Adding a power converter to a car, truck, or RV opens up a world of possibilities when it comes to the types of electronics you can use on the road, but nothing in life is free. All that power comes from somewhere, and if it happens to come from the starter battery, that world of possibility can collapse into a world of harm almost without warning.
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How fast will the inverter drain the battery
Although the issue of an inverter draining a car battery is quite complicated, the general rule of thumb is that the inverter does not drain a battery while the vehicle is running, and especially not while it is driving around. However, using an inverter when the engine is off will drain the battery, and it won't be long before the engine won't start again without a jump or a charge.
The easiest solution to this problem is to stop using the inverter before it reaches that point. But bringing a separate deep cycle battery for the inverter or bringing a generator with a built in battery charger are both good options.
Whenever the engine of a car or truck is running, the alternator charges the battery and supplies power to the electrical system. The battery is still important because alternators require battery voltage to function properly, but the alternator is supposed to do the heavy lifting when the engine is running.
