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SlowBro
Explorer III
Jan 04, 2021

[SOLVED] Can an inverter on a car charge the house battery?

I've got a 2006 Toyota Sienna with a 150 amp alternator and the RV converter is 45A. Battery is a group 24 lead acid. I want to know is it feasible to charge the house battery using an 800W inverter f...
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SpeakEasy
Explorer
Jan 04, 2021
It's been mentioned, once, in this discussion, but it bears repeating: you have to connect your inverter directly to your car battery. Do NOT under any circumstances, connect the inverter through your cigarette lighter port.

You probably already know this, but it is important enough to repeat.


-Speak

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