Recreational Vehicle (RV) Technician Practice Test

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What type of power is produced by the oldest type of RV converter?

12 volts unfiltered DC
24 volts filtered AC
12 volts filtered AC
120 volts unfiltered DC

The correct answer is: 12 volts unfiltered DC

The oldest type of RV converter produces 12 volts unfiltered DC power. This type of converter is designed to take the 120 volts AC power from an external source, such as a campground power pedestal, and convert it into 12 volts DC to power the RV’s batteries and onboard DC systems. Unfiltered power means that the output is not smoothed out with filters, resulting in a more constant voltage level, albeit possibly with some voltage ripple or variation. Understanding this context is essential, as it highlights the practical implications for RV electrical systems. The 12 volts unfiltered DC output allows for a simple and effective way to power lighting, appliances, and other systems that rely on direct current. Operating with unfiltered DC, however, can introduce some inefficiencies and inconsistencies, which led to the development of more sophisticated conversion technologies in more modern RVs.