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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Im looking to install a power inverter and im trying to figure out were the hell im gonna hook it up. was wondering if anyone had any good ideas were i could install the inverter so i can have easy access. granted under the seat works but i was looking for more of an in-dash install like this one

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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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I just keep mine under the seat as I do not like making permanent holes in my truck.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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...I put mine under the passengers front seat.Its a 400 watt converter for my laptop and my "vac "orbital buffer" coffee pot and what ever else i may need ..Its a great Mod __________________
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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well i hooked up my 1200 watt inverter under the driver seat and built a lil bracket so it stays horizontal and stays flush with the front seat cross member thingy



also ran 2GA wire and the wires are about 9FT, manual says 3GA for 6FT and 0 GA for 10Ft think i should be fine? i pushed the inverter to the limit and had no issues also installed a 200amp ANL fuse too..... pics will follow
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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that white stuff was is a type of marine caulking and its very messy to work with but works great, i drilled 2 holes through that plastic piece
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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You couldnt find any rubber grommets huh? LOL

Nice setup though.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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lol nahh i hit up advanced auto-parts and auto-zone and they didn't have anything figured id to that until i could find a grommet to put there. luckily the caulking is easy to remove as it just peels off

know any place that might have a grommet
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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also not sure if i like the location of the fuse. i put it there since its easy to get too but i dont think it looks too clean and i gotta paint the sheet metal screws black but in due time
 
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Originally Posted by Paratrooper
that white stuff was is a type of marine caulking and its very messy to work with but works great, i drilled 2 holes through that plastic piece
Hi Paratrooper. I have a 2006 Ram 1500 and want to install an inverter like you did. Can you please show the wire route from the battery to the inverter? I am trying to figure out how to route the wires and I can’t figure out where you drilled those 2 holes and how you routed your wire to the inverter. Any help is greatly appreciated!
 
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