inverter wiring

[FordRacing]

Im thinking about installing a 1000w inverter in the cab of the truck does anyone have a good way to route the 0 gauge wires into the cab?

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[Frenchy]

0 Gauge for an 1000 WATT Inverter sound like a lot.... Might want to look at 4 or 6 Gauge instead. As for a good place, I know there are various rubber plugs in the cab. I would look at those first.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

There are 2 good ways.
1. There is a grommet behind the glove box. Cut a slit in it, run the wires out. This is how I wired my switches.
2. There is a grommet under the carpet on the passenger's side. You have to run the wires under the truck, then up into the floorboard. This is how I wired my GMRS.

 

[maxbottomtime]

0 Gauge for an 1000 WATT Inverter sound like a lot.... Might want to look at 4 or 6 Gauge instead. As for a good place, I know there are various rubber plugs in the cab. I would look at those first.

Depending on run length neither of those sizes would be adequate. Inverters are not 100% efficient, and pulling that type of power likely droops your voltage quite a bit. I’d expect most inverters in that range to be fused at 100 amps.

 

[Frenchy]

Depending on run length neither of those sizes would be adequate. Inverters are not 100% efficient, and pulling that type of power likely droops your voltage quite a bit. I’d expect most inverters in that range to be fused at 100 amps.

I'm just curious if you have seen a 0 Gauge cable before..... You are aware on how big those are right?

 

[maxbottomtime]

I'm just curious if you have seen a 0 Gauge cable before..... You are aware on how big those are right?

Yes, generally I don’t let size dictate acceptable resistance and voltage drop though. I ran 2 gauge for my winch anderson connector which is certainly a bit undersized.

0 gauge is overkill at likely run length but 6 gauge may be inadequate.

 

[Frenchy]

Yes, generally I don’t let size dictate acceptable resistance and voltage drop though. I ran 2 gauge for my winch anderson connector which is certainly a bit undersized.

0 gauge is overkill at likely run length but 6 gauge may be inadequate.

A 1000 WATT Inverter will be fine with 4 or 6 Gauge wire. Also with the OP planning to have it in the cab I suspect he most likely won't use it to it's full potential. As for your winch I'm sure 2 gauge is just fine.

 

[maxbottomtime]

A 1000 WATT Inverter will be fine with 4 or 6 Gauge wire. Also with the OP planning to have it in the cab I suspect he most likely won't use it to it's full potential. As for your winch I'm sure 2 gauge is just fine.

You know there are calculators where you can determine voltage drop, right? Appreciate your intuition though.

 

[PltFX4]

Im thinking about installing a 1000w inverter in the cab of the truck does anyone have a good way to route the 0 gauge wires into the cab?

Question (as I have considere3d this for my rig but NOT extremely knowlegable on the topic): Is the inverter a pure sine wave type or modified sine wave? Does wire size needed change depending on inverter type??

 

[Frenchy]

You know there are calculators where you can determine voltage drop, right? Appreciate your intuition though.

I'm well aware. Most manufacturers will give you a chart for their products just in case. Also dealing with many different types of Forklifts at work I can tell you that I have seen much higher loads not use as big of a wire.

 

[Frenchy]

Question (as I have considere3d this for my rig but NOT extremely knowlegable on the topic): Is the inverter a pure sine wave type or modified sine wave? Does wire size needed change depending on inverter type??

I can't say too much on that, but if you look in the manual for the particular inverter it will most likely let you know what wire to use and what length

 

[maxbottomtime]

Question (as I have considere3d this for my rig but NOT extremely knowlegable on the topic): Is the inverter a pure sine wave type or modified sine wave? Does wire size needed change depending on inverter type??

Generally not. Efficiency may vary by model but I’d expect power draw to be similar.

 

[canyonslicker]

Use a high strand count wire, easier to bend.

 

[canyonslicker]

Also you’re looking at about 84 amps under full load.

 

[Fordup]

Depending on the efficiency that could be up to 100 amp draw @ 12volts. It definitely will be more then a Ranger battery can handle without damage for more then short periods.

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