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What do you use your power port for?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TRDMopar, Jan 20, 2020.

  1. Jan 20, 2020 at 10:59 AM
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    TRDMopar

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    For everyone with the 115v outlet in the bed, what have you used it for?
    I tried running a heat gun and it barely made it.
     
  2. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:02 AM
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    Fuerte

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    Inflating my Airbed when camping
     
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  3. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:03 AM
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    ImMrCrash

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    I was able to get a crock pot to run on it!

    Other than that, just a camping air mattress pump :facepalm:
     
  4. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:07 AM
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    tacoNS

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    It's only good for things that don't draw many amps I believe. I've plugged in a small air pump for filling an air mattress when I camp in the bed and it works fine
     
  5. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:10 AM
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    HighCountryTacoma

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    There’s a few other threads on this. Mainly charging small electronics.
     
  6. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:12 AM
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    coopcooper

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    Blowing up an air mattress. Also a battery charger for my quad but it kept tripping it
     
  7. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    Dimestore55

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    I've used it for small electric power tools (orbital sander, jigsaw, etc.) I tried to use my elec impact gun but that was a no-go, had to break out the extension cord.
     
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  8. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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    EdinCincinnati

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    Powering charger for power tool charging and charging my electric motorcycle as I’m driving
     
  9. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:16 AM
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    wiljayhi

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    Charging my drill battery so it’s ready to go when I get where I’m going.
     
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  10. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:18 AM
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    At 400 watts it’s only capable of 3.33 amps and at 100 watts, .83 amps.

    I rarely use mine in the 4R aside from charging a Nintendo switch for my son on extended road trips
     
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  11. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:36 AM
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    NiceGuyEddie

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    Red Christmas lights during the season. They go around the rails on the inside of the bed. They are static and don't flash.

    Since it's in the rear of the truck, I figure RED is the least likely to be pulled over. So far after 10 seasons it hasn't happened.
     
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  12. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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    Bajatacoma

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    I used to plug my Edgestar fridge into mine before I had 12v in the bed (400w anytime mod, no problems). I added two outlets in the cab and use them to charge my laptop or camera batteries on trips.
     
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  13. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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    Mopar Mussel

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    I've used it to charge DeWalt tool batteries. Works pretty well for that.

    I tried to run a corded drill off of it and it didn't do great, though. I don't think the plug gives a lot of amps.
     
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  14. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:48 AM
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    See post 10.
     
  15. Jan 20, 2020 at 12:30 PM
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    Spizike231

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    Will be doing this next year. Love when I see that stuff!
     
  16. Jan 20, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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    I've used mine to save the day when the power went out. :D
    2020-01-20 16.06.44.jpg
     
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  17. Jan 20, 2020 at 5:56 PM
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    Cool my dogs down or xmas lights. They have a bed rug as well now.
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  18. Jan 20, 2020 at 5:57 PM
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    Somebody is ready for the zombie apocalypse!
     
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    10 years and i have never used it.
     
  20. Jan 21, 2020 at 5:02 AM
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    I run my Flux Capacitor off of it.
     

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