Adding Inverter/Charger.Questions
Hi all, Looking at getting a budget inverter/charger unit from Tripp Lite for my 71 caveman Truck Camper. Currently my 110v and 12v systems are totally separate. I have shore power that feeds a ...
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OK common problem with inverter/chargers with transfer switch is the switch is only rated for about what the inverter is rated. The manufacturers don't always consider different usage with utility power vs battery power. Besides that if one of the three components fails you have to repurchase all three. For these reasons I prefer separate components.
For what you describe you only need 150 to 300 watt inverter. Easy to get a USB adapter to charge the phones direct from the battery.
Here is some equipment to consider:
GoPower 150w sine wave inverter $150
PD9245 RV converter $160
15 amp transfer switch $50
Just wire the converter before the inverter and the power will flow correctly when plugged in. And no inverter charging loop on battery power.
You could spend more on a larger 300 watt inverter or spend less and get a MSW inverter. The smaller inverter also means you don't need monster 12v wire connection. I only recommend sine wave.
For what you describe you only need 150 to 300 watt inverter. Easy to get a USB adapter to charge the phones direct from the battery.
Here is some equipment to consider:
GoPower 150w sine wave inverter $150
PD9245 RV converter $160
15 amp transfer switch $50
Just wire the converter before the inverter and the power will flow correctly when plugged in. And no inverter charging loop on battery power.
You could spend more on a larger 300 watt inverter or spend less and get a MSW inverter. The smaller inverter also means you don't need monster 12v wire connection. I only recommend sine wave.
