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With a converter you will have 12v from the batteries to power the 12v systems but unless you are plugged into shore power you will not have 110v items.
Thanks.
Either with my generator running or from the power post at the campsite.

If you get an INVERTER, 12 volt DC to 120 volt AC, do understand the watt rating of the INVERTER must exceed the total wattage demand of the appliances. Also, understand the required amount of DC current required from the battery.

As example:
A 2000 watt INVERTER running a 1200 watt microwave. {That's 1200 watts cooking power.} The microwave will require about 1500 watts AC at 120 volts to get the required cooking power. To get 1500 watts out of the INVERTER it will require about 150 amps from the 12-volt battery. Thus a 100 Ah battery would last about 15 minutes at most to reach a 50% discharge to prevent battery damage. INVERTERS will pull a battery down very quickly unless you have multiple and large batteries.
Thanks again.
 

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