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Originally Posted by blw2

... I've considered even installing it near my converter so that i could wire to existing outlets, but that would make a long run to the battery....and i'm guessing the existing wiring between the converter and battery isn't nearly big enough. Suppose I'd have to mount it close to the battery, and then either to a dedicated outlet, or run high voltage back to the converter....

You want the 12v DC wiring as short as possible - run the 110 AC longer if needed.

Originally Posted by Oneilkeys

You can buy a small, independent one (enough watts for your coffee maker) and plug your coffee maker into it directly or use a short good extension cord. Put it as close to the batteries as possible and use a large enough wire and it will be fine. From the web, it looks like a Keurig coffee maker takes about 1500 watts to run. Amazon has 1500 watt inverters for about $80-150 plus the wires and I would put in a fuse with direct wiring to the battery.

If you are just looking to power a coffee maker - this is the way I would go... Run some heavy wire from batteries into the coach to connect the inverter (not sure where the batteries are on your 31L) - and plug in the coffee maker as needed.
I'm a believer in not running things at their max if I can avoid it - so I would opt for a 2000 watt inverter if I needed 1500... Of course that does up the price tag a bit - but still some under $200.