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How long can engine run while using bed outlet and idling?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ikillterrorists, Jun 10, 2011.

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  1. Jun 10, 2011 at 5:16 PM
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    I have no idea how to search this question, so don't know if anybody has asked/answered this before.

    Let's say I have a full tank of gas, how long will it run if I'm using the truck as a source of electricity?
     
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  2. Jun 10, 2011 at 5:17 PM
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    Using 400W
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2011 at 5:21 PM
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    Couple days at least.
     
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  4. Jun 10, 2011 at 5:23 PM
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    Probably till you run out of gas. :)
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2011 at 5:30 PM
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    yeah, not to be funny, but the 400w inverter won't drain the battery much more than idling. So def more than a day when you run out of gas.
     
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  6. Jun 10, 2011 at 5:31 PM
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    yeah i would assume that it would run for a long time....what are you powering for that long anyways?
     
    BEEFY_CHEESY_TACO, Jun 10, 2011
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  7. Jun 10, 2011 at 5:35 PM
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    A small refrigerator to keep my beer cold hehe
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2011 at 5:37 PM
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    hmmm...not sure if it will run a refrigerator...
     
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  9. Jun 10, 2011 at 5:38 PM
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    no more than a 6 pack fridge. you're better off with a big cooler and ice. besides, icy water will keep the beer colder than a small fridge.
     
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  10. Jun 10, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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    ummm yeah
    i think it's 3.4 amps max.

    at or around there.
     
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  11. Jun 10, 2011 at 5:43 PM
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    darn
     
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  12. Jun 10, 2011 at 5:53 PM
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    400w at idle, but If your driving it, you can only use the 100w which definatly will not run a fridge. Ice in a cooler!
     
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  13. Jun 10, 2011 at 6:26 PM
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    bag of ice and a cooler is definitely cheaper.
     
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  14. Jun 10, 2011 at 7:08 PM
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    so 57 hours on a full 80 tank
     
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  15. Jun 10, 2011 at 7:11 PM
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    Haha...not doing it...can't make me!
    OP if you want to go that route and plan to get an inverter that works there is a much better way! Two batteries, power block, and some other goodies you can flip flop batteries with maybe one hour of charge at a time. Your going to need some deep cycles though.
     
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  16. Jun 10, 2011 at 7:12 PM
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    Haha...not doing it...can't make me!

    Oh thats cool!
     
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  17. Jun 10, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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    here's a basic chart for power requirements for inverters. I have been looking to buy one of these for myself and this gave me a good idea of what wattage to get. I think a fridge would be too much for 400watts

    Got this from some other post on here too -- http://www.whistlergroup.com/faq-inverters-answers.asp

    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Jun 10, 2011 at 7:41 PM
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    Just buy an ARB fridge. Hell they work off the accessory outlets anyways. So you can keep the fridge in the cab for quicker access. :D
     
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    Mobile power tools baby. Also if you buy the tent that fits the bed you have built in lights and an alarm clock. :p
     
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    Haha that's awesome. Maybe I can stop paying rent.
     
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