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Prius Prime Inverter Install?

Discussion in 'Prime Accessories and Modifications' started by Armen, Oct 25, 2022.

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  1. Armen

    Armen New Member

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    Anyone have any write-ups or info on installing an inverter in the PRIME (12v battery in engine bay)?
    There's been a couple threads regarding the topic but can't seem to find any tips on inverter placement, routing thru firewall, etc.? This would be primarily for camping use but could be nice for backup power as well.
    Thanks!
     
    #1 Armen, Oct 25, 2022
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    Wouldn’t it be easier to just buy a portable solar generator? Like all the rv and offgrid people apparently are using? Otherwise, maybe just just bring a battery and hook the inverter up using clamps to it for camping, which is what we used to do in our camper originally…
     
    #2 MMBH, Dec 13, 2022
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    Check out PlugOutPower has inverters from the traction battery.
     
    #3 JimLudden, Jan 14, 2024
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    I have one of these these that charges off of 12 volt (or my solar panel) and I can remove it from the car to run other devices. Fully charged this will run your house furnace blower for about 8 hours of total run time. When was the last time the natural gas ran out LOL all you need is juice for the blower and thermostat.
    EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station
    Car Charging Support 12V/24V battery, 8A Yea this is slow but better then nothing
     
    #4 Suds, Apr 4, 2024
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    #5 ChapmanF, Apr 4, 2024
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