inverter questions

As I said, "something to consider". Really, the reason I posted all that above was not only because it might help others, but it saved me the trouble of writing it all down on a notepad (and probably easier to refer back to by searching here!).

And, I can imagine situations where somebody didn't have their generator, doesn't want to carry gas cans, wants to power a gypsy band while driving, etc . . . . . .

Also, a 4kw inverter generator (which is quieter, more efficient than a standard 60hz/115VAC and still produces Pure Sine Wave) can cost upwards of $2000.

 

Very good, Bama. Nice to know all that, thanks.

 

The dealership has confirmed that the 2010-2014 Inverters have a design flaw, which prevents anything over 60 watts to be used when in 100w mode. After 9 days in the shop and months gone by, they do not have a solution for the problem.

I designed a mod to keep the inverter running at 400w. The mod is simple for an A/T, but a little complex for a M/T like my Taco. I built my mod using plugs and connectors so that it could be easily removed without leaving any traces of the mod. The bad news for the M/T mod is that it requires some external electronic parts and the outlet power switch will remain on until the ignition switch is turned off (the outlet switch cannot be used to turn the outlet off). I may continue to use this mod even if they fix the manufacturing defect.

 

Toyota has escalated this problem to Toyota in Japan. In case anyone is interested, here is the circuit for 400w mode while driving. Note: This circuit is only needed for Manual Transmissions. Simpler mods were available on other websites, but people reported that the inverter was always on and that the mod did not work on newer model Tacomas.

 

when i hit the button for the inverter the orange light comes on but not the upper green light. any ideas?
i tried in other trucks and they both light up

 

Without any mods, the inverter will drop to 100w (orange light) when you are moving, step on the clutch (M/T) or engage the transmission (A/T). In addition, there are known problems on the 2011 and newer trucks that prevent the 100w mode from working with loads of 60w or more.

 

So I’m pretty deep in an electrical rabbit hole. I have a mechmman 240a alt and a bunch of 1/0 + 2/0 tinned ofc, blue sea fuse panels, battery switches, agm + lithium battery bank etc. just prepping for a high power stereo, lights, winch and all so I figured I’d wire the bed switch to higher power. I just need a pure sine wave inverter and I should be able to supply ~30a @120v or ~3600w. Also need to figure out where I’m gonna fit 500lbs of wiring, amps, inverter, speakers, fridge, etc... In a double cab.

 

Has anyone used the inverter to charge an e bike battery?