garyb1st
Well-known member
I've read that a pure sign wave inverter isn't necessary for electronics. Rather it's important when running anything with motors. If correct, I'm thinking a 600 watt inverter wired directly to the batteries or plugged into a 12 volt receptacle should cover our needs. For the most part, computing and watching TV. My computer is a rather spendy IMAC 27 and I don't want to damage it so would appreciate some input with respect to this info.
FWIW, if I were a younger man looking at 15+ years of RVing, I'd spend the money and buy a real system, solar, batteries and a pure sign wave inverter. But at 74, I'm thinking I can live with the old fashioned way of charging the house batteries, the Onan 5500 or my Honda 2000i. If I'm missing the boat and should rethink the issue, please give me your thoughts. We prefer to boon dock and having some solar is very appealing. But weight is an issue for us and adding solar and 2 more batteries is problematic. Traveling light, we're pushing the max GCVWR 26,000 of the motorhome. We're at 25,600 when towing. Allison is pretty clear on not exceeding the weight ratings. Thanks for your thoughts.
FWIW, if I were a younger man looking at 15+ years of RVing, I'd spend the money and buy a real system, solar, batteries and a pure sign wave inverter. But at 74, I'm thinking I can live with the old fashioned way of charging the house batteries, the Onan 5500 or my Honda 2000i. If I'm missing the boat and should rethink the issue, please give me your thoughts. We prefer to boon dock and having some solar is very appealing. But weight is an issue for us and adding solar and 2 more batteries is problematic. Traveling light, we're pushing the max GCVWR 26,000 of the motorhome. We're at 25,600 when towing. Allison is pretty clear on not exceeding the weight ratings. Thanks for your thoughts.
