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.
Amazon $912.21
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.
- 3,000 WContinuous
- 6,000 WSurge
- YesUL listed
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 150 A charger refills large lithium banks quickly on shore or generator power
- Starts an RV air conditioner with 6,000 W for 5 seconds
- RV-C and J1939 built in for factory panels
- Under 19 lb, far lighter than older 3000 W inverter-chargers
- Idle draw is not published
- No parallel stacking
- App monitoring needs the Bluetooth remote panel, sold separately
The Xantrex Freedom XC Pro family
Every Xantrex Freedom XC Pro model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Continuous | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 2000 | 2,000 W | 3.6/5 | $1,216.32 |
| Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 3000 (this one) | 3,000 W | 3.7/5 | $1,506.99 |
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 | 818-3010 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 3,000 W |
| Surge power | 6,000 W for 5 s |
| DC input range | 10.1 to 18 V |
| Peak efficiency | 91% |
| Connections | |
| AC outlets | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | No |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes |
| USB ports | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes |
| Charger | 150 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 107.1, UL 458 and UL 458 Marine Supplement |
| Cooling | load-controlled fan |
| Dimensions | 15.4 x 10.8 x 4.9 in (390 x 275 x 125 mm), 12.0 in wide with flanges |
| Weight | 18.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2020-04 |
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