Dual battery set-up using chassis battery

ct1500 wrote:
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I'm brainstorming a way to do this and would appreciate some input....

...It'd be nice to run the camper's A/C for short periods of time without buying a Honda 2000Eu. ...
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I like questions like the one you posted because those TC'ers here who know their schnitt chime in with really good information. It is good education for me to read responses from those who know much more than me. That said, here is my opinion:

-there is no such thing as "short periods of time" when it comes to situations regarding running the AC. Where I camp in my neck of the woods I rarely if ever run the AC, but in those few times outside of my region when I need it then I run it... and for more than just a few minutes.

=The fact that you mentioned eU2000 perhaps indicates that you have considered it. The reputation of the Honda's are well earned. I Have a 3000 to be sure that I can run my MW and AC (not at the same time) but having too much power is something I never worry about. I have even charged others' batteries in a pinch... and I take beer in exchange for the appreciation...LOL

I like the conversation of those who are more knowledgeable than I but my opinion is this: if you like hassle free (like me) then get a Honda 2000, plug it in and be done with it. The ability to not only run an AC as well as charging the house batteries off the grid is a wonderful sense of comfort and independence.

JMHO.