Choosing an Inverter
If I'm in the right place... Looking for an inverter that will run a 1875w +/- hair dryer, 700w microwave (which really takes 1100w), and both sides of an electric blank, the controllers say 180w. ...
Forum Discussion
SoundGuy wrote:
For those for whom a genset isn't part of the plan then surely the simpler solution would be to just forget about using high draw devices entirely when camping without shore power ... surprising as it may seem you will survive the experience. :p
You just wait, BFL13 will label you a caveman :)
People are trying to turn their RVs into something that it's not designed for, - offgrid living. Except for very few models, RV are made for camping with full hookups - and even in this capacity they are in all respects inferior to smallest and humblest shore home.
One thing BFL is right about is that microwave draws more than it says on the label. They never tell you real ratings. 1000W micro will draw 1500W and 700W model will draw 1000W.
Yes, one can survive and live well without a microwave and other high-current devices, and yes, installation is simpler without a big inverter.
