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Mich_F
Jul 08, 2015Explorer
Jerry_Amerson wrote:
I'm rather new with my RV and this might be a dumb question, but is it alright to run the coach AC while driving or will that run down the batteries?
I know the alternator charges the batteries while you are driving but I'm concerned that the AC will discharge them faster than the alternator can keep up with.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jake
From your post, it seems you might be under the impression that your coach/(house AC ?) will run your off your motor home's engine, through the batteries. As others have pointed out, to power the 120 Volt roof AC, your generator must be running. If you are worried about the cab AC running down your battery, that will not be a problem.
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