Plug in the Bed

What good is the plug if I can't run a coffee maker while camping. What is everyone else using it for?

 

Christmas lights

 

Wall plug phone charger because I don't have a car charger lol

 

Coffee makers can use up to 1500 watts (and surge even higher). Get a generator.

 

I used a reciprocating saw to cut firewood into manageable chunks with it, thought that was awesome while on the side of the road

 

Why can't you run a coffee maker?

I just went on a road trip and used mine to blow up our aero bed. I've also used it for a power drill once....

 

Doubt there are many 400 watt coffee makers out there.

 

Ahh, makes sense.

Well, you can inflate an aero bed...haha

 

I'm no electrical engineer, but I'm pretty sure anything with a heating element (like a coffee maker) uses a lot of energy.

 

Lol, yeah I've used mine to fill up tubes to go floating down the river.

 

Maybe not 110 volts, but here's a 12-volt coffee pot:

http://www.roadproonthego.com/sp/12volt-coffee-maker-with-16oz-metal-carafe/

 

16oz of coffee in under 15 minutes ?

 

Ahhh, so that's the reason... I ran into the same trouble when I tried my coffee maker camping. Would run for about 2 min, then just petered out... What else have people successfully ran?

 

Eff the coffee maker. Get one of these, they are awesome (and fast).

http://www.rei.com/product/813622/jetboil-sol-stove

 

Small desk lamp. I use it to light up my fly tying vise when I just need a new fly at 0 dark thirty. I've also recharged cordless drill batteries.

 

I used mine for a saw too. Worked well.

 

I plug a fan in mine for the dog

 

I have used it several times to run a soldering iron.

 

I carry a 250 watt trouble light,with ext.cord.Hope don't have to ever use it,for sure better than trying to hold a flashlight,and do something.