The Go Power! 1500 Watt Smart Sine Wave Inverter Turns Your 12V Battery Bank Into Clean 120V AC You Can Plug Straight Into
The Go Power! SSW-1500-12 is a 12 volt pure sine wave inverter for RVs, vans and boats. It delivers 1500 watts continuously, handles a 3000 watt surge for 2 seconds and has a GFCI receptacle on the case, so your appliances plug right in with no AC wiring. It is UL Listed to UL 458, the safety standard for inverters used in land vehicles and marine craft.
Go Power sizes it for vans and small trailers. It is PowerTrak compatible, so it can join Go Power! Advanced Lithium Batteries, solar controllers and the PowerTrak display on one RV-C network, and it carries a 2-year warranty from Go Power.
Go Power! 1500 Watt Smart Sine Wave Inverter Features
Pure Sine Output for Electronics and Motors
The output is a pure sine wave with total harmonic distortion of 4% or less, at 120 VAC and 60 Hz by factory default. Go Power rates efficiency above 88% at rated output and above 93% at 30% load, so more of your battery's energy reaches the appliance.
1500 Watts Continuous With a 3000 Watt Surge
The 1500 W rating is measured at 35 °C and 12 VDC. The 2-second, 3000 watt surge helps start compressors, motors and other loads that draw more at start-up. A power limit setting, 3000 W by default, tells the inverter when to shut down for an overload, after a 5-second delay.
GFCI Outlet Right on the Case
The AC end carries a GFCI receptacle, so you plug loads directly into the inverter. That keeps the install to the DC side: battery cables, a fuse or breaker, a disconnect and a chassis ground.
PowerTrak and RV-C Ready
A standard RV-C port connects the inverter to the PowerTrak display (sold separately). From the display you can see DC volts and amps, AC output volts, amps, watts and frequency, inverter temperatures and fault codes, and you can change settings such as voltage limits, output voltage (110 or 120 V) and frequency (50 or 60 Hz). DIP switches set a unique RV-C instance number if you run more than one inverter.
Load Sense to Save Battery Power
Load sense is off by default and is turned on from the PowerTrak display. In this mode the output pulses every 5 seconds looking for a load above the threshold, 40 W by default, and switches fully on when it finds one. Go Power lists idle current below 0.2 A, compared with no-load current below 0.8 A.
Built-In Protection and a Clear Status Light
The inverter protects against input over-voltage and under-voltage, internal over-temperature and output short circuits. By factory default it shuts down at 10.8 V and recovers at 11.5 V. One status LED shows blue for output off, green for output on, yellow for a voltage warning, red for a fault and magenta for load sense.
Real-World Applications
Vans and small trailers. Run a drip coffee maker, a blender, a TV and laptops from your house battery, one high-draw appliance at a time.
Boats. Install it in a dry interior compartment and plug galley and cabin loads into the GFCI outlet.
Go Power! lithium and solar systems. Put the inverter on the same RV-C network as Go Power! Advanced Lithium Batteries, the Battery Manager Kit and Go Power! | Dometic MPPT solar controllers, and watch it all from one PowerTrak display.
Practical Comparison
SSW-1500-12 Versus a Modified Sine Inverter
A modified sine inverter produces a stepped approximation of AC power. The SSW-1500-12 produces a pure sine wave, which suits motors, chargers, audio gear and screens. If you run electronics or motorized appliances, choose a pure sine model.
SSW-1500-12 Versus the SSW-2000-12
Both have GFCI outlets and a 2-year warranty. The SSW-2000-12 steps up to 2000 W continuous and 4000 W surge. Go Power points to it when you want more headroom for a microwave and coffee maker, and to the SSW-1500-12 for lighter van and small-trailer loads.
SSW-1500-12 Versus the ASW-1800-12-TS
The ASW-1800-12-TS is a hardwire inverter rated 1800 W continuous and 3600 W surge, with a built-in 30 A transfer switch that changes between shore power and battery for you. The SSW-1500-12 has no transfer switch; you plug loads into its outlet.
Buyer Guidance
Battery, Cable and Fuse Sizing
Connect only a 12 V nominal battery bank, never 24, 36 or 48 V. Go Power puts full-load draw at about 140 A from a 12 V bank and suggests at least 100 to 200Ah of lithium for sustained use, or twice that in lead-acid. The manual calls for #2 AWG copper cable rated 105 °C, each cable under 10 ft (3 m), and a 200 A Class T fuse or breaker in the positive cable within 18 in (45 cm) of the battery. Add a battery disconnect switch if you use a fuse. The inverter is not reverse polarity protected, so mark your cables and check polarity before you connect.
Mounting and Ventilation
Mount it indoors or in a dry compartment on a noncombustible surface, flat (base down or up) or on a wall with the DC terminals to the left or right, never vertical. Leave at least 6 in (150 mm) of clearance around the vents. Go Power recommends a certified RV technician or licensed electrician for the install.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You have a 12V battery bank in a van, small trailer or boat
- Your loads stay under 1500 W at once
- You want plug-in GFCI outlets instead of panel wiring
- You plan to add PowerTrak monitoring
Common Questions
What Can a 1500 Watt Inverter Run?
Go Power says it runs any single appliance up to 1500 W, one high-draw item at a time, but not a rooftop air conditioner. Its estimates from one Go Power! 100Ah Advanced Lithium battery (about 1,280 Wh at 90% inverter efficiency) are about 1 hour for a 1000 W microwave, 1 hour 15 minutes for a 900 W coffee maker and 14 hours for an 80 W TV and streaming box.
Does It Work With Lithium Batteries?
Yes. Go Power says the 10.8 to 16.0 V input range covers 12 V lithium iron phosphate, AGM and flooded banks.
Will It Charge My Batteries From Shore Power?
No. It is an inverter only. Go Power's AIC-2000-12-SL combines a 2000 W inverter, a 100 A charger and a 30 A transfer switch.
Is a Remote Included?
No. Add the SSW-R remote switch (sold separately) for on and off control from another spot, or a PowerTrak display for settings and status.
What's Included
- 1 x SSW-1500-12 Smart Sine Wave Inverter
- 2 x #2 AWG DC Terminal Lugs (M8 Stud)
Clean Plug-In Power for Your 12V Rig
The Go Power! 1500 Watt Smart Sine Wave Inverter gives a van, small trailer or boat 1500 watts of pure sine power, a GFCI outlet and PowerTrak connectivity in one UL 458 listed unit. If you'd like help sizing your battery bank, cables or fuse, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Go Power! 1500 Watt Smart Sine Wave Inverter With GFCI Outlet Specifications
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| Model |
SSW-1500-12 |
| Output |
| Continuous Output Power |
1500 W (at 35 °C, 12 VDC) |
| Surge Power |
3000 W (2 seconds) |
| Output Waveform |
Pure sine wave |
| Output Voltage |
120 VAC (-7% to +3%); 100/110 VAC (±3%) |
| Output Frequency |
50/60 Hz ±0.2% |
| Factory Default Output |
120 VAC, 60 Hz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
4% or less |
| Load Power Factor |
0.2 to 1 |
| Rated Output Efficiency |
Above 88% |
| Maximum Output Efficiency |
Above 93% (at 30% load) |
| DC Input |
| Rated Input Voltage |
12 VDC |
| Input Voltage Range |
10.8 to 16.0 VDC |
| Idle Current |
Under 0.2 A |
| No-Load Current |
Under 0.8 A |
| Surge Current on Start-Up |
Under 100 A |
| Low-Voltage Shutdown / Recovery |
10.8 V / 11.5 V (factory default) |
| High-Voltage Shutdown / Recovery |
16.0 V / 15.2 V (factory default) |
| DC Input Terminals |
M8 |
| Recommended DC Cable |
#2 AWG copper, 105 °C rated, under 10 ft (3 m) per cable |
| Recommended DC Overcurrent Protection |
200 A Class T fuse or breaker |
| Outlets and Connections |
| AC Output |
GFCI receptacle |
| RV-C Port |
Standard RV-C Molex connector |
| RV-C Network Power Supply |
Battery voltage, 1.5 A max |
| RV-C Instance |
Set by DIP switches (1 to 5) |
| Remote Switch Terminals |
For SSW-R remote (sold separately) |
| Monitoring and Settings |
PowerTrak display (sold separately) |
| Load Sense |
Off by default, 40 W threshold (factory default) |
| Protection |
| Input Protection |
Over-voltage, under-voltage |
| Temperature Protection |
Internal over-temperature |
| Output Protection |
Short circuit, overload |
| Power Limit |
3000 W with 5-second delay (factory default) |
| Reverse Polarity Protection |
No |
| Status LED |
Blue, green, yellow, red, magenta |
| Physical |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) |
15.2 x 9.0 x 4.1 in (385 x 228 x 104 mm) |
| Mounting Size (L x W) |
14.3 x 5.5 in (364 x 140 mm) |
| Mounting Slot Size |
0.24 in (6 mm) |
| Net Weight |
12.9 lb (5.86 kg) |
| Operating Temperature |
-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) |
| Storage Temperature |
-22°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C) |
| Relative Humidity |
Under 95%, non-condensing |
| Installation |
Indoor or dry compartment; flat or wall mount, not vertical |
| Ventilation Clearance |
6 in (150 mm) around vents |
| Certifications and Warranty |
| Safety Listing |
UL Listed (UL 458) |
| Warranty |
2 years |
Go Power! 1500 Watt Smart Sine Wave Inverter With GFCI Outlet Manuals and Documents
Go Power! SSW-1500-12 Manual
Go Power! SSW-1500-12 Spec Sheet