The Tripp Lite Series 1 000 Watt RMS PowerVerter Compact Power Inverter provides a durable and safe way to enjoy AC household appliances in your car truck SUV or RV by tapping into the 12-volt accessory port/cigarette lighter. The PV1000HF features a lightweight housing which makes it ultra-portable so you can take your power inverter with you from vehicle to vehicle or wherever you need to use your equipment. NOTE: To protect against high current draw that may occur during inverter failure a fuse link rated at 175 amps should be positioned no more than 18 in. from the PV1000HF s battery in the positive line.