My 1100 watt inverter is a modified sine wave and it runs everything I may need to run okay, but at some point I'll probably upgrade it to a PSW unit. It also has a wired remote that I mounted next to the new 120 vac outlet, so it's only turned on when we need it. Like I said earlier I've run the microwave and other things without any problem, but actually it's just there more as a backup. I think it draws around a half amp when on and if I remember correctly it's around 85% efficient. I agree that when using inverters it's best to use one sized to your need, but this works for me. My F150 has a built in inverter and USB ports so we tend to use those while driving. My 2016 Bullet 269RLS did not come with a single 12vdc outlet in it, so I added a triple stack unit next to the entertainment center that has a 12vdc outlet, dual USB charging ports and a digital 12vdc voltage display. I wired this unit through a separate switch down to the 12vdc fuse bank on its own 10 amp fused circuit. Works great and is certainly better for monitoring the batteries than those silly lights on the main control panel. We also carry a 140 watt plug in inverter, but with our current setup we rarely use it.
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