RV Converter VS Inverter What’s the difference between a converter and an inverter? 🤔 1️⃣ Converter All RVs have a converter. In simple terms, it allows your RV batteries to stay charged so that the appliances in your RV work. If the converter breaks, you’ll start having issues with your lights and any appliance that uses your batteries to operate, like the slides, fridge, and air conditioner. 2️⃣ Inverter Inverters are an upgrade and turn stored 12V battery power into 120V electricity. Your RV