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--- electrical:12v:intro [2021/05/20 14:56]
frater_secessus [what you can run in the vehicle]
+++ electrical:12v:intro [2021/07/08 11:28]
frater_secessus [Powering your vanlife]
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 Making, storing, and using power wisely is important for happy vandwelling. Power issues can seem overwhelming and confusing;  this article intends to lay out the basics.
+Before you spend money on making/storing power in your vehicle, be sure to leverage other sources:
-**Before we start:**  there are two generally-separate electrical systems in your self-propelled camper((trailers don't have chassis power)):
+  * plugs at your work, church, or anywhere else you visit regularly
+  * plugs at cafes and restaurants -- ask for a table near an outlet
+It may be useful to carry a gym bag with a power strip, extension cord, and any items that need to be charged.  The power strips allows you to charge many things at once, and the extension cord helps you reach faraway outlets.
+===== the Big Picture =====
+There are two generally-separate electrical systems in your vehicle((trailers don't have chassis power)):
   * **House power** (coach power, leisure power) is the (usually 12v) electrical system in the **living area**.  It runs fans, lights, etc. It's what we are discussing here.

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