I've seen drivers set up an individual battery just for their invertors. But the labor was done by CFI's shop. So I can't tell you exactly how it was set up. But I can tell you how it worked, as explained to me by the driver.
They bought a deep cycle battery, and had it connected to the charging system with a switch that could be disconnected when parked to avoid draining the main batteries. Their invertor was connected directly to this battery. They simply flipped a switch when they were rolling to allow the battery to recharge.
I still find it hard to believe that they used a microwave with this set-up, because I had to run my truck to insure enough juice to properly power my microwave even on a 4 battery system.
This setup would provide enoough juice to power a small fridge, laptop, and tv overnight with no problems.
Hookups(Fridge, laptop ect.)
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DirtyBird, Jul 16, 2007.
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DSL isnt good in the middle of nowhere. It works by having varous stations or substations or whatever in an area. Lets say you live in a town. Depending on the size of the town...there might be one or many DSL stations in that town. The further you are away, the slower your connection is.
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I feel so wireless challenged! Thank you and will look into it
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I dont know much about wireless myself. I just know from personal usage I guess; we have wireless in the house that my wifes computer runs off of.
However, I don't know about other ways a laptop can connect to the internet. I mean...if your out in the middle of nowhere but still have a cell phone reception...Im thinking there is a way to get online via a cell phone? Maybe not. Anyone?
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You probably don't want to have an xbox 360 because in the manual it says to sit at least 5 ft away from the power source as it emits radiation.
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Another way, instead of having a manual "switch" is an electronic ####ch, it is called a BATTERY ISOLATOR. It connects both set of batteries (the trucks and the battery for the accessories) to tha Alternator, but only sends a charge to the battery that needs it. "Juice" wont bleed from one battery set to the other either. Costs about $90 plus instalation. -
Alternately, you can get a Sprint Broad Band card and get unlimited service for about $60 per month. -
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can you then hook up a desktop computer instead of a laptop using a usb wireless card and save the money on the price differnece laptop/desktop?
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