Battery condition
In the big picture of the electrical system in a 5er, if we are plugged in to shore power, does the state of charge or discharge of the battery make any difference?
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Hi,
The difference is that when the battery bank is "hungry" the converter may draw a lot more power. That, in a 30 amp RV, may limit the use of power to the roof air.
i.e. if the battery bank is full you may be able to run the roof air and the electric water heater without excessive voltage drop.
If, on the other hand, the converter is going at it "hammer and tongs" you may not be able to run more than one other heavy draw item.
If you are in a 50amp RV this is probably not much of an issue.
The difference is that when the battery bank is "hungry" the converter may draw a lot more power. That, in a 30 amp RV, may limit the use of power to the roof air.
i.e. if the battery bank is full you may be able to run the roof air and the electric water heater without excessive voltage drop.
If, on the other hand, the converter is going at it "hammer and tongs" you may not be able to run more than one other heavy draw item.
If you are in a 50amp RV this is probably not much of an issue.
