Jan 25, 2012 #1 BobM Senior Member Joined Nov 2, 2011 Messages 730 One day opportunityI just ordered one of these since they're so cheap. Not only converts 12V to 120V but also has a USB port
One day opportunityI just ordered one of these since they're so cheap. Not only converts 12V to 120V but also has a USB port
Jan 25, 2012 #2 Lighthawk Weekend warrior Joined Jun 22, 2010 Messages 3,334 Location Nevada City, CA Thanks Bob. I just ordered one too. I've been using a B&D inverter that I paid $20 to purchase. It's been working, but for half that price it's nice to have a back up.
Thanks Bob. I just ordered one too. I've been using a B&D inverter that I paid $20 to purchase. It's been working, but for half that price it's nice to have a back up.
Jan 25, 2012 #3 OP OP BobM Senior Member Joined Nov 2, 2011 Messages 730 Also having the USB port is nice so you can power two devices with one outlet.
Jan 25, 2012 #4 craig333 Riley's Human Joined Jan 12, 2007 Messages 8,158 Location Sacramento At first I thought 140 watts? Pretty wimpy plus i have power in the camper. Then I thought about the Jeep. Might be nice for something. And at ten bucks shipped, what the heck.
At first I thought 140 watts? Pretty wimpy plus i have power in the camper. Then I thought about the Jeep. Might be nice for something. And at ten bucks shipped, what the heck.
Jan 25, 2012 #5 Desert Rancher Contributors Joined Aug 18, 2009 Messages 514 Location Socal desert Got one, Thanks! ~DR
Jan 31, 2012 #6 OP OP BobM Senior Member Joined Nov 2, 2011 Messages 730 Got one, Thanks! ~DR It's due to arrive today, I'll update after I try it out
Feb 1, 2012 #7 OP OP BobM Senior Member Joined Nov 2, 2011 Messages 730 Works great. I can now charge my ipad, phones etc. while remote
Feb 1, 2012 #8 Lighthawk Weekend warrior Joined Jun 22, 2010 Messages 3,334 Location Nevada City, CA Works great. I can now charge my ipad, phones etc. while remote Mine came today, but I'll have to play with it later. Thanks for the heads up.
Works great. I can now charge my ipad, phones etc. while remote Mine came today, but I'll have to play with it later. Thanks for the heads up.
Feb 2, 2012 #9 OP OP BobM Senior Member Joined Nov 2, 2011 Messages 730 I do love the toxic smell of Chinese plastic when you first open it. It does go away though
Feb 2, 2012 #10 Desert Rancher Contributors Joined Aug 18, 2009 Messages 514 Location Socal desert I got mine. Just wish the inverter was a little bit bigger... PS: if you reverse the polarity, it will die and stay dead....
I got mine. Just wish the inverter was a little bit bigger... PS: if you reverse the polarity, it will die and stay dead....