jerseyjim wrote:
Well...the CONverter is on all the time. That's how we get our 12V lights to work and the 110 parts to function all at the same time when on shore power or generator power. At least on my coach.
I have two SEPARATE items: the CONverter and an INverter. I guess on some coaches they are one unit....I don't know. However, reading many posts here on the forum I think the CON and the IN are confusing to some...as to what they do.
Of course, when in "storage" the coach batteries are "off" (and then so is the CONverter).
And, one must be really cautions about use of the INverter...as that really chews up power from the coach batteries.
Again: MY coach.
Most Class A Diesels will have an Inverter/Charger and NO Converter. Class A Gas models usually have a Small Inverter ONLY and the separate Converter. Inverter/Chargers usually are the 1500 watt and higher and smaller than 1500 watt Inverters are Inverter ONLY. IF you have a Inverter/Charger, the batteries are connected directly to the Inverter/Charger and bypass any disconnect battery system. This means that anytime you have 120 voltage to the RV the Charger section comes on automatically. Doug
