As I noticed when I inquired about the Trimetric meters, my knowledge seems to be rather behind these days on what's the best. So, I am reasking questions, I used to have the answers for. This one is in regards to pure sine wave inverters. I'm looking at around 500-1000 watts, with the ability to have a remote on/off switch.

I don't think you are going to easily find an inverter with a remote on/off that isn't good quality.I'm not a big believer in highend inverters, but this guy on youtube is pretty good reviewer and he demonstrates how to wire a remote. Fast forward to about 8 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoeU5iJnbwYI've found that I use my small inverter most of the time for tv etc since it just requires flipping a switch instead of changing my fridge to gas, unplugging my battery charger, and plugging my shore power into the big inverter.

I think first you should figure out your needs more precisely. There is big difference between 500 and 1000W class inverters. Than how critical is pure sine?Even if you find one without remote, adding 100 amp relay and remote switch is not a big deal. I think it might be actually better this way. My 1700W inverter has remote, has switch on it, yet when I hook up the cable with everything off, I am getting big spark. The inverter is having big capacitor on it, that is before the relay. My meter shows no other draw after first spark, but it has to draw milivolts to keep capacitor charged.

jimh425 wrote:I don't think you are going to easily find an inverter with a remote on/off that isn't good quality.I'm not a big believer in highend inverters, but this guy on youtube is pretty good reviewer and he demonstrates how to wire a remote. Fast forward to about 8 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoeU5iJnbwYI've found that I use my small inverter most of the time for tv etc since it just requires flipping a switch instead of changing my fridge to gas, unplugging my battery charger, and plugging my shore power into the big inverter.I gave the 1000w as an upper figure, as I doubt I'll use anything that draws that much. The inverter is primarily used for two things.1.) Powers Fridge on A/C going down the road (Works better than the propane and I don't have to worry about it blowing out, since its a fully mechanical unit, it doesn't self relight), I already have a 100amp charging system setup for the camper, and I've used this before with my current MSW inverter. 2.) Running small electronics that I don't have a direct DC option for. Kayteg1 wrote:I think first you should figure out your needs more precisely. There is big difference between 500 and 1000W class inverters. Than how critical is pure sine?Even if you find one without remote, adding 100 amp relay and remote switch is not a big deal. I think it might be actually better this way. My 1700W inverter has remote, has switch on it, yet when I hook up the cable with everything off, I am getting big spark. The inverter is having big capacitor on it, that is before the relay. My meter shows no other draw after first spark, but it has to draw milivolts to keep capacitor charged.I don't need a big relay shut off, just a remote switch connection. I made one on my last inverter, by opening it up, and running two lengths of wire attached to the on/off wires going to the switch on the unit self and installing a little remote flip switch, worked really well. Pure Sinewave has always been a goal, I have a MSW unit now, which does the job, but makes a lot of electrical noise which usually translates into alot of heat in the power supplies for various sensitive electronics. Since I'm doing this all from scratch this time, I figured now would be a good time to switch over and build a specific setup for one, vs the original rig that had it grafted on.

Pure sinewave inverters w/remote. I personally have had 3, and still use 2 of the 3.I had the Xantrex Prosine 2.0 charger/inverter combo in my TC. I replaced it with the Magnum 3,000 Hybrid inverter /charger combo because of it's ability to pair with a Honda Generator and provide surge power from battery to help the Honda. It also has an auto-switch to battery in case the shore power goes out or the genny runs out of gas.I also have the Xantrex Prosine 1800 in my Wells Cargo trailer backed up with 3 of it's own AGM batteries on 600 watts solar.But, that being said....I feel for the money vs. your need, the Xantrex Prosine 1000 should be your choice, for multiple reasons--* Pure sinewave of course - you can run an electric blanket all night...;-)--and they don't actually draw much. Modified sinewave inverters are not compatible with electric blankets. I've tried.* Coffee makers generally draw 900 watts. Awful nice to just flip a switch and make a pot. RV Microwaves may or may not run off of it, some are 900, some are 1,100.* Very easy to wire, and a couple different options for the remote on/off - a simple switch or a switch with LCD volt/amp draw status.* Good warranty - 2 years P&L* US Company and support - Elkhart Indiana, the home planet for the RV industry.I've done a LOT of tinkering with various inverters and inverter/chargers over the years. If money were no object I would unequivocally say get a Magnum - Made in the USA, Everett WA. Great people to meet and talk to, and a great product. But my Magnum 3,000 ran about $1,800.

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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Apr 28, 2016
I think first you should figure out your needs more precisely.
There is big difference between 500 and 1000W class inverters.
Than how critical is pure sine?
Even if you find one without remote, adding 100 amp relay and remote switch is not a big deal.
I think it might be actually better this way. My 1700W inverter has remote, has switch on it, yet when I hook up the cable with everything off, I am getting big spark.
The inverter is having big capacitor on it, that is before the relay. My meter shows no other draw after first spark, but it has to draw milivolts to keep capacitor charged.
jimh406
Explorer III
Apr 28, 2016
I don't think you are going to easily find an inverter with a remote on/off that isn't good quality.

I'm not a big believer in highend inverters, but this guy on youtube is pretty good reviewer and he demonstrates how to wire a remote. Fast forward to about 8 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoeU5iJnbwY

I've found that I use my small inverter most of the time for tv etc since it just requires flipping a switch instead of changing my fridge to gas, unplugging my battery charger, and plugging my shore power into the big inverter.

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