An inverter is a great way to power your devices when you're off the grid, but choosing the best inverter can be difficult.
Inverters convert direct current (DC) from batteries to alternating current (AC) and can be used for common electronic devices such as lights and televisions.
But what if you're stuck in a place with no electrical outlets?
Do you have any way to turn on your cell phone or laptop so you can contact someone for help?
The solution is to use a portable inverter - a device that allows us to charge our electronics even when we're camping or traveling in remote locations!
You'll no longer need extra batteries, as it plugs directly into your car's cigarette lighter socket, charging automatically as you drive. It's important to choose the right product for the job.
If you are looking for an inverter to use in your camper, a 12v to 240v inverter is the best choice. These units are compact and easy to transport, and they provide enough power to run most small appliances.12v to 240v inverters can be used to power multiple devices, making them one of the most versatile types of inverters on the market.
The most common inverters are 2000W, 3000W, etc. The choice depends on the actual power size of the load in the car. With 3000W as an example, the total rated power of the electrical appliances used in the caravan at the same time is generally not more than 2800W, because the inverter can not run at full load for a long time, so it is best to use it in the state of not more than 80% of the rated power.
When an inverter is in use, the output power is less than the input power, and it comes down to its own output power, which is the efficiency of the inverter. The unit of efficiency is a percentage. For example, the highest efficiency of our inverter can reach 92%, that is to say, we can convert 1000W of battery DC power into 920W of AC power, of which 80W is heat loss. So the higher the efficiency, the higher the utilization of battery energy. With the same battery and load, some inverters can work for 3 hours, while some inverters can work for 4 hours, which is caused by different efficiency. One way to visually determine efficiency is to look at the size of the inverter. The lower the efficiency, the greater the heat, in order to dissipate the heat, the inverter size must be made larger. However, the space in the RV is extremely limited. That's why RV supplies are generally compact and multifunctional.
Tips when using your campervan inverter
Make sure you turn off your inverter when you're not using it! Campervan inverters (especially cheap ones) passively suck energy from the batteries. Believe it or not, they can use up to 5a of power just by being on.
Try to wire as many appliances as you can directly into your 12V DC system. When running appliances through a camper van inverter, you lose about 15% efficiency in the conversion of DC into AC. For instance, we should charge our phones through USB cigarette lighter chargers, rather than through the plug sockets.
