Why not make life simple - find a 12v charger for your computer. I have one for my MacBook that works really well. Forget the inverter. Yes you will need a socket of some sort - I use a "cigarette lighter" socket fused to 10A. Gilbert
Why not add a 110v outlet instead? You have a house inverter, right?Good morning
I will be installing a 12v cigarette lighter style outlet in the cockpit area of my Mainship 350. I will mostly use it to plug in a 350 watt portable inverter. I can run my laptop when on the hook and also run my Christmas lighting when underway.
Should I fuse the positive leg to the battery?
How should I calculate the fuse size?
Thanks
Jim.
IMHO it is best to locate inverter as close to battery as possible. DC current does not perform well over long distance.