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I like the idea of not running gas all the time we are driving. Is there any down side to moving refer to inverter will driving? I know once hooked to AC, inverter takes that power. I turn inverter off while plugged in.
Thanks for any input
Kelly Campion
Luck Dragon
2002 Allure #30734
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The only reason I can think of is weather the inverter you have is capable of heating an element on modified sine wave power. I think that is not and issue though. The other issue is that the heating element that the AC drives on your refrigerator is quite the amp hog when converting battery power to 120 volts.
Your alternator should be able to keep up with the demand that the inverter puts on the batteries while you are driving. If you are parked and not plugged in to shore power then you should watch your amp hour draw on the inverter because I think it is going to be quite the amp hog if you forget to change over to the gas.
Me thinks that is why they wired the AC on the gas electric refrigerators to shore/generator power only.
Dallas 2004 intrigue 11688
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Dallas
I agree with you. I do have a Magnum sine wave inverter and a 200 amp alternator. If I boondock overnight I turn on the propane.
Bob Wexler
SOB