size of inverter

raztec wrote:

SCVJeff wrote:
Sure sounds like the OP's mind is made up now looking for an excuse. If you dont want it, return it. All the reasons on why to keep it are listed above. Thats a great inverter you chose the first time, dont make a mistake the second.

I haven't decided one way or the other, hence my question here to more experienced people.

If I DON"T intend on using a t.v., microwave, stereo, etc and my ONLY use will be to charge a computer and small electronics (cell phone, cameras), do I need such a behemoth of an inverter which requires installation and wiring etc.

Can I not use a cheap inverter, like the kind one gets at Radio Shack?
Is there a significant draw back to such an inverter?
Does anyone have personal experience with these cheaper inverters that simply plug into the 12v outlet inside my camper?
Has it fried your electronics?

Thanks for your guys' valuable advice.

Raz

You can't ask a blanket question like “has it fried your electronics”, because you will get pages of varying answers. It depends on YOUR electronics, not anyone else's. 300W is not “behemoth” by any stretch of the imagination, its average. Does it need to be wired to the battery?... That’s a really good idea. I have several 150W MSW inverters that have all been removed from the RV because my new PC draws more charge current that the Cig plug can handle and I’m getting tired of burning my fingers. And YES, they HAVE fried electronics.

Just install it and be happy you did it right the 1st time