newbie battery and electrical question
Hi all, new to the forum, bought a 04 E350 to do a camper conversion. so i am considering the electrical things now, just got a norcold 740bb fridge that draws 3.75amp under 12v mode, planning t...
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Take a look at the Tripp-Lite inverter/converter/chargers. These have been used by Roadtrek and can charger both the vehicle and RV coach batteries when driving, on generator, or plugged in to shore power. It will also provide 110 v to your electric system from your coach batteries - but not enough to run an air conditioner.
The only way you are going to be able to run an A/C overnight on these hot nights (or not so hot nights) is with a generator. Look at portable generators (many like the Honda for RVs) and you plug your shore power cord into the generator running a safe distance away from your conversion van (to prevent CO poisoning). Be aware that you will not be permitted to run a generator at night everywhere - it will depend on where you are parked for the night. Fit your conversion with a 12v roof ventilation fan like a Fantastic Fan for some temperature control inside for the heat.
The only way you are going to be able to run an A/C overnight on these hot nights (or not so hot nights) is with a generator. Look at portable generators (many like the Honda for RVs) and you plug your shore power cord into the generator running a safe distance away from your conversion van (to prevent CO poisoning). Be aware that you will not be permitted to run a generator at night everywhere - it will depend on where you are parked for the night. Fit your conversion with a 12v roof ventilation fan like a Fantastic Fan for some temperature control inside for the heat.
