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Victron MultiPlus 12/500/20-16 120V VE.Bus Inverter/Charger — 500VA, 20A Charger, Pure Sine

Victron MultiPlus 12/500/20-16 120V VE.Bus Inverter/Charger — 500VA, 20A Charger, Pure Sine

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The Victron MultiPlus 12/500/20-16 is the smallest member of the MultiPlus family — 500VA of pure sine wave inverter output (430W continuous), 20A of multi-stage battery charger, and a 16A AC transfer switch. Sized for compact RVs, smaller boats, modest backup power, or any 12V system where you need basic AC capability without the cost or footprint of a full-size 2000–3000VA unit.

What 500VA powers

  • LED lighting + small TV + laptop + phone charging simultaneously
  • Small dorm-style refrigerator
  • CPAP machine + reading light
  • Single mid-size appliance (coffee maker OR microwave — not both)
  • Small power tools (drill, light orbital sander)
  • Office equipment (monitor + laptop + printer)
  • Small entertainment center (TV + game console + sound bar)

Why the MultiPlus 12/500/20-16

  • 500VA / 430W pure sine inverter — clean power for sensitive electronics
  • 20A multi-stage charger — charges from shore or generator with proper battery care
  • 16A AC transfer switch — automatic shore/generator transfer
  • PowerControl + PowerAssist — boost limited shore power for peak loads
  • Compact size — fits where larger MultiPlus units wouldn't
  • VE.Bus networking — future-proof for system integration
  • Multi-stage adaptive charging — AGM, Gel, Flooded, LiFePO4 profiles
  • Quiet operation — minimal fan noise at low loads

Specifications

Nominal DC input voltage 12V (operating range 9.5–17V)
Continuous AC output 430W (500VA)
Peak AC output 900W (short duration)
AC output waveform Pure sine wave
AC output voltage 120V ± 2%, 60Hz ± 0.1%
Charger output current 20A
AC transfer switch 16A
PowerControl / PowerAssist Yes
Networking VE.Bus
Battery chemistry AGM, Gel, Flooded, LiFePO4 (configurable)
Cooling Variable-speed fan
Operating temperature -40°C to +65°C (full power up to 40°C)
Manufacturer SKU PMP121500100
Warranty 5 years (manufacturer)

Recommended applications

  • Small camper / teardrop trailer — basic AC for small appliances
  • Day-sailing boat / fishing boat — AC for electronics charging and small appliances
  • Small backup power — keep essential electronics running during power outages
  • Off-grid shed / hobby cabin — small 12V system with basic AC
  • Telecom / equipment site — small backup for low-power equipment
  • Boating live-aboard — small— minimum AC capacity for digital nomad work

Need more power?

Model Inverter Charger Best for
MultiPlus 12/500/20-16 430W 20A Small camper, essentials
MultiPlus 12/800/35-16 700W 35A Small RV with one appliance at a time
MultiPlus 12/1200/50-16 1000W 50A Mid-size RV / small off-grid
MultiPlus 12/2000/80-50 1600W 80A Most RV builds
MultiPlus 12/3000/120-50 2400W 120A Full-coach + AC

Every Jonsson Tech order ships within 5 days nationwide from our Houston, Texas warehouse. Free pre-purchase sizing consultation — call 346-574-9652 or email support@jonssontech.net with your battery bank specs and expected loads and we'll confirm the right MultiPlus size.

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