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work2much
Apr 11, 2019Explorer
cewillis wrote:
Good idea for reducing transmission loss but, imo,loss of efficiency converting 12v to 120v and back to 12vnegates the advantage.
I would, and did, stick with the native 12v connected through 2 gauge wire.
Wouldn't the efficiency loss be realized only in fuel economy which should be inconsequential? The inverter should be delivering a high quality power source to the charger as if being plugged in.
The other issue I have is that I would need to purchase a voltage regulator of some sort to make the alternator voltages friendly to my lithium battery. Currently our trucks batteries are in no way connected to the campers battery for that reason.
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