The role of RV sine wave inverter

Will a modified sine wave inverter work on my RV?

And if you’re using a modified sine wave inverter, you may notice that power supplies (“wall warts”) can buzz and get warm or even hot. If your RV came with a modified sine wave inverter, don’t worry. It will work as intended and provide 120V to the devices you need it to power.

What is a sine wave inverter?

Honda developed the Microprocessor-controlled Sine Wave Inverter in 1998, which allows the supply of electricity with a waveform clean enough to power ordinary electric appliances, according to the load. Honda continues to pursue the ideal safe-and-secure generator, addressing every issue that arises while meeting changing requirements with the times.

Are modified sine wave inverters better than pure sine wave?

So, while modified sine wave inverters are less expensive, they can be harder on electronics, which can (over time) cause damage to the device being powered. Modified sine wave power has sharper cutoffs and more abrupt changes in power than pure sine wave power does.

How do RV inverters work?

In the simplest situation, the inverter isn’t built into the RV at all, but instead is a portable unit that plugs into the cigarette lighter. These units are typically low power (200-400 Watts) and offer one or two 120V AC outlets that you can plug devices directly into.