12 volt / 120 volt question
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Topic: 12 volt / 120 volt question
Posted By: 802 JJ
Subject: 12 volt / 120 volt question
Date Posted: 20 May 2015 at 7:38pm
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Hello fellow podders today I did it ! Bought a new HRE 171 named " KAMP KRAMP " Can't wait to start my mods.
Thanks to all that have responded to my questions. It is really cool to find a group of people that help each other out and keep in touch all because of a frog and some rings ! 🐸 ♻️ 🔘 Thank you all |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 20 May 2015 at 7:46pm
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Enjoy!!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 May 2015 at 8:29pm
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Congrats! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: 802 JJ
Date Posted: 21 May 2015 at 2:25am
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Oops I was so excited about my r pod I forgot to ask my question. Does anyone know if a 110 v TV pluged into a 140 watt power inverter will use more battery power than a regular 12 v TV ? I'm assuming it does but not sure.
Thanks |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 21 May 2015 at 7:27am
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Usually that is the case, converting power generally cost you about 10% loss. The modern HDTV, Visio, pulls about 25 AC watts. I do use a 150w MSW inverter to power it. I figure it consumes about 2 AH DC. Not to bad. So yes, 12v devises are more efficient to run on a 12v system. However, on smaller low draw devices with the right size inverter it will cost you a little, but not a bunch to where its just crazy to do it.
Just for reference, generally, for every 100w of AC power that your inverter is pulling, it will draw 10DC amps from the battery. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: 802 JJ
Date Posted: 21 May 2015 at 1:54pm
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Thanks podster
That is all the info I need ( for that question anyways ) Great info 802 JJ |