1000W PSW Inverter

Pirate wrote:
I did find this nice triplite unit for around 650. Wish it was a bit cheaper. That would do everything, right?

Yep. If it were cheaper it wouldn't be good!

Pirate wrote:
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My other option is as mentioned, keep the converter in place, wire some 12v leads near the fridge, and use this inverter. I sure like this price.

http://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-11240-Inverter-Remote-Control/dp/B000WGNNUQ

A few years ago those Sunforce 1000w PSW inverters had the two 120s that were rated for 500w each. So you could not run say an 800w item, just two 500w items. You should confirm with their tech support if that is still the case.

Many/most inverters have the receptacles so you can get all the watts from one receptacle (except a 3000w inverter where they have to split them up into a pair and a one.--limit is the 15a on one)

There are many choices of PSW 1000w inverters. eg
http://www.boatandrvaccessories.com/inverters-cables-fuses.html

I have a Xantrex made 1000 PSW I like very much that comes on sale every so often at Can Tire for about $150 (near half price) but there are others.

Inverters come in two flavors for this discussion and two more of other discussions. (you already decided on TSW v/s MSW so that's why only two)

Inverter/chargers... Work as you describe, have two sets of 120 volt connections, One IN, one OUT, the IN needs to be at least 20 amp and 12 ga wire.

The 12 volt side is bi-direcitonal.

And Stand alone,, Have only 120 volt OUT, 12 volt is input only.

So, your answer is "Perhaps" depending on the type as describe above.

NOTE: I have a 2,000 watt true sine with charger and pass through (Bacically what you described but bigger).. The Factory converter on my RV was a Progressive Dynamics 9180 with wizard... I like the Wizard better than the Prosine for charging so that's what I use.. (I simply disable the charger at the control panel).

HOWEVER... The PDI is a plug in model and where the plug is.. Well sometimes I accidently unplug it.. Now usually when I figure it out the battereis are low and it is like 3am (2 days later) and if you think I'm getting dressed, going out and plugging it back in.. You need to re-think.

So I go over to the Prosine's remote. ... Flip the switch, and watch the batteries charge.

400 bucks. I did find this nice triplite unit for around 650. Wish it was a bit cheaper. That would do everything, right?

http://www.amazon.com/TRIPP-APS1012SW-Inverter-Charger-Hardwire/dp/B006R64SM2



My other option is as mentioned, keep the converter in place, wire some 12v leads near the fridge, and use this inverter. I sure like this price.

http://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-11240-Inverter-Remote-Control/dp/B000WGNNUQ

I would keep the converter in place.
GoPower 1000w sine wave inverter.
Xantrex 15a Prowatt transfer switch.

Now how much was the fridge?

An inverter does not do charging duties. There are "inverter/chargers" for really big bucks that will.

I use a Xantrex prowatt 1000 for my dorm fridge. You want to make sure the inverter has enough overhead to handle the lock rotor draw of the fridge.