Policy on Power Inverters?

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  1. MichiganOutLaw

    MichiganOutLaw Light Load Member

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    What is the policy on power inverters?
     
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  3. Jeremyc

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    1500 watts max. Supposedly USX shop will install for you if you buy one.
     
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  4. vinsanity

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    I believe it's 1750 watts and the terminals have to be isolated and not the plastic screw knob type. They have to install it, but installation is free.
     
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    Could be 1500 watts. that's what I have.
     
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  6. Jeremyc

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    I just did a quick search through previous posts on this forum, 1750 seems to be what the others are saying. I couldn't find anything on the USX website.

    I thought it was 1500, but I'll ask at orientation tomorrow and post...
     
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  7. Jeremyc

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    OK, here's the skinny on the power inverters:

    1750 watt max.

    Must have a factory mounting bracket attached to it.

    Power studs must be 4 inches apart or be in a configuration that the wiring could never accidentally touch together.

    Must be installed and mounted by a USX shop, which they will do for free.

    Do not buy your own wiring harness for it, USX provides one with a low voltage cut-off built in to keep your batteries from dying.
     
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  8. NoCoCraig

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    Great post Jeremy. That is exactly the policy
     
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  9. MichiganOutLaw

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    That's a very generous policy, Thank You

    That's plenty of power for my smoothie blender.
     
  10. vinsanity

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    Also don't forget no plastic knobs. The terminals have to have an actual screw. They said it was because the knobs never stay tightened.
     
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  11. ATL-1

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    what is the best model, make to buy 1750 watt max? Also should we still buy a GPS or is the in cab GPS work well enough?

    I know the RM truckers 7 inch is popular...
     
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