Best UL-Listed 12V Inverters

One of the cheapest listed 1000 W pure sine inverters, for vans, trucks and CPAP use. A plug-in unit, not for hardwiring into an RV panel.

A 1000 W inverter for vans and campers that leave the inverter on all day, thanks to its low idle draw and app.

A good size for CPAP, electronics and a 12 V-friendly fridge in a camper. Low idle draw means it can be left on.

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.

A compact, frugal inverter for electronics in a van, boat or truck.

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.

For 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.

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.

A small, well-protected inverter for laptops, TVs, CPAP machines and chargers in a van, truck or boat. Pick a bigger size if you want to run kitchen appliances.

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.

A safety-listed 1000 W inverter for vans, campers and boats that only need plug-in outlets. It costs little more than unlisted budget brands.

A dependable, listed plug-in inverter for TVs, laptops and small kitchen gadgets in an RV. Check that your loads fit its real 900 W rating.

For RV and van owners who want a listed 1,000 W inverter with a remote, without paying PST prices.

For a van or truck cab that needs listed power for electronics and a USB charger.

For an RV or boat that wants a listed 1,000 W inverter with GFCI outlets. The newer PST-1000-12HD adds a hardwire terminal.

For small RVs and vans that want a listed 600 W inverter for electronics and a small fridge.

A small, listed inverter for CPAPs, laptops and TVs in a trailer or van. You pay a premium for the listing and Xantrex support.

For boats and RVs that need a listed 600 W inverter with GFCI outlets for electronics and a small fridge.

For a van or boat that needs listed, GFCI-protected power for laptops, TVs and chargers.

For RV and boat builders who need a listed 1,000 W inverter that can be hardwired. Shoppers on a budget get more from the NTX-1000-12.

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.

For campers that want to run a small microwave or coffee maker from a lithium bank. Efficient and well protected.

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.

The 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.

A low-cost listed 2000 W inverter with a transfer switch, for RVs that already have a converter. It undercuts the Freedom X 2000 by a wide margin but idles higher.

A good-value safety-listed 2000 W inverter for RVs and vans that want a hardwire option. Switch it off when not in use to save the battery.

A low-cost listed 2000 W plug-in inverter for work trucks and vans. Good value if you just need outlets, not RV panel integration.

For RV owners who want a listed 2,000 W inverter with a remote at a fair price.

For RVs building around Go Power’s PowerTrak system that want an efficient 2000 W inverter with very low powersave draw.

For RVs and vans that want a listed inverter for a microwave or coffee maker at a fair price.

For RVs building around Go Power’s PowerTrak system that want an efficient 2000 W inverter with very low powersave draw.

A listed 1200 W hardwire inverter with a transfer switch, designed for truck sleeper cabs and work vehicles. Good value if you want a permanent install with shore-power pass-through.

A listed plug-in inverter for RV owners who want to run a microwave without hardwiring. Its real rating is 1,800 W, so a Freedom X 2000 suits bigger loads.

For RVs building around Go Power’s PowerTrak system that want an efficient 1800 W inverter with very low powersave draw.

For RVs building around Go Power’s PowerTrak system that want an efficient 1500 W inverter with very low powersave draw.

A solid 2000 W inverter for RVs and vans that want GFCI outlets and a hardwire terminal. Switch it off when idle, since it can waste up to 2 A.

A listed, compact 2000 W inverter for RVs and boats that already have a converter or charger. It handles kitchen appliances and switches to shore power on its own.

For RVs that already have a converter or solar charging and want an inverter with a built-in transfer switch.

For RVs that already have a converter or solar charging and want an inverter with a built-in transfer switch.

For RVs and boats that need a listed 1,500 W inverter for a microwave or coffee maker.

For listed 2,000 W installs in RVs and boats. The NTX-2000-12 is the cheaper Samlex for most buyers.

For larger RVs and cabins that leave a big inverter on around the clock: its idle draw is a fraction of most 3000 W units. Hardwire it into a panel to use the full output.

A big inverter with automatic changeover for RVs and home backup that already have a separate charger. Renogy’s HF inverter-chargers add charging for more money.

The pick in Giandel’s range for a permanent RV or cabin install, since it is the 3000 W model with an ETL listing and a hardwire terminal.

A safety-listed 3000 W inverter at a budget price, for RVs and cabins with a large 12 V battery bank.

The budget way to get a listed 3000 W inverter with a hardwire terminal, for work trucks and simple RV setups. Pair it with an external transfer switch if you have shore power.

For cabins and work trucks that want a listed 3,000 W inverter with plain household outlets.

For RVs that want to feed the whole coach panel through a 30 A cord from a listed inverter.

For RVs building around Go Power’s PowerTrak system that want an efficient 3000 W inverter with very low powersave draw.

A 3000 W inverter for RVs and cabins that need to run big kitchen loads and want a real UL 458 listing. Switch it off between uses, since its idle draw is high.

For RVs and boats that run an air conditioner or several appliances and need a listed install.

For RVs with a separate charger that need 3000 W for kitchen loads. It is listed, light and switches to shore power automatically, but has no built-in charger.

For RVs that already have a converter or solar charging and want an inverter with a built-in transfer switch.

The default 3,000 VA inverter-charger for a 12 V RV or boat on 30 A shore power. It costs less and idles lower than the original MultiPlus 12/3000.

Made for 50 A motorhomes and fifth wheels: one box handles split-phase shore power and 3,000 VA of inverter power on battery.

A well-rounded inverter-charger for a mid-size RV, van or boat on 30 A shore power. UL 458 certification and PowerAssist make it an easy choice for a code-compliant install.

A proven RV and boat inverter-charger with a higher surge rating than the newer MultiPlus 12/2000. Worth it if you start motor loads; otherwise the newer model is cheaper.

The long-running workhorse for 12 V RVs and boats that want to cook on battery power. The MultiPlus-II 12/3000 does the same job with lower idle draw for a little less money.

A light, listed 2000 W inverter-charger that suits most mid-size RVs and boats. It handles kitchen appliances and refills the battery on shore power.

A listed low-frequency inverter-charger for cabins, backup and RVs with hard-starting motor loads. It is heavy and idles high, but few listed units surge this long.

One of the lightest listed 3000 W inverter-chargers, for RVs that want to run an air conditioner and charge a big lithium bank fast. Worth the price over the Freedom SW unless you need stacking.

A compact, listed inverter-charger for small RVs, vans and boats that mostly run electronics. It replaces a separate converter and inverter in one box.

For RV builders and owners who want a listed 2000 W inverter-charger with a fast charger and RV-C integration. It costs more than the plain Freedom XC 2000.

For full-time RVers who want a rugged low-frequency inverter-charger that will start air conditioners and charge fast from a generator.

For 50 A RVs that want an inverter-charger able to pass both shore power legs through.

For larger RVs and boats that want a listed inverter-charger with fast lithium charging and generator support.

For 50 A RVs that want an inverter-charger able to pass both shore power legs through.

For small RVs and boats that want one listed box to invert, charge and switch shore power.

For larger RVs and boats that want a listed inverter-charger with fast lithium charging and generator support.

For full-time RVers who want a rugged low-frequency inverter-charger that will start air conditioners and charge fast from a generator.

For smaller RVs and trucks that want a rugged, listed 1,000 W inverter-charger and don’t mind paying for it.

The hardwired version of the EVO-1212F, for installers wiring it into an RV subpanel.

A proven drop-in replacement for discontinued Magnum units in large RVs and boats with 30 A dual-leg wiring. For a new build, the lighter Freedom XC Pro 3000 is the better buy unless you need stacking.

A heavy-duty inverter-charger for larger RVs that run off a generator and may want to stack two units later. The Freedom XC Pro 2000 is lighter and cheaper if you do not need stacking.