Hi guys I want to get a inverter for the truck I have a 700 watt microwave but not sure what best inverter to go for and also does it need to be fitted professionally
Rodneytrotter89:
Hi guys I want to get a inverter for the truck I have a 700 watt microwave but not sure what best inverter to go for and also does it need to be fitted professionally
What truck ?
I have a 2000w constant 4000w peak pure sine wave inverter and it can handle a 800w microwave with1kw grill as well ebay.co.uk/itm/2000W-4000W- … 2749.l2649
You also need 16mm2 twinflex or similar 110amp cable a mega fuse of at least 110 amps
Take power off Anderson socket or battery or if a mp4 Actros there’s a connection point in fuse box in passengers foot well
P/S don’t forget to ask your boss if it’s ok to fit one 
blue estate:
if a mp4 Actros there’s a connection point in fuse box in passengers foot well
Is there? 
I got mine fitted at an Auto Elec place and they wired it right through to the batteries on the back of the chassis, despite there being 2 terminals directly behind the cab.
Can’t remember how much they charged but it wasn’t cheap, but I managed to shame our lot into paying for it (at a surprisingly and out of character weak moment 
)
Any chance of photoing it, or telling me which point it is and where mate (for next time)
Cheers.
robroy:
blue estate:
if a mp4 Actros there’s a connection point in fuse box in passengers foot wellIs there?
I got mine fitted at an Auto Elec place and they wired it right through to the batteries on the back of the chassis, despite there being 2 terminals directly behind the cab.
Can’t remember how much they charged but it wasn’t cheap, but I managed to shame our lot into paying for it (at a surprisingly and out of character weak momentAny chance of photoing it, or telling me which point it is and where mate (for next time)
Cheers.
Yep , pull panel out under dash and in the top l/h and r/h corners is a M12 stud l/h + r/h -
blue estate:
robroy:
blue estate:
if a mp4 Actros there’s a connection point in fuse box in passengers foot wellIs there?
I got mine fitted at an Auto Elec place and they wired it right through to the batteries on the back of the chassis, despite there being 2 terminals directly behind the cab.
Can’t remember how much they charged but it wasn’t cheap, but I managed to shame our lot into paying for it (at a surprisingly and out of character weak momentAny chance of photoing it, or telling me which point it is and where mate (for next time)
Cheers.Yep , pull panel out under dash and in the top l/h and r/h corners is a M12 stud l/h + r/h -
Ok so how big an inverter is it capable of carrying (not electrically minded btw 
) think mines a 3000 w one.
robroy:
blue estate:
robroy:
blue estate:
if a mp4 Actros there’s a connection point in fuse box in passengers foot wellIs there?
I got mine fitted at an Auto Elec place and they wired it right through to the batteries on the back of the chassis, despite there being 2 terminals directly behind the cab.
Can’t remember how much they charged but it wasn’t cheap, but I managed to shame our lot into paying for it (at a surprisingly and out of character weak momentAny chance of photoing it, or telling me which point it is and where mate (for next time)
Cheers.Yep , pull panel out under dash and in the top l/h and r/h corners is a M12 stud l/h + r/h -
Ok so how big an inverter is it capable of carrying (not electrically minded btw
My previous one was 3k and worked ok in 2 Mp4
Ok thanks for that mate, I’ll bear it in mind if/when I change my truck.
You would have thought the auto elec would have known eh? 
I’m thinking of breaking out the Daewoo microwave, but to do so I will need to invest in an inverter and associated leads from atleadsandlooms.co.uk/products/ … mega-fuse/
I confess I don’t know enough to spec the right inverter and the spec for the leads to match the current Renault T460 I’m driving. There’s an Anderson plug on the catwalk which I can connect to, so can someone with a Daewoo help me spec the leads etc
I asked the boss nicely after I bought an inverter (3000w ) if he would get it wired in for me . As the truck was only 8 months old and still under a 3 year r+m deal he got the local Volvo dealer to wire it up . When I left it in for an 8 week check I took the inverter with me and showed the workshop manager what I wanted - I wanted a anderson plug wired in to behind the passenger seat or into the side locker behind the passenger seat. I already had the anderson lead on the inverter as I was running it off the tail lift lead on the back of the cab . That way I can unplug it at the weekends or take it out when I’m on holidays and not have loose heavy duty cables lying about .
Links for what I have and where I got them (other retailers are available etc etc )
Inverter -
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01 … UTF8&psc=1
Lead (same as pierre )-
atleadsandlooms.co.uk/products/ … mega-fuse/
peirre:
I’m thinking of breaking out the Daewoo microwave, but to do so I will need to invest in an inverter and associated leads from atleadsandlooms.co.uk/products/ … mega-fuse/
I confess I don’t know enough to spec the right inverter and the spec for the leads to match the current Renault T460 I’m driving. There’s an Anderson plug on the catwalk which I can connect to, so can someone with a Daewoo help me spec the leads etc
a spare tail lift lead to get the length ( easily aquired if you know how ) , one of the leads you linked to and a 175 amp fuse will run a 3000w inverter and a 700 w microwave comfortably . it will also boil a 2.2kw kettle no problem .
beefy4605:
I asked the boss nicely after I bought an inverter (3000w ) if he would get it wired in for me . As the truck was only 8 months old and still under a 3 year r+m deal he got the local Volvo dealer to wire it up . When I left it in for an 8 week check I took the inverter with me and showed the workshop manager what I wanted - I wanted a anderson plug wired in to behind the passenger seat or into the side locker behind the passenger seat. I already had the anderson lead on the inverter as I was running it off the tail lift lead on the back of the cab . That way I can unplug it at the weekends or take it out when I’m on holidays and not have loose heavy duty cables lying about .Links for what I have and where I got them (other retailers are available etc etc )
Inverter -
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01 … UTF8&psc=1Lead (same as pierre )-
atleadsandlooms.co.uk/products/ … mega-fuse/
That’s the inverter I had and it’s a very good one ,
blue estate:
beefy4605:
I asked the boss nicely after I bought an inverter (3000w ) if he would get it wired in for me . As the truck was only 8 months old and still under a 3 year r+m deal he got the local Volvo dealer to wire it up . When I left it in for an 8 week check I took the inverter with me and showed the workshop manager what I wanted - I wanted a anderson plug wired in to behind the passenger seat or into the side locker behind the passenger seat. I already had the anderson lead on the inverter as I was running it off the tail lift lead on the back of the cab . That way I can unplug it at the weekends or take it out when I’m on holidays and not have loose heavy duty cables lying about .Links for what I have and where I got them (other retailers are available etc etc )
Inverter -
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01 … UTF8&psc=1Lead (same as pierre )-
atleadsandlooms.co.uk/products/ … mega-fuse/That’s the inverter I had and it’s a very good one ,
Got to agree I like it - especially the remote which is very useful when wired in properly. if I remember I’ll take a few pics of it tomorrow . Did you ever have any problems with the 240 plugs coming loose . I have a piece of elastic holding mine in as a" just in case "
beefy4605:
blue estate:
beefy4605:
I asked the boss nicely after I bought an inverter (3000w ) if he would get it wired in for me . As the truck was only 8 months old and still under a 3 year r+m deal he got the local Volvo dealer to wire it up . When I left it in for an 8 week check I took the inverter with me and showed the workshop manager what I wanted - I wanted a anderson plug wired in to behind the passenger seat or into the side locker behind the passenger seat. I already had the anderson lead on the inverter as I was running it off the tail lift lead on the back of the cab . That way I can unplug it at the weekends or take it out when I’m on holidays and not have loose heavy duty cables lying about .Links for what I have and where I got them (other retailers are available etc etc )
Inverter -
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01 … UTF8&psc=1Lead (same as pierre )-
atleadsandlooms.co.uk/products/ … mega-fuse/That’s the inverter I had and it’s a very good one ,
Got to agree I like it - especially the remote which is very useful when wired in properly. if I remember I’ll take a few pics of it tomorrow . Did you ever have any problems with the 240 plugs coming loose . I have a piece of elastic holding mine in as a" just in case "
Yes I did , but other wise a good inverter that I used in 2 trucks ok and I have sold it to work mate and up graded to a pure sine wave one
Why do you need an in line fuse . I’ve been told all vehicles with Anderson connector fitted will have a inline fuse about 8 inch from the battery.
fingermissing:
Why do you need an in line fuse . I’ve been told all vehicles with Anderson connector fitted will have a inline fuse about 8 inch from the battery.
Because the Anderson one will be higher rated than one needed for inverter
blue estate:
fingermissing:
Why do you need an in line fuse . I’ve been told all vehicles with Anderson connector fitted will have a inline fuse about 8 inch from the battery.Because the Anderson one will be higher rated than one needed for inverter
Thank you I see now
My set up in my current truck a 2014 TGX
2000w inverter 800w microwave and 1kw kettle
Lead comes in to cab here
Lead plugs in to Anderson socket and runs along chassis
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This is the picture of a mp4 fuse box
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I got my micro from these people,i run the 500 w off 1000w inverter kitchenwareonline.com/Mobil … 02x2192051
