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[TheWizziard]

Hybrid. Thanks , Any Ideas on the wire run to the cubby?

I installed a 1KW PSW inverter behind the rear seat mounted to the bracket for the audio upgrade which I don't have. I wired it through a 100A fuse to directly to the battery.

I installed an outlet in the right cubby. Wiring it through the floor.

I will take some pictures and post them with more information tomorrow.

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[DavidLs]

TheWizziard. Thanks you I could really use the photos. And the may help others out. Thank you

 

[TheWizziard]

TheWizziard. Thanks you I could really use the photos. And the may help others out. Thank you

Hello DavidLs. Pictures as promised.
As you can see I attached a thin plywood panel painted white to the unused audio bracket.

The inverter and a 12v/100A fuse are installed to the panel. The small black box on the right of the inverter is a circuit breaker for the 110 V circuit.

The Renogy inverter has an output to hard wire the the 100v wires. Inverters with a plug receptacle output would work just as well.

I ran 16/3 gage SJOOW inside HF 3/8" protective wire wrap from the inverter to the circuit breaker to under the seat. Under the seat, under the storage panel, is a black rubber boot in the floor. I went through the boot to under the truck. From there I went up and over the heat shield and back the opening under the cubby. Zip-tying the wire wherever I could


This video is for a trailer wiring harness install but it shows how to access the rubber boot under the rear seat. This starts at time 3:50. At 4:35 he says that you have to "wiggle it around a bit" to remove one of the panels. Notice he cuts the video and starts it again as he pulls the panel out. I found removing this panel to be a bit of a challenge but I would do it over again if I needed to.

You would have to size the wiring larger for your 2KW inverter.

Mine currently works as I want it to but it is still a work in progress. I am adding a remote control to the dash and connecting it to the vehicle start circuit so I have to have the key on to run the inverter..

Good luck on your install. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

 

[Ranch]

Here's a YT video showing a 500 watt inverter install in an EcoBoost that I like very much.

 

[TheWizziard]

Here's a YT video showing a 500 watt inverter install in an EcoBoost that I like very much.

Nice install for a 500w inverter. That is the same bracket I used. It was for the upgrade audio woofer and amp. The 500w inverter only requires 40 amps of 12 volts. Running a 1kw or 2kw inverter would require 4 or 2 gage wire which would be difficult (not impossible) from the back seat to o the engine compartment.

I like his outlet in the back of the console. I may do that in the future.

 

[DavidLs]

Thank you for the Photos. I have enough data now to proceed this. I will post photos because we cant be they only ones doing this. Again Thank you. I noticed you hard wired to the inverter. that is something I had not thought about but Nice Job, I will do that.

 

[TheWizziard]

Thank you for the Photos. I have enough data now to proceed this. I will post photos because we cant be they only ones doing this. Again Thank you. I noticed you hard wired to the inverter. that is something I had not thought about but Nice Job, I will do that.

Not all inverters have that option. Renogy is a solar power company so their inverters are designed for home solar/battery setups as well as mobile use.

I found their units to have good reviews and competitive prices.

I am looking forward to seeing your install.

 

[DavidLs]

Not all inverters have that option. Renogy is a solar power company so their inverters are designed for home solar/battery setups as well as mobile use.

I found their units to have good reviews and competitive prices.

I am looking forward to seeing your install.

Hi Wizard. I have been in solar for about 12 years now. I love Renogy good solid products. Pricey on the panels though.. Since I don't Need a PSW 9 Well motors run fine on MSW so I will be Using a MSW that seems solid. I have had the Giandel 2k unit I have had one of these running a well pump in a remote location for 4 years now and it hasn't died. It has outlived a battery bay ( To My surprise it is still working going on five years) I did think it was junk when I bought it. I will post pics when done. I have a lot of irons in the fire right now. This project it one of them

 

[DavidLs]

Not all inverters have that option. Renogy is a solar power company so their inverters are designed for home solar/battery setups as well as mobile use.

I found their units to have good reviews and competitive prices.

I am looking forward to seeing your install.

Did you wire the positive and Negative leads to the Battery?

 

[TheWizziard]

Did you wire the positive and Negative leads to the Battery?

the positive went directly to the battery. I used an existing stud.

The negative is connected to the body.
I'll try to shoot a view more pictures tomorrow.

 

[Bwicka]

Use #2 weld cable ( oxygen free wire ) good for up to 200 amps up to 50’ , use a 150 amp dc breaker ,good connectors and good ground . After pump startup , you will be in the area of 700-900 watts running putting you at 75 running amps at 12v. Current will drop with vehicle running as your voltage will be in the 13.5 v range ,dropping your dc current appropriately.

 

[DavidLs]

Here is a update. I ran the 12 Gauge power cord it the rear Driver side cubby through a rubber grommet that was already there. I did have to make a small hole in the grommet. In addition I found running it side by side and Zip ties it to existing wiring worked very well. Power outlet was installed. So far so good. I did have to remove the shielding that covered the area 2 thin crews and two bolts. Made it way easier to do. Wizard THX. Question What is this thin air sheild/damm made of. Feels way to soft to last.

 

[TheWizziard]

Here is a update. I ran the 12 Gauge power cord it the rear Driver side cubby through a rubber grommet that was already there. I did have to make a small hole in the grommet. In addition I found running it side by side and Zip ties it to existing wiring worked very well. Power outlet was installed. So far so good. I did have to remove the shielding that covered the area 2 thin crews and two bolts. Made it way easier to do. Wizard THX. Question What is this thin air sheild/damm made of. Feels way to soft to last.

What air shield dam?

 

[TheWizziard]

Did you wire the positive and Negative leads to the Battery?

Sorry for the delay.
The ground screw on the upper left (facing rearward) is where I grounded the inverter.
You can see the stud on the bottom that I used for the negative input for the inverter.
You can see another available stud just to the left of jack package.
I connected the positive inverter input to an unused stud on the battery clamp.

 

[DavidLs]

[FONT=arial]Wizziard[/FONT] I have been delayed on the project. Finally have gotten back to it. I have a question how did yo remove the battery housing to get access. Ive taken a look at mine and cant see how to do it without breaking

Sorry for the delay.
The ground screw on the upper left (facing rearward) is where I grounded the inverter.
You can see the stud on the bottom that I used for the negative input for the inverter.
You can see another available stud just to the left of jack package.
I connected the positive inverter input to an unused stud on the battery clamp.

the box. Any advice.

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