Can these be used to run things in the RV that usually require being plugged in, like the microwave or TV? Or are they only meant for the batteries?
1363056
This is essentially a battery charger. The items you wish to run run on AC where this device is DC. Generally what you would use this to trickle charge a battery that is connected to a small inverter, that converts DC to AC. You would then plug your devices to the inverter. Note This panel output may fall short if you are using these appliances allot.
1363057
This unit puts out 2Amps, is used to charge 12volt battery. To run a TV, you would have add an inverter (likely around a 1000 watt). For a microwave, you should be running a 3,000 watt or better as it will pull 15 to 20 amps. When running an inverter that large, would use 3 batteries. Have one of these panels and it recovers the batteries on my trailer within a day, my 3000 watt inverter will run a toaster or microwave for an hour.
1363058
All solar panels are only able to charge batteries. You need a dc to ac inverter and battery to power an appliance.
2279106
Not unless you have an RV style 110volt receptacle at your house, they are a unique style plug. When I plug in at home I install a 30amp to 15amp adapter plug on my RV power cable and then just use a good heavy duty standard extension cord.
1635622
This is used in a semi-truck to run coolers,tv microwave and lights. It is connected to the truck batteries and hasn't depleted the 2 truck batteries. So I don't use special batteries, just auto batteries.
1616393
Yes,it works great for items like that,, I esp. like that if I keep them plugged in I can turn each individual appliance on and off at will, while keeping something else on...But if you have something with those big transformer plug in you would need to put in the first or last plug so it doesn't block any of the others..
1800557
They are not made to accept battery's. You would have to use an external battery pack with an equal amp rating as the power supply output.
2253220
They actually run off of Batteries. There is no spot on my set for a dc power adaptee.
609827
If the battery wasn't fully discharged you probably could. The unit may not supply enough current to run your refrigerator though so you might still be discharging the battery and eventually fully discharge it if the situation was prolonged. Check the Genius charger's max current output spec against the refrigerator's current draw to see whether you would be charging or discharging the battery. Your RV's charging circuitry probably provides several times the current of the Genius and would be charging with the refrigerator in operation if the engine is running.
664382
You should have no issues running those items .worst case,you would run at full power.I run my Satellite,Tv,Bose sorroind sound and refrig on low power.The only thing I cant run is the AC..
152999
While the actual power in an RV comes from a 12-volt DC automotive system, most modern RVs have standard, domestic outlets (120 volt AC). They achieve this by converting from DC to AC to run standard appliances and devices, while smaller, built-in things like lights, fans and so forth run off the DC. Power conservation (while not tethered at a campground, etc) can be a big concern as you will be draining a limited reserve of onboard batteries. This is why you will often see RV-specialized appliances that are smaller, more efficient or run off other sources like LP gas. The Roadpro Hot Pot here runs off a DC outlet, which makes it great for folks in cars without the additional options RV owners have.
951676
Anything is possible with zip ties and duct tape or if you are a redneck lol I use mine as a battery to run my truck radio all night when I go camping it always hooked up just found out my main battery was dead after unhooking it last week to power an inverter lol that little battery is amazing
673621
I use them for low voltage lighting in cabinets and they are great. Should work for a simple battery + led circuit.
1127071
I used mine in my RV renovation. They connect with the 2 wires directly and I suppose in a loop would work as well as they are led. They are bright and 12 volt
2141323
We know of an RV Company using them in the motor homes due to plugs being too close to the floor, not sure if it's harmful to the units or not...but the units are still working without any issues.
549163
I don't know. I used them in our RV and they work incredibly well for that. All our switches are on off.
975516
We use them for the tv in the car and they work great. They use 2 AA batteries.
344531
YES they can also they do not draw as much current as a standard 12v light . there for ,much less heat in the base or socket of light i work with mine for hours at a time mostly all night long 12 hours plus. hope this helps .using as primary light source in an RV at this time ,all or led type lights .this was an experiment to test this type to a standard glass 12v type. they do slightly turn blue after long time
801804
Amps are only used on demand. As long as your rv does not exceed a 30 amp draw you won't exceed 30 on the surge protector