What Is A Camper Van Inverter?
Contents
- 1 The Camper Van Inverter
- 2 What Is The Difference Between AC and DC Current?
- 3 The Normal Vehicle Electrical System Explained (For Comparison)
- 4 What Is An Inverter?
- 5 The Camper Van’s Electrical System Explained
- 6 What Type Of Leisure Batteries Are Best For A Camper Van?
- 7 Why Do I Need An Inverter In My Camper Van?
- 8 What Size Inverter Will My Camper Van Need?
- 9 What Is A Camper Van Inverter – Summary
The Camper Van Inverter
When we had Aircon fitted to our Camper Van, we had the Electrical System completely upgraded so that we could spend more time “Off Grid” aka Boondocking.
At the time there was a lot of discussion, and of course the inevitable calculating, between myself and the Auto-Electrician that I used to carry out the work. Mostly as to which Inverter I was was going to buy, and where it was going to go. These things obviously had to be finalised prior to the work being estimated for then carried out.
My wife was extremely curious as to what we were discussing and asked me to explain exactly what on earth an Inverter was. Coming from an Engineering background, I took it for granted that everyone else would simply know what a Camper Van Inverter was. That proved not to be the case, so here’s the low down on the Camper Van’s Electrical System.
I’m talking about the Electrical Charging System for Petrol or Diesel Vehicles here. I have not yet upgraded my knowledge to “All Electric” Vehicles such as Teslas or the New VW ID Buzz, but I suppose I will have to be pulled into the 21st Century eventually at some time in the near future…
What Is The Difference Between AC and DC Current?
In simple terms, our Car’s systems uses a 12 V DC System, and Domestic Appliances such as Cookers and Fridges use a 230 V AC System. Our Camper Vans have both a Car’s DC Electrical System and some Domestic Appliances, so we will need both.
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