12V electrical questions
Hello all, I am renovating my camper, and I've got a few concerns with the electrical.. I have a few 12v appliances, plus the lights that I would like to run off my battery. I'm wondering if I ...
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enblethen wrote:
You should be installting a 120 volt AC distribution panel. These normally would have a 12 volt DC distribution which would allow you to use shore power when connected and your 12 volt DC battery when not connected.
Most RV refer use 12 volt for control. Most are 120 volt AC and propane when not connected to shore power.Not many have 12 volt DC elements. If equipped with 12 volt element, yes it will effect other appliances including the lights.
You say "camper", post is in "fifth wheel". What do you have?
I have a 22' 1984 Alpenlite 5th Wheel. I consider it a camper, but apologies if I'm using incorrect terminology.
I am remodeling the camper and will not be installing 120volt power. My appliances are either propane or 12volt, so I will not be purchasing an inverter as I do not need 120v. My distribution panel is a 12volt marine panel.
I have a large battery bank (three 100ah lithium batteries) so I won't have to worry about operating off shore power; HOWEVER I would like the option of charging my batteries from shore power.
I do have an additional question about charging my batteries from 'Shore' though; Can I purchase a 120volt charge controller to charge from shore? or would I require an inverter/charge controller combo?
I'm just trying to keep my costs down, as I already have 12v appliances and I inherited the large battery bank from a friend. Purchasing the charge controller without the inverter is a lot cheaper.
