Having problems running AC from inverter.
I'm converting a cargo trailer into a camper. Over the weekend, I tried to install an AC unit. The unit that I bought requires 8.8 amperes at 115 volts. My inverter is an 1800 watt trip lite that I ha...
Forum Discussion
richy2 wrote:
If running an ac with battery power was the best way to go, then rv manufacturers would equip their products with larger inverters and batteries rather than generators.
If I was starting from scratch, then I agree. Generator would be the way to go. I'm not though. I built the inverter / battery set-up in my truck a couple years ago to power other things.
I'm trying not to spend any more money than I have to. If money has to be spent, then so be it, but I don't want to spend unnecessarily. I think I'll try to address the wire gauge issue by adding 1 battery at a spot very near the inverter. The rest of the wiring should handle the steady-state draw, 1 battery 20 cm from the inverter tied in with 0 or 00 gauge should better handle the spike. If that solves the problem, great. If not, I'll probably cough up the dough for a generator.
