Would like to connect a 1000W inverter to my 23 Ecoboost XL. Any idea as to where to start?

[Rooski41]

Hi All,
I have a small inverter that should fit in one of the bed cubbies just fine. So where do I run the power cables to? Is there someplace in the cab I can connect them to or do I just run them all the way up to the battery and connect to it?

Thanks for the input.

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[Exranger]

Hi All,
I have a small inverter that should fit in one of the bed cubbies just fine. So where do I run the power cables to? Is there someplace in the cab I can connect them to or do I just run them all the way up to the battery and connect to it?

Thanks for the input.

Run one wire to the battery positive post with a breaker. Ground comes off the chassis.

 

[Rooski41]

Run one wire to the battery positive post with a breaker. Ground comes off the chassis.

So same set up as the plug and play trailer wiring module. Good Idea!

 

[Exranger]

So same set up as the plug and play trailer wiring module. Good Idea!

For 1000 W it will be a big wire. Maybe 60 amp breaker.

 

[Rooski41]

For 1000 W it will be a big wire. Maybe 60 amp breaker.

I figured it would need to be battery cable gauge wiring. I will look into what size breakers I can get for it.

 

[Johnkn]

^^ depending on your inverter's efficiency, you will be pulling ~100A @ 12VDC to provide 1000 continuous watts at 120VAC..

There will also be heat generated by the inverter that will need to be mitigated. Depending on your goals, there may (or may not) be a better alternative to wiring in that size inverter.

good luck

 

[Ozarkbeard]

You probably shouldn't attempt this. The optional Ford inverter is only 400 watts. For a reason.

 

[Rooski41]

You probably shouldn't attempt this. The optional Ford inverter is only 400 watts. For a reason.

I do get that.... But I have it and only have plans to charge DeWalt batteries from it. Thanks for the concern though!

 

[Greg_in_GA]

It would be good to be cautious about voiding your warranty.

 

[Rooski41]

It would be good to be cautious about voiding your warranty.

agreed...

 

[bgn]

I would be highly surprised if you can safely pull that much from the alternator.

Any cable would have to be run to the engine bay and would be quite thick and a pain in the ass to run.

What are you looking to run off the inverter? Watts?

 

[Rooski41]

I would be highly surprised if you can safely pull that much from the alternator.

Any cable would have to be run to the engine bay and would be quite thick and a pain in the ass to run.

What are you looking to run off the inverter? Watts?

DeWalt 12v battery charger. Approx 7 amp input and 2 amp output. As far as running the cable, I have already done it once for the plug and play trailer wire module so I have the path mapped out. The Cable will need heat protective covering.

 

[Exranger]

You will need a 100 amp breaker then and go right to the battery. Sounds like you don’t need to use 1000 w., but you have the unit already?

 

[Rooski41]

You will need a 100 amp breaker then and go right to the battery. Sounds like you don’t need to use 1000 w., but you have the unit already?

Yes. I have a new one that I purchased a few years ago for another project that didn't happen.

 

[Snox801]

Yes. I have a new one that I purchased a few years ago for another project that didn't happen.

Did you ever make this happen? I like the idea. Especially one that fits in the back storage. Obviously 1000k is a lot but you don’t have to draw it all as you obviously know

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