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electrical:12v:intro [2021/05/02 18:50] frater_secessus [what you can run in the van] added wallwart link\ |
electrical:12v:intro [2021/05/20 14:56] frater_secessus [what you can run in the vehicle] |
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===== what you can run in the van ===== | ===== what you can run in the vehicle ===== |
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Things that are run off house power are called [[electrical:12v:loads|loads]]. Unlike a wall socket where you can run pretty much anything you want, using power you make yourself is a series of choices and compromises. Some things are easy to run off off-grid; some things are harder and require more infrastructure, planning, and money. Some things are impractical in vans. | Things that are run off house power are called [[electrical:12v:loads|loads]]. Unlike a wall socket where you can run pretty much anything you want, using power you make yourself is a series of choices and compromises. Some things are easy to run off off-grid; some things are harder and require more infrastructure, planning, and money. Some things are impractical in vans. Cardwelling presents [[rv:car#power|additional power challenges]]. |
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Here are some very general ideas to get you thinking: | Here are some very general ideas to get you thinking: |
* [[electrical:12v:phone charging|phone and tablet]] charging - can also be charged from a [[https://amzn.to/2WTMOAm|USB battery pack]]. | * [[electrical:12v:phone charging|phone and tablet]] charging - can also be charged from a [[https://amzn.to/2WTMOAm|USB battery pack]]. |
* [[electrical:12v:laptop|laptop]] charging | * [[electrical:12v:laptop|laptop]] charging |
| * <=100w loads from [[https://amzn.to/3u4Qm1g|small inverters]]. Note that most small, inexpensive inverters are [[electrical:inverter#modified_sine_wave|modified sine wave]] and not appropriate for all [[electrical:12v:loads|loads]]. |
* **easy to run** off a [[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator|portable power pack]]((which you will have to recharge somehow)) | * **easy to run** off a [[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator|portable power pack]]((which you will have to recharge somehow)) |
* fan | * fan |