2022 Thor Rize 18M (same as Scope) Review with Pitchers!

[Urlauber]

Originally Posted by booster

A 1000 watt microwave uses much more than that on input side, probably 1200+ watts while running and much more than that starting. A 1500 watt Samlex pure sine wave inverter was just barely enough to run the 700 watt Dometic microwave we have. You would need at least 2000 watts, maybe 2500 watts to run a 1000 watt microwave.

I know... I was referring to the actual wattage drawn by the microwave. I am not sure what 'they' call it, maybe a 650W or 800W or what, but it uses around 1080W when warming a cup of water, according to the display of the power station.

In other words, you need something capable of about 1000W to run the microwave in (my) 22 Rize.

[booster]

Originally Posted by Urlauber

I know... I was referring to the actual wattage drawn by the microwave. I am not sure what 'they' call it, maybe a 650W or 800W or what, but it uses around 1080W when warming a cup of water, according to the display of the power station.

In other words, you need something capable of about 1000W to run the microwave in (my) 22 Rize.

Have you watched the wattage/amps when you first push the start button. That is usually much higher than running. Our 700 would flash higher than the 1500 watt continuous rating for the Samlex we had, but the short term overload capacity of the inverter was enough to cover it for the amount of time it lasted. Other inverters may or may not have as much overcapacity or time for it and could have issues. It gets real spotty when you are hanging right on the edge.


How big is the inverter in power station you were using? Pure sine wave?

[Urlauber]

Originally Posted by booster

Have you watched the wattage/amps when you first push the start button. That is usually much higher than running. Our 700 would flash higher than the 1500 watt continuous rating for the Samlex we had, but the short term overload capacity of the inverter was enough to cover it for the amount of time it lasted. Other inverters may or may not have as much overcapacity or time for it and could have issues. It gets real spotty when you are hanging right on the edge.

I did not see it spike - I understand there is some sort of spike, but the power station display may be a bit slow to update or show spikes. It is not an Amp meter.

Originally Posted by booster

How big is the inverter in power station you were using? Pure sine wave?

Yes, it offers pure sine and also handles surges of up to 2000W.
Very similar specs to the one in the camper which is a WF-5110RS (pure sine with a THD of less than 3%, also handles surges of up to 2000W).

One day I'll just plug it in and see what happens.

[GeorgeRa]

I run my Daewoo 650W (rated @ 950W input power) runs OK from the Magnum MMS 1000W.

[booster]

Originally Posted by GeorgeRa

I run my Daewoo 650W (rated @ 950W input power) runs OK from the Magnum MMS 1000W.

That one has a 1750 max surge so good reserve for starting.