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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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About a week ago I permately installed a power inverter in my car. I ran it right from the fuse box and fused it and used a glue gun to mount it to the bottom of the passenger seat. So it gives me a 120v outlet and an extra 12v outlet (has both of those built in). I might hook up a small extension cord and just have it sitting under the seat that way it makes it easier to access the power. Tell me what you guys think of the idea.

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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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Good place to install it, out of the way.
 
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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how many watts is that? im just curious cause i know the big boys require you to go straight to the battery for power
 
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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300 Watts. Yeah it has a cigarette lighter attachment too. The only ones that you need straight to the battery and stuff are like the 1500-3000 watt ones, lol.
 
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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rv?
 
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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What do you mean rv?
 
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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haha thats a sweet idea man, i like it
 
Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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What do you mean rv?
Literally RV. lol

 
Old Aug 1, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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why do you need a power inverter in a civic?
 
Old Aug 1, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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so you can plug in stuff like a ps2?
 



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