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Old-Biscuit
Dec 23, 2017Explorer III
Converter.....120V AC IN/12V DC OUT (handles DC System demands WHILE hooked up to AC Power Source)---recharges/maintains battery
Inverter.....12V DC IN/120V AC OUT (can be used to power AC Outlets whn NOT hooked up to AC Power Source (Can have charger section that recharges/maintains battery WHILE connected to AC Power Source)
Older converter/chargers usually rely on RV battery to act as 'load' and are NIT very good chargers...single fixed charge voltage
IF you are looking to upgrade....NEW Converter with 3 stage smart charger
Inverter.....12V DC IN/120V AC OUT (can be used to power AC Outlets whn NOT hooked up to AC Power Source (Can have charger section that recharges/maintains battery WHILE connected to AC Power Source)
Older converter/chargers usually rely on RV battery to act as 'load' and are NIT very good chargers...single fixed charge voltage
IF you are looking to upgrade....NEW Converter with 3 stage smart charger
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