sd1209 wrote:
I have a Lance TC and am looking at installing a GoPower 600W modified sine wave inverter that I have had for about a year, never installed. I want to be able to power small items like phone charger and Direct TV box. Maybe small 120v lamp while boondocking. I understand the limitations of a small 600W inverter.
Do I need to get a PSW inverter for these things? I looked into powering an electric blanket and found most need a PSW but I was not certain about the phone charger and DTV box (HR44 model)....
GoPower is excellent inverter but I think you should trade the 600 watt MSW for a 300 watt SW maybe just 150 watt would power what you describe.
If you have space behind the breaker/fuse panel you can use the main 12v feed to get battery power and a small transfer switch to power a single branch circuit and have the existing outlets powered. No pulling wire or annoying extension cords. GP does have a provision to add a remote power switch.
http://www.boatandrvaccessories.com/products/go-power-gp-sw300-12-inverterhttp://www.donrowe.com/KISAE-TS15A-Automatic-Transfer-Switch-p/ts15a.htm