Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 2000 Inverter Charger 2000W 100A

The Xantrex Freedom XC Pro 2000 is the 2,000-watt member of the Freedom XC Pro inverter/charger family - the premium AC power solution that Xantrex designed for boats, RVs, and work vehicles that need 120V AC from a 12V battery bank for running compressor loads (air conditioning, refrigeration, microwave ovens, induction cooktops) and clean sine-wave power for sensitive electronics (laptops, medical equipment, audio gear, charging stations). The 2000 W rating sits in the sweet spot for typical 30 to 45-foot cruisers and sportfish boats - enough power to run an A/C, a refrigerator, and assorted small loads simultaneously without bumping the surge limit.

The combined inverter/charger/transfer-switch architecture. Older marine AC power systems used three separate components: a standalone inverter (DC to AC conversion), a standalone battery charger (AC to DC charging when shore power is connected), and a manual or automatic transfer switch (selects between inverter output and shore power input). Three components, three install locations, three sets of wiring. The Freedom XC Pro combines all three functions in one chassis: invert from 12V DC to 120V AC when shore power isn't available, charge the battery bank from shore power when it is, and automatically transfer the AC load between the two sources based on shore power availability. One install location, simpler wiring, lower cost, fewer failure points.

2,000 W continuous, 4,000 W surge. The continuous power rating tells you what you can run indefinitely - up to 16.7 amps of 120V AC load, which covers most cruising-boat scenarios (lights + refrigerator + small A/C unit running simultaneously). The 4,000 W surge rating is what you can run for 5 seconds during motor start-up - critical for air conditioners (compressor starting current is typically 3-4x continuous), refrigerator compressors (similar surge), microwaves at full power (briefly), and similar inductive loads. Cheaper inverters with no meaningful surge headroom can't start compressor loads at all - the breaker trips during the start surge before the load even reaches steady-state. The XC Pro's 2x surge for 5 seconds handles essentially every recreational compressor load.

True pure sine wave output. The inverter outputs true sine wave AC - the same waveform shape that shore power and the AC grid produce. Modified sine wave inverters (cheaper alternative) output a stepped square-wave approximation of sine that works for resistive loads (incandescent lights, toasters, hair dryers) but causes problems with sensitive electronics: charger circuits get confused by the harmonics, motor loads run hotter and noisier, audio equipment hums, and some equipment specifically refuses to work on modified sine. Pure sine output works with everything that runs on shore power.

100-amp lithium-compatible charger. The built-in 100-amp charger handles 12V battery banks up to 18V cell voltage with 3-stage temperature-compensated charging (Bulk + Absorption + Float) plus optional 4-stage (adding Equalization for flooded batteries). Critically, the charger profiles are programmable for lithium-ion batteries (LiFePO4 chemistry being the marine standard) which charge at different voltage curves than lead-acid. For owners upgrading from lead-acid to lithium house banks, the same XC Pro continues to work - just reprogram the charge profile to match the lithium chemistry. Power-factor-corrected charging means the charger draws less reactive current from shore power, which frees up more usable AC for running appliances while batteries charge.

Power Share - the feature that prevents tripped shore-power breakers. Marina shore-power circuits typically allow 30 amps (smaller boats) or 50 amps (bigger boats) of AC current draw. If your charger is drawing 25 amps to bulk-charge a depleted battery bank and you turn on the A/C (drawing 8 amps), the total exceeds the 30-amp shore breaker and trips it. Power Share solves this: the inverter/charger continuously monitors total shore-power current draw and dynamically reduces charge current as AC loads increase, keeping total draw under the breaker setting. You can run all your appliances at full power while the batteries charge in the background - the charger throttles back as needed and catches up when AC loads drop.

50-amp built-in AC transfer relay. When shore power or generator power is detected on the AC input, the internal transfer relay automatically switches the AC output from inverter mode to direct pass-through of the incoming AC. Switchover time is fast enough that sensitive electronics (computers, network gear, electronic devices) don't notice the transition. When shore/generator goes away, the relay switches back to inverter operation seamlessly. 50-amp rating handles the typical 30-amp and 50-amp shore-power services.

Wide 10-18 VDC input range. The inverter accepts input voltage from 10V (deeply discharged battery, low alternator output) up to 18V (high-output alternator on new vehicle chassis, equalization charging). This wide range covers essentially any 12V system condition without dropping out or overvoltage shutdown - important on vehicle installations where the alternator can run high under heavy charging.

Ignition Control. A dedicated 12VDC input lets you trigger the inverter on and off via the vehicle's ignition switch. When you turn the key off, the inverter shuts down automatically, eliminating the parasitic battery drain that an always-on inverter creates. Critical for work trucks and RVs that sit for days between use - without ignition control, an always-on inverter would slowly drain the battery to the point where it can't start the engine.

Extended operating temperature range. -4 to 104 degrees F (-20 to 40 C) operating range covers essentially every reasonable marine and RV environment from winter storage in northern climates to summer use in the desert. Full power output is maintained throughout the temperature range - no de-rating in cold or hot conditions. Many cheaper inverters de-rate significantly outside the 50-90 F window.

RV-C and J1939 protocol support. RV-C is the RV-industry-standard communication protocol for networked RV components. J1939 is the heavy-equipment and commercial vehicle network standard. The XC Pro speaks both protocols, so it integrates cleanly with networked RV systems (Lippert OneControl, Magnum LinkVue, similar systems) and commercial truck management systems. For pure marine installations, these protocols don't apply but don't interfere - the inverter operates normally as a standalone unit.

Bluetooth configuration via optional remote panel. The optional remote panel adds Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity to the XC Pro - configure the inverter, monitor system performance, and adjust settings from your phone or tablet via the Xantrex mobile app. Useful for boats that mount the inverter in a hard-to-reach location (deep in the engine compartment, behind paneling) - you can check status and reconfigure from anywhere on the boat without crawling to the unit. Remote panel sold separately.

Compact and lightweight chassis. 15.4 x 10.8 x 4.9 inches, 17.1 pounds. Significantly smaller and lighter than equivalent older-generation 2,000W inverter/chargers - fits in tighter install locations and adds less mounting load. The chassis is metal with adequate ventilation - mount in a reasonably ventilated location (engine room, bilge above splash level, dedicated equipment locker).

Safety listings. ETL listed to CSA 107.1 (Canadian inverter safety standard) and UL458 (US inverter safety standard). With the optional drip shield kit (part number 808-1050, sold separately), the XC Pro qualifies under the UL458 Marine Supplement - the additional safety requirements for inverters installed on boats. For purely commercial or RV installation, the base unit is sufficient. For marine installation where insurance or surveys may require UL458 Marine compliance, add the drip shield kit.

2-year Xantrex warranty. Xantrex is one of the most established premium inverter brands and warranty processing is reliable. Field reliability on the Freedom XC Pro series is strong - the unit has been in production for several years with refinements based on field feedback. Properly installed and maintained XC Pro inverter/chargers routinely deliver 10+ years of service.