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RoadTrucker provides you a comparison chart specifically made for 12 Volt Power Inverters that are available. This will help you choose what type of inverter you need the most. Technical information includes each inverter model and their corresponding power output, efficiency, and protection features (i.e over load, temperature, low/high voltage, etc.). Below is a short overview of the inverter brands followed by the comparison chart and PDF manuals for the inverter units.
Thor – Thor inverters provide you with AC electricity to meet your mobile power needs. Thor gives you efficient and dependable units that come in numerous sizes and power ranges suit your power demands. Lightweight and compact models are designed for smaller AC equipment or gadgets such as cellular phones, laptops, PDA′s, and more. Higher powered models are also available for larger vehicles such as utility and work trucks, RVs, boats, and renewable energy applications.
PowerDrive – Inverter units from PowerDrive are considered as a high performance solution to use household power while on the road. PowerDrive will give you reliable service providing AC power for computers, TVs, stereos, and other electronic equipment. PowerDrive recommends that you carefully read and follow the guidelines in the manual; and give special attention to the CAUTION and WARNING statements. For safe and excellent performance the inverter must be installed and used properly.
Cobra – Cobra Electronics′ extensive power inverter line offers convenient and safe power solutions for several situations. Cobra offers power inverters for everything including: mobile phone chargers, household appliances, mp3 players, laptops, TV sets, video games and more. See the Cobra Power Inverters comparison chart below to help you decide which model to use.
Matching Smaller Appliances to Inverters that plugin to Cigarette Lighters
Appliances | Watts | Minimum Wattage of Inverters |
---|---|---|
Video Game System | 20 W | 80 Watts - 400 Watts |
Laptop Computer Charger | 25 W | 80 Watts - 400 Watts |
Cellular Phone Charger | 25 W | 80 Watts - 400 Watts |
Camcorder Charger | 25 W | 80 Watts - 400 Watts |
7.2V Cordless Drill Charger | 25 W | 80 Watts - 400 Watts |
12" Black and White TV | 30 W | 80 Watts - 400 Watts |
Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) | 30 W | 80 Watts - 400 Watts |
Cordless Saw Charger | 35 W | 80 Watts - 400 Watts |
Hot Melt Glue Gun | 40 W | 80 Watts - 400 Watts |
Inkjet/Bubble jet Printer | 40 W | 80 Watts - 400 Watts |
Laptop Computer | 50 W | 80 Watts - 400 Watts |
Mini CD Changer System | 50 W | 80 Watts - 400 Watts |
13" Color TV | 80 W | 100 Watts - 400 Watts |
Cell Phones | 100 W | 125 Watts - 400 Watts |
MP3 Player | 100 W | 125 Watts - 400 Watts |
GPS | 100 W | 125 Watts - 400 Watts |
Portable DVD Player | 100 W | 125 Watts - 400 Watts |
Can Opener | 100 W | 125 Watts - 400 Watts |
Electric Knife | 100 W | 125 Watts - 400 Watts |
Fax Machine | 120 W | 150 Watts - 400 Watts |
14" Color Monitor | 125 W | 150 Watts - 400 Watts |
Game Console | 125 W | 150 Watts - 400 Watts |
Camcorder | 140 W | 150 Watts - 400 Watts |
Laptop Computer | 150 W | 200 Watts - 400 Watts |
19" Color TV | 160 W | 200 Watts - 400 Watts |
Radio | 160 W | 200 Watts - 400 Watts |
Finishing Sander | 190 W | 225 Watts - 400 Watts |
25" Color TV | 220 W | 275 Watts - 400 Watts |
Recharger-battery Power Tools | 225 W | 300 Watts - 400 Watts |
13" Color TV/VCR Combo | 230 W | 300 Watts - 400 Watts |
2 Amp Stereo Amplifier | 240 W | 300 Watts - 400 Watts |
12" 3-Speed Fan | 250 W | 375 Watts - 400 Watts |
Mixer/Blender | 300 W | 375 Watts - 400 Watts |
Soldering Gun | 300 W | 375 Watts - 400 Watts |
LCD Television | 300 W | 375 Watts - 400 Watts |
Note: Modified Sine Wave Inverters generates more heat and also inductive load will draw much higher current in the beginning of the cycle when they are turned on. RoadTrucker recommends sizing your inverter at least 125 % to 150% of your load.
Appliances | Watts | Minimum Wattage of Inverters |
---|---|---|
1/4" Drill | 300 W | 450 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Mixer/Blender | 350 W | 500 Watts - 3000 Watts |
6" Bench Grinder | 400 W | 550 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Sewer Camera & Lights | 400 W | 550 Watts - 3000 Watts |
790 F Heat Gun | 400 W | 550 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Food Processor | 400 W | 600 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Portable Vacuum | 550 W | 825 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Mini-Refrigerator | 600 W | 900 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Computer Desktop | 600 W | 900 Watts - 3000 Watts |
3/8" Reversible Drill | 700 W | 1050 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Hand Drill / Jigsaw | 750 W | 1050 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Fax Machines | 750 W | 1050 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Laser Printer | 800 W | 1000 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Shop Vacuum | 800 W | 1000 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Pump Motor | 800 W | 1000 Watts - 3000 Watts |
1/6 HP Submersible Sump Pump | 880 W | 1350 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Wet/Dry Vacuum | 900 W | 1350 Watts - 3000 Watts |
10 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum | 900 W | 1350 Watts - 3000 Watts |
1/4 HP Submersible Sump Pump | 925 W | 1400 Watts - 3000 Watts |
6" Circular Saw | 950 W | 1180 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Toaster Oven | 1000 W | 1250 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Coffee Maker | 1000 W | 1250 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Microwave Oven | 1000 W | 1250 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Router | 1000 W | 1250 Watts - 3000 Watts |
1200 F Heat Gun | 1000 W | 1250 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Air Compressor 1/2 HP | 1000 W | 1250 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Key Cutter | 1000 W | 1250 Watts - 3000 Watts |
High Pressure washer 1 HP | 1000 W | 1250 Watts - 3000 Watts |
1/3 HP Submersible Sump Pump | 1050 W | 1575 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Microwave | 1100 W | 1700 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Disk Sander | 1200 W | 1750 Watts - 3000 Watts |
14" Chain Saw | 1200 W | 1800 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Hammer drill | 1350 W | 1800 Watts - 3000 Watts |
1/2 HP Submersible Sump Pump | 1400 W | 2100 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Coffee Maker | 1500 W | 1875 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Space Heater | 1500 W | 1875 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Bench Grinder 8" | 1500 W | 1875 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Impact Drill 1/2" | 1500 W | 1875 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Air Compressor 3/4 HP" | 1500 W | 1875 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Refrigerator | 1800 W | 2700 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Cloth Dryer | 1800 W | 2700 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Air Compressor 1 HP | 2000 W | 2700 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Well Pump | 2700 W | 2700 Watts - 3000 Watts |
Water Heater | 4500 W | 5000 Watts |
To determine required wattage for a device. Look up required Amps a device is rated. This Amperage is found on device I.D. tag in back of unit. Multiply Amps X Volts = Watts
Note: Modified Sine Wave Inverters generates more heat and also inductive load will draw much higher current in the beginning of the cycle when they are turned on. RoadTrucker recommends sizing your inverter at least 125 % to 150% of your load.
Features | RPPD100 | RPPD100D | RPPD150 | RPPD300 | RPPD750 | RPPD1000 | RPPD1500 | RPPD2000 |
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Continuous AC Power Output | 100 Watts | 100 Watts | 150 Watts | 300/150 Watts | 750 Watts | 1000 Watts | 1500 Watts | 2000 Watts |
Maximum AC Power Output (Surge) | 175 Watts | 175 Watts | 180 Watts | 600/150 Watts | 1500 Watts | 2000 Watts | 3000 Watts | 4000 Watts |
Efficiency (Maximum) | 87% | 87% | 87% | 87% | 87% | 87% | 87% | 87% |
USB Output | 5 Volts DC | 5 Volts DC | 5 Volts DC | 5 Volts DC | 5 Volts DC | 5 Volts DC | 5 Volts DC | 5 Volts DC |
Battery Drain with No AC Load | 0.50 Amps | 0.50 Amps | 0.50 Amps | 0.50 Amps | 0.50 Amps | 0.50 Amps | 0.50 Amps | 0.50 Amps |
Operating AC Voltage (Normal) | 105~125-Volts AC | 105~125-Volts AC | 105~125-Volts AC | 105~125-Volts AC | 105~125-Volts AC | 105~125-Volts AC | 105~125-Volts AC | 105~125-Volts AC |
DC Input Voltage | 10~15-Volts DC | 10~15-Volts DC | 10~15-Volts DC | 10~15-Volts DC | 10~15-Volts DC | 10~15-Volts DC | 10~15-Volts DC | 10~15-Volts DC |
Plugs in to Cigarette Lighter | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |
AC Output Frequency | 60Hz ±2Hz | 60Hz ±2Hz | 60Hz ±2Hz | 60Hz ±2Hz | 60Hz ±2Hz | 60Hz ±2Hz | 60Hz ±2Hz | 60Hz ±2Hz |
Ambient Operating Temperature Range | 14°F (-10°C) ~ 104°F (40°C) | 14°F (-10°C) ~ 104°F (40°C) | 14°F (-10°C) ~ 104°F (40°C) | 14°F (-10°C) ~ 104°F (40°C) | 14°F (-10°C) ~ 104°F (40°C) | 14°F (-10°C) ~ 104°F (40°C) | 14°F (-10°C) ~ 104°F (40°C) | 14°F (-10°C) ~ 104°F (40°C) |
Low Battery Shut Down Point | 10.5 ±0.3-Volts DC | 10.5 ±0.3-Volts DC | 10.5 ±0.3-Volts DC | 10.5 ±0.3-Volts DC | 11 ±0.3-Volts DC | 10.5 ±0.3-Volts DC | 10.5 ±0.3-Volts DC | 10.5 ±0.3-Volts DC |
High Voltage Shut Down Point | 15.5 ±0.5-Volts DC | 15.5 ±0.5-Volts DC | 15.5 ±0.5-Volts DC | 15.5 ±0.5-Volts DC | 15.5 ±0.5-Volts DC | 15.5 ±0.5-Volts DC | 15.5 ±0.5-Volts DC | 15.5 ±0.5-Volts DC |
Features | CPI200CH | CPI490 | CPI880 | CPI1000 | CPI1575 | CPI2575 |
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Continuous output power (1 hour) | 200W | 400W | 800W | 1000W | 1500W | 2500W |
Surge rating (0.1 second) | 400W | 800W | 1600W | 2000W | 3000W | 5000W |
Peak efficiency (12V – 1⁄2 load) | 90% | > 88% | > 88% | > 88% | > 88% | > 88% |
Efficiency (full load, 12V) | > 78% | > 83% | > 83% | > 83% | > 83% | > 83% |
No load current draw | < 0.45 A (12.6V) | < 0.5A (12.6V) | < 0.5A (12.6V) | < 0.6A (12.6V) | < 0.6A (12.6V) | < 0.6A (12.6V) |
Output waveform (resistive load) | Perfect modified sine wave | Modified sine wave | Modified sine wave | Modified sine wave | Modified sine wave | Modified sine wave |
Output frequency | 60Hz ± 2Hz | 58HZ – 62HZ | 58HZ – 62HZ | 58HZ – 62HZ | 58HZ – 62HZ | 58HZ – 62HZ |
Output voltage | 115V +/- 10% | 109V – 120V | 109V – 120V | 109V – 120V | 109V – 120V | 109V – 120V |
USB output | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V |
Input voltage | 12.8 - 13.2 VDC | 10.4VDC – 14.4VDC | 10.4VDC – 14.4VDC | 10.4VDC – 14.4VDC | 10.4VDC – 14.4VDC | 10.4VDC – 14.4VDC |
Plugs in to Cigarette Lighter | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Alarm voltage (unload) | - | 10.2V – 10.8V | 10.2V – 10.8V | 10.2V – 10.8V | 10.2V – 10.8V | 10.2V – 10.8V |
Shutdown voltage (unload) | ′10.0V ±0.3V | 9.2V – 9.8V | 9.2V – 9.8V | 9.2V – 9.8V | 9.2V – 9.8V | 9.2V – 9.8V |
Operating temperature range | ′-10° C + 40° C | 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F) | 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F) | 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F) | 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F) | 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F) |
Storage temperature range | ′-40° C to 85° C | ′-40°C – 85°C (-40°F – 185°F) | ′-40°C – 85°C (-40°F – 185°F) | ′-40°C – 85°C (-40°F – 185°F) | ′-40°C – 85°C (-40°F – 185°F) | 40°C – 85°C (-40°F – 185°F) |
Overload Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Short-Circuit Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Overtemp Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reverse Polarity Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Under/Over Voltage Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Features | TH200-PPI | TH225 | TH400 | TH750 | TH1000 | TH1500 | TH2000 | TH3000 |
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Continuous Output Power | 200 Watt | 225 Watt | 400 Watt | 750 Watt | 1000W | 1500W | 2000W | 3000W |
Peak Output Power | 400 Watt | 450 Watt | 800 Watt | 1500 Watt | 2000W | 3000W | 4000W | 6000W |
No load current (DC input static current) | ≤0.6 A | ≤0.6 A | ≤0.6 A | ≤0.6 A | <1 Amp | <1 Amp | <1 Amp | <1 Amp |
DC input over load current | 14-28 Amp | - | - | - | 100-160Amp | 145-175Amp | 200-320Amp | 260-330Amp |
Input voltage range | 10-16 +/-.5 | - | - | - | 11 - 16.0V | 11 - 16.0V | 11 - 16.0V | 11 - 16.0V |
Plugs in to Cigarette Lighter | YES | YES** | YES** | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
High voltage cut-off level | - | - | - | - | >16.0 V ± 0.5V | >16.0 V ± 0.5V | >16.0 V ± 0.5V | >16.0 V ± 0.5V |
Low voltage alarm | - | < 10.7 volts DC | < 10.7 volts DC | < 10.7 volts DC | 10V-11V | 10V-11V | 10V-11V | 10V-11V |
Low voltage cut-off level | - | - | - | - | 9.5-10.5V | 9.5-10.5V | 9.5-10.5V | 9.5-10.5V |
AC voltage | - | 115 V | 115 V | 115 V | 115V+-10% | 115V+-10% | 115V+-10% | 115V+-10% |
Output frequency level | 60 Hz ± 3Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60±3Hz | 60±3Hz | 60±3Hz | 60±3Hz |
Over load power range | + 5% Of Rated Output Power | - | - | - | 1000W+5%-25% | 1500W+5%-25% | 2000W+5%-25% | 3000W+5%-25% |
Temperature protection | YES (LOAD Controlled > 25Watts / Temperature Controlled >45°C ) | - | - | - | ≤65 oC | ≤65 oC | ≤65 oC | ≤65 oC |
Full load efficiency | 85-90% | ≥85% | ≥85% | ≥85% | ≥85% | ≥85% | ≥85% | ≥85% |
AC output short circuit protection | - | - | - | - | system shut down (no damage) | system shut down (no damage) | system shut down (no damage) | system shut down (no damage) |
Fan Run | - | - | - | - | ≥45 oC | ≥45 oC | ≥45 oC | ≥45 oC |
LED indicate | - | - | - | - | normal: Green fault: Red | normal: Green fault: Red | normal: Green fault: Red | normal: Green fault: Red |
USB port output | One 5V ± 5%, 2.1mA / One 5V ± 5%, 1A | 500mA | 500mA | 500mA | 5V ±5%, 500mA | 5V ±5%, 500mA | 5V ±5%, 500mA | 5V ±5%, 500mA |
FUSE | - | 25A*1pcs | 25 Amp x 2 | 30A*3pcs | 35A×4PCS | 30A×6PCS | 35A×8PCS | 40A×8PCS |
Unit dimension (L*W*H) | 4.5" * 6.0" * 2" | 5.5" * 4.95" * 2.40" | 6.0" * 6.0" * 2.35" | 10.5" * 6.0" * 2.12" | 7.16*7.67*3.34" | 9.1*7.67*3.34" | 13.77*7.67*3.34" | 17.32*7.67*3.34" |
Unit weight (Net) | 1.6 lbs. | 1.3lbs | 1.8lbs | 3.10lbs | 5.3lbs | 6.9lbs | 9.6lbs | 12.2lbs |
Output Current | - | 2.0 Amps | 3.6 Amps | 6.5 Amps | 8.7 Amps | 13.0 Amps | 17.4 Amps | 26.1 Amps |
Rated Input Voltage | 12 V | 12.8 V | 12.8 V | 12.8 V | 11 to 15 VDC | 11 to 15 VDC | 11 to 15 VDC | 11 to 15 VDC |
Maximum Efficiency | - | Appr./ Aprox. 87% | Appr./ Aprox. 87% | Appr./ Aprox. 87% | Appr./ Aprox. 87% | Appr./ Aprox. 87% | Appr./ Aprox. 87% | Appr./ Aprox. 87% |
Over Voltage Shutdown | - | 16.0 ± 0.5 VDC | 16.0 ± 0.5 VDC | 16.0 ± 0.5 VDC | 15.5 0.5 VDC | 15.5 0.5 VDC | 15.5 0.5 VDC | 15.5 0.5 VDC |
Low Voltage Shutdown | - | 10.2 ± 0.5 VDC | 10.2 ± 0.5 VDC | 10.2 ± 0.5 VDC | 9.5 -10.5 VDC | 10.2 0.5 VDC | 9.5 -10.5 VDC | 9.5 -10.5 VDC |
Outlets | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
** Comes with both 12 Volt Lighter Connector and Alligator clips for battery
Note: Modified Sine Wave Inverters generates more heat and also inductive load will draw much higher current in the beginning of the cycle when they are turned on. RoadTrucker recommends sizing your inverter at least 125 % to 150% of your load.
Features | THPS300 | THPS600 | THPS1000 | THPS2000 | THPS3000 |
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Continuous Output Power | 300 Watt | 600 Watt | 1000W | 2000W | 3000W |
Peak Output Power | 450 Watt | 850 Watt | 2000W | 4000W | 6000W |
No load current (DC input static current) | 0.26 Amps | 0.87 Amps | 1.43 Amp | 2.8 Amp | - |
Input voltage range | 10.5 – 15.0 V | - | 12.0V | 12.0V | 12.0V |
Plugs in to Cigarette Lighter | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Low voltage alarm | - | - | 11V | 11V | 11V |
Low voltage cut-off level | - | - | 10.5V | 10.5V | 10.5V |
Output AC voltage | - | - | 115V | 115V | 115V |
Output frequency level | 50/60Hz±0.3% | - | 50/60±3Hz | 50/60±3Hz | 50/60±3Hz |
Temperature protection | - | - | ≥45 oC | ≥45 oC | ≥45 oC |
Full load efficiency | 87% | 87% | Approx 89% | Approx 89% | Approx 89% |
AC output short circuit protection | - | - | system shut down (no damage) | system shut down (no damage) | system shut down (no damage) |
LED indicate | - | - | input level, low level, status | input level, low level, status | input level, low level, status |
Unit dimension (L*W*H) | 9.33" * 6.10" * 2.83" | 11.61" * 7.09" * 2.83" | 13.39*7.17*3.46" | 14.49*8.23*6.53" | 14.49*8.23*6.53" |
Unit weight (Net) | 8 lbs. | 5.4 lbs. | 8.8 lbs. | 19.8 lbs. | 19.8 lbs. |
Output Current | 2.0 Amps | 3.6 Amps | - | - | - |
Rated Input Voltage | 12 V | 12 V | 12 V | 12 V | 12 V |
Maximum Efficiency | Appr./ Aprox. 89% | Appr./ Aprox. 89% | - | - | - |
Over Voltage Shutdown | 16.0 ± 0.5 VDC | 16.0 ± 0.5 VDC | 15V +/- 0.5V | 15V +/- 0.5V | 15V +/- 0.5V |
North American Standard Outlets | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Standby Current Draw (Max) | - | - | .25 Amp | .60 Amp | .55 Amp |
Over Load Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Optional Remote | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cooling Fan | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years |
Operating Temperature | 0-40 C | 0-40 C | - | - | - |