lady says this MH has a convertor,,,and an inverter.? diff ?
ok newbie,,,she says the box I see under the cabinet is the convertor,,,the small box above the cab is an inverter,,,what is the diff
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Your RV has 2 distinct electrical systems; 12vdc (just like your car) which includes lights, water pump, furnace, fridge control board...and 120VAC (just like your house) which includes the microwave, air conditioner, TV (depending on model), outlets. Your battery bank provides the 12vdc, and shore power or generator provides the 120VAC.
A converter takes 120VAC (from shore or generator) and converts it down to 12vdc; think of it as a battery charger + dc power supply.
An inverter takes 12vdc from your battery(s) and converts it up to 120VAC; think of it as a small battery powered generator. It allows the use of small 120VAC items without shore power or generator.
A converter takes 120VAC (from shore or generator) and converts it down to 12vdc; think of it as a battery charger + dc power supply.
An inverter takes 12vdc from your battery(s) and converts it up to 120VAC; think of it as a small battery powered generator. It allows the use of small 120VAC items without shore power or generator.
