How much capacity does the TV plug have?
This is my only 12v outlet, and I plugged a 4 way splitter into it. The outlet does say "tv only". I can easily run my router (direct DC plug) , plus fan 1.3A amp 12V, but anything else af...
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Sea'scape wrote:
Every time I read this topic I scratch my head on implementation. I have a 1000 watt Xantrex PSW inverter, that lacks a remote on/off switch. To install it, I think I would need no 4 or 6 wire right to the battery, or a battery cutout switch, for both negative and positive. There should also be a fuse mounted as near the battery as possible. The present wire from the battery for the trailer is no where near this large. No problem, except where do people mount this fuse, and can you get a weatherproof one. Or do people mount it in a weatherproof box.
The Xantrex has what I consider a bit of a dumb design. The dc connects to two terminals with a barrier between them. But the terminals are bare bolts about an inch apart and one could easily contact both at the same time. I have thought of making a cover for the terminals, but the fan is close to them.
The ideal location would be the pass through, but it would be a nuisance to turn on and off as required. I also worry about heat build up. Possibly a closet would work, but getting the wires in and out would be difficult.
So unless I can figure these things out, the Xantrex will likely have to go.
Anyone found an inverter that lends to easy, saf the installation; probably with remote on/off?
If I was using a large inverter I would use a 12V continuous duty solenoid. I would fuse and put solenoid near the battery. Run #14 wire to my switch inside that controlled the solenoid. Amazon sells the solenoids for about $20. You could connect #2 wire to the solenoid. I would mount the inverter near the 110v source of power for the RV.
