Inverter install
02-01-2009, 12:42 PM
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Inverter install
Finally got around to taking some pics of my inverter install
I started with simply screwing it to the fenderwell.
Two GFI outlets are accessible along side the seat. It has it's own on-off and built in battery saver cut off.
It is a 800W peak 400W sine wave inverter. Plenty of juice for my needs, laptop, lights, fan, blender
I wired it up with some good cable and an 80amp fuse.
I had to tweak the inner fender around the hole to squeeze the cable in the hole. Barely fit.
I love it!
I started with simply screwing it to the fenderwell.
Two GFI outlets are accessible along side the seat. It has it's own on-off and built in battery saver cut off.
It is a 800W peak 400W sine wave inverter. Plenty of juice for my needs, laptop, lights, fan, blender
I wired it up with some good cable and an 80amp fuse.
I had to tweak the inner fender around the hole to squeeze the cable in the hole. Barely fit.
I love it!
02-02-2009, 01:50 PM
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how much was the inverter? i'm looking to do the same thing. i assume positive to battery and negative to ground?
this may be a dumb question, but is there any sort of relay?
this may be a dumb question, but is there any sort of relay?
02-02-2009, 05:00 PM
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Yes, + to + terminal of battery & - to ground. You can see where I grounded mine to the body but there is also a smaller ground for the internal controls & I ran that one to the body as well.
I had originally planned on running a relay but figured since it has it's own on-off switch and built in battery saver, I skipped it. I just need to be sure I don't leave it turned on when it's not in use. There are other inverters out there that have no on/off or battery saver & in that case I would run one.
02-02-2009, 06:13 PM
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The inverter was around $70 at Gander Mountain.
Yes, + to + terminal of battery & - to ground. You can see where I grounded mine to the body but there is also a smaller ground for the internal controls & I ran that one to the body as well.
I had originally planned on running a relay but figured since it has it's own on-off switch and built in battery saver, I skipped it. I just need to be sure I don't leave it turned on when it's not in use. There are other inverters out there that have no on/off or battery saver & in that case I would run one.
Yes, + to + terminal of battery & - to ground. You can see where I grounded mine to the body but there is also a smaller ground for the internal controls & I ran that one to the body as well.
I had originally planned on running a relay but figured since it has it's own on-off switch and built in battery saver, I skipped it. I just need to be sure I don't leave it turned on when it's not in use. There are other inverters out there that have no on/off or battery saver & in that case I would run one.
I have one that I use for whatever vehicle has the monsters on a trip. I should probably follow your lead and permamount a couple. Nice write up.
02-02-2009, 06:50 PM
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Oh and thanks!
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02-02-2009, 08:29 PM
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Nice job. You should consider moving the fuse to the engine-side of the firewall as a safety measure. In the event of an accident you don't want the firewall pinching that heavy cable without having a fuse or circuit breaker to interrupt the flow of current.
02-02-2009, 08:48 PM
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good idea