bp71k5
3/4 ton status
I'm fixing up my tent trailer which has a water heater, fresh water tank and pump, and the normal 12V lighting.
Its currently setup with a 120V to 12V power converter thats been disabled so all 12V power runs off a secondary larger 120V to 12VDC transformer. I'd like to replace this mishmash system with a more modern system that can power both AC and DC appliances as well as charge a 12V deep cycle battery for use when I cant plug in.
Is there any advantage to repairing the disabled converter instead of keeping the larger transformer? Im trying to do this on the cheap instead of buying an expensive modern all in one system.
Could I add some DIY components to the 12V output of the transformer to charge a battery? Another option would be to just add a store bought battery charger to the AC circuit.
Is the only advantage of the complete system the fact that it can auto switch between shore power and battery power?
-Brian
Its currently setup with a 120V to 12V power converter thats been disabled so all 12V power runs off a secondary larger 120V to 12VDC transformer. I'd like to replace this mishmash system with a more modern system that can power both AC and DC appliances as well as charge a 12V deep cycle battery for use when I cant plug in.
Is there any advantage to repairing the disabled converter instead of keeping the larger transformer? Im trying to do this on the cheap instead of buying an expensive modern all in one system.
Could I add some DIY components to the 12V output of the transformer to charge a battery? Another option would be to just add a store bought battery charger to the AC circuit.
Is the only advantage of the complete system the fact that it can auto switch between shore power and battery power?
-Brian
