Inverters for game system

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  1. Dec 8, 2018 #1
    BazookaJoe

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    Was thinking of hooking up a Xbox.
    Figured I would definitely need an inverter to do so.
    Question is how big etc. how do I go about hooking up a Xbox.
    I have a 2019 T680 no apu.
    Any help from someone that’s done it is much appreciated.
     
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  3. Dec 8, 2018 #2
    Brandt

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    You probably want a Pure Sine Wave inverter
     
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    Gdog66223

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    I got a power drive 2000 watt inverter and I run a ps4, 32 in TV, dorm fridge, microwave and it does just fine...
     
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  5. Dec 10, 2018 #4
    BazookaJoe

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    Sorry been busy. Appreciate the response I’ll check that out
     
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  7. Dec 10, 2018 #5
    BazookaJoe

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    Thank you I’ll look into it
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2018 #6
    Tb0n3

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    Be very careful to install it properly. You'll need large gauge wires from the batteries, preferably with grommets to keep it from fretting on holes, and a fuse to protect the truck from burning down. When I say large gauge I mean 2/0 or 4/0.
     
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    Gdog66223

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    I went to Lowes and had them cut 6 foot of 4/0 wire with the connectors and I had used a big pair of crimps to crimp them down... Works fine for me.. You can buy the 6 foot of 2/0 wire already made at Harbor Freight for like $30...
     
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  10. Dec 10, 2018 #8
    Ridgeline

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    Fuse it at the battery, not at the inverter.

    It will draw about 160 amps with 2000 watts, so you will need a pretty large fuse.
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2018 #9
    x1Heavy

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    You will want a larger pure sine wave inverter. One that feeds relatively really clean power to computers.

    You would want such a inverter overengineered and installed by your truck dealer. So it will not burn, fail or cause trouble when you are away. (Massa'gone away Gremlins (1980) movie come out to play. =)
     
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