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Originally Posted by Steveku
... Also CPAP usage and charging devices if no shore power.
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Many good uses for an inverter in an RV - but look at the devices you are going to power... Many CPAP machines convert 110vAC to 12vDC (a brick transformer in the power line.) Many devices (all cell phones, tablets, laptops) do the same... Powering directly off 12v (CPAP / Laptop) or stepping down 12vDC to 5vDC for a USB charger (cell phones / tablets) is more efficient than converting 12vDC to 110vAC and back to 12v/5v...
Obviously not an option for normal household appliances like microwave or coffee maker...
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Originally Posted by Steveku
... So if the batteries are under the steps, isn't that a long run of wiring from the batteries to under the bed? Sorry for the basic questions, just trying to understand the basics.
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Typically the shorter the run of 12v from battery to inverter - the better... Longer runs require thicker gauge wire to reduce voltage drop. Hopefully (I would say I assume... but...) Thor used an appropriate sized wire for the load - though might need to change if you will be drawing more power.
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