I want to use 8 x 5 foot (58w) fluoresant lights to illuminate my advertising truck.

I am not an electrician and know nothing what so ever about it and have been getting all sorts of advise and was wondering if someone here can help me.

I want to supply the power for these fluoresants from the vehicles
battery/alternator - I have been told I can get a 12 volt inverter and replace the inverter that is supplied with the household fitting and it should all work from the battery from the vehicle - I was also told I may need to upgrade the alternator, is this correct guys?

I really would appreciate any advise on this before I start this job.

Many Thanks in anticipation

dodger