How to Tell the Difference

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To help explain why we need inverters and power converters in campers, we first need to understand some electrical basics.

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RV Camper Electrics Basics To help explain why we need inverters and power converters in campers, we first need to understand some electrical basics.

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AC Power – or Alternating Current AC power cannot be stored, power plants manage their production 24/7, depending on how much demand is across the country.

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DC Power – or Direct Current DC power continuously flows in one direction, from negative to positive. This makes it ideal for storing in a battery.

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Do I need AC or DC in my RV? When living off-grid or boondocking, all electrical needs must be met by the onboard batteries.

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Why do I Need a Converter or Inverter in my Camper? If you need AC power for charging batteries or powering appliances, a converter, inverter, or both is essential.

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How to Tell the Difference

Inverter vs Converter

Choosing components for a campervan electrical system can become confusing, especially if you’re not familiar with all the terminology.

To help explain why we need inverters and power converters in campers, we first need to understand some electrical basics.

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Don’t let this put you off. It’s not rocket science, and we’ve kept it pretty simple. There are two types of electricity – AC and DC.

RV Camper Electrics Basics To help explain why we need inverters and power converters in campers, we first need to understand some electrical basics.

AC Power – or Alternating Current AC power cannot be stored, power plants manage their production 24/7, depending on how much demand is across the country.

DC Power – or Direct Current DC power continuously flows in one direction, from negative to positive. This makes it ideal for storing in a battery.

Do I need AC or DC in my RV? When living off-grid or boondocking, all electrical needs must be met by the onboard batteries.

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Why do I Need a Converter or Inverter in my Camper? If you need AC power for charging batteries or powering appliances, a converter, inverter, or both is essential.

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Why do I Need a Converter or Inverter in my Camper? Swipe for the full guide about Inverter vs Converter!

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