1500 wATT Invertor?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Bumpy, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    A basic question about aforementioned,I recently bought a 1500 watt invertor and am wondering,what is the best way to hook it up,run it off a heavy duty battery inside the truck,or is there a better way? Thanx,Bumpy:biggrin_2554:
     
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  3. Biscuit75

    Biscuit75 Road Train Member

    Best way is to get some heavy duty wire (think same as jumper cables) and run it to the batteries in your truck. If you can, drill a hole in the floor of the side box and run the wire through there into the bunk and hook up your inverter. Remember, Red possitive, Black negative.
     
  4. Bumpy

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    Lol, Thanx friend!!:biggrin_25525:
     
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    Panhandle flash Road Train Member

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    Don't forget to get an inline fuse or circuit breaker to install with the wires for JIC purposes. Should put it in line as close to the battery as possible.
     
  6. gearjammer-2000

    gearjammer-2000 <strong>Clutch User</strong>

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    I wired mine with welding cable it will take a lot of abuse
     
  7. supertwucker

    supertwucker Bobtail Member

    yea wire it with the heaviest gauge wire you can find like for high power stereo amps (0 gauge).you should ongly need like 5 feet or less cause most rigs have the batteries right there on the drivers side and just make sure you also buy a fuse holder with a rating for how many amps the inverter needs.usually like 100 amps if you have a big one.
    Also make sure you mount the inverter somewhere, do not leave it loose in the truck! It will short and could start a fire if you didnt put the fuse in the wiring!
     
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