So I just had a very nice 1kW inverter given to me. Problem is that it is 24v on the input side.

with dual batteries, can I wire this in and still keep the rest of the truck at 12v?

The only way I can think of is if you have the dual alternator set up, you can add a 24 volt alternator and supply that voltage to 2 added batteries connected to the inverter. Charlie

So I just had a very nice 1kW inverter given to me. Problem is that it is 24v on the input side.

with dual batteries, can I wire this in and still keep the rest of the truck at 12v?
There is no simple way to use that unit in your truck. I purchase 1300W units for $129 that are 12V.

There is no simple way to use that unit in your truck. I purchase 1300W units for $129 that are 12V.

That is what I thought, I couldn't come up with anything either. Ebay it goes!

you could do it, but it wouldn't be cost effective...

heymccall: for that price i'm guessing those must be modified sinewave inverters??

you could do it, but it wouldn't be cost effective...

heymccall: for that price i'm guessing those must be modified sinewave inverters??
Without a doubt, modified Sine. For what we're doing, they work awesome, especially for the price.

Unless you know you need it a sine wave inverter isn't worth the extra money. In the early days of inverters the modified sine waves where not so go but has been drasticly improved. I am running everything you can think of off of modifed sine wave including computers. The only thing you might notice is that your popcorn takes an extra 30 seconds in the microwave.