Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 11-08-2006, 11:57 PM   #1
1 Rivet Member
 
1993 19' "B" Van Airstream 190
Patchogue , New York
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8
B190 inverter instead of generator?

Can you buy an inverter to give 120 volt off battery bank to operate the ac or microwave? Or is my only alternative to buy a generator? I don't plan to use it much but I don't want to invest thousands in a generator that is not used.
gingfred is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-09-2006, 04:56 AM   #2
Rivet Master
 
peegreen's Avatar
 
1998 31' Excella 1000
South Berwick , Maine
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 709
I'm sure there are inverters large enough to run those appliances. The inverter will cost you thousands not to mention the ginourmas battery bank you will need and then a generator to recharge them. Choices: If you need micro and ac, camp where there's an electric hookup, if not, do without those luxuries. The other option would be a small, quiet, portable generator.
__________________
WBCCI 24291
New England Unit
Metropolitan NY Unit
peegreen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-09-2006, 07:10 PM   #3
Rivet Master
 
Skater's Avatar
 
1995 30' Excella
Bowie , Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,345
You can buy a converter to do what you want, but you'll have to either add batteries or run the engine while using the microwave to supply enough power. (If the engine alternator can supply enough power - I'm not sure.)

The suggestion of a small generator, such as one of those Hondas, is a good idea. They'd be useful in emergency situations at home, too. Check the amperage, though - I'm not sure how much power the microwave draws.
__________________
1995 Airstream Classic 30' Excella 1000
2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab with Cummins 6.7L Diesel

Sold but not forgotten: 1991 Airstream B190
Sold: 2006 F-250 6.0L Powerstroke Supercab
Skater is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Generator filters ViewRVs Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 7 04-05-2004 08:17 AM
Onboard generator bhsl8 Generators & Solar Power 39 07-29-2003 05:31 PM
B190 Coach power problem Luckydog Sprinter and B-van Forum 21 11-12-2002 12:59 PM
Inverter problem Don McKelvay Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 2 11-03-2002 05:40 AM
Generator for a Tradewind uwe Generators & Solar Power 6 08-02-2002 08:51 AM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:22 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.