If I wanted an inverter...Who, how, what...
Let me preface by saying I know NOTHING about inverters, how they work, how they are wired etc. I do however understand the basics and I know some have actually installed in an ACE like mine. So here’...
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I would go down to Harbor Freight and pick up their 2000 watt inverter. Its on sale last I checked, for less than 150 bucks. I would use heavy gauge wire, and mount it as close to the chassis batteries as I could. I would then install a cord that would plug into the inverter and run back to a box where my shore power plug is. When you unplug from shore power, then just plug it into the inverter outlet. That way all the outlets are hot. You state you only want to run the TV, but the reality is, sooner or later, your DW will want to make coffee while driving down the road. Next thing you know, she will want to run the microwave. Trust me, I know how these things work.
The only draw back to running shore power off the inverter is it is a good idea to turn off the converter, so you are not creating a loop. It doesn't actually hurt anything, but it pulls/wastes a lot of current. Also force the fridge to run on propane. This is especially true if you pull over for a short stop at a rest area, or stop for fast food. while you are sitting there, you don't want these two issues to drain the battery.
And yes, I did buy my inverter from Harbor Freight, and it has worked very well for about 5 years now. Kids run the TV and video games all the time we are rolling.
The only draw back to running shore power off the inverter is it is a good idea to turn off the converter, so you are not creating a loop. It doesn't actually hurt anything, but it pulls/wastes a lot of current. Also force the fridge to run on propane. This is especially true if you pull over for a short stop at a rest area, or stop for fast food. while you are sitting there, you don't want these two issues to drain the battery.
And yes, I did buy my inverter from Harbor Freight, and it has worked very well for about 5 years now. Kids run the TV and video games all the time we are rolling.
