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1L243
Explorer II
Jan 20, 2018

Changing from Converter to Inverter

Questions I have when changing from a Converter to a Inverter.

With an Inverter When not plugged into shore power will all outlets and appliances work automatically as 110 off of the batteries?

Will the Inverter detect the power source and make the switch automatically?

Why don't RV's come with Inverter's instead of Converters? Is it simply because the battery banks are not large enough to handle the load?

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  • Converters take plugged-in 120 volt power and massage it to 12 volt power...used by your lights, water pump etc.

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