Is there a type of power inverter that is auto on/off? I would

>>16875357
Just put it on a ACC wire.

cut the hot wire and place a switch on it

>>16875362
But then it will run whenever the car is on. And I have a newer Ford escape and they don't really have the traditional ACC wire. I know because I installed a dash cam and looked for the ACC wire

>>16875389
Then put it on a toggle.

>>16875396
I want it automatic like my Impala. It automatic turns on when you plug something in

>>16875489
Then you have to buy an inverter that has that feature

>>16875506
I can't find any anywhere? What's that feature called?

>>16875389
Find an accessory (like the stereo) and splice into the switch wire that actuates it. Take it to the trigger input on a relay that's big enough to run the amperage the inverter requires. Done.

>>16875510
probably like load sensing or just auto on

>>16875357
This might be a little to advanced for a total rookie in electronics but you can make it turn on or off using the ignition signal with an N-channel MOSFET.

Cut in half the negative cable of the inverter that goes in the cigarette ligheter and solder the MOSFET drain pin to the bit going off the inverter and source pin to the other bit going to GND. Do some wiring and connect the ignition signal to the gate and voilà!

Make sure you use a power-MOSFET and well insulate-case everything.

Pro-tip: put some very high resistance (1Mohm) across the gate and source to allow the gate to discharge faster.

Pro-pro-tip: learn some electronics