My Electric System - Am I going to die?
Travel Trailer: 1983 Man-O-War 15' Where the 120V AC 30amp comes inside (driver side): Converter Close Up (passenger side, front corner): Input Current - 3.75 Amps AC Input Voltage - 1...
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You have a DC power supply there, not a multi-stage converter or charger. Right on the rating plate is the DC output--12.6V. It will run your 12V devices and charge your battery like a very big trickle charger. If hooking a battery to it, the battery will gradually (or swiftly) degrade because the plates in the battery need at least 13.5V or higher, at times, to maintain battery health.
Read here at: The 12V side of life and at Battery University.
If you're adding solar and can increase battery storage (think 2 x 6v Golf cart batteries), you may not need a converter or charger as the solar controller will do an excellent job of charging the batteries (as long as the sun shines). If however, you're into this trailer to use and enjoy for awhile, a new multistage converter should be on your shopping list.
BTW, most camping trailers in most States require a battery to be onboard for the emergency break away braking system. Does your rig have brakes?
Read here at: The 12V side of life and at Battery University.
If you're adding solar and can increase battery storage (think 2 x 6v Golf cart batteries), you may not need a converter or charger as the solar controller will do an excellent job of charging the batteries (as long as the sun shines). If however, you're into this trailer to use and enjoy for awhile, a new multistage converter should be on your shopping list.
BTW, most camping trailers in most States require a battery to be onboard for the emergency break away braking system. Does your rig have brakes?
