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    Posted: 20 Feb 2021 at 10:14pm
Wow....sorry about that it didn't have anything but some test information on running an inverter and TVs.  I was able to edit my post to remove the link.....you may want to remove the link from your post.  Weird the information was pretty useful.....site seemed harmless.
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Originally posted by pedwards2932

I found this article it has some interesting info on inverter draw and using inverter to power a TV.....it was helpful to me since I was a bit concerned how much draw I was going to get running my TV on an inverter.
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I found this article it has some interesting info on inverter draw and using inverter to power a TV.....it was helpful to me since I was a bit concerned how much draw I was going to get running my TV on an inverter.
Sorry had to pull link as it was giving a suspicious warning
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Multiple options on Amazon. Here’s one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08GY7TMQH/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A37ME1V6AVKFWE

Getting one with a switch is probably a good idea to keep parasitic losses down.
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They have several voltmeters that will plug into the 12 volt plug.....that is what I am getting for my set up.
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I'm looking to do the same thing but I'm looking for a 12 volt plug that has 2 usb ports as well as a voltage display for the battery.  Any recommendations on what plug I should use to upgrade the normal 2 usb port plug in an RPOD to have a 12 volt, 2 usb and a battery voltage display.  I have a RPOD 176.
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Hi Vann,   like your setup with the TV lowered,  for the mounting bracket is there solid wood behind the wall in this area or did you have to go through the closet and add additional support?

Also your shelf and the support across the side wall  how did you mount this, into the AL support  behind the wall?

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Looks good.
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Well I got it done today.  When I pulled the wires for the old USB plug I found they were attached to some 12 guage wires.  I wired up the new usb/12volt plug unit.  I had to cut the panel a bit for it to fit...used oscillating saw made quick work of it.  Tested with the inverter and TV works fine.  I think it came out pretty nice.
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