A low-cost 2000 W inverter with a hardwire terminal for DIY van and cabin builds. It lacks a safety listing and wastes power at idle, so switch it off between uses.
Amazon $229.95 Giandel $219.85
For RVs that already have a converter or solar charging and want an inverter with a built-in transfer switch.
- 1,800 WContinuous
- 3,600 WSurge
- 2 AIdle draw
- YesUL listed
- 2 yearsWarranty
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- Built-in 30 A transfer switch switches to shore power on its own
- UL certified (cULus) for RV installs
- Under 0.1 A in power saving mode
- No battery charger, so shore power needs a separate converter
- Hardwire only, no outlets
- Two-year warranty
The Go Power! ASW family
Every Go Power! ASW model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Power! ASW-1200-12-TS | 1,200 W | 3.1/5 | $398.74 |
| Go Power! ASW-1800-12-TS (this one) | 1,800 W | 3.0/5 | $621.27 |
| Go Power! ASW-3000-12-TS | 3,000 W | 3.0/5 | $941.57 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | ASW-1800-12-TS |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,800 W |
| Surge power | 3,600 W for 3 s |
| DC input range | 10 to 16.5 V |
| Idle draw | 2 A (24 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.1 A |
| Peak efficiency | 91% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Optional extra |
| App | No |
| Display | No |
| Safety listing | Certified UL 458; cULus certified |
| Dimensions | 253 x 86 x 376 mm (9.96 x 3.39 x 14.80 in) |
| Weight | 9.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this size
A cheap small inverter for a van or camper that comes with app monitoring and GFCI outlets. Skip it if you need a UL listing.
Amazon $179.99 ECO-WORTHY $179.99A plug-in 2000 W inverter for campers who want GFCI outlets and two remotes. Pick the PS-2000SDR instead if you need to hardwire it.
Amazon $249.95 Giandel $238.82Compare
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