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Subject:Re: Internal 115V power
From:John Rodgers
Date:Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:02:48 -0600

I just want to be able to pull in somewhere, and simply plug in line
power to the van. No muss, no fuss. Very simple.

John

David Kao wrote:
> --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:
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>> I have periodic need to have internal 115/120 Volt  power available
>> inside my van, and I always wind up have to string an extension cord,
>> leave a door or window cacked open for the cord access, etc.
>>
>
> You did not mention why you need 115V AC in your van. If your need of
> AC is light use of AC electricity you can set up a 2ndary battery under
> driver's seat and hook up an AC converter to get AC from the converter.
>
> I bought a 120 watt converter (convert from 12V DC to 115V sine waved AC)
> before Christmas for $15. It is able to power 90watt continuously. You
> can buy bigger converter if you need but it may drain the battery too
> fast to be practical. I will use my 120 watt converter to power fluorescent
> light in my Westy. I can power several of them with one converter.
>
> David
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