Wiring DC/AC inverter: 1992 Caravan

[2tons0fun]

Hi gang,

I am going to install a DC/AC power inverter into a 1992 Caravan for a guy I know.

-Does anyone know of a relay that will handle a 500W inveter? A part number would be very helpful. I'm thinking 30/40A will do it.

-Is there a site w/ caravan schematics? I'd really like to wire it to the key.
Here is my schematic so far, please tell me if it is correct.

Thanks as always,

2t

Schematic:

edit, must decrease size...
http://www.wisconsinstreetdominators.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1691

[Wasted Income]

That looks right. A normal automotive relay should work (since lots of guys run them off the cigarette lighter) and the cig lighter fuse is only 30-35 amp. If you want something bigger, I've got a few outboard starter relays (big amp). I could send one your way. They work really well, and are no bigger than an automotive relay.

[2tons0fun]

Thanks,

I have a few ford style starter solenoids that I was thinking of using, but am afraid they would burn up if left powered on for a long time. I would like to have a heavier-duty (I know, I made that up) relay than the one I found at Farm and fleet. It has spade terminals and I'd really like to have a stud w/ a nut or something a little tougher (similar to the ford/tractor/OMC style soleinoid).

The other limitation of the little spade terminal is the wire size. I don't think #4 is going to fit in one of those cheezy solderless terminals. Considering we are using #4 right off of the batt. I'd like something that has a locking connector (or a stud/nut). Even with a fusible link from the batt to the relay if the big hot wire rattled loose from the spade terminal on the relay it would start things on fire in a hurry.

Sorry for the novel, just trying to see what's out there.

Thanks,

2t

[Wasted Income]

Yeah, the one I've got looks pretty similar to your Ford starter relay.

What about the 75 amp one on this page?
http://www.wiringproducts.com/dept_36.html

[2tons0fun]

That looks perfecto!

Thanks man,

2t