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synergy_58
Explorer
Apr 24, 2014

Inverter questions. Which one do you use and why?

So I'm trying to get set-up with an inverter and surg protector. I think I've got the SP concerns nearly worked out. So, now I need to get a handle on this inverter thing. I have a 2009 Navion, and...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Apr 24, 2014
Hi,

Most RV's are based on 12 volts, so that eliminates any other DC voltage.

The Aims units do not get good reviews.

The best bank for the buck is probably the prowatt pure sine wave line from Xantrex--but it IS a throw away if it should fail.

How many amp-hours of battery bank do you have? Large inverters can be very power hungry.

For example a 400 watt coffee pot will draw about 40 amps of current, after inverter losses are accounted for.

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