Outlets work while towing?

Raife wrote:
Yes! That would be great. Any suggestions or install guidance would be appreciated. My first thought (regardless of inverter unit) is where do I tap into the 12V feed. I recently tapped the fridge switched 12V to power the fans I installed on the fins. However, I anticipate the inverter will be a larger draw.

Thank you.

I installed my small 300 watt inverter just behind the power distribution panel where all the 120v breakers and 12v fuses are.

Use the main 12v connection to the panel to get power. This cable goes direct to the battery with heavy wire.

I have a GoPower inverter GP on amazon $170 You can find lower prices but search for some quality not just on price. Definitely recommend sine wave. You may only need 150 watts, check the device.

Then connect to a string of outlets using a transfer switch.
KISAE TS15A 15A ATS $50

Just make connections, no pulling wire. Go Power has a provision for a remote power switch so it can all be tucked away in the cabinet.

Now if you want to go larger like 1000w to 2000+ watts you will need 2 to 4 batteries and must mount the inverter close to the battery due to the very high amp draw under heavy load.

2oldman wrote:

coolmom42 wrote:
Verizon's unlimited plans, they don't care if the data is used directly on the phone or on the phone's built-in hot spot.

They state that the hotspot can be throttled.

It will be throttled if you go over 22 GB (at least that used to be the limit) and are in a high usage area where towers are close to capacity. I've only had that happen once, near a college campus. But I don't spend a lot of time in high usage areas, either.

An inverter needs to be located close to the battery, but not in the same compartment.

Basically short 12 VDC lines and 120 VAC lines basically as long as you need.

Many modern appliances require a PSW (Pure Sine Wave) inverter to function properly.

You will need to carefully consider your 120 VAC load, inverter size and type and size of your battery bank so they fill your needs.

Said another way, too high a 120 VAC load, a lighter load run for too long before recharging the batteries, incorrect size/type inverter and/or too small a battery bank or bank that is not fully charged when you need it to perform will likely NOT meet your needs.

time2roll wrote:
My inverter will power my outlets just fine while in transit. Would you like some guidance on adding a small inverter?

Yes! That would be great. Any suggestions or install guidance would be appreciated. My first thought (regardless of inverter unit) is where do I tap into the 12V feed. I recently tapped the fridge switched 12V to power the fans I installed on the fins. However, I anticipate the inverter will be a larger draw.

Thank you.

Thank you everyone...I will experiment with the equipment once it arrives and I install it.

Actually per others above I would consider a small venitlated container for the equipment including an inverter and move it as needed. This would ensure the maximum relability and flexability.

My inverter will power my outlets just fine while in transit. Would you like some guidance on adding a small inverter?

Another factor is the DC power that an inverter uses and even for small AC loads there are losses. The draw from a larger factory installed inverter is likely larger than a smaller more efficient inverter. Therefore you might want to make sure the batteries are being charged from the TV while towing (good idea anyway).

I would place the equipment in the front of the trailer as far from any metal as possible and see if it's reliable in the TV going down the road.

coolmom42 wrote:
Verizon's unlimited plans, they don't care if the data is used directly on the phone or on the phone's built-in hot spot.

They state that the hotspot can be throttled.

way2roll wrote:
Curious why some people are members of forums to help people and answer questions when they get irritated about people asking questions.

I couldn't agree more.