A 200 watt inverter needs ~20 amps. It shouldn't be plugged into the factory cigarette lighter socket. Get some heavy duty socket and plugs and install proper, (12 gauge) wire and you will be surprised how much better that economy inverter will work. A good auto, Marine or RV store will have what you need. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Palmer Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:32 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: inverter lighter plug cable? My SO managed to shut the sliding door on my almost new Motomaster 200w invertor the other night, crushing the plug that goes in the lighter socket. Phooey. It came with two detachable cables, one for the lighter and one going straight to the battery. I called Xantrex (the company that makes them) which sounds a lot like the heartburn medication I was on and they sell a replacement cable for $25US including shipping, and it takes 2-3 weeks. I only paid $40 for the entire unit new. Does anybody know if there is a generic replacement, and even better if its available retail in Canada? Mucho thanks Jeff 85 Westfalia GL |
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