Inverter Cable Length

[CYi5]

I just found a Xantrex XPower 1000 inverter in the garage and thought, why not just throw it in the 4runner, it would be nice to recharge camera batteries/laptop.

Well, the only feasible place to put it is right behind the rear passenger seats on the back of my sub. The manual says not to run longer than 5 feet of cable...and i'd estimate it'd take me 10' to get back there from the primary battery...

I have no reason currently for a dual battery setup, and the inverter isn't a do or die addition, what say you? Let the idea fade quietly?

 

[Corey]

I did this with my old rig, a '91 4Runner.
Here is the article from long long ago.
http://www.yotatech.com/f127/110v-inverter-installation-2nd-gen-4runner-75268/

I used 8 gauge stereo amp power wire for the install, and ran it to a fused stereo amp distribution block which then had 4 gauge running to the battery.
The 4 gauge was perhaps around 15' long to reach the battery.

You could do something similar and with just the ground and power wire, and have it fused up by the battery.

What is the amperage it draws at maximum?
Instead of a dist. box like I used, you could use a switched circuit breaker block like this.
Stinger 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

Mine was made by Phoenix Gold, looked the same as the above one.
No fuse to mess with, if it trips for any reason, just reset the breaker.

 

[762X39]

A 1 kilowatt inverter draws a little under 150 amps at max. The engine should be left running if you are going to draw close to that.For the distance you have to go use 2/0 welding cable and fuse it as close to the battery as possible (I used a 150 amp forklift type fuse).
Don't skimp on the wire, at that distance you can't afford to lose anything just warming up the wire. Also don't forget to ground the chassis of the inverter with some #8 to the truck chassis (this is in addition to the separate negative cable that goes right to the battery).

 

[CYi5]

I'm about 99% sure i already know the answer to this..but. I already have heavy guage wire run for an amplifier (750w) only powering one 10" sub, and have a distribution block left over from that install.

Just tapping into that line would not be enough juice to power the inverter...correct? Especially if it's on and firing...