Topic: Power inverter's

[FourbangerYJ]

Anyone bring a power inverter with them wheeling? I had a Coleman 800 Watt job that took a dump on me so I am looking for something to replace it.
I'd like something big enough to run a 4.5 inch grinder and a 3/8 drill.

[Jeffy]

I've been wanting to get another inverter as well.  I'll probably get a 400w or 800w model.  I don't need one for a grinder or drill since I have OBA. 

[FourbangerYJ]

I've been wanting to get another inverter as well.  I'll probably get a 400w or 800w model.  I don't need one for a grinder or drill since I have OBA. 

What would you use the inverter for charging batteries? Computer?

I have zero air tools. All my junk is corded.

[Banshee600]

Yep coleman 1000w mounted under the hood where the factory jack was. mine died once took it apart and all the 35 amp fuses were popped replaced them works great again.

[jcsanders79]

I've been wanting to put an invertor under the hood for a while.  I've used them in the past for coffee makers and a gridle, nothing like a pancake breakfast when camping! 

[sharpxmen]

Yep coleman 1000w mounted under the hood where the factory jack was. mine died once took it apart and all the 35 amp fuses were popped replaced them works great again.

i never used one so big - how do you hook these up - should be like a 90 amp requirement on the 12v side, do you go straight from the alternator?

[Jesse-James]

i never used one so big - how do you hook these up - should be like a 90 amp requirement on the 12v side, do you go straight from the alternator?

Never connect to the alt. It's just like a large audio amp, straight to the battery, make sure it's fused, and use big enough wire.

[FourbangerYJ]

i never used one so big - how do you hook these up - should be like a 90 amp requirement on the 12v side, do you go straight from the alternator?

They have a + and - cable with gator clips for the battery.

I've been wanting to put an invertor under the hood for a while.  I've used them in the past for coffee makers and a gridle, nothing like a pancake breakfast when camping! 

Don't forget the bacon!

[FourbangerYJ]

http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Coleman-1000-watt-Power-Inverter/3276395/product.html

This is the best deal I have found. They are out of stock. When I get an E-mail from them saying they are back in stock I'll let you know. Or if I find as good a deal that is in stock somewhere else.

[drunkencityworker]

margarita....

[sharpxmen]

Never connect to the alt. It's just like a large audio amp, straight to the battery, make sure it's fused, and use big enough wire.

the reason i asked is b/c the alternator connection is fused thru 2x50Amp fuses (at least in my case '95 YJ) - so by that if you have anything else running you could blow a fuse if you are past 100amp total drain (and i assume you wouldn't use this w/o the engine running). I thought the on board welder is connected straight to the alt, but i might be mistaking since i don't have one of those either. at 1000W you can probably use a 120v welder (not for camping or wheeling trips though as it would take 1/2 the storage space not to mention that it weighs a ton) but i'm thinking could work in an emergency (like bailing out a buddy that just broke something in the middle of nowhere) - anyone used one of these with a regular welder?

[DaCarmack]

I have been using these inverters in my RV.

http://www.invertersrus.com/vectorpowerinverters.html

I only have the 400w model but its worked great for 5 years. My dad has the 1000w model
and he likes it a lot.

[Jeffy]

They have a + and - cable with gator clips for the battery.Don't forget the bacon!

Forget the gator clips or cig adapters, you need to hardwire it in there.  Use at least 10 gauge cable and put a inline fuse 6-8" away from the battery.  Personally, I wouldn't mount it under the hood since the electronics aren't sealed.  If you mount it inside then you want to make sure it has some air flow.

For charging batteries and using a laptop, you really don't need a large inverter.  They have really small ones for Laptops out there.  Unless you plan on running a microwave or a gaming PC, I think 800w is probably enough but you'll want to check the RMS and PEAK wattage usage for whatever you're wanting to use with it.

[FourbangerYJ]

I kept mine in some bubble wrap and inside a large zip pouch to keep the weather/dust out. It only takes a couple minutes to hook up everything. It came with some #4 cables. I kept them since it seems some of the inverters come with no cables. It would be nice if they had a fuse on the cable.
It would be nice to have it hardwired but I don't use it much. Infact it was about 3-4 years ago since I used it.

[drunkencityworker]

i tried to run a blender for j buffet. but kept blowing fuses. guess cig ligter type elsucko. wont waste my time w that set up again