Long Hot Showers in an RV?
We have been retired for a couple of years now. At first, we thought about relocating to an area where we could try boating. We are now thinking that we don't want to commit and be stuck in one area -...
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bustoff wrote:
Okay, so the generator supplies all the electric. So when would the batteries be used, and why even use the batteries if the generator supplies all needed electricity?
Your battery bank (a.k.a., house batteries) will supply lower power usage appliances like t.v., computer, lights, etc. which will prevent you from having to run your generator. If you are truly trying to experience nature, you are not going to want to have a generator running all the time. But when you need to run your a/c unit you will need to fire up the generator. As yes, it is ok to run your generator while you are driving down the road to power your house a/c unit.
When your house batteries get low (if you're boondocking) you will need to fire up the generator to recharge them for the next nights electrical needs.
Hope this helps.
Doug
P.S. One other thing... If you are plugged into an electric site at a campground it will supply your elctrical needs and should never have to start your generator to power appliances.
