Putting an inverter in a G-20 van.

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Apr 18, 2019 | 9:32 PM

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jimmydriver

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I just came up with 500 watts divided by 13.4 volts =38.46amps. My electrician friend said 6 or 8 gauge wire.

Apr 19, 2019 | 4:16 AM

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500 watts divided by 13.4 volts

One of the main benefits of having a second battery is being able to run things with the engine shut off. A fully charged lead acid battery at rest should be around 12.7 V, and the voltage will go down as you use it.

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Apr 21, 2019 | 8:01 PM

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