Inverter Help
Gathering up the materials/devices to start installing in our new rig which we'll have in a couple of weeks. Base line will be 2 T-105 GC 6 volt and 3000I Honda with remote start. Trailer is "solar re...
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Lantley wrote:Well, with most better inverters, the difference in idle draw between say, a 2000W inverter and a 1000W inverter is minimal. One may also be more efiicient in the AC conversion but that too, is relatively minimal. The advantage, then, becomes convenience. Even if I never use 2000W of draw, the inverter is capable of getting to a point that is more power than a smaller one. If an automatic transfer switch is used, there is more convenience. So really, it is about convenience while meeting needs.westend wrote:
You can really never have too much inverter. Yes, running a smaller one may be more efficient (depends on function of inverters). I am slowly moving towards installing a 2000W inverter and making it a seamless transition to the whole cabin by using a transfer switch. I now have a 1000W inverter with two dedicated circuits and it meets my needs. All of my entertainment gear is 120V.
Essentially I have a 1100 watt inverter to power my entertainment gear. I don't plan to use inverter to power anything more.
I don't really have room for a large battery bank.
I had to chuckle at your can't have too much inverter comment.
I feel like the guy with the 1/2 ton truck proclaiming all is well and there is no need to upgrade to a bigger truck. I'm only towing/powering my TV and DVD player. I don't need the dually...LOL.
Honestly I consider my inverter usage a test. If it works well I can see increasing my battery storage, but for now I'm trying to gauge how well the stock setup works.
You guys with inverter knowledge/experience may already realize I'm trying to tow a fiver with a Ranger, but I'm learning
If you find yourself in a place where a bigger inverter is needed and you wish to add batteries, there always seems to be a spot where more can be added. With a 5'er, that might be racking batteries at different levels or in different configuration with AGM's. FWIW, I currently have 5 batteries and all of them are inside the cabin. I have space for more on the tongue or inside frame rails using the Totklift kit I have, as well as more space inside. My efforts to keep them inside involved weight ditribution, mainly, but I also benefit from temperature and the short distances to the 12V distro panel.
Good luck to all those using inverters, it is a neat trick!
