Picking Out RV Converter for AC Unit

Question:

I have questions regarding converters. I need assistance on exactly what I will need to power my air conditioner. A friend sent me to you guys. Said you were a huge help to him. So Im hopeful you can do the same for me. Thank you so much for your time. K hope yo hear from you soon.

asked by: Amy

Expert Reply:

Is this a new install or is this to replace a converter that you have already? Do you know what type of battery you have in your RV as well as the power consumption of the AC unit you have (amps/watts).

expert reply by: Jameson C

Amy

6/25/2024

That you so much for responding. What I have done is converted a ford transit cargo van into a hair salon. Equipped with all things from lighting to sink to outlets, etc. I have done all the work from the carpentry to the plumbing to the electrical. I have drawn an electrical diagram mapping out my electrical system. If I could email that to you it would help bring you up to speed with what I have going on with the electrical. What I have done is install a velit air conditioner into the van. But I did not run the power to it yet because it was winter and i was honestly trying to chisel down the electrical install. But now summer is here and the van is toasty inside!! Which prevents me from working in it. So I'd like to find out what I need to do to power up the air conditioner. I'm not necessarily concerned with trying to make it work with the system that I have. If I can, that would be great. Otherwise, I'm honestly just hoping for some direct guidance as to where to go from here. I appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you so much for your time.

Jameson C.

6/26/2024

@Amy So I looked up your AC unit and it could be a 12 volt setup but it looks like they also sell a 24 and 48 volt setup. I would assume you have a 12 volt setup which looks to only draw 20 amps. So based on that you could run it directly off of a battery if you plan to install one or if you are wanting to draw power from a wall outlet you would need an converter like the # PD49RR which is rated for up to 30 amps.