Power Inverters...Good and bad?

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Paulie, Jan 18, 2009.

  1. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    2000 watt MIGHT be adequate, but if you "peak" it out often, it will wear-out faster. I would suggest a 3500 watt peak/3000 watt continuous.
    I have been running one (same one) in my truck for over 6 years. Previous one was a 1500 continuous, lasted 4 years.
    TRY to purchase one ON-LINE, you will save a few dollars (quite a few; actually) over what you would pay in a truckstop.
     
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  3. Paulie

    Paulie Bobtail Member

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    Thanks so much guys. Google pwrinv180012w and let me know what you think?

    It sounds like it will do the trick for us but it is always scary to me ordering electronics online and knowing NOTHING about them.


    Thanks a ton guys.......
     
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  4. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    Try the:
    CPI 2575 - 2,500 Watt Power Inverter

    Cobra Inverters are pricy, but they are worth it. Mine is a Cobra........well actually I don't remember WHAT the brand is, but 3 months after I bought mine (3500 peak/3000 continuous) Cobra bought the company.
    OR you can purchase:
    NEW Cobra 2500/5000 Watt Power Inverter CPI2575


    at $198.75 (free shipping) from an "AUTHORIZED Cobra Dealer" member of EBay.
    The "trick" about purchasing an item from Ebay member is remember the HIGHER their "score" and the HIGHER their "customer satisfaction" the better chance of not getting ripped-off.
     
  5. Paulie

    Paulie Bobtail Member

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    Thanks Roadkill. yeah Ebay is a tricky sucka! My score on there is 2473 from feedback. I have had a couple of stupid bumps alone the way but it is usually good if you follow your advise.


    I want to apologize to the community as well as the board owner and moderators. I did not know by posting a link to something for sale that it would act as advertising the product for that company. I didn't mean to do that. Thanks for the edit Lilbit.

    Thanks for all of the great input.
     
  6. Car

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    Good information, thank you as this was my question.
     
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