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 $599.99The Renogy 3000W HF Inverter Charger is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.9 to 3.3. The Renogy 3000W HF Inverter Charger leads on value, features and idle draw. The Go Power! GP-IC-3000-12 wins on safety listing and warranty. The Renogy 3000W HF Inverter Charger costs $1,440.99 less ($599.99 vs $2,040.98).
For 50 A RVs that want an inverter-charger able to pass both shore power legs through.
Amazon $2,040.98Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Renogy 3000W HF Inverter Charger for value ($0.20 per continuous watt vs $0.68 per continuous watt), features (remote included, app, lithium charge profile, display vs optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app) and idle draw (1 A idle (about 12 W) with nothing plugged in vs 2.1 A idle (about 25 W) with nothing plugged in).
- Choose the Go Power! GP-IC-3000-12 for safety listing (UL certified to 458 & 1741 (with Marine Supplement) and to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 vs no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every inverter-chargers 12V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Renogy 3000W HF Inverter Charger | Go Power! GP-IC-3000-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.20 per continuous watt | 43 $0.68 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 93 1 A idle (about 12 W) with nothing plugged in | 50 2.1 A idle (about 25 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated | 100 UL certified to 458 & 1741 (with Marine Supplement) and to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 92 remote included, app, lithium charge profile, display | 28 optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 56 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| Renogy 3000W HF Inverter Charger | Go Power! GP-IC-3000-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter-charger | Pure sine wave inverter-charger |
| Continuous power | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Surge power | 6,000 W for 100 ms | 6,000 W for 100 ms |
| DC input range | 10.5 to 16.5 V | 9 to 17 V |
| Idle draw | 1 A (12 W) | 2.1 A (25 W) |
| Power-saving draw | - | 0.4 A |
| Peak efficiency | 90% | 90% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | - | 0 |
| GFCI outlets | - | No |
| Hardwire terminal | - | Yes |
| USB ports | - | None |
| Transfer switch | Yes | Yes |
| Charger | 100 A | 125 A |
| Lithium charge profile | Yes | No |
| Parallel units | - | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Optional extra |
| App | Built in | No |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Safety listing | No | UL certified to 458 & 1741 (with Marine Supplement) and to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 |
| Cooling | - | fan |
| Dimensions | 17.0 x 11.3 x 4.3 in | 349 x 321 x 205 mm |
| Weight | 16.3 lb | 38.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
