An all-in-one RV or boat inverter-charger that recharges a lithium bank quickly on shore power. Plan on buying the remote.
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A small inverter-charger for a teardrop, small boat or van that plugs into shore power. It replaces a separate inverter, charger and transfer switch.
- 430 WContinuous
- 900 WSurge
- 0.5 AIdle draw
- NoUL listed
- 5 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Switches to shore power and charges the battery automatically
- Draws 0.5 A idle and under 0.2 A in search mode
- PowerAssist tops up a weak campground or generator supply from the battery
- Five-year warranty
- Only 430 W continuous: electronics and a small fridge, no heating appliances
- Not UL listed per Victron’s published documents
- Bluetooth needs a VE.Bus Smart dongle sold separately
The Victron MultiPlus 120V family
Every Victron MultiPlus 120V model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victron MultiPlus 12/500 120V (this one) | 430 W | 3.5/5 | $308.55 |
| Victron MultiPlus 12/800 120V | 700 W | 3.9/5 | $347.37 |
| Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 120V | 1,000 W | 3.9/5 | $487.05 |
| Victron MultiPlus 12/2000 120V | 1,600 W | 4.4/5 | $861.90 |
| Victron MultiPlus 12/3000 120V | 2,400 W | 4.3/5 | $1,168.75 |
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 | PMP121500100 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 430 W |
| Surge power | 900 W |
| DC input range | 9.5 to 17 V |
| Idle draw | 0.5 A (6 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.2 A |
| Peak efficiency | 90% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes |
| Charger | 20 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes |
| Parallel units | Yes |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Optional extra |
| App | Optional add-on |
| Display | No |
| Safety listing | No |
| Cooling | fan |
| Dimensions | 311 x 182 x 100 mm (12.24 x 7.17 x 3.94 in) |
| Weight | 9.7 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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