Re: [EVDL] FW: 12v Inverter in Trunk of Volt
Are you sure the DC/DC converter in the car can supply the 80+ amps needed for 1KW? Al On 10/1/2018 10:14 AM, Robert Bruninga via EV wrote: Subject: 12v Inverter in Trunk of Volt I found that a 1 kW or larger 12v inverter to 60 Hz 120v easily fits in the left rear corner pocket in the Volt. Just cut the existing panel cover hole larger in the plastic and then fashion a new cover. See photo: http://aprs.org/Energy/Energy-images/Volt-inverter-bothX.jpg I didn't bother with a cover immediately, since the black base of the Inverter matches the black plastic trim. But eventually, I will add a hinge at the bottom so it can look more professional and hinge out for use. This is a 2013 Volt and a Xantrex Pro 1 kW inverter. The tight points are in the lower right and upper left. That is why it is tilted a bit. Turns out, if I had cut another half inch or so on the left, then it would tilt lower and be horizontal and also clear the tie-down in the upper left too. It also has to tilt out for access to the rear fuse panel behind the inverter. And there is no metal interference all the way to the edge of the lower left tie point. The upper tie point is just plastic. If I was to do it over again, and since one has to fashion a new cover plate anway, I would cut the hole another 1.5" wider than shown and several inches higher if you are willing to give up the plastic tie point. There is lots of room in there, why waste it. I have sketched where I would cut here: http://aprs.org/Energy/Energy-images/Volt-inverter-cut-line.jpg When stowed in the left photo, a single screw in the base plate into the plastic in the upper left holds it in place. Bob ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
Re: [EVDL] FW: 12v Inverter in Trunk of Volt
Robert Bruninga via EV wrote: Subject: 12v Inverter in Trunk of Volt I found that a 1 kW or larger 12v inverter to 60 Hz 120v easily fits in the left rear corner pocket in the Volt. Just cut the existing panel cover hole larger in the plastic and then fashion a new cover. Fits nice. But make sure it gets adequate cooling! -- Imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions. (Albert Einstein) -- Lee Hart, 814 8th Ave N, Sartell MN 56377, www.sunrise-ev.com ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
[EVDL] FW: 12v Inverter in Trunk of Volt
Subject: 12v Inverter in Trunk of Volt I found that a 1 kW or larger 12v inverter to 60 Hz 120v easily fits in the left rear corner pocket in the Volt. Just cut the existing panel cover hole larger in the plastic and then fashion a new cover. See photo: http://aprs.org/Energy/Energy-images/Volt-inverter-bothX.jpg I didn't bother with a cover immediately, since the black base of the Inverter matches the black plastic trim. But eventually, I will add a hinge at the bottom so it can look more professional and hinge out for use. This is a 2013 Volt and a Xantrex Pro 1 kW inverter. The tight points are in the lower right and upper left. That is why it is tilted a bit. Turns out, if I had cut another half inch or so on the left, then it would tilt lower and be horizontal and also clear the tie-down in the upper left too. It also has to tilt out for access to the rear fuse panel behind the inverter. And there is no metal interference all the way to the edge of the lower left tie point. The upper tie point is just plastic. If I was to do it over again, and since one has to fashion a new cover plate anway, I would cut the hole another 1.5" wider than shown and several inches higher if you are willing to give up the plastic tie point. There is lots of room in there, why waste it. I have sketched where I would cut here: http://aprs.org/Energy/Energy-images/Volt-inverter-cut-line.jpg When stowed in the left photo, a single screw in the base plate into the plastic in the upper left holds it in place. Bob ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
