What does a Power Inverter do? Why buy a Power Inverter?
The basic function of a power inverter is to take your vehicle's 12 volt DC power and convert it to 110 volt AC power like you have in your standard home wall outlet. Depending on the amperage rating of the inverter this lets you run a wide array of electrical devices that need AC power to work like televisions, small appliances, power tools or any AC style charging device. This makes them very useful on road trips and camping adventures. Inverters come in a lot of different styles, some are hardwired to the car's battery and some are simple adapters that plug directly into a cigarette lighter outlet. Check your power needs carefully before choosing the right power inverter.