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Old 06-24-2017, 09:41 AM
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I put this in the modifications section but have not gotten any replies.

Looking to hard wire in a power inverter and flush mount the AC outlet/USB ports in an interior panel.

anybody have any ideas or source for a modular unit?

of course I could buy a stand alone unit, breakdown, then modify, but there has to be a kit out there somewhere.

thanks
 
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Old 06-24-2017, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by abran
I put this in the modifications section but have not gotten any replies.

Looking to hard wire in a power inverter and flush mount the AC outlet/USB ports in an interior panel.

anybody have any ideas or source for a modular unit?

of course I could buy a stand alone unit, breakdown, then modify, but there has to be a kit out there somewhere.

thanks
i figure jeff Blake might. I think he put one in his. Pm him
 
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I did it in my truck. How in-depth of pictures do you want?
 
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Thanks,

more interested in the inverter you bought. Did it come as a modular kit, or a stand alone that you broke down?
 
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Sorry, just clicked on first pic, breakdown it is!

thanks, I'll get crafty.
 
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It was really hard for me to find a sub 1000w inverter that allowed remotely mounted AC ports. What I did was get the Xantrex Prowatt 600W pure sine inverter, the remote switch, and the relay module. The relay module let me do remotely mounted AC plugs, plus gave me the ability to power those ports from shore power automatically if it was available.

I don't have good photos of this but here it is. Inverter is under the passenger seat and provides 1 port + usb. The other port is an extension cord to the back, that is wired up to the remote ports and relay module.

http://www.xantrex.com/power-product...rowatt-sw.aspx
http://www.xantrex.com/power-product...fer-relay.aspx




 
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Holy chit now that is a setup
 
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Uhh... hell yeah!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Jeff Blake
It was really hard for me to find a sub 1000w inverter that allowed remotely mounted AC ports. What I did was get the Xantrex Prowatt 600W pure sine inverter, the remote switch, and the relay module. The relay module let me do remotely mounted AC plugs, plus gave me the ability to power those ports from shore power automatically if it was available.

I don't have good photos of this but here it is. Inverter is under the passenger seat and provides 1 port + usb. The other port is an extension cord to the back, that is wired up to the remote ports and relay module.

Power Inverter, Pure Sine Wave Inverter, Marine Inverter, PROwatt SW
Inline Transfer Relay




You need to start a build thread on here man.....
 
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Old 06-25-2017, 08:11 AM
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I placed mine in the rear. I seldom use it now but great backup running computers. You need to check the thickness of the wires once you go far from battery but if you dont use the glove box, you can install one there.
 


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