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Getting a new inverter for 1976 Chinook


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Hello!

 

I have a 1976 toyota Chinook and recently got the engine redone.  It runs relatively well - but the gentleman who fixed it told me I needed a new inverter to get the fridge and outlets working.  

 

Any recommendations on a good inverter for my old girl?

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Be advised the inverter runs on battery power so everything is a factor of 10 you plug in so if something needs 2 amps plugged in it will demand 20 amps from the battery. The fridge uses a heating element to work plugged in, it is a battery hog running on an inverter switch to gas when you park. You should have a power cord to make AC (house power stuff) work. What he maybe talking about is a converter/charger it charges the battery and runs the lights it does not power the outlets.

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One of the cheaper and best upgrades you can do. On the older ones there is a little bit of wiring that needs to be done because of the way the converters worked so if you are electrically challenged it's best left for some on that have been there before. 

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If your going to be a road tripper then , Sams Club, Costco or Walmart. They have stores every where so replacements/warranty is easy.

Get the biggest DEEP CYCLE that will fit. Common sizes are GP 24, 11"x9" x6.5 - 75ah, GP 27, 12"x9"x6.5"  - 90ah and GP 31, 13"x9"x7" - 110ah . Measurements are just approximate so measure your space and prospective battery carefully.

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No personal experience with that style. A quick look shows that their size 31 battery has only 75 ah vs a 110 ah for a lead acid.

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