If the power outlet is 120 watts and the rv is 30 amp you may need around 3600 watts generator.
Rv heater amps.
In other words a 45 amp converter is capable of running 45 amps worth of 12 volt appliances in the rv.
The key to living on 30 amps is to not exceed the amperage of an individual circuit and to not exceed a.
30 amps 45 amps 55 amps.
The typical rv is usually designed with either a 30 amp or a 50 amp 220 vac service that powers all of the electrical equipment and appliances the owner may want to use while camping.
It wont be logical to have a 13 500 or 15 000 btu ac and get a 2000 watts generator for your rv.
4 6 amp hours per hour x 4 hours on a chilly night 18 4 amps or 46 amps if it runs 10 hrs a c.
In a typical rv with a 30 amp electrical service some of the power hungry appliances and portable devices are the air conditioner electric water heater microwave coffee maker electric skillet hair dryer space heaters and a toaster.
A 12 volt dc electrical system and a 120 volt ac system.
One rv two electrical systems.
Even though the electrical power supplied to these rv s is designed to be adequate for the average family while they camp far too often the added equipment that may be used will overload the circuit breaker.
Your rv converter is rated for a certain amperage i e.
With the 30 amp or 50 amp capacity of your rv you can expect each appliance to pull or draw a certain number from it.
It is a good idea to have solar or generator power to supplement the charging of your batteries when not connected to shore power.
The typical furnace will draw about 8 amps of power.
If the furnace runs a half hour it will consume 3 5 amp hours from your battery bank.
Your rv has two separate electrical systems.
An lpg leak detector that draws 2 amps and operates 24 hours will consume 4 8 amp hours from your batteries.
The blower motor and related 12 volt components of your propane furnace draw 7 amps while running.
With 12 volt blowers that draw up to 10 amps we offer less noise with more airflow and btus as high as 40 000 to fit all sizes of rvs to maintain even heat throughout your rv.
When your rv converter is working at its maximum capacity which in this case is producing 45 amps for 12 volt appliances and accessories it is drawing a full 8.
1 1 5 amps.
7 5 13 amps can t use the microwave unless plugged in or the honda 2000 generator is running.
7 amps x 5 hours 3 5 amp hours.
To get the size of the generator multiply the rv amp with the power outlet.
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The 12 volt battery system in your rv runs many of your electronics on your camper rv or travel trailer.
