Inverter Charger vs Individual Components
To be able to run the A/C and a major appliance at one time I'll need no less than 3000 watts. I'm either not understanding properly or something as I'm understanding that I'll need an inverter charge...
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It does seem odd to combine an inverter and a battery charger in one package, especially if failure of one disables the other. The inverter changes 12 volts from batteries into 120 VAC for appliances. I have a 100 watt one that is great for powering camera Charger and computer. I have learned to camp without a microwave oven so I don't need a bigger one. Of course the air conditioner only works when plugged in to 120 volts at home or powered campsite.
On charging, my 2004 converter only puts 13.6 volts on the batteries which would probably take more than 24 hours to charge them to 90%. Not good enough when boondocking the next night. It would be nice to have a converter that could supply at least 14.6 volts (some say you really need 15 volts to get a reasonably fast and full charge). I do have a $100 portable (10/20/40 amp) battery charger that does this plus equalizing and desulphating (says it does anyway).
On charging, my 2004 converter only puts 13.6 volts on the batteries which would probably take more than 24 hours to charge them to 90%. Not good enough when boondocking the next night. It would be nice to have a converter that could supply at least 14.6 volts (some say you really need 15 volts to get a reasonably fast and full charge). I do have a $100 portable (10/20/40 amp) battery charger that does this plus equalizing and desulphating (says it does anyway).
