TRDSupraSE said:
Where is the best place to mount a power inverter? I got the Whistler PPC300. Also what's the best way to hardwire it? Straight to the battery or just run it off an accessory like the cigarette lighter? Thanks...
Mount the power inverter in the most convenient to you. More likely close to what ever you are going to plug into it. I have put them in the dash, under the front seats, glove box, in the back seat (inside of the seat), trunk, the possibilities are endless. I say up it under your front seat if it will fit, and remember that the power inverter just like any amp must breath. Oh and make sure that there is no heat blowing on it from your heater/AC.
As for wiring it, never to the cigarette lighter, because once you overload the circuit it becomes a real pain in the rear to keep replacing fuses. Always to the battery, use a 12-10 gauge line, fused for the power inverters specs, within 6 inches of the battery. The line is quite thick for this application, but it will reduce current loss and help you run your application with out the fluttering that some people experience then their vehicle is not running.
Plug and Play, & enjoy,
Jakub