When you plan on driving on the road caravanning and electricity maybe in short supply, having a simple DC 12V to AC 230V power inverter for the car or motor caravan is a convenient way to get mains type power.
Aukey's DC 12V to AC 230V power inverter is a modified sine wave power inverter that produces up to 300W of constant load at 50-60Hz.
In case you are wondering, a power inverter basically converts battery electricity into mains electricity, which is the type of power that we get at home. Therefore, Aukey's 300W power inverter converts 12 volts DC from a DC 12V/10A-20A source such as the cigarette socket of a car into 230V /50Hz AC.
A modified sine wave power inverter such as Aukey's 300W power inverter is designed to be used with low-power rated consumer electronics that plug into a 13 amp socket outlet of a home and don't draw a lot of current. These include laptops, FM radios, power drills, hair clippers, inflatable airbeds and electric shavers.
Aukey's DC 12V to AC 230V power inverter also comes with car battery alligator clips and cigarette lighter adapter to either connect the unit into the cigarette lighter of a car or connect it directly onto a car battery. The latter is quite handy for keeping the internet (modem/router) running when the electricity goes off.
You can run low-power rated appliances from a car but make sure the engine is running so the power inverter has a steady supply of power to convert; otherwise you run the risk of underpowering the appliance.
While on the subject of car batteries. Be aware of a car battery's Reserve Capacity (RC) rating so you know how long the battery can supply 25A at 12V. A typical car battery can supply 300W (25A/12V) for 70 minutes before the battery voltage runs flat so keep this in mind if you plan to run a 300W appliance continuously with the car engine off.
Aside from powering your home electronics, Aukey's DC 12V to AC 230V power inverter doubles up as a 4.8A 10V USB power supply to charge smartphones and tablets. The inverter has two USB ports rated at 2,4A 5V each which you are able to use simultaneously
User controls include a power on/off switch with color coded positive/negative terminals. There is also a cooling fan to keep the unit cool during operation. The fan barely makes a noticeable noise.