The Go Power! 2000 Watt Smart Sine Wave Hardwire Inverter Feeds Your RV's AC Panel With Pure Sine Battery Power
The Go Power! SSW-2000-12-HW is a 12 volt pure sine wave inverter built to be wired into your RV or boat's AC distribution panel. Once installed, the outlets and circuits already in the coach run from your battery bank. It delivers 2000 watts continuously with a 4000 watt surge for 2 seconds, and it is UL Listed to UL 458.
Go Power positions the 2000 W hardwire model for RVs that run a microwave, coffee maker or induction burner one at a time, plus laptops, a TV and lights. It joins the PowerTrak RV-C system and carries a 2-year warranty from Go Power.
Go Power! 2000 Watt Smart Sine Wave Hardwire Inverter Features
Wires Into Your AC Panel
There are no outlets on the case. The AC end has push-in cage clamp terminals for line, neutral and ground and a strain relief clamp for cable up to 15 mm (0.6 in) across. The manual specifies 12 AWG copper rated 90 °C on a 20 A breaker, and branch-rated breakers in your panel because the inverter has no output breakers.
2000 Watts and a 4000 Watt Surge
Continuous output is rated at 35 °C and 12 VDC, and the 4000 W surge lasts up to 2 seconds for motor and compressor start-up. By factory default the power limit is 4000 W with a 5-second delay before an overload shutdown.
Pure Sine Wave Output
The spec sheet and manual list total harmonic distortion of 5% or less, rated output efficiency above 85% and peak efficiency above 93% at 30% load. Output defaults to 120 VAC at 60 Hz.
PowerTrak Display Control
The RV-C port links the inverter to a PowerTrak display (sold separately). The display shows DC volts and amps, AC output volts, amps, watts and frequency, temperatures and fault codes, and it is where you change the power limit, voltage set points, output voltage (110 or 120 V), frequency (50 or 60 Hz) and load sense. DIP switches set the RV-C instance number.
Load Sense Saves Standby Power
Turn on load sense from the display and the inverter pulses its output every 5 seconds, switching fully on for loads above the threshold, 40 W by default. Go Power lists idle current under 0.2 A and no-load current under 1.2 A.
Protection Built In
The inverter guards against input over-voltage and under-voltage, internal over-temperature and output short circuits. It shuts down at 10.8 V and recovers at 11.5 V by factory default, and a status LED changes color to show output off, output on, warning, fault or load sense.
Real-World Applications
Whole-coach battery power. Feed the RV's breaker panel so the microwave, TV and wall outlets work without hookups.
Kitchen loads. Go Power estimates a microwave and coffee maker together (1900 W) at about 35 minutes from one Go Power! 100Ah Advanced Lithium battery (about 1,280 Wh at 90% inverter efficiency).
Boats. Mount it in a dry compartment and wire it to the boat's AC distribution panel.
Practical Comparison
SSW-2000-12-HW Versus the SSW-2000-12
Both are rated 2000 W continuous and 4000 W surge with a 2-year warranty. The SSW-2000-12 has a GFCI outlet you plug into; the HW version wires into your AC panel so the coach's existing outlets run from the inverter.
SSW-2000-12-HW 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 for automatic shore-to-battery switching. The SSW-2000-12-HW has 200 W more continuous power but no transfer switch.
SSW-2000-12-HW Versus the SSW-3000-12-HW
The SSW-3000-12-HW is rated 3000 W continuous and 6000 W surge for larger loads and needs heavier 4/0 AWG cable and a 400 A Class T fuse.
Buyer Guidance
Battery and DC Cable Planning
The inverter is for a 12 V nominal battery bank only. Go Power estimates about 190 A of draw at full load and suggests at least 200Ah of lithium for sustained use, with lead-acid banks twice that size. The manual calls for 2/0 AWG copper rated 105 °C, each cable under 10 ft (3 m), and a 300 A Class T fuse or breaker in the positive cable within 18 in (45 cm) of the battery, plus a battery disconnect switch if you use a fuse. Check polarity carefully, because the inverter is not reverse polarity protected.
Installation Notes
The AC side involves 120 V panel wiring, so Go Power recommends a certified RV technician or licensed electrician. Mount the inverter indoors or in a dry compartment on a noncombustible surface, flat or on a wall with the terminals left or right, never vertical, and leave 6 in (150 mm) around the vents.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You want the coach's existing outlets on battery power
- Your RV has a 12V battery bank of 200Ah or more
- You run a microwave or coffee maker off-grid
- You already have shore power switching in place
Common Questions
Can It Run a Rooftop Air Conditioner?
Not without a soft-start, according to Go Power. With a soft-start fitted, Go Power lists a 13.5k BTU unit at about 1500 W running and 2000 W at start-up, estimates about 40 minutes from one 100Ah Advanced Lithium battery, and suggests planning on 400Ah or more plus solar.
Do I Need an Electrician?
The DC and AC wiring must follow the manual and local code. If you are not comfortable working in an AC panel, have an RV technician or electrician do the AC side.
Does It Charge Batteries?
No. It is an inverter only. Go Power's AIC-2000-12-SL adds a 100 A charger and a 30 A transfer switch to a 2000 W inverter.
How Do I Turn It On From Inside the Coach?
Add the SSW-R remote switch (sold separately), which wires to the remote terminals for on and off control, or use a PowerTrak display.
What's Included
- 1 x SSW-2000-12-HW Smart Sine Wave Hardwire Inverter
- 2 x 2/0 AWG DC Terminal Lugs (M8 Stud)
Pure Sine Power Behind Your Outlets
The Go Power! 2000 Watt Smart Sine Wave Hardwire Inverter puts 2000 watts of pure sine power into your RV or boat's AC panel, with PowerTrak control and UL 458 listing. If you'd like help with cable sizing, fusing or the AC hookup, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Go Power! 2000 Watt Smart Sine Wave Hardwire Inverter Specifications
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| Model |
SSW-2000-12-HW |
| Output |
| Continuous Output Power |
2000 W (at 35 °C, 12 VDC) |
| Surge Power |
4000 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 |
5% or less |
| Load Power Factor |
0.2 to 1 |
| Rated Output Efficiency |
Above 85% |
| 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 1.2 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 |
2/0 AWG copper, 105 °C rated, under 10 ft (3 m) per cable |
| Recommended DC Overcurrent Protection |
300 A Class T fuse or breaker |
| Outlets and Connections |
| AC Output |
Hardwire terminal block (line, neutral, ground), push-in cage clamps |
| Recommended AC Wiring |
12 AWG copper, 90 °C rated, 20 A breaker |
| AC Strain Relief |
Cable up to 0.6 in (15 mm) diameter |
| AC Output Breakers |
None built in (install branch-rated breakers in the panel) |
| 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 |
4000 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) |
16.5 x 9.0 x 4.1 in (419 x 228 x 104 mm) |
| Mounting Size (L x W) |
15.7 x 5.5 in (398 x 140 mm) |
| Mounting Slot Size |
0.24 in (6 mm) |
| Net Weight |
16.2 lb (7.34 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! 2000 Watt Smart Sine Wave Hardwire Inverter Manuals and Documents
Go Power! SSW-2000-12-HW Manual
Go Power! SSW-2000-12-HW Spec Sheet