can I hook this compressor up to the RV battery?
1527506
Hello, yes this compressor is designed to connect to the battery on your RV.
1527507
Maybe. It will depend on if your RV battery is the right voltage. For example, mine are 6v whereas I believe the Viair requires 12v. Since I returned my Viair I do not have the instructions anymore.
1527508
It runs on a 12 volt system. It comes with alligator clips to attach to a 12v battery.
1527509
yes you can. The company tells you to hook up to just one battery and to run your engine but I've consulted with you rv geeks. And they told me they cross connect both starting batteries with the compressor and it worked just fine. So far I just use the rv 400 on the car to run the compressor.
1527510
No you should not,the engine should be running or u won't have proper voltage ...unless u have that type of RV of course that has an engine....
1527511
Yes, it's designed to hook up to your house batteries. Viair recommends running your RV when using the compressor so you don't drain the house batteries.
1968946
The compressor is designed to run on 12-volt DC and comes with clamps to attach to a standard 12-volt battery. It works very well, but I don't think you could operate it with a reasonable sized transformer. I suspect the amp load is fairly high. Hope this helps.
599780
Yep it works year round the compressor runs off your battery and as long as your battery has a charge they will work Ive had mine for almost two years now
985548
No. Maybe. There are not instructions included for that function in the manual. I don't know why it wouldn't work though. If you start the rv with it plugged in, the alternator and solar charger will fry each other.
1374338
This simply connects to the battery terminal with the other end being a cigarette lighter. It's not a power converter or air compressor.
2012342
It only works off the car battery. I have a converter for car to house charger and the compressor works at about half power or so. I don't know if this helps or not.
1238782
It should work. Verify the voltage and HP rating of the compressor to ensure it's the same as the 3n1 rating.
1905299
Yes sir I believe so, check that the gauge of the wire supplying power to the Atwood Outlet is adequate for the power draw your tire compressor.
1512254
The instruction manual actually states to NOT have your engine running...which surprised me. However, I run my compressor for 10 minutes at a time to fill an 8-gallon portable air tank and it's never run down my Tundra battery.
434894
I purchased this to run a heavy duty power inverter from battery, and am pleased with the product. It should be able to operate your compressor (max current 15A for both this and the compressor).
1672716
If the 15 amp device is something big to start, It will not.I cant use my 15 amp compressor (Ridgid) using this 3500 W Champion Generator.
899485
You can certainly connect it directly to the battery; however that connection needs to be fused appropriately. Also, "the winch" you referenced may be an issue since the auxiliary fuse panel is only rated for 100 amps. If you wire directly to the battery I would ensure that you have an inline 100 amp fuse close to your battery. I installed mine with a reset-able breaker (100 amp) between the battery and the fuse panel.
2031074
install a hard start 3-in-1 capacitor, look it up its cheap and provides the massive power needed to start the compressor while using a lower wattage generator, it's a very known solution to using lower rated generators for A/C
337799
put a active wire,off the drok dc meter, to the active line being used to, run things in your rv that should use of power and what is left good luck Chris
450015
It will work but the compressor will be running all the time plus sometimes you might run out of air
1619730
No. Just hook it up directly to the 12volt battery posts. I have owned mine for some time now and it works very well to keep my RV auxilliary battery charged.
694904
Yes you can. If you use an external regulator I also recommend placing an accumulator tank between the regulator and compressor. I use a 70 cu in Bimba tank purchased from a surplus shop for my accumulator. It also keeps the compressor from cycling on as frequently.