How to run the TV on Battery?

[grotto69]

If we want to watch a DVD while driving and the outlet under the table to work too for a computer or phone, what exactly would that entail and cost?

I know I need an inverter and to add x batteries, but that's all I really know about it. Let's say I want 6 hours of power for these additional devices.

Is it possible? And what am I looking at in terms of cost to have that done or set it up myself?

Just some general guidance is all I'm looking for here.

Thanks to all.

Grotto

[NO3putt]

You can always start your generator. Really surprized the FR3 didn't come with an inverter.

[RSchleder]

OR--------you can replace your current TV with a 12v LED HD unit. NOW you can simply run it off the 12v outlet in your RV. No extra wiring, inverters, etc, etc!


PS- your phone will charge from a 12v cord using the "auto" cord plugged into any 12v outlet in the RV. Your computer should have adequate battery to last on a daily basis while traveling down the road, simply charge it on 120v each evening/night!

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by grotto69

If we want to watch a DVD while driving

Is there a State Trooper in the house?

Seriously, since the motor will be running, a 400-1000 watt inverter wired to your existing house batteries would be charged by your MH going down the road.

Use as SHORT a run (at a gauge suitable for the inverter at max draw) as possible from the batteries; fuse according to the inverter wattage and run an extension cord to where you want to use the power.

For a 400 watt inverter, the max current at full load is 34 amps. For a run from the batteries to the inverter less than 6 feet you can use 8 gauge wire and fuse at 30 amps. At 10 feet you will need 6 gauge wire, etc.

For a 1000 watt inverter, the max current is 84 amps. For a run from the batteries to the inverter of 6 feet or less, you will need 4 gauge wire (typical battery cable) and fuse at 80 amps. Much beyond 10 feet you will need all wires including the batteries to be upgraded to 2 Gauge.

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