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Can anyone recommend a power inverter that can run a computer, microwave. Do these device actually work?

What are the pro/cons?

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ah, yes they deff work! i got one online its a 2500 watt inverter with two outlets, 180amps, and two fans which dont let the thing heat up, only thing is something that draws a lot of power is taking it right from your vehicle battery, make sure you get one that works on a 24v system, make sure you hook it up right, other wise youll bbq your truck
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24v system



All of the modern day trucks ARE NOT 24v. They have been 12v for many yrs now.



My advice is to get a larger inverter than what you think you need. I used to run a 900w microwave with a 1000w inverter. Now I have a 2500w. It just seems to work SO MUCH better.
And for what its worth a Cobra may not be the cheapest around, but they are the only one that I've seen that has a remote control. So if you are like me and install the inverter in the side box with a remote control you do not need to get outside the truck to turn the inverter on and off. I generally shut mine off on nights that I don't idle. I hate dead batteries in the mornin.
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I have a 3000 watt Vanner, made in Ohio. I've had it since 1984. It has automatic shut off for low voltage and remote shut off in the sleeper as well as shut off at the unit in the jockey box.
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I have a 3000 watt Vanner, made in Ohio. I've had it since 1984. It has automatic shut off for low voltage and remote shut off in the sleeper as well as shut off at the unit in the jockey box.
Almost all of them have Low Voltage shut-off.
Actually, the LARGER Wattage Inverters offer the best long term service and best safety. There have been a few instances of the smaller "plug-in" units catching fire. I have had a 3000W continuous/5000W peak unit for about 8 years. It is also a "remote controlled" unit, which makes it easy to turn off if I am not going to be in the truck for an extended period of time. I can't remember the name of the maker, but the company was purchased by Cobra several weeks after I purchased it. All Cobra did was change the name on the unit, and they still make a quality product.
One thing to consider is purchasing one from an online source, like the manufacturer. You will pay a couple hundred dollars LESS than what truckstops charge.
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All of the modern day trucks ARE NOT 24v. They have been 12v for many yrs now.



My advice is to get a larger inverter than what you think you need. I used to run a 900w microwave with a 1000w inverter. Now I have a 2500w. It just seems to work SO MUCH better.
And for what its worth a Cobra may not be the cheapest around, but they are the only one that I've seen that has a remote control. So if you are like me and install the inverter in the side box with a remote control you do not need to get outside the truck to turn the inverter on and off. I generally shut mine off on nights that I don't idle. I hate dead batteries in the mornin.
Yeah, the truck stop i work at, i was asking the electronics guy about getting an inverter once i am solo, and he said "figure out what you want to run, total it all up, and get one almost twice as much as you need. You have 800wats to run and use a 1000w inverter, you'll cook it alot faster than you will if you had one that was 2000-2500w."

Always get an inverter for WAY more than you need.
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Can anyone recommend a power inverter that can run a computer, microwave. Do these device actually work?

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Use a Thor inverter. They are professional grade and come with a 2 year warranty. They also have a 15% reserve built into them as well. The 2000 watt unit I use will actually put out 2400 watt continuous.
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