Who's running an inverter and why

[threedogs]

If I use a 300 watt inverter,, would it say,, charge a phone faster than using
a USB outlet on 12v

[TPC]

If I use a 300 watt inveter,, would it say,, charge a phone faster than using
a USB outlet on 12v

That depends on the USB outlet, both the 12v and 240v USB sockets come in different ratings.

[threedogs]

Now I have a 300 watt job if I insulate it with a piece of rubber matting
would it be ok to cable tie to the Cargo barrier using SS ties. Ive had it for ages
never used it. but there are no feet to mount it.

[Throbbinhood]

Now I have a 300 watt job if I insulate it with a piece of rubber matting
would it be ok to cable tie to the Cargo barrier using SS ties. Ive had it for ages
never used it. but there are no feet to mount it.

To soften vibration? Just make sure it still has good airflow, I know mine warms up when I'm pushing it - it's got a thermal cut out that I've never hit, but better safe than sorry.
Mine is mounted on the outside of my draws (behind the rear seats). It just had a little frame thing that I drilled screws through and into the draws, never had an issue.
I also made up a little plastic protection thing to help keep things off it/keep airflow around it and hopefully provide a bit of protection (my rear fuse block also sits there).
Something like this, but a bit smaller.
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[threedogs]

what size wire ?? would 6mm be ok from AUX to the Cargo barrier.
Easy enough to protect it, might even fit a small computer fan to
help keep it cool

[Throbbinhood]

what size wire ?? would 6mm be ok from AUX to the Cargo barrier.
Easy enough to protect it, might even fit a small computer fan to
help keep it cool

Not sure what 6mm equates to, but 300w/12v is 25a, so 30a wire should be sufficient.
Pretty sure I ran 100-110a cable (cant remember exactly) from second battery to a fuse/distro block, and then a 60a cable from the block to the inverter.
Make sure to fuse things up close to the battery.

[Stropp]

i bought a cheapie $98 chinese 1500w to max 3000w pure sine inverter and use it charge batteries etc and run the coffee machine its been in for well over a year now, copy below.

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[paulyg]

When I ordered the camper, I upgraded the Inverter from the original 600 watt to the 1800 watt model just for the coffee machine.
The coffee machine needs 1500 watts, that's a lot of power from the batterys, but it takes less than 2 minutes to make a coffee, so for my setup its manageable.
The first coffee machine I had was from Aldi about $75, not bad coffee.
I now have a Delonghi one a lot dearer, but I don't have to clean the milk frother every time I use it, a quick rinse and the hole thing with the milk in it can go back in the fridge.

[threedogs]

When I ordered the camper, I upgraded the Inverter from the original 600 watt to the 1800 watt model just for the coffee machine.
The coffee machine needs 1500 watts, that's a lot of power from the batterys, but it takes less than 2 minutes to make a coffee, so for my setup its manageable.
The first coffee machine I had was from Aldi about $75, not bad coffee.
I now have a Delonghi one a lot dearer, but I don't have to clean the milk frother every time I use it, a quick rinse and the hole thing with the milk in it can go back in the fridge.

Need a pic of this "coffee machine" in action.
nothing like Glamping in style

[DX grunt]

Just received my 150amp manual reset circuit breaker for my 1000w inverter.

Looks more like and big enough like something that should be used in my house. lol