Scoot
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I did the same thing settling for 2.4 and here's how I live with it:
The larger 7.2 kW inverter actually takes up considerable space in the cab under the rear seat, which, otherwise can be used for storage. I use said storage every day for emergency gear: fire extinguisher, water, tools, first aid kit, etc. It's a pretty big, useful space. Also from what I hear, the 7.2 kW inverter also makes a bit of noise as well when in use, which is less than pleasant.
While I do make use of the storage every day, I do not, however, use my 2.4 kW inverter every day. And when I do use it, I'm very rarely pushing its capacity. While it is nice to fantasize about using 7.2 kW to charge a friend's Tesla or power an entire house in an emergency, I would like to think that the 2.4 would still be of some use in those situations, and in this case I gain a bit of storage and peace and quiet during my everyday driving.
Does the pang of regret that this option was only a nominal upgrade in price come back to haunt me? Yes, it does. But, this makes it easier to live with, and quells the desire to retrofit a 7.2kW inverter.
The larger 7.2 kW inverter actually takes up considerable space in the cab under the rear seat, which, otherwise can be used for storage. I use said storage every day for emergency gear: fire extinguisher, water, tools, first aid kit, etc. It's a pretty big, useful space. Also from what I hear, the 7.2 kW inverter also makes a bit of noise as well when in use, which is less than pleasant.
While I do make use of the storage every day, I do not, however, use my 2.4 kW inverter every day. And when I do use it, I'm very rarely pushing its capacity. While it is nice to fantasize about using 7.2 kW to charge a friend's Tesla or power an entire house in an emergency, I would like to think that the 2.4 would still be of some use in those situations, and in this case I gain a bit of storage and peace and quiet during my everyday driving.
Does the pang of regret that this option was only a nominal upgrade in price come back to haunt me? Yes, it does. But, this makes it easier to live with, and quells the desire to retrofit a 7.2kW inverter.
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