Thanks, JIm. Actually, I'd wondered about whether it made more sense to get
an inverter for my laptop or buy the car adaptor. I think given what you say
I'll get the inverter. As you point out, it is more versatile. Where did you
get it, and how much? I've seen some brands at Target, etc. for very short
money ($30 or so) but was wary of the quality of the power output.
Dan
> From: Jim Dunmyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 09:01:03 -0500
> To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [VAC] Re: aptop power (was trailer covers)
>
> Dan,
> We bought a small Tripplite inverter for running/charging the laptop or
> cell phone from the batteries in the trailer. It was cheaper than
> seperate 12-volt dedicated adaptors. I think the inverter is rated at
> 300 watts and was advertised as suitable for computers. Some el-cheapo
> inverters are NOT real suitable for use with computers.
>
> <<Jim>>
>
> Dan Weeks wrote:
>>
>> Agree, Jim. ALso, you can buy a car adaptor for your laptop and plug it into
>> the power point in your trailer and run it off the trailers 12v system.
>>
>> Dan
>>
>>> From: Jim Dunmyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 19:46:11 -0500
>>> To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> Subject: [VAC] Re: Trailer Covers
>>>
>>> Kimm,
>>> A laptop will normally operate off its own battery, the adaptor is only
>>> a battery charger. We can pull the plug on my wife's laptop while it's
>>> running and there's no consequence.
>>>
>>> FWIW: I use a UPS on my own computer that has 2 RV/Marine batteries
>>> attached, replacing the 2 smaller 12-volt batteries that were inside the
>>> unit.
>>>
>>> <<Jim>>
>>>
>>> Kimm Flatt wrote:
>>>>
>>>> -
>>>> For those with lap tops using park electric hookup with questionable
>>>> voltage, maybe a UPS is an option? Others opinions??
>> -
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