{"id":1550,"date":"2019-07-06T01:49:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-06T08:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=1550"},"modified":"2024-02-25T00:21:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T08:21:11","slug":"dont-be-powerless-in-the-wilderness-with-a-power-inverter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/dont-be-powerless-in-the-wilderness-with-a-power-inverter\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t be Powerless in the Wilderness with a Power Inverter"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_e2d94b-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_e2d94b-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e2d94b-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_e2d94b-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e2d94b-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_e2d94b-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_e2d94b-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e2d94b-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e2d94b-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_e2d94b-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_e2d94b-49 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-ec489d  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-6df11d\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d50fd9-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d50fd9-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d50fd9-3f\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d50fd9-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d50fd9-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d50fd9-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d50fd9-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d50fd9-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d50fd9-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_d50fd9-3f summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d50fd9-3f\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inverters use a DC power source to produce alternating current.<\/li><li>Power inverters for vehicles can be plugged into a 12V accessory socket or cigarette lighter. Most inverters are limited to a five to ten-amp draw.<\/li><li>The inverter&rsquo;s battery voltage is the most important thing to keep in mind. Don&rsquo;t expect a small inverter to provide a steady supply of electricity to big appliances.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With summer in full swing, activities like hiking, rock climbing, and over landing might be in the back of your mind. It is a perfect time to be one with mother nature and take full advantage of the beautiful summer sun. But some people lose interest in camping because of the lack of daily luxuries like a fully functioning toilet and shower. Millenials and all their gadgets will have a hard time with the lack of electricity in the wilderness. Camping shouldn&rsquo;t be a stressful experience and if electricity will make you relax, perhaps purchasing a power inverter to supply the campsite with power is something you want to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is a power inverter?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batteries give off Direct Current (DC) power while outlets in our homes supply Alternating Current (AC) power. This means that most of our appliances and household electrical items run on AC power. Inverters essentially mimic AC power using a DC power source which lets you plug lights, charge batteries, and supply power to essential appliances that will make your camping experience feel like home. Most inverters look like a metal brick with outlet plugs on one end.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How do you connect the power inverter to your car?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a power inverter is as simple as charging your mobile phone in your car. Some inverters simply plug into a 12-v accessory socket or a cigarette lighter. These inverters are limited to a five to ten amp draw.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1552\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1552\" style=\"width: 1238px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/daughter-playing-games-on-her-gadget-at-the-back-of-the-car-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1238\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/daughter-playing-games-on-her-gadget-at-the-back-of-the-car.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/daughter-playing-games-on-her-gadget-at-the-back-of-the-car-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/daughter-playing-games-on-her-gadget-at-the-back-of-the-car-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/daughter-playing-games-on-her-gadget-at-the-back-of-the-car-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1238px) 100vw, 1238px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Camping shouldn&rsquo;t be a stressful experience for your family and friends. Consider getting a power inverter to have enough supply of energy for all your gadgets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy duty applications require a direct connection to your car battery or fuse panel. Some fuse panels have an empty slot specifically for a&nbsp; power inverter to be wired into. This will give the inverter a dedicated circuit. A direct connection to the battery will need an in-line fuse from the inverter. Having a fuse will give extra protection from a potentially hazardous situation. The connection from the power inverter to the battery is similar to that of jumper cables. Vehicle batteries are typically 12-v, but for a steadier supply of electricity, a 24-v battery may be required.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How do you choose an inverter?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic thing to keep in mind is the voltage of the battery you will be using. Battery voltage will affect the draw of electricity into the inverter to make it function efficiently. Next, consider the appliances you will be powering. Will they be requiring a heavy draw of electricity? The total wattage capacity of the inverter you will be purchasing will have to be larger than the sum of the wattage requirements of all the appliances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you purchase a power inverter with a cigarette lighter power source, you can be sure that larger appliances won&rsquo;t get the power requirements it needs. Set your expectations if you plan to use a power inverter at a campsite and only use it for essential appliances like lights and charging navigational and communication aids.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1551\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1551\" style=\"width: 1238px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/power-inverter-sitting-on-a-white-table-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1238\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/power-inverter-sitting-on-a-white-table.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/power-inverter-sitting-on-a-white-table-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/power-inverter-sitting-on-a-white-table-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1238px) 100vw, 1238px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Note: The total wattage capacity of the inverter will have to be larger than the sum of the wattage requirements of all your devices.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powering a living room in the wilderness isn&rsquo;t ideal. What is the point of spending time in the great outdoors if you&rsquo;re not going to appreciate nature? There are overlanding solutions which can be charged and supply power to certain appliances. Check out our article on the ten camping solutions for you to have an idea of certain items you can consider for your trip. Take extra precautions when using power inverters with your vehicle. You can easily create a spark and set fire to your surroundings. Instead of looking to power all your gadgets when camping, perhaps it&rsquo;s the best time to just get off the grid and enjoy the company of family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Power Inverters From Leading Brands Online&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Power inverters allow you to juice up household appliances using power from your vehicle&rsquo;s battery. Without an inverter, you can&rsquo;t plug in household appliances like portable fridges or kettles when you&rsquo;re out camping. Good thing getting inverters for your vehicle is easy and convenient here at CarParts.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> is a one-stop shop for all sorts of vehicle accessories. We have a great selection of power inverters from leading aftermarket brands. You can choose between variants that offer different amperages and plug numbers, depending on your needs. You can be confident that our inverters are high-quality, as they&rsquo;ve passed stringent quality control standards during manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/power-inverter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"power inverter\">power inverter<\/a> today and you can expect your order to arrive in as fast as two business days!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>With summer in full swing, activities like hiking, rock climbing, and over landing might be in the back of your&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/dont-be-powerless-in-the-wilderness-with-a-power-inverter\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1553,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":{"0":"post-1550","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-features","8":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Don\u2019t be Powerless in the Wilderness with a Power Inverter - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thinking of purchasing a car power inverter for your next camping trip? 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