Murraycroexp
Veteran Expediter
Where I got my mattress pad draw info.
http://www.electricblanketinstitute.com/features-benefits/actual-cost-to-run.html
http://www.electricblanketinstitute.com/features-benefits/actual-cost-to-run.html
Power Inverter for Fridge in Sprinter
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Murraycroexp
Veteran Expediter
Bottom of post #19. Typo.
I don't run those appliances WITHOUT my engine running.
I don't run those appliances WITHOUT my engine running.
Murraycroexp
Veteran Expediter
Cool. Will do.
Murraycroexp
Veteran Expediter
I wonder how long a heated mattress pad would run on a marine battery to that 50% line. Isn't that when they need to be recharged?
If it draws 60 Watts, that's 5 amps off a 12 volt battery. (amps x volts = Watts, or, Watts / volts = amps)
You definitely don't want that kind of a draw off a cranking battery.
It would seem all you really need is a 100AH marine/truck battery for your aux battery, hooked to the alternator via a battery isolator. Then use a battery charger hooked to the generator to keep the aux battery charged up while sitting for extended periods. I would still recommend a battery monitor.
You definitely don't want that kind of a draw off a cranking battery.
It would seem all you really need is a 100AH marine/truck battery for your aux battery, hooked to the alternator via a battery isolator. Then use a battery charger hooked to the generator to keep the aux battery charged up while sitting for extended periods. I would still recommend a battery monitor.
Murraycroexp
Veteran Expediter
Good info. Thanks T-man! I'll shop it next chance and get my list together.
drifter
Expert Expediter
Hey Murray I got the kerig coffee machine.in the big rig I am driving now I have a 1800 inverter and I have crank the truck when I make coffee or the c maker will cut off. For some reason it draws the amps.run a 1000 watt microwave with no
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Murraycroexp
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I currently carry mine inside. But I shut the fuel valve off and don't yet get gas fumes. I'll be getting a vinyl cover for it to make sure fumes aren't an issue. But some carry them outside. I've seen a couple of great setups. TonyD's and BillG27's setups are very similar. Front hitch. Diamond plate box fabricated and mounting on a receiver carried shelf thing. Out of the way and nice. Bill has his outlet bumper-mounted and cables run thru. Out of the way too. Clean look to boot!
But some carry them outside. I've seen a couple of great setups. TonyD's and BillG27's setups are very similar. Front hitch. Diamond plate box fabricated and mounting on a receiver carried shelf thing. Out of the way and nice. Bill has his outlet bumper-mounted and cables run thru. Out of the way too. Clean look to boot![/QUOTE]
My box is front mount and like Murray said, I installed an electric outlet in the front bumper. I use a short cord from gen to bumper outlet and can move the van if needed without shutting down or disconnecting the generator. It helps for getting fuel or moving as the sun movement changes.
I carried mine inside for over a year. Never had any issues with fumes because the newer generators have emissions fuel caps that don't allow vapors out. Only let air in while running and pulling a vacuum. Just like your fuel fill cap on your CV.
My box is front mount and like Murray said, I installed an electric outlet in the front bumper. I use a short cord from gen to bumper outlet and can move the van if needed without shutting down or disconnecting the generator. It helps for getting fuel or moving as the sun movement changes.
I carried mine inside for over a year. Never had any issues with fumes because the newer generators have emissions fuel caps that don't allow vapors out. Only let air in while running and pulling a vacuum. Just like your fuel fill cap on your CV.
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