I'd like to be able to charge my Video Camera and other things while
on road trips. Any Suggestions on a power inverter that I can hardwire
into the car?
Actually, all you would normally need is the camera's Automobile cable.
My video camera batteries are 9 volt and the cable which came with the
camera matches the voltage to the camera to charge the batteries.
Batteries are all a DC device and would charge right off the car's system
unless you have Battery packs of higher voltage than your car. To invert
up to AC and then back down again to DC would waste a lot of power in the
conversions although it could be done. That said, I DO have a REDI-LINE
DA12L in my Old 80 Subaru Brat which I use to run grinders, drills, coffee
pot, and such essentials at nonwired jobsites. It was simple to install
in the engine compartment, requires no battery power unless Power is being
used and outputs 1600 watts. I think it would be overkill for your use
but they also make others.
