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StartingNewChap
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Jul 01, 2019

Running Air Conditioner Via Inverter while Towing/Driving

I am considering buying a 3000 watt inverter for my travel trailer. I would like to run my air conditioner whiling driving to my destination. My hope is that short stops for lunch can be accomplished...
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MrWizard
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Jul 04, 2019
Isn't that 400 ampHr of 48v, which is equal to 1600 ampHrs of 12v
A/C using 1200w the 800w of solar is Not going to keep up with energy use
1/3 of the needed energy will come from the batteries, but You have a surplus of battery power
The OP does not

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