Xantrex Technologies XPower Plus 700 Watt Inverter #851 0700

Editorial Review
The Xantrex Technologies XPower Plus 700-Watt Inverter provides portable power for trucks, RVs, boats, and minivans. By plugging the inverter directly into your vehicle’s 12-volt cigarette lighter, you can turn your vehicle into a mobile office and operate devices such as a 27-inch TV or 20-inch TV/DVD combo, a camcorder, a laptop computer, or small power tools and small kitchen appliances. This compact, lightweight unit automatically senses low-battery voltage so you never have to worry about a depleted battery. It is a quiet alternative to noisy, gas-powered generators; it will provide hours of emergency power during snowstorms or blackouts. The high-efficiency design transfers 90-percent of the battery's power to your equipment. An automatic shutdown mechanism protects against overload, over-temperature and low battery conditions. The inverter is equipped with two 3-prong grounded AC outlets, a DC outlet and hardwire applications. The durable plastic unit is 7.2-by-4.1-by-2.2 inches in size and weighs just 3 pounds. It is covered by a 1-year warranty.
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Customer Reviews

Very pleased

2007-01-04
I work on my boat which is stored in a yard without any electrical hookups. This unit handles a palm sander and polisher with ease. A perfect solution for devices that have moderate power ratings such as those I've mentioned.

Excelente +++++

2006-12-24
tengo desde hace varios años un par de inversores xantrex de 300w 700w y uno nuevo de 1750w y debo decir que se comporta de una manera excelente, en el lugar que yo vivo no hay tendido electrico y entonces recurrimos a la energia solar como fuente de energia y decir que conozco muchos de mis vecinos con inversores xantrex tanto los viejos Jazz como ahora los x-power y debo decir que son EXCELENTES repito EXCELENTES

Opps The product REVIEW was inadequate.

2006-07-02
The product I believe is possible very good for what it was meant to be. I have never tried it. This was my fault as I was seeking a converter that would plug into a car cigerette lighter and power small items while driving the car. They exist. They are about 100 watts and would draw a little less than 10 amps. This one was 700 watts and the power draw from the battery would be greater than any fuse size utilized within the auto. It must be attached with alligator clips directly to the car battery terminals. I wasn't thinking about the amp drawing requirement. The review should have somehow indicated how it needed to be attached to the battery.

Works great

2005-10-16
I received two of the inverters and both worked great. I was able to easily run a 27" TV and a VCR off one inverter without problems. I would suggest the use of a deep cycle battery if you want to use them long term, multiple times.

This product may causes SRS issue with certain vehicles

2005-08-09
I used this product on my Honda Odyssey 2002. This casue the SRS light lit on. I brought the van to Honda Dealer and they said this took away the power from the vehicle that cause the SRS module failure. The cost to repair may upto $800.

I plan to return this product to Amazon.

What is the return process?

Thanks,

Peter

Worked fine for a season.

2008-07-09
i don't know but I seem to go through an inverter every season. This one lasted only one season before I had to replace it as the last one (MAXXsst, 500w) had also lasted a season. I was only powering up a laptop (65 watts). I now have a Whistler 500w and have not used it for a full season.

bodell

2008-04-06
Just the thing to have in a short power outage. keep a couple battries charge up and you can have a 27 in tv and 13 watt =60 watt fluorescent bulb for about four hours.

Excelent produc

2008-02-26
Bery good produc, but you can't used in to the cars because you do not put in to the cigarett light

I love it, Just one Beware for you guys

2007-10-18
I love this thing. Don't make the mistake I did and reverse polarity from the battery. Zap. If you do though, mine was an easy fix. Open the bottom of the case and there are 2 40 amp (look like car fuses) fuses. I burned both of mine out. I replaced them and it is back to work. I use this thing for tailgaiting by the way. It runs a 32 inch LCD and Satellite receiver with no problems.

My solution for the reverse polarity.. Big Red Dot by the Positive terminal. I guess I have to make it idiot proof (me)

Great inverter and very small.

2007-10-10
I was surprised at how small and lightweight this inverter is for it's rated output; which is 540 watts continuous. I can pull 580 to 600 watts (from my 120 volt 5 amp weed wacker) for about 20 minutes before the unit beeps, but it still runs about another 5 minutes before it automatically shuts down. Let it cool and it's ready to go again; very nice feature. Virtually silent, including the fan. Great inverter for the price.