Next time if you mount the inverter closer to the battery like behind your glove box and just run the 110 volt and remote switch to the back you will have way less line loss and longer use time. AC voltage has less line lose and on a thinner wire than DC.
Just installed a 400w pure sine Wagan inverter in my glovebox! Only problem with it was the fan is so damn loud. Luckily i had a Noctua computer fan that fit right in.
Hey Mike Must read!! I don't know if the sureline sales Rep told you but its Not recommended not to have really long Battery power wire from Battery to Power converter (it must be no longer than 3' feet) if you have no other option, You must upgrade your Positive wire gauge... Also your power converter Must have plenty air circulation so it can cool off when use if not you may end up with Burned out Vehicle on the side of the road..
Awesome Mason, This video did not show the installation of a properly rated ANL fuse (115Amps) as close to the batter as possible on the inverter positive lead. Please follow all manufacturer installation instructions carefully! This is what I used: amzn.to/2D5ayIz
Yes - the panel already has a wiring and some ventilation from the factory - but I will watch it closely. The inverter shuts off unless under load and I figure if it does heat up too much ill open the door its in. Not ideal, but I could.
@@OverlandBound A small 140mm, or even larger if it will fit, repurposed computer fan might work well on that pre-existing grate in the panel. Very low power draw, high enough cfm to cool, quiet, and cheap.
Great question! One of our favorite fans that we suggest is: www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ It's super quiet and runs off USB. It's even speed-switchable.
Mike great video and very informative! Definitely a must to do on my rig. Just so you know, at 2:51 seconds, under Justin's name you spelled the company's name wrong. Its Wagan with an "a" not an "e." Slight error, Im sure. Keep up the good work!
I noticed when you took the panel off beside the blue sea panel you added in a previous video you added some 110 outlets where did you get those and what powers them
Have you been happy with the inverter power or wished you had more power for Overlanding trips? What have you powered with it (my apologies if you already posted, just became a subscriber) I just bought a PowerDrive 1500 watt inverter. I would like to be able to power a refrigerator for a 4 day Overlanding trip without killing my battery at night.
It has been working great. The Dometic goes on 50% of our trips. I probably get a couple days without the auto cutoff turns the fridge off. It has been reliable.
I probably missed it but did you add a fuse between the stinger block and the inverter? I doubt the inverter draws more than a few amps so the 100amp breaker won’t do much to protect it or the small bit of cable connecting it. Maybe add an accessory fuse panel directly to the stinger block and then run the accessories from that so you can individually fuse them to requirements. Maybe this is what you did?
Ugh...you did not miss it. In the speed of editing this yesterday, I did not show it. Here is the fuse: amzn.to/2D5ayIz I will add this in the details along with the other parts list and note.
Nice video....why didn't you run the ground to the battery terminal ? And shouldn't the should be a short distance from the main battery source. Also the fuse box distance from battery should be with into 16 inches or less.
I’m watching this in 2023 and I’m wondering if you would include an inverter again in your build given that most electronics charge off of usb-c now, which is common to go up to 120watts. Is there still a need for an inverter aside from kitchen appliances and blow driers? I think most camera equipment and laptops charge on usbc so there wouldn’t be a need to go from dc to ac back to dc just to operate electronics.
Next time if you mount the inverter closer to the battery like behind your glove box and just run the 110 volt and remote switch to the back you will have way less line loss and longer use time.
AC voltage has less line lose and on a thinner wire than DC.
I have the Wagan Tech 400 Watt Pure Line Inverter in my rig. It works great and it's fan is so quiet compared to my old inverter.
That's great to hear, we appreciate the feedback too!
Just installed a 400w pure sine Wagan inverter in my glovebox! Only problem with it was the fan is so damn loud. Luckily i had a Noctua computer fan that fit right in.
New video on Sunday night?! Be right back, need to pour myself a drink! 🥃
Hey Mike
Must read!!
I don't know if the sureline sales Rep told you
but its Not recommended not to have really long Battery power wire from Battery to Power converter (it must be no longer than 3' feet)
if you have no other option, You must upgrade your Positive wire gauge...
Also your power converter Must have plenty air circulation so it can cool off when use
if not you may end up with Burned out Vehicle on the side of the road..
Thank you!
Tackling this project Wednesday lol wanted to make sure the new rig was somewhat put together for your tour of the Ozarks lol
Awesome Mason, This video did not show the installation of a properly rated ANL fuse (115Amps) as close to the batter as possible on the inverter positive lead. Please follow all manufacturer installation instructions carefully! This is what I used: amzn.to/2D5ayIz
Feel free to contact us at techsupport@wagan.com if you have any questions on the install!
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When you can, grind down or cut off those screw tips in sensitive areas. Good job.
What a great video. You did it right brother. Thank you.
Good vid... I need to figure out where to put a bigger inverter in my 2015 Wrangler
thanks for putting this up about to head down this path ...
That’s a great idea, I would have liked to see how the panel came off
About how much wire did you need to run it from the battery to that spot?
I know this comment is 5 years late, but is just the one 12V battery driving this system? Does the lack of redundancy concern you?
Great vid as usual
Are you at all concerned about heat behind the panel? I would think you would want to have some kind of airflow to keep the inverter temps down.
Yes - the panel already has a wiring and some ventilation from the factory - but I will watch it closely. The inverter shuts off unless under load and I figure if it does heat up too much ill open the door its in. Not ideal, but I could.
If need be you could drill a few air holes at one end of the panel to get air through the preexisting vents.
@@OverlandBound A small 140mm, or even larger if it will fit, repurposed computer fan might work well on that pre-existing grate in the panel. Very low power draw, high enough cfm to cool, quiet, and cheap.
Great question! One of our favorite fans that we suggest is: www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ It's super quiet and runs off USB. It's even speed-switchable.
What about ventilation for that inverter. Perhaps you jack storage space has good air flow but it looks a but tight in there...
Great video and clean install!
great install !
I’m new at this. So the jackery plugs into the inverter and solar panels (if you wish) plugs into the jackery?
Mike great video and very informative! Definitely a must to do on my rig. Just so you know, at 2:51 seconds, under Justin's name you spelled the company's name wrong. Its Wagan with an "a" not an "e." Slight error, Im sure. Keep up the good work!
Lol, thanks bullet!
I noticed when you took the panel off beside the blue sea panel you added in a previous video you added some 110 outlets where did you get those and what powers them
Thank you, very informative. 👍
I wonder if the heat generated by the inverter would soften the adhesive on the velcro?
Did you just power this off of existing group24 truck battery?
Have you been happy with the inverter power or wished you had more power for Overlanding trips? What have you powered with it (my apologies if you already posted, just became a subscriber) I just bought a PowerDrive 1500 watt inverter. I would like to be able to power a refrigerator for a 4 day Overlanding trip without killing my battery at night.
Vary informative vid . Thanks 👍
Are you still running a single northstar x2 battery?
How well does it work with the dometic fridge?
Best regards.
It has been working great. The Dometic goes on 50% of our trips. I probably get a couple days without the auto cutoff turns the fridge off. It has been reliable.
I'm looking for a Similar flush mounted power strip. What is that one?
How’s the inverter holding up behind the panel?? Looking to do the same thing with my 4runner.
Great!
@@OverlandBound does it seem to get enough airflow and not overheat?? i just plan on charging laptop and camera gear mainly.
I probably missed it but did you add a fuse between the stinger block and the inverter? I doubt the inverter draws more than a few amps so the 100amp breaker won’t do much to protect it or the small bit of cable connecting it. Maybe add an accessory fuse panel directly to the stinger block and then run the accessories from that so you can individually fuse them to requirements. Maybe this is what you did?
Ugh...you did not miss it. In the speed of editing this yesterday, I did not show it. Here is the fuse: amzn.to/2D5ayIz I will add this in the details along with the other parts list and note.
Overland Bound Ah, cool. Thanks for the update.
Where do you get the gfci panel to plug in the invertor ?
Good stuff
What’s the box you have velcroed in the back?
Nice video....why didn't you run the ground to the battery terminal ? And shouldn't the should be a short distance from the main battery source. Also the fuse box distance from battery should be with into 16 inches or less.
I’m watching this in 2023 and I’m wondering if you would include an inverter again in your build given that most electronics charge off of usb-c now, which is common to go up to 120watts. Is there still a need for an inverter aside from kitchen appliances and blow driers? I think most camera equipment and laptops charge on usbc so there wouldn’t be a need to go from dc to ac back to dc just to operate electronics.
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Does that inverter require a deep cycle battery or the regular car battery should be okay?
I have run a NorthStar AGM with this setup for years. Works.
@@OverlandBound do you have to remove it when not using the inverter or it can be use as daily without damaging anything? Great video by the way!
what kind of Velcro did you use?
Kettle uses like 1500w
are you running dual batteries ?
I am not...yet?
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What’s an “Interter”...? Lol
Haha! Thanks!