{"product_id":"renogy-pro-12v-2000w-pure-sine-wave-inverter-with-transfer-switch-230v","title":"Renogy Pro 12V 2000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter with Transfer Switch (230V)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Renogy Pro 12V 2000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter turns your 12V battery bank into a clean 230V\/50Hz supply, and its built-in AC transfer switch means the caravan changes over to shore power automatically the moment you plug in at a park. It is a high-frequency design, so it is noticeably lighter and more compact than an old-style transformer inverter of the same output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost caravanners start with a small inverter for a laptop and a phone charger, then discover the limit the first time someone wants to run a kettle or a toaster off-grid. 2000W is the size where an inverter stops being a gadget and starts running the household appliances you actually brought along. The pure sine wave output matters here: induction motors, compressor fridges, CPAP machines and modern electronics all run cooler and quieter on a true sine wave than on a modified-sine approximation, and some simply refuse to work on the cheap stuff. The Pro series sits above the CORE line in build and thermal headroom, which is what you want when the inverter is working hard in a sealed cupboard on a hot Karoo afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2000W continuous pure sine wave output\u003c\/strong\u003e – enough for a kettle, microwave, toaster or a set of power tools, one at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in AC transfer switch\u003c\/strong\u003e – changes over between inverter and shore power automatically, so you never have to re-plug appliances when you arrive at a caravan park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e230V \/ 50Hz output\u003c\/strong\u003e – matched to South African appliances and plugs, not a US 120V unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-frequency design\u003c\/strong\u003e – smaller and lighter than a low-frequency inverter of the same rating, which matters when payload is tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive protection\u003c\/strong\u003e – over-load, over-temperature, over- and under-voltage and short-circuit protection built in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature-controlled cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e – fans only spin up when they are needed, so the van stays quiet at low loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-road caravans and campers running a 12V lithium bank that need real household power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlanders who want to boil a kettle without starting a generator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone alternating between caravan parks and bush camps who wants automatic shore-power changeover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome standby duty during load shedding, paired with a suitable battery bank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobile workshops and trades running 230V tools off a vehicle battery system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLocal Support from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e4Matt Campers is a Renogy dealer in Cape Town, serving the Western Cape and delivering across South Africa. We fit these systems into our own campers, so we can talk you through cable sizing, fusing and where the inverter should physically live before you buy. If you are anywhere near the Cape, come through to the showroom and see a working installation rather than guessing from a spec sheet. If you are further afield, phone or e-mail us and we will help you spec the whole system, not just the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RIV1220PU-235\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RIV1220PU-235-G1-SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous output power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput waveform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure sine wave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal input voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230V AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopology:\u003c\/strong\u003e High frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC transfer switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature-controlled forced-air fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over-load, over-temperature, over-voltage, under-voltage, short circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Renogy Pro 12V 2000W pure sine wave inverter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBattery cables, fuses and AC wiring are not included and should be sized to the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOptional Fitment \u0026amp; Upgrade Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2000W inverter draws serious current on the DC side, so the cable and fuse are not an afterthought. Plan on short, heavy battery leads and a correctly rated DC fuse or breaker as close to the battery as practical. Your battery bank needs to be able to deliver that current too: a single small lead-acid battery will sag long before the inverter does, which is why these are almost always paired with lithium. On the AC side, have the 230V side of the installation done by a competent person and keep the inverter output and shore-power input properly separated, which the built-in transfer switch is designed to handle. Mount the unit somewhere with real airflow, not buried under bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair the inverter with a lithium bank from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lithium-batteries\"\u003elithium batteries\u003c\/a\u003e range and keep it charged from the roof with panels from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-panels\"\u003esolar panels\u003c\/a\u003e collection and a matched unit from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-charge-controllers\"\u003esolar charge controllers\u003c\/a\u003e range. Compare it against the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inverters-inverter-chargers\"\u003einverters and inverter chargers\u003c\/a\u003e, and pick up the cables, fuses and busbars you will need from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electrical-accessories\"\u003eelectrical accessories\u003c\/a\u003e collection. The full Renogy line-up lives in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/renogy\"\u003eRenogy\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this run a kettle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a standard travel kettle or a small household kettle will run on 2000W. Do it one appliance at a time, and expect the battery bank to take a solid hit while it boils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the transfer switch actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you plug into shore power at a caravan park, the inverter automatically passes the incoming mains through to your sockets instead of inverting from the battery. Unplug, and it switches back. You do not have to move any plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this with lead-acid batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectrically yes, but a lead-acid bank large enough to supply 2000W without heavy voltage sag is big and heavy. For a caravan or camper, lithium is the sensible pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an inverter charger?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This model inverts and transfers, but it does not charge the battery from mains. If you want charging built into the same box, look at the Renogy Pro and CORE inverter charger models instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with South African plugs and appliances?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the output is 230V at 50Hz, which is South African standard. Be careful with US or UK listings for similar-looking Renogy inverters, as those are often 120V units.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renogy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48301637533881,"sku":"RIV1220PU-235-G1-SA","price":14695.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/4587\/6409\/files\/RIV1220PU-235_01.jpg?v=1784806446","url":"https:\/\/www.4mattcampers.co.za\/products\/renogy-pro-12v-2000w-pure-sine-wave-inverter-with-transfer-switch-230v","provider":"4Matt Campers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}