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Ampeak 2000W Power Inverter 6 2A Dual USB Ports 3AC Outlets Inverter DC 12V to AC 110V 17 Protections for Truck Hurricane Rv
Last Updated: February 4, 2024 (Refresh Now)
6.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
577
Old Reviews
349
Unverified
57
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NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
36 meters
SIZE
LCD
TYPE
Review Analysis - 171 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Battery
40inverter, charge, solar, power, volts
+73%
-28%
" ... I use lithium batteries (2) only tested one shows 50 percent which is 100%. ... Forego the battery info and use the lights 20% full to ‘empty. ... Charge an IPAD, extension cord lamp etc. ... "
" ... 2 deep cycle batteries and this inverter. ... "
" ... You can pretty much just connect to a car battery I think. ... "
" ... works amazing for powering small appliances off a 12 volt deep cycle battery ... "
" ... I have been using this to charge multiple computers and tablets in my vehicle daily for the last 7 months. ... "
" ... I installed the inverter to a separate 12v car battery. ... "
" ... Simultaneously charge 4 Milwaukee m 18 batteries, or even run your gas furnace. ... Personally my office is my van so being able to charge multiple devices at once is a must. ... "
" ... Tested it under a 300 watt load for two days for a battery duration test. ... "
Usage
29easy, coffee, trip, camping, worked
+69%
-31%
" ... With Coffee as a priority I started research on the best practical way to achieve it. ... Voilà… I have coffee. ... "
" ... I bought this unit in June, 2022 and installed it in a closet inside RV trailer to run C-PAP machine while not connected to any shore power. ... Imagine how excited we were to watch the kittens from inside the truck while going down the road! ... "
" ... Ease of use ... "
" ... Hooking it up is the easy part, but running the cabling can be quite tricky (if you're going to do a more permanent installation, you'd run it through the firewall with longer cables - just make sure they're the 4 gauge). ... incredibly low for what I'm running. ... "
" ... I bought this inverter for the solar shed that I just finished building. ... The inverter was easy to install and works as expected. ... "
" ... Used it for camping trip. ... "
" ... This well-built inverter needs a PROPER install. ... Must add on/off switch. ... "
" ... Preformed flawllessly for my recent month long trip from NC to burning man and return. ... "
Reliability
22working, months, plugged, works, worked
+23%
-77%
" ... When I try to run a 600 watt appliance it works for about 1 minute then I get a “short circuit” error. ... "
" ... Purchased May 2023 now Sept 2023, approximately 100 hours of very lite use. ... "
" ... For some strange reason this device only works when my F150 is not on. ... "
" ... didn't last 60 days ... "
" ... Purchased 1 and did not work from the start, returned and got a new replacement and it did work 3 uses and then half the power plugs died, no more power ... "
" ... Now it's beeping which means one thing I plugged in was too much for it. ... "
" ... Also shuts off with small things plugged in 😵💫 junk ... "
" ... Everything has seemed fine until a few weeks ago it would start shutting itself off. ... "
Sound
21loud, pure sine wave, noisy, noise, fans
+29%
-71%
" ... This may be a "true sine wave" inverter but the output waveform is riddled with high frequency hash from the internal process. ... "
" ... It's LOUD under load - no variable speed. ... "
" ... The fan is really loud. ... Wish the fan was quiet. ... "
" ... It says 1400w but quits on any high amp draw. ... "
" ... Yes the small fans are loud but not whiny. ... Loud enough that you won't want to have them situated too near living space. ... "
" ... The fan constantly ran with high low sound. ... "
" ... It won't even turn on a small desk fan. ... "
" ... If you try and turn it on now all you hear is a low hum, no fans and no LCD. ... "
Connectivity
18plug, inverter, device, power, port
+56%
-44%
" ... It also works great for certain devices in your RV if you are planning to do that. ... There are three plugs and two USB plugs. ... The inverter can be plugged into multiple devices. ... The 1200w can support up to three devices (such as a laptop) and has two USB port for phone and tablet charging. ... Overall I think this device is a very powerful device. ... "
" ... The Ampeak 150W Power Inverter is a reliable and compact car plug adapter that allows me to power my devices on-the-go. ... With its 4.8A dual USB ports and 12V to 110V conversion, it's perfect for road trips and camping. ... "
" ... Hooked up the terminals, plugged my TV in, works great. ... "
" ... But was able to download one from Ampeak website. ... "
" ... That's with the computer running fully, plugged in, monitor on, with applications in usage. ... It's what plugs into that little phone-cable looking port, and then you'll run that where it's easily accessible, giving you the ability to turn it off remotely. ... "
" ... Really great way to power different things when you don’t have a standard plug. ... "
" ... The device itself is nicely built and doesn't have any issues whatsoever powering my mobile office. ... It connects back to the device with a flat ethernet cable that's included. ... "
" ... Connected to an amplifier and iPad for music in a parade. ... "
Display
17shows, output, lcd, voltage, nice
+82%
-18%
" ... I had a question on the display info and received promp response through their website contact form. ... "
" ... A digital display shows the total wattage being drawn during use. ... "
" ... The screen is great and gives good information. ... "
" ... Display works great. ... "
" ... The indicator is pretty bright so be aware of that when you have this turned on. ... "
" ... Ive seen the display BRIEFLY displlay 840 for a second when the frig cycles on. ... "
" ... Nice led viewer on top to monitor load going out. ... "
" ... I like the display which shows all the vitals plus the output wattage. ... "
Battery / Charging
17battery, inverter, power, solar, phones
+82%
-18%
" ... Charge an IPAD, extension cord lamp etc. ... "
" ... Personally my office is my van so being able to charge multiple devices at once is a must. ... "
" ... I really like the fact that he charges a power jack in the trailer on 18 Wheeler ... "
" ... Of course it has enough power to charge phones, electronics or the microwave as well. ... We haul a generator with us to re-charge the house batteries, but you can't run that generator at night, and that's why this inverter is mission critical to everyone getting their sleep and not just me. ... "
" ... Unit is set up on two 12 volt batteries with solar charger. ... "
" ... All kinds of uses - charging cell phones, laptops, power equipment batteries. ... "
" ... I use this to charge expensive UAS equipment in my vehicle. ... "
" ... I have been using this to charge multiple computers and tablets in my vehicle daily for the last 7 months. ... "
Marketplace
15back, refund, contacted, amazon, window
+33%
-67%
" ... Unfortunately i recieved a defective one. ... Sending it back to get a new one. ... "
" ... and cannot return item. ... "
" ... I think this unit is defective. ... I guess I'll have to return it. ... "
" ... Purchased 1 and did not work from the start, returned and got a new replacement and it did work 3 uses and then half the power plugs died, no more power ... "
" ... 5 day after return window. ... "
" ... It's written clearly on the cardboard box it came in, but it was too late then. ... I'll be sending it back. ... "
" ... I missed the Amazon return window and therefore contacted Ampeak customer support directly. ... Over a series of emails over several weeks they kept telling my to return it via Amazon even though it was outside the return window and I was willing to replace it with a new or refurbished one. ... I contacted Amazon and they allowed me to return it through an exception policy and a hefty $32 restocking fee. ... Do not repeat my mistake - order from a different manufacturer! ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
Cable
15wiring, trunk, inverters, inverter, battery
+73%
-27%
" ... Personally had to buy a longer set battery terminal cables but the ones it came with are fine if you don’t need to mount it far away from the battery. ... "
" ... CABLES ROBUSTOS Y ELASTICOS DE BUEN TAMAÑO. ... "
" ... I recommend using at least 2 to 3 foot long, 4 gauge pure copper cables bolted to your battery terminals instead of using clamps to get the most performance. ... "
" ... The included cables are flexible and of high quality. ... "
" ... Attach the two black and red power cables and connect to any 11V - 15V DC battery. ... "
" ... Works great ran 986 watts for about 15 minutes but included cables got pretty hot. ... All in all ran my tools and lights in my shed just fine with no heat on the bigger cables. ... "
" ... Luckily, the vehicle I operate has the battery in the trunk, so I've got the inverter velcro'd in the trunk & cables attached to the battery posts. ... I then use a heavy-duty extension cable that's snaked in under the side panels up to the front where I've got the monitor plugged in. ... It's what plugs into that little phone-cable looking port, and then you'll run that where it's easily accessible, giving you the ability to turn it off remotely. ... "
" ... The cables look nice and feels sturdy. ... "
Body
14run, refrigerator, metal, inverter, freezer
+64%
-36%
" ... After 10 months of use running a small freezer it got real quiet. ... "
" ... I have serious doubts now as to how reliable and durable this little unit really is. ... I'm keeping it since I cannot return it now, but go with something different if you want to run a fridge or anything other than a TV or very low wattage item. ... "
" ... I would have preferred simple thumb screws. ... "
" ... Found out my mini-fridge that is rated at 60watts actually surges to over 500watts when it starts up. ... "
" ... I like the connections which are well protected. ... "
" ... Seems well built, good quality. ... "
" ... This device really packs a punch. ... This inverter is pretty average size and can be easy to store in your trunk. ... I was able to hook up my mini fridge to this inverter but I did not want to push past that. ... "
" ... The cables look nice and feels sturdy. ... "
Power
13inverter, use, start, watts, shutdown
+69%
-31%
" ... Can take a 4000W power surge when power tools first start up. ... "
" ... Now if we lose our power I'm going to use this along with our Chevy Volt to power the pellet stove, so at least we'll be warm in that room. ... "
" ... Inverter works great. ... "
" ... Its portable for power outages. ... "
" ... I'm in Puerto Rico and going on my third day without power. ... "
" ... Follow up: Ampeak said the NOLOAD SHUTDOWN was a power saving feature. ... "
" ... Well build inverter. ... "
" ... I can honestly say that this power inverter is awesome! ... If you're in the market for a great quality 2000w power inverter that includes absolutely everything you need to get it hooked up and running, look no further! ... "
Marketplace / Returns
10back, refund, contacted, amazon, window
+20%
-80%
" ... I missed the Amazon return window and therefore contacted Ampeak customer support directly. ... Over a series of emails over several weeks they kept telling my to return it via Amazon even though it was outside the return window and I was willing to replace it with a new or refurbished one. ... I contacted Amazon and they allowed me to return it through an exception policy and a hefty $32 restocking fee. ... "
" ... and cannot return item. ... "
" ... Purchased 1 and did not work from the start, returned and got a new replacement and it did work 3 uses and then half the power plugs died, no more power ... "
" ... 5 day after return window. ... "
" ... I'll be sending it back. ... "
" ... Sending it back to get a new one. ... "
" ... I return the unit. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
Features
9shutdown, run, inverter, auto shut, auto
+56%
-44%
" ... Must add on/off switch. ... "
" ... I was impressed with its safety feature list. ... "
" ... I run a few grow lights on it on my solar system ... "
" ... This is a well made device but it has an auto shutoff feature that turns it off after a couple of minutes when idle. ... "
" ... Follow up: Ampeak said the NOLOAD SHUTDOWN was a power saving feature. ... "
Price
8good, value, worth, money, inverter
+100%
" ... Great product for price. ... "
" ... I have recommended several folks to this inverter since you can't beat the price. ... "
" ... But, it is a good price and works. ... "
" ... It’s a great value. ... "
" ... Good for the money . ... "
" ... worth every penny and installed in just over a minute. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
6manufacturer, contacted, works as described, works as advertised, window
+50%
-50%
" ... This product fake 2000 W. Do not fulled your custommer. ... "
" ... I missed the Amazon return window and therefore contacted Ampeak customer support directly. ... Do not repeat my mistake - order from a different manufacturer! ... "
" ... Does not work as advertised. ... "
Performance
5variable, two, speed, running, loud
+40%
-60%
" ... It shuts down beeps then restarts. ... "
" ... It's LOUD under load - no variable speed. ... "
" ... Screwed it on to the reset switch. ... "
Cooling
5fans, unit, freezer, fan, seems
+60%
-40%
" ... Powered on, registers power on good battery, cooling fans come on . ... "
" ... Cooling fans are on the loud side but I had in an off grid solar shed so no worries. ... After 10 months of use running a small freezer it got real quiet. ... "
Software
4works, watts, plugged, one, error
+25%
-75%
" ... When I try to run a 600 watt appliance it works for about 1 minute then I get a “short circuit” error. ... "
" ... Vivo en un Pais De Latinoamerica donde DIARIAMENTE ocurren apagones, por años e usado Inversores de La Marca Novopal. ... "
" ... I’m a truck driver. ... "
Size
4small, slots, screws, mounting, mount
+50%
-50%
" ... It won't even turn on a small desk fan. ... "
" ... Kept popping out like it was not the right fit ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
4works as advertised, described, attached, advertised
+75%
-25%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Worked as described. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 36 meters
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 2
USB: Yes
Display
Type: LCD
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