For RVs building around Go Power’s PowerTrak system that want an efficient 2000 W inverter with very low powersave draw.
Amazon $495.99
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.
- 1,200 WContinuous
- 2,400 WSurge
- 0.8 AIdle draw
- YesUL listed
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Built-in 30 A transfer switch hands loads to shore power automatically
- Power-save mode drops idle draw under 0.6 A
- ETL listed to UL 458 with a marine supplement
- Doubles its output for 5 seconds to start motor loads
- Built for truck sleeper cabs; no outlets, so it must be hardwired
- Narrower 10.5-16.5 V input range than the Freedom X
The Xantrex Freedom X family
Every Xantrex Freedom X model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xantrex Freedom X 1000 | 1,000 W | 3.5/5 | $397.34 |
| Xantrex Freedom X 1200 (this one) | 1,200 W | 3.4/5 | $432.73 |
| Xantrex Freedom X 2000 | 2,000 W | 3.2/5 | $763.36 |
| Xantrex Freedom X 3000 | 3,000 W | 3.2/5 | $1,045.72 |
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 | 806-1212 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 1,200 W |
| Surge power | 2,400 W for 5 s |
| DC input range | 10.5 to 16.5 V |
| Idle draw | 0.8 A (10 W) |
| Power-saving draw | 0.6 A |
| Peak efficiency | 91% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Optional extra |
| App | No |
| Display | Yes |
| Safety listing | ETL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 14.8 x 10.4 x 3.5 in (376 x 263 x 91 mm) |
| Weight | 10.4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this size
For a small RV or home backup setup that wants automatic changeover between grid and battery without paying for an inverter-charger. You still need a separate charger.
Amazon $245.99A 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.
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