bags Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Does anyone have a recommendation for a second inverter to run my frig? 800 or 1000 watts should be plenty. Thanks JB John and Michal Bagley 1999 Volvo 610 the 'Millennium Falcon', 400 hp ISM, Autoshift Gen 2, single axel w/steel bed, Pressure Pro, VMSPC, Trailer Saver Air Hitch, 3 bags, 38 foot Royals International, and our 3 dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I installed a Magnum CSW1012 to run the residential fridge in my DRV while traveling. It is in addition to the Magnum 3012 Hybrid whole house inverter I have. I am happy with it. It is pure sine wave and can be found for a pretty good price if you hunt around. I found an open box deal on one on e-bay for about half retail price. I also added the remote switch and a 15 amp transfer switch to go along with the inverter. When I am traveling, I turn off the whole house inverter and turn on the small inverter. The transfer switch allows the correct power source to pass power to the fridge so I can use either inverter without manual intervention from me. It works very well. 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 From my experience, dorm size 120VAC refrigerators usually need 1500 watts for reliable starts. Once running, they drop back to around 400 watts. If you are looking for an inexpensive but solid performing modified sine wave inverter this one will do the job extremely well. Great frequency and voltage stability. I have two of them and rate them above the average truck stop inverter. It has two positive and two negative connection lugs on the rear apron. A pair of paralleled 4 AWG cables for each polarity makes for an easy battery connection. It is missing remote control but soldering two wires to the existing inverter ON/OFF switch (inside) and bringing the wires out of one of the slots with a conveniently located remote switch works well. Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags Posted May 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 thanks for everyones help. JB John and Michal Bagley 1999 Volvo 610 the 'Millennium Falcon', 400 hp ISM, Autoshift Gen 2, single axel w/steel bed, Pressure Pro, VMSPC, Trailer Saver Air Hitch, 3 bags, 38 foot Royals International, and our 3 dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 If you want a cheaper pure sine wave look at the Kisea Abso line. Don Rowe usually has the best pricing. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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