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
Almot wrote:
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.
Nothing wrong with wanting to enjoy a few comfort features when camping without shore power ... the question is whether it's worth the significantly greater investment to be able to run a 2K, 3K, etc, inverter when much of what one might want to run - toaster, coffee maker, a couple of fans, etc - can easily be accomplished with nothing larger than a 1000 watt inverter powered by just a battery or two.
Yes, one can survive and live well without a microwave and other high-current devices, and yes, installation is simpler without a big inverter.
Just my point.
crosscheck wrote:
Contrary to what is the opinion of the authors in the quotes, it is relatively easy to run a micro, toaster, hairdryer with of course, some limitations plus all of the other lower draw appliances, charge the batteries and still have power left over to run the fridge.
Not contrary at all ... the point is whether it's worth the significant increase in cost to run a high wattage inverter or whether a moderate size 1K unit will do. For some like yourselves a high wattage setup will see frequent use, for others it's totally unnecessary. That's my point, nothing more, nothing less. :R
