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120V power outlet uses?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by K.moon123, Feb 17, 2018.

  1. Feb 17, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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    K.moon123

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    I’m just wondering what I can buy for my 120v power outlet. What are some good uses?
     
  2. Feb 17, 2018 at 5:19 PM
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    4drtaco03

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    Charge up phone/computer from draining them on tacomaworld :cheers:
     
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  3. Feb 17, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    I run small power tools off mine regularly, like a Dremel.
     
  4. Feb 17, 2018 at 5:44 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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  5. Feb 17, 2018 at 6:58 PM
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    400 watts or less... soo.
     
  6. Feb 17, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    I carry a couple extension cords and a waterproof LED lamp fixture. This "trouble light" has proven itself on several occasions - while recovering a neighbor's car, lighting my sons garage while trouble-shooting wiring and so-on. Most DC lights don't have enough cord and the common AC cords are a major convenience.
     
  7. Feb 17, 2018 at 11:30 PM
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    Charging cordless tools and inflating a camping bed has been the majority of my use.
     
  8. Feb 18, 2018 at 5:32 AM
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    My uses will be:
    LED light strings while camping
    Pump for air mattress
    Charge phones

    Is it a pure sinewave inverter? If not, I wouldn't be using delicate equipment like laptops and such.
     
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    Lift, sliders, skids & some other stuff.
    Small compressor for airing up.
     
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    I always heard it was not.
     
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  11. Feb 18, 2018 at 7:39 AM
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    The only thing I have ever used my outlet for is to brag to my friends that I have one... ;)
     
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    First things first, do the 400w anytime mod but be aware it's not really a quality unit.


    On trips I plug my Edgestar fridge into it as well as my spare 12V battery. The fridge will automatically use the 120v while available then switch to the 12v when it loses ac power. I need to run another 12v line to the rear and just use that.

    I added two single outlets to the passenger side of my shifter console, spaced so that I can plug in camera battery chargers. I've also used it to power my netbook when I had maps on it (netbook was on a Ram stalk mount) and have also used an auxiliary cord to my head unit to play music.
     
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  13. Feb 18, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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    Works great for my boot dryer. Especially on road trips to keep boots and gloves dry between ski areas chasing pow.
     
  14. Feb 18, 2018 at 11:56 AM
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    Muddinfun

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    At 1st, I thought you were going to use the bed outlet with the battery tender to charge the truck battery. I thought, "that'll never work". LOL
     
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  16. Feb 18, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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    That was my first though as well and I started laughing as I scrolled down. :rofl:
     
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  17. Feb 18, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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    On early mornings while prepping for duck hunting I plug in an electric coffee pot and makehot fresh coffee. Fill a cup and fill my thermos.
     

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