Laptop use on generator power question
..Pretty sure I know the answer to this, but here goes: Early last month, we tried for the first time, to let the kids use our laptop to watch DVD movies in the RV when on the road. Had the genera...
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Update: I'm sitting in the RV right now, parked in our driveway (using the laptop). Did just as mentioned earlier - First brought it up with shore power connected, and it was charging fine, as expected. Then, disconnected shore power, fired up the generator and air conditioner, and plugged laptop into same outlet. Even started a DVD going on it. Whaddya know, now, its charging the battery just fine!!
Soooo, I'm at a loss as to what the difference is. I do know, the battery was very depleted when we first hooked it up to power when on the road to recharge, and now, in this test, battery is at about 70%.
Could genny's power output be more 'dirty', when on the road vs parked? Not sure I have any answers now, but may well just order a 12V power supply for the laptop, keep it in the MH and be done with it. That way, won't have to carry regular power supply back and forth from the house, anyway.
Thanks again, for all the responses, insight. Many were very helpful, keep them coming. :)
Soooo, I'm at a loss as to what the difference is. I do know, the battery was very depleted when we first hooked it up to power when on the road to recharge, and now, in this test, battery is at about 70%.
Could genny's power output be more 'dirty', when on the road vs parked? Not sure I have any answers now, but may well just order a 12V power supply for the laptop, keep it in the MH and be done with it. That way, won't have to carry regular power supply back and forth from the house, anyway.
Thanks again, for all the responses, insight. Many were very helpful, keep them coming. :)
