Running a 120v a/c unit off starter battery
Hi, new to the forum. I have converted an 86 Chev G30 mini school bus into a camper, and i have mounted a Danby 5.1 "window shaker" air conditioning unit into a plenum, which creates the equivalent of...
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The wind turbine is so not even worth considering I don't know how to begin explaining it.
I think you will want a larger than stock alternator. If yours has enough capacity left over after the loads of the chassis are met it will be working very hard and have a short life. Larger aftermarket alternators are available.
I'm doubtful that your 1000 watt inverter will start the AC unit. Have you tried that to see if it will? I suspect the starting surge will be too much.
You're idea will work if you get all the right parts; I would suggest:
150 amp or larger alternator, 2000 watt inverter, the largest marine starting/deep cycle battery that will fit in your battery location.
I think you will want a larger than stock alternator. If yours has enough capacity left over after the loads of the chassis are met it will be working very hard and have a short life. Larger aftermarket alternators are available.
I'm doubtful that your 1000 watt inverter will start the AC unit. Have you tried that to see if it will? I suspect the starting surge will be too much.
You're idea will work if you get all the right parts; I would suggest:
150 amp or larger alternator, 2000 watt inverter, the largest marine starting/deep cycle battery that will fit in your battery location.
