A compact, light inverter-charger for vans and small RVs that plug into shore power and run on lithium. It costs much less than Victron or Xantrex units with similar features.
Amazon $469.99
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.
- 2,000 WContinuous
- 4,000 WSurge
- YesUL listed
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Inverter, 80 A charger and 30 A transfer switch in one 16 lb box
- Runs a microwave or coffee maker, with 4,000 W for 5 seconds
- Power Share cuts charging to keep the shore breaker from tripping
- ETL listed to UL 458 with a marine supplement
- Idle draw is not published
- App monitoring needs the Bluetooth remote panel, sold separately
- 80 A charger is slow for a large lithium bank
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 | 1,000 W | 3.7/5 | $514.39 |
| Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 (this one) | 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 | 817-2080 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 2,000 W |
| Surge power | 4,000 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 | 80 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 | 15.4 x 10.8 x 4.0 in (390 x 275 x 102 mm), 12.0 in wide with flanges |
| Weight | 16.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2017-07 |
Alternatives in this size
For RVs and home backup with a big 12 V lithium bank that want fast shore charging and seamless changeover. It undercuts the major brands while matching their headline features.
Amazon $599.99A 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.
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