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MrWizard
Jul 17, 2017Moderator
LipschitzWrath wrote:
Not a lot of information out there so I figured I'd post here.
If like to add an inverter for my 5er, mainly to limit inconvenient trips out to get the generators running for small things. One of the first things that comes to mind is the coffee pot. That's about the only AC power we use in the morning.
Anyways, I have this ambitious goal to have the inverter be capable of powering the whole camper, rather than just a few outlets or a sub panel or whatever. I'd also like to do a combo inverter/charger (IC) in place of my converter to streamline things, especially the transfer switch duties. I'm trying to confirm my thinking is correct.
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there are number of us who use an inverter for coffee or the MW
early in the morning or late at night
and to power the entertainment, pc etc..
#1
despite what you said, making coffee is NOT a little thing
the smallest kuerig style is the hotel model 700w aka 60amps at 12v for what ever time it takes to make one cup
drip makers vary , mine is approx 1000w and takes 10 minutes to make 10cup pot
a full home model Kuireg is about 1500w aka 130amps at 12v
doing this on a regular basis you should have at least 4 batteries
6 would be better and daily recharging
a single 2000w inverter will handle these items
combo units are nice in one respect
but when something fails, you have a more expensive device that has to be repaired or replaced, seperate converter and inverter, means when one fails, you only loose one function and it costs less to replace
yes i like getting up in the morning and warming up a cup of coffee in the MW
I have five batteries for the house, they weigh 102# each
135ampHrs each, AGM ups/ server telco batteries
i admire your willingness to spend thousands of dollars for a cup of joe without starting the generator
but i think you can do this in a less costly more efficient, thought out manner
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