Is this possible?

Some real quick physics here. Volts x Amps = Watts. Now, in your house, 5 100 watt light bulbs will require about 4.2 amps (@ 120V). To run these same 5 light bulbs in your truck will require 42 amps at 12V before it runs through your inverter. . Amps is what causes wires to overheat and catch on fire. 20 amps is the heaviest circuit you can have in your house before going to 220V. Your whole house is probably rated at 200 amps. That little box is going to draw 1/5 the current of your whole house. Amps don't care what the voltage is, they are still amps. Getting very much power (watts) out of a 12 volt system gets very tricky very quickly. It can be done. If done improperly and something goes wrong, your truck could very quickly become consumed in an unforgettable firey blaze.

 

Uh Oh. Watch out when he begins a post with "Lordy" ...

 

Good post,,,

A little more -

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/automotive/dc-ac-power-inverter.htm

Mark

 

I'd hate to have this happen INSIDE the cab!

 

JB weld and good as new.

Mark