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Fastfwd75
Explorer
Aug 19, 2014

Max watts for inverter at idle on 150 amp alternator?

I have a 150amp alternator. What is the max size inverter in watts I can get that would run off that at idle? Generator would be overkill and too much trouble to get in/out all the time. Inverter w...
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time2roll
Nomad
Aug 20, 2014
Microwave generally will need 2000 watt inverter and will pull close to 160 amps from the battery.
Really need four batteries to drive it properly.
Alternator can recharge as you continue down the road.
Final recharge when you arrive and plug in or run the generator.

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