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profdant139
Explorer II
Mar 16, 2017

How difficult is it to run wiring in foam walls in trailer?

My small inverter is starved for juice -- I am pretty sure it is because we have it running off the thin 12v wire that feeds the cigarette lighter socket. I want to run heavier wire from the converte...
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time2roll
Nomad
Mar 16, 2017
If there is an existing outlet you do not need to pull wire.

Move the inverter close to the power distribution panel.
Use the main battery feed to get 12 volt power.
Use a small transfer switch to send power down the existing wire to the outlet.
I assume the inverter is 500 watts or less. With a larger inverter it is best to mount near the battery.

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