For a van, boat or truck cab that only needs to charge laptops and run small electronics. Very low idle draw and a five-year warranty make it a better long-term buy than a cheap 300 W unit.
Amazon DRSA $108.80
A sensible 1000 W choice for a van or truck that runs electronics, a blender or a small fridge. Its GFCI outlets and hardwire terminal suit permanent installs.
- 1,000 WContinuous
- 2,000 WSurge
- 1 AIdle draw
- YesUL listed
- 1 yearWarranty
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- GFCI outlets add shock protection in wet spots
- Hardwire terminal for an RV or boat outlet circuit
- Wired remote switch included
- ETL listed to UL 458 and CSA 107.1
- Too small for most microwaves
- No screen or app, just LED indicators
- Only a 1-year warranty
The Renogy P2 family
Every Renogy P2 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renogy P2 700W Pure Sine | 700 W | 3.4/5 | $139.99 |
| Renogy P2 1000W Pure Sine (this one) | 1,000 W | 3.4/5 | $175.99 |
| Renogy P2 2000W Pure Sine | 2,000 W | 3.3/5 | $285.99 |
| Renogy P2 3000W Pure Sine | 3,000 W | 3.4/5 | $414.99 |
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 | RNG-INVT-1000-12V-P2 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,000 W |
| Surge power | 2,000 W |
| DC input range | 10.5 to 16.5 V |
| Idle draw | 1 A (12 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 90% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes |
| USB ports | 1 |
| Transfer switch | No |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Included |
| App | No |
| Display | No |
| Safety listing | ETL listed to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 |
| Cooling | fan |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 6.8 x 3.3 in |
| Weight | 6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this size
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