Power inverter installation
Have any of you ever installed an inverter to run your TV and DVD player? Was it difficult? How many watt did you need? Where did you get the 12VDC power source for the input? What tips ...
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MagillaGorilla wrote:
Have any of you ever installed an inverter to run your TV and DVD player?
I wouldn't call mine an "install". Just put it in the front pass-through storage and threw an extension cord under the bed platform to inside. Temporary setup.
Was it difficult?
No.
How many watt did you need?
Inverters are rated for "continuous power" and "peak power". Continuous power rating should be at least 1.5 times of TV/DVD power. You can get away with as little as 100W, check the specs of your TV/DVD.
Where did you get the 12VDC power source for the input?
You can use 12V cig lighter receptacle if you have one. I connected inverter directly to battery because don't have a 12V receptacle in my trailer.
What tips can you share?
Nothing too important. If it's in the trailer inside, make sure it's fanless.
