~ DC to AC inverter

[D Potts]

Anyone permanetly install/wire-in a DC to AC Converter!? Looking to do this mod and wanting some info on a good one and also how/where to install.



Not trying to use a microwave or TV...just small items. Not sure what power outtage to get!?



Thanks

 

[Todd Z]

Watts = a volt x amp



Figure out what you want to plug in and run..... see what you need...



Todd Z

 

[Dan Long]

See my post here.....

 

[Jeff Jolley]

Not sure what small items your talking about but the less expensive 1000 watt unit is all you'll ever need as long as your not planning on microwaving dinner and using the coffee pot at the same time . If your looking to spend less you may get by with the 400 watt unit but you will be limited.

 

[Brandon Seeley 3]

I have that one in your pic to run my PS3 for about 2 months didnt crap out yet...mounted under seat

 

[Dan Long]

I've run my old Craftsman circular saw off my inverter, I had to cut a commercial quality countertop for a friend. It did pretty good, although it tripped its internal protection twice when I hit the extra bracing underneath and tried to push it a little too fast. I had the truck running, with all accessories off to give it as much juice as possible.

 

[Michael Cacioppo]

Keep track on how many amps you are going to draw from your battery. A 600 watt inverter will pull over 50 amps.

 

[Gavin Allan]

Where's that pic of a guy with a window-unit air conditioner mounted in the rear window of his pickup, running on an inverter?

 

[D Potts]

I have that one in your pic to run my PS3 for about 2 months didnt crap out yet...mounted under seat

How did you install/hook it up? Did you use the Cig lighter cable or hook directly to the battery? any pics of where you mounted it? Thanks

 

[Doug Watts]

I mounted my 750W inverter to the bottom of my 40% seat. I took the seat bottom off and mounted a board to the frame to do this. Then I tapped into the power (2 AWG) and ground wires distro blocks for my stereo amps. You can see the red power wire in this picture.





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[Brandon Seeley 3]

Nocturnal---dont have my camera try and post pics later but yeah ran it straight to the battery and mounted the ps3 behind the seats took all that storage crap out and built a frame to hold it...not done though