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AC outlet- who uses it

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AZInferno, Nov 13, 2015.

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Have you ever used the AC outlet in the bed of the Tacoma?

  1. Yes, I use it often

    72 vote(s)
    26.2%

  2. I've used it once to see if it really works

    82 vote(s)
    29.8%

  3. No, I have never used it

    121 vote(s)
    44.0%
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  1. Nov 13, 2015 at 9:03 AM
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    AZInferno

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    AZInferno [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just curious how many people actually use the AC outlet in the bed of the truck?
     
    AZInferno, Nov 13, 2015
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  2. Nov 13, 2015 at 9:05 AM
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    TacoBella

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    I use it when washing the truck for the JETSPEED VX6 blower and interior vacuum.

    Also works great for a larger air compressor to fill the tires
     
    TacoBella, Nov 13, 2015
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  3. Nov 13, 2015 at 9:12 AM
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    bobrown14

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    I've not used it yet - there's a built in dc - ac inverter, does the truck have to be on for it to work??
     
    bobrown14, Nov 13, 2015
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  4. Nov 13, 2015 at 9:18 AM
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    viking15

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    I am sure the truck has to be on in order for it to work. How would the outlet get the power it needs
     
    viking15, Nov 13, 2015
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  5. Nov 13, 2015 at 9:20 AM
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    Z50king

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    it has less wattage when the truck is not running
     
    Z50king, Nov 13, 2015
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  6. Nov 13, 2015 at 9:59 AM
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    gunn_runner

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    I fly model airplanes so I use it to charge flight batteries. I have a 2nd gen, but we both have AC outlets. Go easy on me bro.
     
    gunn_runner, Nov 13, 2015
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  7. Nov 13, 2015 at 10:02 AM
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    jim2009taco

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    Good for charging my 24V cordless impact batteries, used it once for a TV at a tailgate party.
     
    jim2009taco, Nov 13, 2015
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  8. Nov 13, 2015 at 10:02 AM
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    Desert Drifter

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    I would if I had that option..... Poor second gen SR5 owner here.
     
    Desert Drifter, Nov 13, 2015
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  9. Nov 13, 2015 at 10:05 AM
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    TacoTRD78

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    I used it to cut 2x4's running a saw. It also comes in handy for small air compressor or blender
     
    TacoTRD78, Nov 13, 2015
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  10. Nov 13, 2015 at 12:30 PM
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    Not on the Taco but the Dodge aired up the air mattress last weekend at a campsite with no power. Saved a lot of breaths.
     
    bsacamano, Nov 13, 2015
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  11. Nov 13, 2015 at 12:31 PM
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    christmas lights, people!
     
    skiergd011013, Nov 13, 2015
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  12. Nov 13, 2015 at 3:06 PM
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    Haven't used it yet .. but I am sure it will come in handy

    :thumbsup:
     
    SamChieftan, Nov 13, 2015
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  13. Nov 13, 2015 at 3:59 PM
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    You are wasting a lot of energy. Tie your charger directly into your battery. It's a 12 volt system. The inverter and power supply are both wasting a lot of power
     
    Z50king, Nov 13, 2015
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  14. Nov 13, 2015 at 4:27 PM
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    GuitarGuy91

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    I plan on using it on future camping trips to blow up air matresses, run a coffee maker, maybe charge cell phone.
     
    GuitarGuy91, Nov 13, 2015
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  15. Dec 18, 2015 at 8:06 PM
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    I tried it today with the engine running and an electric chainsaw, but once you tried to cut wood, the power would shut off. I assume it was pulling too many amps.image.jpg
     
    UAL777jet, Dec 18, 2015
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  16. Dec 18, 2015 at 8:21 PM
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    Yeah, if you're limited to 400 watts then that's less than 4amps. You'll need a lot more juice to run even a basic electric chain saw. Toyota needs to add a ~1,800 watt service to reach the typical 15amp home-outlet capacity.
     
    GravityRulz, Dec 18, 2015
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  17. Dec 18, 2015 at 8:39 PM
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    I'm a photographer and I used it a few weeks ago to do a shoot out in the middle of a pasture; was able to set up and power my indoor studio strobes (flashes) to give me some great fill light on a very overcast day. I've used a portable generator in the past but the truck made it so much easier.
     
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  18. Dec 18, 2015 at 8:54 PM
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    It's junk, tried running a hair dryer to take off dealership decals and it cut off after about 10 secs! I'll probably never use it again
     
    broders, Dec 18, 2015
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  19. Dec 18, 2015 at 8:55 PM
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    You do realize a hair dryer uses between 1000 to 1875 watts, right? Your outlet is rated for 400. Not junk, just not designed to dry hair.
     
    RHelton10, Dec 18, 2015
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  20. Dec 18, 2015 at 8:59 PM
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    What was it designed for? I'm not sure what I could use it for without it cutting out.
     
    broders, Dec 18, 2015
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