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Bigfoot2005
Explorer
Aug 05, 2019

Anyone install an 30 amp receptacle outside for inverter?

Hi guys I am thinking of installing an inverter inside the front cargo hold and running a wire to the outside to a 30 amp receptacle so that I can plug my trailer plug into it when I want to use th...
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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Aug 05, 2019
A 1000W inverter will only supply 8.3A and a common household extension cord could be used if desired.

And if you do use 8.3A AC the battery draw will be about 90A DC and batteries discharge in a hurry.

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