500-1800w each. Lance will not install anything higher than a 1500w inverter in their trailers. (Safety) For most RV owners, anything below 1500w will not suffice if they have appliances. Thanks for another great video !
Yes, I am aware that a 500 watt inverter is not very useful. I used the amount to avoid working with numbers that are too large to understand easily.
I am having problems with my 5th wheel inverter & large refrigerator. I am on shore power, I turned off my inverter. Now my refrigerator will not work at all! I turned the inverter back on and still nothing. What should I be looking for? I have a large 12000 Jules surge protector connected to the shore power to my RV.
Sorry but it's really hard to diagnose electrical issues properly without being onsite. I recommend that you find a mobile RV tech local to you that has really good reviews from other RVers to get the problem solved. Or you can try posing the question on irv2.com and maybe one of the experienced RVers there can help you pinpoint the problem.
Is it "safe" or even ok to leave the inverter on while plugged in to shore power?
Many inverter makers advise not to leave an inverter on when it is not use. And leaving it on is a constant drain on your batteries.
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Glad you enjoyed it Gary. Safe and happy RV travels to you!