Power for TV when you have residental Refrigerator

[wanderer69-FRF]

Looking for some ideas from all of you that have the residential refrigerator. As you are aware when we are not on shore power or generator there is no power running to the TV or any wall outlets. Was wondering what others are doing, short of running a generator, when they stop for short periods or overnight and want to watch something on the bedroom TV before going to sleep or would like to run a fan while sleeping.

 

[rivraton]

Inverter:
Power Bright 12 Volt DC to AC 1100 Watt Power Inverter-PW1100-12 at The Home Depot

If you have enough battery capacity, you could get a larger one and run the frige too.

 

[wfmdfm]

I use a small inverter to run a fan. I have a separate battery for this so it does not drain the house battery. I either charge the batery in the day with the generator or I put it in the bed of the truck as we take a ride. I rigged up a jack that plugs in the 7 pin connector with some clips on it.

 

[Duckogram]

My '12 36 CKTS ran the Fridge off of a 600w pass thru inverter. The newer CC's have 1000w inverters. So you might have some available capacity there. The other piece is that the bedroom TV in ours was 12v and there is a standard accessory outlet behind it. So the TV and a 12v fan could easily run with a splitter.

 

[wanderer69-FRF]

21014's

My '12 36 CKTS ran the Fridge off of a 600w pass thru inverter. The newer CC's have 1000w inverters. So you might have some available capacity there. The other piece is that the bedroom TV in ours was 12v and there is a standard accessory outlet behind it. So the TV and a 12v fan could easily run with a splitter.

Problem is on the 2014's, they have the system set for the refrigerator to be the only thing that can run off the inverter and batteries. What I have been doing is running an extension cord off one of the inverter outlets, then through the escape window in the bedroom. This is not always practical especially when the mosquitos are out.

 

[wanderer69-FRF]

I use a small inverter to run a fan. I have a separate battery for this so it does not drain the house battery. I either charge the batery in the day with the generator or I put it in the bed of the truck as we take a ride. I rigged up a jack that plugs in the 7 pin connector with some clips on it.

How are you connecting fan to inverter/battery?

 

[CLT]

I would use a smaller inverter than the 1100W one listed above if all you are using it for is a TV.

 

[Witch Doctor]

I would use a smaller inverter than the 1100W one listed above if all you are using it for is a TV.

I have an 800 watt portable inverter, that will run my compressor if needed on the road or the TV or anything I just plug it in the 12V outlet and plug your TV into it or use the clamps to connect to the battery direct.. A lot easier. works fine and plenty big enough. only had to use it one time to inflate my tire one morning.

 

[wanderer69-FRF]

Clarification

Guess I didn't explain things enough in the beginning. On the 2014 Cedar Creeks that are equipped with a residential refrigerator:

1. There are no 12v outlets.

2. The 120 outlets are disabled when on inverter/battery, except the outlet for the refrigerator.

3. The system runs on 4-6v golf cart batteries.

Hope this helps everyone to understand the setup.

 

[CLT]

I didn't know about the 4-6v batts. And to tell you the truth, even though I know you can get 12v by wiring them in series that's about all I know. If it were me, I might go and buy a 12v battery and inverter because I'm unsure how the inverter would work with your current setup. With all of the switches, the trailer inverter, etc. I'd be afraid to hook it into there because of all of that electrical and not being sure of the outcome. Maybe someone else has a better answer for you.

 

[Duckogram]

If I remember correctly, your inverter is directly under your bedroom. It would not take much to install a box in the bedroom and run a short length of 14/2 w-ground down to the inverter with a male plug on the end. You could run it up the washer drain chase. Just a suggestion to keep the bugs out.
My unit had 2 12v utility outlets. One in the bedroom and one outside just below the bedroom window where the exterior Thule mount and coax connector for outdoor TV use was located. You also have a 12V junction/fuse panel in the front garage which is also under you bedroom and easily accessible.
BTW, you explained just fine the first time just didn't know you don't have the 12v Jensen bedroom TV.

Edit: If you want to go low $ you could just run your extension cord up the washer drain chase and leave it there.

 

[Witch Doctor]

I didn't know about the 4-6v batts. And to tell you the truth, even though I know you can get 12v by wiring them in series that's about all I know. If it were me, I might go and buy a 12v battery and inverter because I'm unsure how the inverter would work with your current setup. With all of the switches, the trailer inverter, etc. I'd be afraid to hook it into there because of all of that electrical and not being sure of the outcome. Maybe someone else has a better answer for you.

No I understood what you said, but you can always add a 12V outlet and plug in a 800 watt inverter to it. then plug your TV into that. ......

 

[38FLCamper]

Our bedroom TV is 12 Volt - but I was planning on adding a 800-1000 W inverter in the basement for using the Sat Receiver. I am unsure how I will wire it right now. Possible that I will run wiring into a new circuit but not sure how yet.

I am going to run it direct through a battery cutoff switch from the main battery bank. (Hardwired)

 

[Witch Doctor]

Our bedroom TV is 12 Volt - but I was planning on adding a 800-1000 W inverter in the basement for using the Sat Receiver. I am unsure how I will wire it right now. Possible that I will run wiring into a new circuit but not sure how yet.

I am going to run it direct through a battery cutoff switch from the main battery bank. (Hardwired)

Well your well on you way, you can add a socket outside cut in by the battery location and run it from there. I'm sure you will be able to do that and it would work out great for you, 800 watt would be plenty to make that work. Good luck and great idea. your not going to pull that many amps out of the bank doing it. Just 1 direct line.