I'm wanting to install a power inverter in my truck. It will be a permanent install with power connected to the battery. Some of the things that I would use it for: charging my lap top, camera battery and a tire inflator. Thinking about something in the 600w range.

 

TrippLite PV700HF or Duracell is what I'd recommend

 

Are you looking to run any motors or audio equipment? If so, you need a Pure Sine inverter. Squarewave inverters, while cheaper, are hard on some motors and make a lot of line noise.

I run a Whister 1200w modified sine inverter. It generally has enough pep to run whatever I need it to.

 

no motors. mainly my laptop and camera batteries. Needs to be small enough to put under the center console.

 

where do you the inverter mounted? Im thinking about inside the center console under the dash.

 

I mounted a Cobra 750W under my back seat, hooked to a relay under the hood and a switch in my center console to control it.
Ive had it for about 6 years and still goin strong.
It has a USB connection on it to so you can charge stuff there also.

 

I just ordered the Whister-Pro 1200w power inverter. I have some left over 4 gauge wire from my audio install in my jeep. Going to mount it under the rear seat. Thanks for all the help.

 

You gonna run it hot all the time? I had problems with mine running my battery down if i didnt turn off. Thats when i was traveling and didnt drive it for 5-15 days at a time tho.

Just throwing that out there.

 

It has a on/off switch. If I run into issues I'll add a relay.

 

I got the inverter in. I did a quick test using some jumper cables and it works pretty good. What size wire should I run. I have a bunch of 4ga wire that I could use. or should I get some 2 gauge wire?