Wiring 1000w inverter to trailer harness

[hiker]

Apologies if this is too simple, but am looking to intermittently attach a 1000W inverter to the rear of my D4 - to run a 500w item for about 10mins, once a day, and intend to have the engine running during this time.

Should I use the refrigerator supply (6 & 7)?

thanks in advance.

[BradC]

500w is > 40A. The answer would be no.

[hiker]

So I should wire it directly to the battery?

[josh.huber]

So I should wire it directly to the battery?

Yes, or run big wiring down the back to do the job. Make sure it's fused and use a body earth not the negative terminal

[101RRS]

If it is only going to be used for 10mins a day - then I would not bother with anything permanent - just get a set of long cables made and connect up to the battery when needed and after the 10minutes of use, just roll up and pack away.

[drivesafe]

So I should wire it directly to the battery?

Yes and ALL high wattage inverters ( 500w and higher ) should always be mounted as close as possible to the battery powering it.

What is the 500w item?

Having the motor running is also a good move but this also depends on the cabling running from the alternator to the battery.

[hiker]

Yes and ALL high wattage inverters ( 500w and higher ) should always be mounted as close as possible to the battery powering it.

What is the 500w item?

Having the motor running is also a good move but this also depends on the cabling running from the alternator to the battery.

Almost embarrassed to admit - its for a 500w Bodum milk frother for SWMBO who insists on her mid morning latte - with textured milk!! (sorry - not very Leyland Brothers!)

[BradC]

Almost embarrassed to admit - its for a 500w Bodum milk frother for SWMBO who insists on her mid morning latte - with textured milk!! (sorry - not very Leyland Brothers!)

I was close then. I had it pegged as a low wattage hair dryer for the same person.

[hiker]

It's always a trade-off. You want ME to go free camping???? Well this is MANDATORY!! Ouch!

[BradC]

It's always a trade-off. You want ME to go free camping???? Well this is MANDATORY!! Ouch!

We make these tradeoffs in the name of marital harmony. At least you've got as far as free-camping. I'm still at the "I want a toilet block nearby". I've been trying to figure out how I can fit a porcelain throne onto the porta-potty.