Where to locate the inverter in vehicle

Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2004 at 23:49

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Member - Andrew K (WA)

Have a 7 seater gq and am about to buy an 600w inverter that l'll wire in to Aux battery.

Where would be a good location in the vehicle to place the inverter (ie from a safety & inverter longevity perspective).

Will be used partly for laptop small tv and battery charger for kids toys (actually I'll probably charge more battery toys then use it for anything else). Other main reason is for power tools (drill and grinder).

Regards
Andrew

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Reply By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 05:56

Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 05:56

Andrew, depends how inventive you are and where the spaces are. In my GU I have the inverter inside the back of the central armrest held in place with strong cable ties.

I had thought about putting it in a central overhead compartment out of the way of water but then you have the power leads to get there and unsightly leads away. You don't have any airbags either presumably so in the back of the glovebox area may be another option.

Don't forget the room to pack your vice, safety gear and workbench too ;)

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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew K (WA) - Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 08:42

Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 08:42

Yeah John, the vice, safety gear, workbench, welder, are in the trailer. You know you have to be ready for any situation. LOH

Glovebox, armrest good ideas

Thanks, Andrew

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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew K (WA) - Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 08:42

Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 08:42

Yeah John, the vice, safety gear, workbench, welder, are in the trailer. You know you have to be ready for any situation. LOH

Glovebox, armrest good ideas

Thanks, Andrew

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