Connecting a 2000W Inverter

[Tazzieman]

One of the recalls involved fitting a plug (with superglue) and a warning label to that consumer outlet on the Ctek 120S. Our service manager said that the Ineos system is not compatible with that outlet being used.

Yes this was discussed a couple of weeks ago here.
Mine was neutered before handover a month ago.
So far Ineos haven't explained in fine detail their reasoning and thus speculation , if not conspiracy theory abounds.

 

[CountyV8]

Yes this was discussed a couple of weeks ago here.
Mine was neutered before handover a month ago.
So far Ineos haven't explained in fine detail their reasoning and thus speculation , if not conspiracy theory abounds.

Had the software update(didn't go well) but haven't had plug fitted

 

[IronCompass]

Your curiosity about Ineos's own 2000W inverter installation is valid. When it becomes available, their solution will likely be integrated into the vehicle's electrical system in a way that's optimized for its design and safety features. It might be worth keeping an eye on official Ineos technical documentation or forums for any details that emerge. It could offer insights into their preferred wiring methods, protection measures, and integration with the vehicle's other systems.

 

[Ianeos]

For fridge power I have wired a feed from the spare Littelfuse terminal to a 50A Anderson plug installed in the rear luggage space, through a Victron Smart Battery Protect (low voltage cut off with alarm) to prevent excessive battery discharge. For a portable 2kW inverter (for a coffee machine of course) I have used a 175A Anderson plug on the inverter adapted to a NATO plug to use the rear NATO socket. Used only when stationary with engine going.

 

[Karoo]

Hello! I´ve got big trouble with using NATO wires for my 4kw pure sine inverter. Of couse...i saw 500A fuse, ideal to go this way. Did you really test it?
I've connected inverter to the NATO plug, Using electric tea kettle (2200W). 4000W inverter worked perfectly. Amperage between 160-175A (on clamp meter), running engine. After 40 secs grenadier shows "LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE"... On scopometer started showingtroubles... the alternator was overloaded and try to distribute more power than its build for. Temperature on them rises unhealthy quick. Its all because of smart charging. Regulator detected decrease of voltage at second battery, than try to cover all my consumption.
So... 500A is completely SCI-FI, maybe for current peaks. Do you have another experience?

 

[TheDocAUS]

Hello! I´ve got big trouble with using NATO wires for my 4kw pure sine inverter. Of couse...i saw 500A fuse, ideal to go this way. Did you really test it?
I've connected inverter to the NATO plug, Using electric tea kettle (2200W). 4000W inverter worked perfectly. Amperage between 160-175A (on clamp meter), running engine. After 40 secs grenadier shows "LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE"... On scopometer started showingtroubles... the alternator was overloaded and try to distribute more power than its build for. Temperature on them rises unhealthy quick. Its all because of smart charging. Regulator detected decrease of voltage at second battery, than try to cover all my consumption.
So... 500A is completely SCI-FI, maybe for current peaks. Do you have another experience?

That is just too big a draw (4000w inverter) for two EFB batteries of only 210Ah in total - as you found out.

A 600Ah bank of high discharge Lithium batteries would find that tough going for any extended period.

 

[Steve.B]

That is just too big a draw for two EFB batteries of only 210Ah in total - as you found out.

A 600Ah bank of high discharge Lithium batteries would find that tough going for any extended period.

For the last 15 months I have had a 2000w pure sine inverter permanently attached to my Trialmasters cargo barrier for charging 18v batteries and running an expresso coffee machine and milk frother 180 amp fused to my starter battery, I also have a 200w solar panel feeding the starter battery through an mppt solar inverter.
If I make 3 coffee's with milk my main battery charge goes down to about 80%, if I am camping and the sun is up the battery is 100% in about 3 hours.
So far so good.

 

[TheDocAUS]

For the last 15 months I have had a 2000w pure sine inverter permanently attached to my Trialmasters cargo barrier for charging 18v batteries and running an expresso coffee machine and milk frother 180 amp fused to my starter battery, I also have a 200w solar panel feeding the starter battery through an mppt solar inverter.
If I make 3 coffee's with milk my main battery charge goes down to about 80%, if I am camping and the sun is up the battery is 100% in about 3 hours.
So far so good.

I was referring to the 4000W inverter he mentioned. Edited original post to clarify that. Big difference between 2000W and 4000W inverter.

Personally I try and avoid all inverters, but the new Caravan will have a 3000W inverter. I was just advised it can be picked up next week, too bad I cannot get it until late June.

 

[landmannnn]

Hello! I´ve got big trouble with using NATO wires for my 4kw pure sine inverter. Of couse...i saw 500A fuse, ideal to go this way. Did you really test it?
I've connected inverter to the NATO plug, Using electric tea kettle (2200W). 4000W inverter worked perfectly. Amperage between 160-175A (on clamp meter), running engine. After 40 secs grenadier shows "LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE"... On scopometer started showingtroubles... the alternator was overloaded and try to distribute more power than its build for. Temperature on them rises unhealthy quick. Its all because of smart charging. Regulator detected decrease of voltage at second battery, than try to cover all my consumption.
So... 500A is completely SCI-FI, maybe for current peaks. Do you have another experience?

In addition, a couple of other points to note...

Fuses are there to protect the cabling, nothing else. Certainly not to rate the current output.

For a constant 4kw a 12v cable would need to be about 18mm in diameter, about the width of your thumb.

4kw would drain a single 100A battery in less than 10 minutes.