How To Use Volvo Provided Outlets, And Inverter Installation

Hey guys this video we will show you how to install an inverter with and inline fuse in your Volvo VNL 780. Also you will lean how easy it is to power all 6 outlets in your Volvo using just your inverter.

[@mahera7375]

good video .. brother have questions about inverter for freightliner Cascadia 2016 semi truck 1500 should be enough to run mini AC fridge and small microwave .. if the truck engine off can I use microwave and what gonna happen for the fridge when the engine off have to turn off the fridge or have to start truck engine ... by the way I see you turn the TV on and truck engine was off that's not gonna drain battery's ? appreciate for you

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

Maher A 1500 should be enough for a small fridge but look at wattage output first before you buy it, also if your try using the microwave while the fridge is running you might blow the in line fuse due to too much of a amp draw, and the reason I was able to run tv with truck off is because it only pulls about 20 watts it's not much power so battery won't die also the truck has about 4000 miles so I knew the batteries could handle it, if your thinking of running a fridge and microwave I would think about getting a 3000 watt unless you are going to hook up the fridge to the trucks wiring because in that case you wouldn't need the inverter.

[@lonewolf4672]

🇺🇲I just watched this video and is just what I was looking for🙂👍 Thank you so much brothe, be safe out there.

[@neilcastro836]

Damn bro that's a twerked out Volvo and you did it correctly with no issues, congrats.

[@nicholasrahming1753]

You saved a lot of money thank you

[@truckingwithsal]

Video helped me out on my vnl thank you!

[@hugojauregui4057]

that truck looks very clean

[@faridonazizi1561]

You saved my life … thanks

[@marlontyronewilliams7701]

Great video

[@yaroslavivanchuk1796]

What I was really about is Webasto. How that is installed. Good video.

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

Thanks

[@taylorlavoy9742]

Thanks for posting buddy

[@stevemartin7309]

That was smart!!!

[@user-ek9sl4fg4b]

Hello and thank you for sharing your experience with us. I can’t find the fuse 150amps can you let me know where you got it from please. Thx again

[@mjyouletstalk.6724]

Thank you!! Man for sharing BUT I tried the extension Cable from inverter to the outlet 120 NOT working there is NO Electrical power there The outlet inside the truck if you suggest some thing I appreciate it!

[@karlanderson9712]

Thanks!

[@aimstrucking7686]

Thank you

[@ElMugroso88]

Are you use 4gauge cable ??? How work's?? No hot cable when you are using the microwave?? Thanks for you answer , many people recomend 0 gauge cable

[@rond4868]

Good work, nice job. I need some help: Q. What size cable/wiring did you use (cables from batteries to inverter)? 0 gauge? Q. Why did you choose to use a 150 amp fuse? Why not just 50, 75 or 100?

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

If you go to loves I believe they tell you what gauge wire you need on a little chart it all depends on the length and power you plan on pulling mine were 4 gauge and a 6 gauge I would stick to a 4 gauge Also I choose to use the 150 because that's what I was able to get my hands on and if you look at online charts some places tell you depending on what you plan to use your inverter for what size fuse to use.

[@ahmedsaleha2968]

I didn’t see the extension cord where it goes in truck. I have inverter installed and want to have power in each outlet. But I couldn’t find to connect them all with investor.

[@peterrodriguez7454]

What about 2000 watt for a mini fridge and a small microwave?? What do you recommend a fuse or a circuit breaker ??

[@peterrodriguez7454]

Hey man good stuff, you mentioned just using an extension cord? Can you explain to me how thanks

[@otrcommgmail]

The volvo has an outlet to connect shore power, so he plugged extension cord from inverter to shore power outlet on outside.

[@moisesguzman4596]

I got a truck at work and has the central control panel in the compartment and outlets inside the can and a fridge. I assume if I connect an inverter the same way the fridge and outlets should work?

[@jimmyaleman790]

If you have the cab power distributor you can

[@enisdedicfunnyvideos2126]

Do you have to turn off the inventor due to battery drain out

[@jaafarmohsin4260]

What is that red on and off button on the gray box

[@garycarroll9447]

Most trucks come with holes usually near the battery box problem is cords may be to short

[@brandondunn8397]

Couldn't I just run a male to male extension from my power inverter to the cab power outlet plug where the GCFI is to power all the outlets that cab power is connected to in the truck? If so then I only need like 12 inches of cord and voila power to the 110v outlets in the cab.

[@sxty8chrgr]

Okay so that Phillips and temro box is only for shore power? That little gray box is not an inverter I'm assuming?

[@jz3572]

On the factory inverter it plugs into quick connects and routes power to outlets all over the sleeper.

[@jerryventers5467]

What’s the extension cord for ?

[@rndygong]

So after inventer install you run a extension cord out side the truck to power the outlet

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

That's how I did it you could do a cord with two male ends and just plug in to the little box inside the truck and get the same results

[@anthonycenteno2200]

How long are your cables to the battery?

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

i dont have the truck any more but i want to say 10 ft is more than enough

[@truckertonio9371]

When you turn your truck off for home time does it still drain your battery?

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

no it didn't we just turned off the inverter or unplugged the extension cord

[@anthonyh9930]

Where did you buy the 150 amp fuse?

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

Either at one of the truck stops or at Walmart

[@kasimkhujakurbonov8856]

Adventures Of Chris And Jane llp

[@hectorjimenez1361]

Great video! I recently had to switch trucks. It has a 2000watt inverter. Got a 14 vnl 680. I got the fridge that comes with truck connected to inverter. Then a microwave to one of the outlets. Every time I use the microwave the inverter shuts off. Know what it might be?

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

Maybe the inverter is going out or the microwave and fridge are drawing to much power not sure it seems like the inverter can't handle it though

[@hectorjimenez1361]

Adventures Of Chris And Jane I appreciate the reply. Yeah I tried the microwave only straight to inverter and still cut off. Might try just getting a new inverter. Thanks for the help

[@zablonskys1]

You should have your refrigerator already set up to the batteries from factory, soo it will not interfere with the inverter

[@duke_ee]

@@zablonskys1 my fridge is connected from factory and fuse in back is good but my fridge doesnt work. You know why that might be?

[@duke_ee]

@@hectorjimenez1361 How do you hook your fridge up to the inverter?

[@tomkennedy5956]

Instead of a long drop cord I could use a smaller cord couldn’t I

[@alvinfanning1666]

What size inverter did u use

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

2500 watt

[@FranklinSaint485]

What size cable are you using and where can I find that fuse ? I have the same truck /inverter that I want to hook up

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

Sorry for late reply using 4 gauge wire and fuse i got from my companies parts department sorry it was kind of a hassle to find the fuse

[@jatt22ful]

So where did you put the red wire too? From the inverter

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

To the positive side of the battery with an inline fuse

[@jatt22ful]

@@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane not that one. I know you hook up red and black. Red goes to the battery(+) side and black(-) side. But other wire. Power cord from the side, maybe it’s orange then. Where you turn the inverter on right next too it.

[@jatt22ful]

@@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane the extension cord sorry.

[@jatt22ful]

@@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane and also what is that cab power for? I got in my truck too.

[@hell_pike9150]

Why don't they come with this installed?

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

Some companies do and some don't it seems.

[@yaroslavivanchuk1796]

Another comment - cables have to be as close as possible to the battery and as big as possible. I use 12.

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

Yep your right I did this so long ago and no longer have the truck or invertor so can't even remember or check what I had

[@alylamar4569]

What company do you haul for?

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

Did haul for FFE now haul for Landstar

[@robertdrayton3541]

You mentioned 6 outlets but I saw 4. Where are the other 2?

[@mooredre3221]

I think he was talking about outlets throughout the cab.

[@robertdrayton3541]

I found them. 2 in the closet, 2 behind the middle drawer & 2 under the bunk.

[@zablonskys1]

I didn’t see where did you connect the inverter to the Cab power ?? Which outlet? You should change the title of this video to how to instal an inverter instead, thanks anyways!

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

I made a hole under the truck and plugged it in outside but you can just use a 2 sided make connector to plug it in on the inside it's a much cleaner look

[@Texas_Holdin]

Ridiculous how these trucks don’t come with ut

[@KozmikEl7]

This was nothing like what your description implies. This should have been HEY GUYS IM INSTALLING AN INVERTER IN MY NEW VOLVO TRUCK!!!!😡

[@garycarroll9447]

Next time connect the ground first

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

Lol for real man I was thinking to myself I'm an idiot

[@johnndoe1184]

you throwing shots about going under the bed but he has more viewers than you is that why you throwing shots

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

Johnn Doe you talking about he like I know who he is and if your talking about someone who has had they're video up for over a year or 2 and has more viewer than me that's fine I could care less this isn't even my primary account dude I barely have any videos if you say I'm taking shots that's on you, but I'm just giving people another option and as for blowing something up on your other comment dude please there's and inline fuse a fuse in the inverter and a fuse in the shorepower box inside the truck how do you see something blowing up unless you mean the fuse in which case I don't use more than I need and I know what the fuses can handle

[@hanksouthworth9755]

Negative first always

[@hanksouthworth9755]

It is impossible to short out a ground wire the sparks when you hooked up the red hot wire was epic

[@CCole-gr9sb]

so, plug into inverter first. Then ground wire to battery? then positive to battery? In that order?

[@roundsm18]

Unless you actually planned to do it correctly. Are you trying to get people to shock the shit out of themselves?! It’s even an ASE test question on all of the tests for heavy truck and automotive. Negative is last to go on first to come off.

[@897aa33]

To the point, please, biroll annoying.