A good fit for RVs and vans that run a fridge or fan all night, since the low idle draw saves battery. Expect to hardwire it rather than plug into the unit.
Amazon $333.99
A 2000 W inverter with automatic changeover for RVs that want appliances to keep running when shore power drops. You still need a separate charger.
- 2,000 WContinuous
- 4,000 WSurge
- 1.5 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 monitoring built in
- Runs a microwave or coffee maker
- UL certified to UL 458, with GFCI protection
- No battery charger
- Idle draw up to 1.5 A, higher than the Pro
- 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 | 1,000 W | 3.5/5 | $269.98 |
| Renogy PUH 2000W with Transfer Switch (this one) | 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 | RIV1220PU-126 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 2,000 W |
| Surge power | 4,000 W for 2 s |
| DC input range | 11 to 15.5 V |
| Idle draw | 1.5 A (18 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 | 18.3 x 9.9 x 3.8 in |
| Weight | 12.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this size
For campers that want to run a small microwave or coffee maker from a lithium bank. Efficient and well protected.
Amazon DRSA $317.05The largest VE.Direct model, sized for a microwave or kettle in a van or boat. It is the only Victron 120 V inverter between 1,200 VA and 3,000 VA.
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