Hi,
I have full timed for many years, and you really do not want a 1000 watt inverter, they are not that energy efficient, becuase of the larger capacitors required to make the higher output amperage, and are fairly expensive to install due to the larger wire, and need for 4 batteries, that extra weight ect.
A simple 150 - 300 watt inverter will be less than $75, and wire up with #10 wire to a cigarette lighter receptacle. You can fuse it at 20 amps, normally I never exceed that much power.
With a 150 watt inverter, you can watch TV, DVD, charge a laptop, all at once. 300 watts will just allow a few more things, and discharge your batteries faster.
My suggestion is to run the generator those minutes you need the microwave, or toaster, coffee maker, ect. It will also help recharge the battery.
You will need more battery power. I would suggest another group 27 battery, especially if the old one is still working acceptable. Once those batteries fail (expect about 2-3 years from a pair of 12 volt batteries) then replace with a pair of golf cart batteries, and they should last 6 - 12 years with good watering, not leaving them discharged very long, and not going below about 45% state of charge.
And of course solar power.
SunElec.comGood luck,
Have fun camping!
Fred.
