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pappajohn
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Originally Posted by
djchapple
This would also impose a huge drain on the batteries and the motorhome wiring loom.
For example 720 Watt is 60 amps - no standard motorhome wiring can get anywhere near 60 amps. Most circuits have a maximum of 25 amps or much less.
You need a very serious 12V power supply and non-240V charging system to provide such power.
For standard MHs microwaves are a no-no without 240V ehu.
the one i was looking at was only 124w...
you'de forget what you were cooking before it was cooked..
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