Inverter in tranny van

[malcolmX]

I'm buying a tranny van tomorrow, on the load area of the bulk head there is an inverter which as far as i know turns the 12volt into 240volt.
This inverter is in working order but I dont need it, are they easy to dismantle, anyone know owt about em?

 

[corgiman]

you know i had to read your heading twice before I realised you were talking about a van



sorry mate i hav eno idea

 

[big-all]

you simply remove the wiring connected to the battery/wiring loom making sure any remaining wires are fully insulated and protected
you have nothing to loose leaving it in place as long as its switched off/isolated it wont use any power

 

[wotan]

I'm buying a tranny van tomorrow, on the load area of the bulk head there is an inverter which as far as i know turns the 12volt into 240volt.
This inverter is in working order but I dont need it, are they easy to dismantle, anyone know owt about em?

Why remove something so useful?
Depending on the output, you could run all manor of useful things.


Wotan

 

[conny]

I'm buying a tranny van tomorrow, on the load area of the bulk head there is an inverter which as far as i know turns the 12volt into 240volt.
This inverter is in working order but I dont need it, are they easy to dismantle, anyone know owt about em?

Why remove something so useful?
Depending on the output, you could run all manor of useful things.


Wotan

Only if you take all necessary safety precautions as its a big jump from 12v to 240v.
I'd also check if your insurance are aware of it as if they aren't you won't be covered for any liability if someone gets hurt.

 

[libby lou lou]

I'm buying a tranny van tomorrow, on the load area of the bulk head there is an inverter which as far as i know turns the 12volt into 240volt.
This inverter is in working order but I dont need it, are they easy to dismantle, anyone know owt about em?

Why remove something so useful?
Depending on the output, you could run all manor of useful things.


Wotan

Only if you take all necessary safety precautions as its a big jump from 12v to 240v.
I'd also check if your insurance are aware of it as if they aren't you won't be covered for any liability if someone gets hurt.

Spoilsport I don't believe you need to inform.

 

[conny]

You would regret it if a fault developed and seriously injured/killed somebody.

Cover your ar$e.

 

[Alarm]

No need to inform insurers of an inverter.
Be aware they do kill batteries after a while, even with the "cut off".

 

[oasistechnical]

we have one in the install van, was fitted by one of the big power supply contractors,
it runs from a separate battery and upgraded alternator, not the main battery that starts the van,

we find the inverter a valuable tool, and we also get good lighting in hours of darkness, as well as a microwave and a few other bits and bobs attached to it.

if you can use it, leave it in.

and yes you have to inform your insurance company, and have the installation checked by someone who can certificate it as safe.

Oasis

 

[big-all]

what is the output power off the inverter ??

 

[RF Lighting]

I've got a 300W invertor in my van for charging my battery drill and running a hand lamp sometimes. Do I need to tell my insurance co then?

 

[malcolmX]

I've got a 300W invertor in my van for charging my battery drill and running a hand lamp sometimes. Do I need to tell my insurance co then?

I would say yes, it is a major modification to your electrics.

 

[libby lou lou]

I've got a 300W invertor in my van for charging my battery drill and running a hand lamp sometimes. Do I need to tell my insurance co then?

I would say yes, it is a major modification to your electrics.

I would say no, but times are changing, if unsure, then yes, tell them.

 

[Mickymoody]

I have a 12v to 240v invertor, it plugs into the lighter socket. We used to use it to power our laptops, to self designate jobs, as the mobile phone was then plugged into the laptop..

Many modern vehicles don't have such a socket, so it was hard wired. Telling your insurance company that you have such a device shouldn't make any difference to the premium, as no harm done.

 

[Alarm]

I have a 12v to 240v invertor, it plugs into the lighter socket. We used to use it to power our laptops, to self designate jobs, as the mobile phone was then plugged into the laptop..

Many modern vehicles don't have such a socket, so it was hard wired. Telling your insurance company that you have such a device shouldn't make any difference to the premium, as no harm done.

In light of the above, I take back my previous answer as it must have been wrong.


Do inform insurers of the above.