The Go Power! 2000 Watt Smart Sine Wave Inverter Gives Your RV Microwave-Ready Pure Sine Power From a 12V Battery Bank
The Go Power! SSW-2000-12 converts 12 volt battery power into 120 volt pure sine wave AC. It is rated for 2000 watts continuous and a 4000 watt surge for 2 seconds, and the GFCI receptacle on the case lets you plug appliances in directly. It is UL Listed to UL 458, the safety standard for inverters in land vehicles and marine craft.
Go Power aims this model at RVs and vans that run a 1000 W microwave, a coffee maker or a single induction burner one at a time, plus laptops, a TV and lights. It is PowerTrak compatible for RV-C monitoring and carries a 2-year warranty from Go Power.
Go Power! 2000 Watt Smart Sine Wave Inverter Features
2000 Watts Continuous for Kitchen Appliances
The 2000 W rating is measured at 35 °C and 12 VDC, and the 4000 W, 2-second surge covers the start-up draw of compressors and motors. A power limit setting, 4000 W by factory default with a 5-second delay, sets the point where the inverter shuts down for an overload.
Pure Sine Wave AC
Output is a pure sine wave at 120 VAC and 60 Hz by default, with total harmonic distortion of 5% or less. Rated output efficiency is above 85%, and peak efficiency climbs above 93% at 30% load.
Plug-In GFCI Receptacle
Loads plug straight into the GFCI receptacle on the AC end, so there is no AC panel wiring to do. Your installer handles the battery cables, overcurrent protection, a disconnect and a chassis ground on the DC side.
RV-C Port and PowerTrak Control
Connect the RV-C port to a PowerTrak display (sold separately) to watch DC volts and amps, AC output volts, amps, watts and frequency, temperatures and fault codes. The display is also where you adjust the inverter: voltage warning and shutdown points, power limit, output voltage (110 or 120 V), frequency (50 or 60 Hz) and load sense. Three DIP switches give each inverter its own RV-C instance number.
Load Sense for Lower Standby Draw
With load sense turned on from the PowerTrak display, the inverter pulses its output every 5 seconds and powers up fully when a load above the threshold appears. The factory threshold is 40 W. Go Power lists idle current under 0.2 A, against no-load current under 1.2 A.
Protection and Status at a Glance
Input over-voltage and under-voltage, internal over-temperature and output short-circuit protection are built in. The factory low-voltage shutdown is 10.8 V with recovery at 11.5 V. A single status LED turns blue, green, yellow, red or magenta to show output off, output on, warning, fault or load sense.
Real-World Applications
RV kitchens. Run a 1000 W microwave, a coffee maker or a single induction burner from the house batteries while you camp without hookups.
Vans. Plug laptops, a TV and small appliances into the GFCI outlet without running new AC circuits.
PowerTrak systems. Pair it with Go Power! Advanced Lithium Batteries and Go Power! | Dometic MPPT solar controllers on one RV-C network.
Practical Comparison
SSW-2000-12 Versus a Modified Sine Inverter
A modified sine inverter makes a stepped version of AC. Go Power notes that this can cause buzzing, overheating and shorter life in anything with a motor, a microwave magnetron or a switching power supply. The SSW-2000-12 makes a pure sine wave that matches household AC.
SSW-2000-12 Versus the SSW-1500-12
Both plug in through GFCI outlets and carry a 2-year warranty. The SSW-1500-12 is rated 1500 W continuous and 3000 W surge, which Go Power suggests for vans and small trailers. The SSW-2000-12 adds 500 W of continuous power and 1000 W of surge.
SSW-2000-12 Versus the SSW-2000-12-HW
Same 2000 W and 4000 W ratings. The HW version has no outlets; it wires into your RV's AC panel so the existing outlets run from the inverter. Choose the SSW-2000-12 when plug-in outlets are enough.
Buyer Guidance
Plan the Battery Bank and DC Wiring
Use a 12 V nominal battery bank only. Go Power estimates full-load draw at about 180 A and suggests at least 200Ah of lithium for sustained use, or 100Ah for short high-draw tasks, with lead-acid banks about twice that size. The manual specifies 2/0 AWG copper cable rated 105 °C, each run 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. A battery disconnect switch is required when you use a fuse. There is no reverse polarity protection, so confirm polarity before connecting.
Where to Mount It
Install it indoors or in a dry compartment, on a noncombustible surface, flat or wall-mounted with the terminals left or right but never vertical. Keep 6 in (150 mm) of open air around the vents. Go Power recommends a certified RV technician or licensed electrician.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You want to run a microwave or coffee maker on battery
- Your RV or van has a 12V battery bank
- You prefer plug-in outlets over panel wiring
- You use or plan to add PowerTrak components
Common Questions
What Will a 2000 Watt Inverter Run?
Go Power says any single appliance up to 2000 W, one high-draw item at a time. It won't run a rooftop air conditioner without a soft-start, or a water heater element and microwave together. From one Go Power! 100Ah Advanced Lithium battery (about 1,280 Wh at 90% inverter efficiency), Go Power estimates about 1 hour for a 1000 W microwave and 45 minutes for a 1500 W induction burner.
Can It Run on 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.
Does It Have a Transfer Switch or Charger?
No. For automatic switching between shore power and battery, Go Power points to the ASW-1800-12-TS. For charging as well, it points to the AIC-2000-12-SL with a 100 A charger and 30 A transfer switch.
Is a Remote Available?
Yes, sold separately. The SSW-R wires to the remote terminals for on and off control, and a PowerTrak display adds settings and status.
What's Included
- 1 x SSW-2000-12 Smart Sine Wave Inverter
- 2 x 2/0 AWG DC Terminal Lugs (M8 Stud)
Microwave-Ready Power on Battery
The Go Power! 2000 Watt Smart Sine Wave Inverter brings 2000 watts of pure sine power, a GFCI outlet and PowerTrak connectivity to your 12V RV or van in one UL 458 listed unit. If you'd like help choosing cables, a fuse or a battery bank for it, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Go Power! 2000 Watt Smart Sine Wave Inverter With GFCI Outlet Specifications
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| Model |
SSW-2000-12 |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
15.9 lb (7.22 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 Inverter With GFCI Outlet Manuals and Documents
Go Power! SSW-2000-12 Manual
Go Power! SSW-2000-12 Spec Sheet