Vector VEC1040/1040A 100W Modified Sine Wave Pocket Power Inverter

by Vector

Product Features

• Converts vehicle's DC power into household 115 volt AC power
• Single AC outlet with short circuit and overload protection to prevent damage
• High efficiency low power consumption
• Power plug adjusts 45 degrees for convenience
• 100W maximum continuous power

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.2 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FCP1DE
• Item model number: VEC1040A
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,096 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Turn your cigarette outlet into a power outlet with Vectors 1040A power inverter. This compact unit produces 100 watts and feature 1 outlet. This is great for powering all your small electronics in the car. Maximum continuous power = 100W, high surge peak = 200W, input voltage = 13.8 volts, output voltage = 115 volts, fuse = 10 amps.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Works, but doesn't fit very well, December 6, 2007

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S. Guo - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vector VEC1040/1040A 100W Modified Sine Wave Pocket Power Inverter (Automotive)

It does what it's supposed to do, I get plenty of power to charge my cell phone, laptop and other devices I use in the car. However, I had a similar problem as the other reviewer. It is a VERY tight fit in the 12v socket of my 2001 Honda Civic. Though I didn't pull the whole assembly out of my car like he did, I do have to pull with enough force that it warps the plastic around the socket, it makes me very nervous every time I pull it out. Luckily I never really have to take it out of the 12v socket but if you plan on removing this from the socket regularly I would definitely recommend against buying this item.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Look into an alternative, January 3, 2010

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J. Godwin "JMichaelz" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vector VEC1040/1040A 100W Modified Sine Wave Pocket Power Inverter (Automotive)

I had this same item (though I purchased it at Target) and enjoyed what it had to offer. It worked well with my laptop and portable DVD player. I completely agree with the other reviews that say it's a tight fit; I always seemed to remove the entire inner casing of the cigarette lighter/power outlet socket when I removed the converter. I also didn't like the smell it produced...kind of a burning copper wire smell. I used it less than a dozen times, and on the final use it let loose some mean sounding pops, produced an impressive spark, then began to smoke! It's now in a landfill somewhere. I suggest you try a different brand.

21 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Broke my car's 12v adapter!, November 22, 2006

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Dorian Gray (VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vector VEC1040/1040A 100W Modified Sine Wave Pocket Power Inverter (Automotive)

Tried to plug this into my car's 12v adapter. While putting it in, it was a very tight fit.

Then when I pulled it out, it pulled out the entire 12v adapter assembly out of the car, basically destroying it and messing up my car!

I have used my car's 12v adapter with other devices and this had never happened before.

I really dislike this product.