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Does Anyone Acually Use the Power Outlet in the Bed????

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MikeDeason, Mar 6, 2015.

  1. Jul 16, 2015 at 11:24 PM
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    xguntherc

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    Does anyone know if the AC outlet in the bed if my 2011 will be enough to plug in the "built-in" pump inside my queen blow up mattress.. ? It has this on it

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  2. Jul 16, 2015 at 11:28 PM
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    ^^^^
     
  3. Jul 16, 2015 at 11:35 PM
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    Ok so someone has used em for air mattresses... Is it safe?

    Would hate to be camping n Jack my electrical system in the middle of no where
     
  4. Jul 16, 2015 at 11:38 PM
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    You might die but either way you'll sleep.

    It's 100 watts or 400 watts. Read the manual on the bed. Answer question.
     
  5. Jul 16, 2015 at 11:44 PM
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    It's a tiny built in pump.. If others have done it I'm going to assume this one will work just fine.

    If not. I'm sleeping on the ground ;-)
     
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  6. Jul 17, 2015 at 7:40 AM
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    Yes, it will work just fine.
     
  7. Jul 17, 2015 at 7:49 AM
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    Sorry I'm no electrician.

    So do I need to push the button by dash to kick it up to 400w? Thanks.
     
  8. Jul 17, 2015 at 8:12 AM
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    You won't need the 400w mode for the air pump. But, yes you do need to push the button for power to be sent to the plug. As long as it's not in gear, it will be in the 400w mode. Once in gear it switches to 100w mode. There's a work around that allows full time 400w mode.
     
  9. Jul 17, 2015 at 8:58 AM
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  10. Jul 17, 2015 at 9:17 AM
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  11. Jul 17, 2015 at 9:20 AM
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    Not enough...
    Never used it. I hate the fact that you have to run the truck while using it. So I just hooked up my 1000w Cobra inverter to straight to the battery and charged 2 phones while camping. I'm thinking of permanently mounting it in the bed. It has a remote switch input on it, so I'll wire that up to the cab and turn it on/off whenever I want


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  12. Jul 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM
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    awesome, PICS!!!
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2015 at 10:01 AM
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    why do u need phones while camping??? :annoyed: your supposed to be out away from it all lol
     
  14. Jul 17, 2015 at 10:02 AM
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    Candy Crush.
     
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    Not enough...
    To play music, take pictures and to make the kid STFU once in a while :)
     
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  16. Jul 17, 2015 at 10:07 AM
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  17. Jul 17, 2015 at 10:08 AM
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    lol. ok ok valid!! @ make the kids STFU :amen:
     
  18. Jul 17, 2015 at 10:09 AM
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    Yep, I did the inverter mod and I use it to power led rope lights at my camp sights when Im camping
     
  19. Jul 17, 2015 at 10:19 AM
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    I tested mine when i first bought by using a small fan. I then tried the smallest 1 gallon or so shop vac and it barely ran. Single most useless mod on a tacoma that they use as a sale tactic.
     
  20. Jul 17, 2015 at 10:19 AM
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