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Do I even need a new inverter?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TSki, Nov 25, 2017.

  1. Nov 25, 2017 at 9:20 AM
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    TSki

    TSki [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Salmon, Idaho
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    2017 Silver Sky TRD Off-Road, 4x4, DCSB MT
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/my-silver-gsu-build.460083/
    Christmas is coming, and as luck would have it, it’s brining me a 100 Watt Renogy Solar Panel RV kit with controller.

    I am trying to figure out if I need an inverter but the more I read the less I know.. square wave vs sine wave for an inverter... how many watts do I really need.. I imagine my requirements being:

    Camping fan (or two)
    Some minor LEDs for internal tent lighting
    Charging of laptops, phones and cameras
    Maybe charging the battery for a dewalt drill/saw

    Not much more than that to be honest

    Do I need much more than the stock inverter? Should I upgrade? Not looking to replace an alternator or prepare to run six consecutive espresso machines at the same time, but I would like to meet my own needs. Suggestions? Direction? Most searched posts were just missing the stock to be 400 watt constant. Not overly useful in this scenario
     
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