using an invertor

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 22-09-2009, 09:42

been thinking about using an invertor in caravan.

previously run it from a 12v 2 pin socket thru a
cigar adaptor. thing is if want to run several low
watt items need to use a multi way gang adaptor.

SO, what about connecting its 240v output back into
van's mains, ideally thru van's inlet which will then
give limited 240 to all sockets and presume benefit
from going thru the curcuit breakers.

further if an auxilery battery was in car and fed to van
via these circuits and subject to being well charged
would it be able to charge the van's inboard battery
via the van's charger. thinking that when on a non
hookup site/rally if go out in car the car's aux battery
will be topped up and save draining van's battery.

22-09-2009, 09:42	#1
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	using an invertor been thinking about using an invertor in caravan. previously run it from a 12v 2 pin socket thru a cigar adaptor. thing is if want to run several low watt items need to use a multi way gang adaptor. SO, what about connecting its 240v output back into van's mains, ideally thru van's inlet which will then give limited 240 to all sockets and presume benefit from going thru the curcuit breakers. further if an auxilery battery was in car and fed to van via these circuits and subject to being well charged would it be able to charge the van's inboard battery via the van's charger. thinking that when on a non hookup site/rally if go out in car the car's aux battery will be topped up and save draining van's battery. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!