A solid mid-size inverter for vans and boats that run electronics, a blender or power tools. Victron build quality and a five-year warranty justify the price over budget brands.
Amazon DRSA $271.15
For a van or small RV that plugs into shore power and wants loads to stay on when it unplugs. Pair it with a separate charger.
- 1,000 WContinuous
- 2,000 WSurge
- 1 AIdle draw
- YesUL listed
- 1 yearWarranty
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Switches to battery automatically when shore or grid power drops
- Bluetooth app shows voltage, load and fault codes
- Quiet, rated at 51 dB or less
- UL certified to UL 458, with GFCI protection
- No battery charger, so shore power won’t refill the battery
- Only two outlets, plus a hardwire terminal
- Only a 1-year warranty
The Renogy PUH family
Every Renogy PUH model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renogy PUH 1000W with Transfer Switch (this one) | 1,000 W | 3.5/5 | $269.98 |
| Renogy PUH 2000W with Transfer Switch | 2,000 W | 3.8/5 | $364.99 |
| Renogy PUH 3000W with Transfer Switch | 3,000 W | 4.0/5 | $461.97 |
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 | RIV1210PU-126 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,000 W |
| Surge power | 2,000 W for 2 s |
| DC input range | 11 to 15.5 V |
| Idle draw | 1 A (12 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 92% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes |
| USB ports | 1 |
| Transfer switch | Yes |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Included |
| App | Built in |
| Safety listing | UL certified to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 |
| Cooling | fan |
| Dimensions | 15.3 x 8.1 x 3.8 in |
| Weight | 8.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this size
A compact, frugal inverter for electronics in a van, boat or truck.
Amazon DRSA $132.60For RV and van owners who want a listed, hardwired 1000 W inverter with automatic shore-power transfer. It costs more than plug-in units, but it installs like an OEM part.
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