Any reason to keep the battery ?

csamayfield55 wrote:
Also the battery works as a buffer with the power converter. YOu should not run a 12 volt converter without a battery attatched.

Chris

I'm sorry but this is not entirely correct. Many newer converters used in the last ten years have sufficient filtering and have no need for a battery to further reduce ripple/noise.

To the OP, we cannot answer your question without knowing what converter you have.
However, the most obvious sign you need a battery is if you remove it and find you have lines in your TV or buzzing sounds coming from the radio or even some light fixtures.

Also the battery works as a buffer with the power converter. YOu should not run a 12 volt converter without a battery attatched.

Chris

The lights, water pump, fridge and gas furnace are all powered by 12VDC OR need 12DC to operate their electronic innards (fridge and furnace--even on propane). IF your converter will run without an attached battery and IF you can do without all those things when the power goes out, then yes, you can forget the battery.

We live in an earthquake zone and region at risk to forest fires, both of which could take the power out for some time. Our motorhome is always ready to live in off grid for several days.