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Danasdaddy2002's avatar
Aug 19, 2013

Inverter question.

Alright. So I was looking around for a way to run power through my outlets without having to be connected to my house or campsite.
I came across a post somewhere on here saying that they connected an inverter close to their batteries and plugged the 30 Amp RV power cord, with an adapter, into the inverter.
Is this a safe method?
Thanks for any help.
  • Mandalay Parr wrote:
    Batteries probably won't last long and will have to be recharged.


    Thanks for replying Mandalay.
    I have 120watts of solar panels on the roof. My battery is always topped off.
    But yeah I was thinking the same thing you are... Will probably drain the battery in a hurry. I may upgrade the battery with 2 better ones if needed. Hopefully not but I bet I'll have to. ;-)
  • Thats_Ok wrote:
    Yes it is safe.
    It's best to unplug your DC convertor when doing this in order to not have the system trying to charge the batteries while plugged into the inverter.


    Thanks for the quick reply Thats_OK.
    What would you recommend for an inverter? I am looking at a MotoMaster 1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter. My main purpose for doing this is to run a drill for repairs or maybe running a tv for the kids. Nothing too extensive. I am always at a powered campsite anyways so the use for this will maybe a couple times a season.
    Maybe a 1000W might be overkill.
  • Yes it is safe.
    It's best to unplug your DC convertor when doing this in order to not have the system trying to charge the batteries while plugged into the inverter.