Date:         Wed, 13 Mar 2002 07:58:54 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: 12v/110v converter info needed
Comments: To: Richard Golen <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU>
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I've found the best place to get an inverter is at the truck stops. Best
prices. To run a t/v and laptop, you need around 200 watts. This will
draw about 20 amps so you need at least 12 gauge wire to feed it. A
better option would be to get a 12 volt TV and 12 volt adapter for you
laptop. This would be more efficient.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Richard Golen
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 6:41 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 12v/110v converter info needed

Hi,

I want to put a 12 v DC / 110 v AC converter in my Westy to run my
laptop
and a small TV, and need some advice.

a. What type of converter do I need? Amps, etc.

b. Where do I mount it?

c. Where's the best place to wire it in? The battery? The fusebox for
the
fridge, etc?

Thanks in advance.

Ric