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To help explain why we need inverters and power converters in campers, we first need to understand some electrical basics. There are two types of electricity – AC and DC.
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DC power flows in one direction, from negative to positive. This makes it ideal for storing in a battery and perfect for RV campers, boondocking, and off-grid living.
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Appliances designed to run off AC power, like a household fridge or TV, cannot directly run off DC batteries.
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AC power cannot be stored. So an Inverter will use DC Battery Power to make it for you in your RV , but with limitations
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When living off-grid, our ability to recharge DC batteries with AC is limited, even with a generator. If we can, we use a Convertor to change AC into DC to charge the battery.
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Dig deep enough into your pockets, and you could replace 2 components Inverter and Converter with a combined Inverter charger.
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An inverter charger is both a power inverter and a smart battery charger. They tend to have a few extra features like automatically start the RV generator if the batteries drop to a certain level
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When living off-grid or boondocking, all electrical needs must be met by the onboard batteries. Installing a camper solar system is a perfect way to stay off-grid and avoid the need for AC power.
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If you need AC power for charging batteries or powering appliances, a converter, inverter, or both is essential.
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