newbie electrically challenged question
I am realizing that while on the road there is no power to the outlets. We have a new to us 1988 Ford Tioga, and was hoping that we could charge a laptop, cell phone ect while on the road. Is there an...
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FarmerBob wrote:
So the onboard converter is not to be confused with a inverter. Like I said I am challenged. Thanks for the info
'Converter'......uses a 120V AC input (shore power or generator) and converts it to 12V DC. When connected to AC power source the converter will recharge battery and supply 12V DC system. NO AC power converter is OFF and battery supplies 12V DC system
'Inverter'......uses 12V DC input (from battery) and converts it to 120V AC power. Some inverters will also charge battery when hooked up to AC power source.
Block diagram AC & DC systems with just converter
Block diagram AC & DC systems with converter & inverter
