Electrical Receptacles/Outlets in Vehicle.

[daddy]

Go with black outlets, it'll look great!

 

[Stumpuller6.5]

i hear yah on having to get out and swith it on, my 1750W inverter came with a wired in swtich, with about 10ft of wire, i ran it to the dash of the service truck, then i can control the power!!

 

[OldCracker29]

Very nice, and might I add, nicely done.

 

[OG-TERROR]

Why 3000 watts if most electronics are less than 100 watts. 3000 watts at 12VDC = 250 AMPS and (roughly) 25 amps at 120VAC.

I tent when I go offroad/camping and sometimes the ground is rocky and difficult to drive the stakes into the ground so I bring my hammer drill with me to pre-drill holes before driving the stakes into the ground; 3000 watts is barely enough to run this:

 

[Alljackedup408]

 

[Zembonez]

good idea, but 2 thoughts

1) where are your fuses located?? looks like you'll need multiple fuses in that circuit. make sure each is as close to the powe source as possible.

2) NEVER use a switch to break/link the power wire! that switch needs to control a relay that supplies power to the inverter.

Good observation, I've been procrastinating a bit but yes you statement is very true. Now that I'm familiar with relay switches one will be in stalled as soon as I get my truck back.

FYI. My inverter is connected using a direct power lead to battery + (with inline fuse) and a relay that is tripped by a dash mounted switch. The relay simply switches the ground leg. Had it this way for a couple of years and it works like a champ. I like being able to switch off the inverter too.

Cool idea installing the outlets. Mine only runs a laptop, so it's always plugged in.

 

[OldCracker29]

Why 3000 watts if most electronics are less than 100 watts. 3000 watts at 12VDC = 250 AMPS and (roughly) 25 amps at 120VAC.

I tent when I go offroad/camping and sometimes the ground is rocky and difficult to drive the stakes into the ground so I bring my hammer drill with me to pre-drill holes before driving the stakes into the ground; 3000 watts is barely enough to run this:

Awe yes, the famous Hilti.

 

[daddy]

good idea, but 2 thoughts

1) where are your fuses located?? looks like you'll need multiple fuses in that circuit. make sure each is as close to the powe source as possible.

2) NEVER use a switch to break/link the power wire! that switch needs to control a relay that supplies power to the inverter.

Good observation, I've been procrastinating a bit but yes you statement is very true. Now that I'm familiar with relay switches one will be in stalled as soon as I get my truck back.

FYI. My inverter is connected using a direct power lead to battery + (with inline fuse) and a relay that is tripped by a dash mounted switch. The relay simply switches the ground leg. Had it this way for a couple of years and it works like a champ. I like being able to switch off the inverter too.

Cool idea installing the outlets. Mine only runs a wood chipper, so it's always plugged in.

Only???

 

[Carneyman]

good idea, but 2 thoughts

1) where are your fuses located?? looks like you'll need multiple fuses in that circuit. make sure each is as close to the powe source as possible.

2) NEVER use a switch to break/link the power wire! that switch needs to control a relay that supplies power to the inverter.

Good observation, I've been procrastinating a bit but yes you statement is very true. Now that I'm familiar with relay switches one will be in stalled as soon as I get my truck back.

FYI. My inverter is connected using a direct power lead to battery + (with inline fuse) and a relay that is tripped by a dash mounted switch. The relay simply switches the ground leg. Had it this way for a couple of years and it works like a champ. I like being able to switch off the inverter too.

Cool idea installing the outlets. Mine only runs a wood chipper, so it's always plugged in.

Only???

Dude, electric wood chippers suck...absolutely no power.

 

[Riggs]

wow what dont you have in that truck lol