What Type of Power Source Typically Powers RV AC Unit
Question:
I commute to work. I work 17 hour days and basically just need a place to sleep a few hours. Whats the best option to heat and cool my van? Does it run off battery?. I dont want to wake up dead from running the engine.... Are there cheap options?. Thanks
asked by: Jason
Expert Reply:
The heat pump is going to draw enough amperage to drain a vehicle battery overnight. Same for the AC unit of the kit you mentioned. If you really wanted to use an AC system like the Atwood part # ACM135BCH you referenced you'd have to look into a generator. When you go with a generator that's going to have you out of the "cheap" options since you'd need a higher rated generator setup like the # CH64FR.
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