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jayhade · 09-13-2008, 07:16 AM

Need to talk with someone that is familiar with the wiring of my Inverter.

jayhade · 09-13-2008, 07:16 AM

Need to talk with someone that is familiar with the wiring of my Inverter.

Lug_Nut · 09-13-2008, 09:46 AM

Hi Jayhade, Welcome to the forum. I'm not familiar with your inverter's wiring, however some other members may be. First you will need to try and identify the make and size. Size, being the watt rating.

Peter

jayhade · 09-13-2008, 01:07 PM

Hi Lug_Nut,

Thanks for answering my post. What I have is a 600W (680 peak) inverter. It only powers my TVs, TV booster and CD/DVD, no other outlets. I would like to use this outlet, during travel, to power my laptop for GPS. However the TV Lock-out system turns the outlet off during travel. How do I disable this lockout feature.

Lug_Nut · 09-13-2008, 05:09 PM

The TV lock out can be defeated in one of two ways.
1) By-pass or disconnect the 12 volt DC input the relay.
2) Plug into a different duplex outlet that is not so protected.

I would probably go with the first. I do not know where the relay is. Perhaps another member will aid on this point.

Peter

OpaRon · 09-15-2008, 05:37 PM

Jayhade,
Are you certain about your inverter not charging any other outlets? I have a bud here at Camp Newmar with your inverter set up and he uses the plug just behind the pilot's chair. One other option would be to get a small cigarette lighter inverter for your computer. I have a 2 input converter plugged into mine and it powers both my wireless modem and computer. In fact I use it while set up at CGs too. (Having the modem sitting on the dash gives great access to the signal.