Customer Reviews

Audiovox DP96U 96-Watt DC-to-AC Power Inverter

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It works as it is supposed to if you can plug it in. It may not fit all cigarette lighter sockets ( esp. in sub-compact cars) due to its bulk. It also has a tendency to pop out of some sockets when you hit a pot hole. It fits snug and tight in my Toyota minivan but pops out frequently in my Mercedes SUV.

When I first saw this item, I was excited as it had both AC and DC capabilities and came from a name I once trusted, Audiovox. Shortly after purchasing, it became clear that this would pop out of my DC power port every time I hit a bump or pothole. That was annoying, but wedging something below it seemed to hold it in place. Then, the fan failed in the unit and the rest was history. These things get very hot without a fan to cool them, and the smell of burning became a common occurrence when using this appliance on the road. It would function OK until it became so hot (and I mean BURNING hot) that you had to unplug it. There are no user serviceable parts in this and I can't find any support anywhere on the web that might suggest how to replace the fan or a fuse for the fan or whatever small component might keep this in operation. Don't bother buying it.