Tripp Lite 150W Compact Portable Car Power Inverter 1 Outlet 12V DC to 120V AC w/ 2-Port USB
Vehicle cabs rarely have enough places to run line-voltage gear or recharge a bench of hand electronics between jobs. We built this compact inverter to draw directly from an auxiliary power socket, turning direct current into standard alternating current. It tucks into a console or glove box when not in service.
Price as our retail partner last listed it. They set it and they can change it, so the figure on their page is the one that counts at checkout.
- Converts 12V DC battery power to standard 110V AC power
- Runs smartphones, laptops, tablets, GPS units, game systems, portable TVs, DVD players, MP3 players and other electronics
- Features NEMA 5-15R outlet and 2.1a and 1.0a USB charging ports
- Outputs 150 watts (continuous); 300 watts (peak)
- 1-year limited warranty
How this one is built
Vehicle accessory plug
The integrated plug slips directly into a standard auxiliary power port or cigarette lighter socket. It seats firmly to draw direct current from the automotive electrical system without needing hardwired battery terminal clamps under the hood.
Household alternating outlet
A standard alternating current receptacle sits on the face to run small line-powered tools, laptop chargers, or test displays right in the passenger seat. It handles the continuous load while leaving space around the chassis for heat to shed.
Direct USB ports
Dedicated USB sockets supply power directly to handheld test gear, tablets, or phones without tying up the line-voltage outlet with a bulky wall adapter. You can keep field gear topped off between work stops.
Compact chassis finish
The durable housing finished in black and red resists scuffs from sliding around floorboards, center consoles, and tool bags. It keeps internal components isolated from accidental contact with loose hardware.
On the nameplate
These are the figures our retail partner lists for this unit. Where a number is missing here it was not printed on the listing, and we would rather leave the row out than fill it with a guess.
| Outlets | 3 |
|---|---|
| Watts | 150 W |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Color | Black/red |
| Weight | 8.64 ounces |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
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