A 200 watt inverter needs ~20 amps. It shouldn't be plugged into the factory
cigarette lighter socket. Get some heavy duty socket and plugs and install
proper, (12 gauge) wire and you will be surprised how much better that
economy inverter will work. A good auto, Marine or RV store will have what
you need.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Palmer
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:32 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: inverter lighter plug cable?

My SO managed to shut the sliding door on my almost new Motomaster
200w invertor the other night, crushing the plug that goes in the
lighter socket.  Phooey.  It came with two detachable cables, one for
the lighter and one going straight to the battery.

I called Xantrex (the company that makes them) which sounds a lot
like the heartburn medication I was on and they sell a replacement
cable for $25US including shipping, and it takes 2-3 weeks.  I only
paid $40 for the entire unit new.

Does anybody know if there is a generic replacement, and even better
if its available retail in Canada?

Mucho thanks
Jeff
85 Westfalia GL