valhalla360 wrote:
rdhetrick wrote:
dodge guy wrote:
Yes, the converter powers up the system even with battery disconnected.
I'll add that this is normally true, but not always. I had a 5th wheel that HAD to have a battery installed and connected for the converter to work. Without the battery (or with the battery disconnected), and while plugged in to shore power, no 12v anywhere but 120v was fine.
Didn't make any sense to me, but it was true. I'm not certain it was like that from the factory or if a previous owner did some re-wiring.
Actually that makes more sense as you are less likely to stress/overload the converter as the battery will smooth out up any heavy loads.
actually you guys are correct. the converter doesn't put out enough amps on its own to run a slide or power tongue jack. only the inside lights. the system nneds a battery to function properly.
