How To Power 1000 Watt Inverter in Truck Bed for Mini Fridge

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can I run a small inverter from my 4 pole flat trailer plug to power a small refrigerator in my truck bed while traveling and camping?? What exactly would I need?

asked by: Stephanie L

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Power Inverter 1000 Watts with Three AC Receptacles part # WC3720 comes with 6 gauge wire leads which are designed to be attached directly to a battery. If you wish to extend these leads you can do so but you'd need to use a larger gauge, the Bulldog Winch Wiring Kit part # BDW20043 would be the perfect option for this as the length would get you to the truck bed from the engine bay no problem and it comes with disconnects for when the inverter needs to be removed.

The 4-pole trailer connector wiring is typically only 12-14 gauge which is not anywhere near what is needed for even the smallest of inverters.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

We have winch wiring kits like the part #BDW20207 that have 2 AWG wire run to a quick disconnect type of connector. Using this thicker gauge wire will only be beneficial to run power to your trailer. Another option is the 3 AWG #BDW20043. One end…

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Answer 2

Yes, you can wire your winch with clamps to the truck battery. 2 gauge wire should be sufficient for a 5,000 lb. winch. If you wanted to be sure, you can look in the owners manual to verify the wire gauge needed for your particular winch. You can use…

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Answer 3

There are a few things you will need to consider when determining which kit to purchase. The size of the winch and the length of cable you will need are two factors that you will need to now before purchasing. We carry both Bulldog and Superwinch…

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Winches draw quite a bit of amperage so for a kit that will be rated for that type of amerage draw we have the heavy gauge kit part #BDW20043 for up to a 4k winch, or if you have a higher rated winch we have the #BDW20207 for up to 16.5k. These kits…

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Answer 5

We do have a number of options for heavy-duty booster cables, and you can make the choice about what you need based on the length you need, as well as if you want the 1-gauge wire or 2-gauge wire. Your options are: - 1-Gauge Wire, 30 Feet Long:…

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You'd need to verify the wiring requirements of the winch but I would anticipate that 3 gauge wire like the Bulldog Winch wiring kit part #BDW20043 would work great with it.

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We hav winches like the part #2953AT which can be mounted to a trailer like you need. The trailer wiring of your vehicleis not rated for use with the Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch #2953AT though. The wiring could overheat and cause damage to the…

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Answer 8

If you are wanting to put a larger deep cell battery in your trailer to power your winch and recharge it from the battery on the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 you will need to wire it directly with the Wiring Kit, #BDW20043, depending on what size winch you…

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Answer 9

You can wire the winch up to either the truck battery or the trailer battery. If the plan is to use the winch on the vehicle then I would wire it there. If the winch is for the trailer then powering off the trailer battery would also work. But you…

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Answer 10

Quick connectors like the #BDW20348 do come in different sizes depending on the gauge of wiring required for the application. There are a couple of different options for 2-4 gauge wiring that you can use that I've listed below for you to check…

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Answer 11

If you are a frequent user of a medium to heavy duty winch then yes it is a good idea to carry a separate battery with you. Many times we see the auxiliary battery mounted within the engine compartment if there is space available when you have the…

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Answer 12

The Superwinch vehicle wiring kit you would need is going to depend on the rating of the winch you have. If it is up to a 4k winch you would want the part #BDW20043. If it was up to a 16.5k winch you instead would want the part #BDW20207.

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