PUTTING ALL OF THIS TOGETHER
How does all of this information apply to a real world situation ? Acknowledging everyone is different , we can look at a typical situation to see just how much power we might consume .
You arrive at your campsite around midday after a three-hour drive . Thanks to the Anderson connection between your caravan and tow vehicle , the RV ’ s batteries are fully charged . As soon as you unhitch the van , your batteries are starting to discharge .
The compressor fridge starts working immediately . To keep everyone entertained during setup , you turn the stereo system on and play the music through the external speakers . Everyone is using their mobile phones , calling family to say you ’ ve arrived safely , checking social media feeds , taking photos , etc . They ’ ll need charging later in the evening .
Running all of these lights for three or four hours will drain a lot of power from the onboard battery .
Later , the radio is off but you ’ re inside watching TV . The dishes need washing so the water pump runs to fill up the sink . It ’ s getting dark so you turn on the LED lights .
After dinner , half the family sit outside so on go the outdoor floodlights , while the other half stay inside where it ’ s warm thanks to the gas heater , and continue watching TV for the next three hours .
Before bed , everyone ’ s a bit dirty so everyone has a shower . The pump is running again . More lights in the ensuite are turned on . The toilet gets a workout , which means flushing and the water pump running .
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