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Recently replaced the Inverter in my 2022 F-250 with a relatively like-sized inverter. Managed to do a zero-cut install and 3D printed a mount for it. Not the cleanest wiring I've ever done
Pros
True Sine Wave
Much less RFI noise due to better design (Ham radio operator so this is important)
Much more well built and can handle inrush current of devices with large capacitors (85W+ laptop chargers) without tripping out like the stock one
Zero power draw when inactive - wired the ignition signal to the remote high input on the inverter to facilitate this
Recently replaced the Inverter in my 2022 F-250 with a relatively like-sized inverter. Managed to do a zero-cut install and 3D printed a mount for it. Not the cleanest wiring I've ever done
Pros
True Sine Wave
Much less RFI noise due to better design (Ham radio operator so this is important)
Much more well built and can handle inrush current of devices with large capacitors (85W+ laptop chargers) without tripping out like the stock one
Zero power draw when inactive - wired the ignition signal to the remote high input on the inverter to facilitate this
Nice job !! Good choice for the inverter. I've got a fair amount of Victron gear in my house and RV.
Question - What LED functionality did you lose? The LED on the AC outlet ?
Yup, that's the functionality lost - I think in the future I might put a little circuit that detects AC voltage and if it's within safe limits it'll light it up, that way I can know it's on or off.
specifically, did you do anything with the white wire?
I left the white wire not connected. LEDs were also left not connected. The accessory +12V switch went to the high side of the remote control connection, and the rest was fairly straight forward.
Last edited by jdoh; May 3, 2025 at 04:21 PM.
Reason: avoid double post
This is super clean. Nice work. Victron makes some GREAT products. I wired up a van on all the Victron goods. I haven't had an issue with tripping my inverter on my 2017 - did this happen in later models?
Also, is there a limit on wattage? Any reasons not to install a 1000W? When you got into the wiring, is the limit due to the gauge wiring going to the inverter? 8.5A on a wire to the outlet I would assume is within boundary of whatever ford ran
This is super clean. Nice work. Victron makes some GREAT products. I wired up a van on all the Victron goods. I haven't had an issue with tripping my inverter on my 2017 - did this happen in later models?
Also, is there a limit on wattage? Any reasons not to install a 1000W? When you got into the wiring, is the limit due to the gauge wiring going to the inverter? 8.5A on a wire to the outlet I would assume is within boundary of whatever ford ran
The physical size of the 1,000 watt inverter is one issue - it is 4.6" x 9.1" x 14.2". The 400 watt Victron inverter the OP used is 3.3" x 7.2" x 10.8". The tiny factory +12VDC incoming power cable is another issue - the Victron can accept up to an 8AWG power cable. The tiny output wires going to the 120VAC receptacles are also an issue.
The physical size of the 1,000 watt inverter is one issue - it is 4.6" x 9.1" x 14.2". The 400 watt Victron inverter the OP used is 3.3" x 7.2" x 10.8". The tiny factory +12VDC incoming power cable is another issue - the Victron can accept up to an 8AWG power cable. The tiny output wires going to the 120VAC receptacles are also an issue.
Given Ford's propensity towards value engineering I'm guessing the 12 volt power for the inverter is minimal at best. 400 watts / 12 volts equals 33 amps so a number 10 wire would be Bare Bones minimum and a number eight would be preferred. I'll assume Ford did not run a number eight wire
Is it possible/advisable/problematic to use a higher power inverter, such as 2000W or 3000W?
I think a 2000W or greater inverter will be problematic considering that Ford's 2,000W Pro Power Onboard requires 2 batteries and a second 24 volt alternator.
Inverter Replacement
