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.
Amazon $1,069
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.
- 1,000 WContinuous
- 2,000 WSurge
- YesUL listed
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Inverter, 50 A charger and 30 A transfer switch in one 13 lb box
- Power-factor-corrected charger shares a weak shore or generator supply without tripping breakers
- ETL listed to UL 458 with a marine supplement
- Can recover a battery drained to 0 V
- Idle draw is not published
- App monitoring needs the Bluetooth remote panel, sold separately
- Generic lithium batteries need the custom charge setting
The Xantrex Freedom XC family
Every Xantrex Freedom XC model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xantrex Freedom XC 1000 (this one) | 1,000 W | 3.7/5 | $514.39 |
| Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 | 2,000 W | 3.8/5 | $912.21 |
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 | 817-1050 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 1,000 W |
| Surge power | 2,000 W for 5 s |
| DC input range | 10 to 18 V |
| Peak efficiency | 91% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes |
| Charger | 50 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes |
| Parallel units | No |
| Control and build | |
| Remote | Optional extra |
| App | Optional add-on |
| Display | Yes |
| Safety listing | ETL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 with marine supplement |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 14.2 x 10.6 x 3.7 in (360 x 270 x 95 mm), 11.8 in wide with flanges |
| Weight | 13.4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2017-07 |
Alternatives in this size
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.
Amazon $1,506.99For larger RVs and boats that want 3000 W of AC and a fast shore-power charger in one box.
Rich Solar $799.99Compare
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