Ok to run shore power without battery?
I have a 2007 Komfort trailer with a WFCO ultra distribution panel model WF8955an with a 3 stage converter. Lately the fan in the panel has started running for hours at a time. I checked the battery a...
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144Grayling wrote:
The 12.9 was with the battery disconnected. (In fact the battery was at the NAPA shop miles away??) Looks like one vote for “it’s ok to run without a battery” and one vote for “you should put in a battery” Anyone else wanna break the tie?
And if I really do need a battery to protect the system should it be a deep cycle RV battery or a plain old car battery, knowing it will never be without shore power.
high quality working converter likely no problem running w/o battery.
low quality converter or not regulating voltage no battery likely issue. The battery acts like a 12V load and filter.
my opinion, just install a 12 marine or car battery since you run with shore power.
will give protection for other more valuable stuff in the trailer, fridge, wh, furnace, lights etc.
