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Title: Trace Marine/RV 2512sb 2500 watt power inverter
Post by: eagle19952 on August 12, 2015, 09:14:36 PM
These are pretty nice, don't come around/available often, here's one in the Detroit area. That's all I know. i carry one as a spare. if you are 12v and nearby i'd definitely go look ...  ;D

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/rvs/5074641747.html (http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/rvs/5074641747.html)

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Title: Re: Trace Marine/RV 2512sb 2500 watt power inverter
Post by: TomC on August 12, 2015, 10:38:04 PM
This is EXACTLY the inverter I have. It has been running continuously since 1994 without problem. Keeps batteries (AGM) charged all the time. Even though it is a modified sine wave, it does run my stereo system and also my new flat screen TV with Bose sound. The only thing that runs at about 70% is the microwave. It buzzes and cooks slower on the inverter. These are excellent inverter/chargers and especially for the price. I paid $1,500 in 1994. Good luck, TomC
Title: Re: Trace Marine/RV 2512sb 2500 watt power inverter
Post by: digesterman on August 13, 2015, 06:01:07 PM
They won't keep clocks accurate, at least the one I retired 10 years ago didn't. Still have it somewhere, replaced with Outback, very happy
Title: Re: Trace Marine/RV 2512sb 2500 watt power inverter
Post by: eagle19952 on August 13, 2015, 09:21:11 PM
for $2500.00 i think i'd have got a new clock and kept the Trace.... ;D
Title: Re: Trace Marine/RV 2512sb 2500 watt power inverter
Post by: TomC on August 14, 2015, 06:33:28 AM
Funny, my microwave takes longer to cook and buzzes when powered by the inverter, yet the clock that is on the microwave keeps accurate time no matter what is powering it. Good Luck, TomC
Title: Re: Trace Marine/RV 2512sb 2500 watt power inverter
Post by: Lin on August 14, 2015, 03:29:48 PM
I have had the same inverter for about nine years. I also got it on Craigslist for something around that price. It had never been used.  The only problem I am having is finding a remote control for it.