Is there a way to tap into the power inverter to use as a switched 12v source for my WeBoost? Putting it in/near that location would make my life easier.

 

I know that seems convenient, but I sure wouldn't put that thing on top of that inverter, you never know what kind of RF interference you may pick up there.
I have mine under the passenger seat and have it plugged into the 12v outlet on the back of the console.

 

I hear ya. There's plenty of room behind the seat back there as well.

 

I would suggest keeping it well away from the inverter, maybe behind the seat on the other side.

As to tapping a 12v keyed source, I imagine there is one for the inverter, you'd just have to check a wiring diagram or get the DVOM out and check for one.

 

The inverter’s AC waveform is a rather nasty modified square wave, and not a nice clean sine wave. I’d try a temporary hookup to verify satisfactory operation before committing to the inverter as a power source.

We have the WeBoost RV Drive Reach for our camper. I bough the option DC power supply so that I can run it from 12 Vdc.

HTH,
Jim / crewzer

 

I don't think he is looking to power the booster with the inverter, just looking for a close 12v keyed power wire.

 

Correct. Just looking for a switched 12V source back there.

 

I misunderstood “power inverter for power source”.

Safe travels,
Jim / crewzer

 

This HAM radio sits behind the PASSENGER seat. Granted the antenna is outside the truck, but if there was any RF off the inverter, due to it's proximity to it, the inverter would overload the front end of my radio. As it is now, I don't pick up any noise from the inverter.

 

Well, that's not sitting right on top of the inverter, and besides, why take a chance when you don't have to???

 

What about putting it in the bottom of the center console? There is a 12v plug there, but it will stay on for a while after the key is off. If you want it under the back seat, 12v switched or constant power isn't that far away in the passenger kick panel. That's where I get power for my dash cam. It's a clean install with the cords running under the door scuff plates (not sure what to call them, need more coffee).

My WeBoost device gets really hot. I don't have it in my F-350, it's in my RV trailer. I have it mounted vertically in the open so it can get some airflow. I started off using the 120v power supply and that worked fine connected to my MSW inverter. To make the wiring easier/shorter, I switched to the 12v power supply.