that's very heavy and thorough. thanks for sharing which may save a life, or more ... we hope

--- On Fri, 12/9/11, Ken Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET> wrote:

> From: Ken Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET>
> Subject: Re: Power inverter selection
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Friday, December 9, 2011, 4:33 PM
> Don't buy this one:
> http://ludens.cl/Electron/chinverter/chinverter.html
> 
> Just for fun� check out his microhydro plant
> http://ludens.cl/paradise/turbine/turbine.html
> 
> Ken
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@FRONTIER.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 7:18 AM
> Subject: [VANAGON] Power inverter selection
> 
> 
> > Hi all
> > I have been wanting to do some add ons to the westy
> vanagon that I
> > have and need to know if others have spent way to much
> time
> > researching the installing such items.
> >
> > The power inverter.
> > I have a cigarette style power inverter that gives
> like 6-7 amps
> > maybe in 110v ac.
> > But wish to have approx 12-15 amp converter that will
> be reliable AND
> > semi compact.
> > Planning on installing behind the driver seat ( Unless
> better
> > suggested elsewhere ). Also could mount and remote the
> cords to a
> > better location with a gfci if needed. Looking for a
> clean look and
> > dependable. Already have plans for the dual battery (
> have the set
> > up, But need to go get another battery). I have
> installed a power
> > strip behind the drivers seat that I will be changing
> to a cleaner looking
> > one.
> > I will use the inverter to Back feed the outlets in
> the Vanagon when
> > driving to let the kids plug in their stuff in travel
> mode. Also have
> > installed a 2 gang outdoor plugs by the back hatch in
> the rear
> > cabinet as well as low voltage interior lighting and a
> switch by the
> > sliding door for turning lights on and off with
> another 2 outlets at
> > the slider. I also have a wizard charging system
> partially installed
> > to charge and maintain the batteries when plugged into
> exterior power.
> > Not planning on running massive amounts of 110 items
> in the Westy but
> > want to have it IF needed. Sorta like having to much
> and never need
> > it then Not enough.
> >
> > So, has anyone played with or installed such a thing?
> This is going
> > to by my winter project as well as some fun stuff on
> my bay and 56
> > single cab but for now I want to get all the power
> goodies in line
> > for the Vanagon! So I thought I would ask up for ideas
> and suggestions.
> >
> > Thanks Jonce
> >
>