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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. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:26 PM
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    MikeDeason

    MikeDeason [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Had on for 7 long years and never used it. Also never used the Auto LSD but that's a different story.
     
  2. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:27 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Yes
     
  3. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:48 PM
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    TSJESME

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    Yes I have, numerous times.
    Plug in the coffee maker when power goes out.
     
  4. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:56 PM
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    RearViewMirror

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  5. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:57 PM
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    TruKnight

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    read build thread
    ive used it when the power goes out too.
     
  6. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:59 PM
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    wanna taco

    wanna taco What's my name?

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    400 watts maximum when the truck is stopped, 100 watts while running. Good for nothing.
     
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  7. Mar 6, 2015 at 10:00 PM
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    stphnman20

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    I don't have one :(
     
  8. Mar 6, 2015 at 10:01 PM
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    Green Jeans

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    I use it to power the blast pump that inflates the whitewater raft. It also runs the trager's fan and auger when we're truck camping.
     
  9. Mar 6, 2015 at 10:25 PM
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    TOY4JMEBOOZE

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    Blender used to make hot sauce for shrimp at the beach.
     
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  10. Mar 6, 2015 at 10:35 PM
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    filup01

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    In my 2010 Taco, I used it to power my printer/scanner while it was wirelessly connected to my laptop (running on battery) and printed, signed, and scanned the contract to buy my house.

    Another time on a long road trip, I bungee corded a crockpot back there and cooked beans while driving.

    On my new, 2015? Nope. I haven't had a chance to see if it even works but I will very soon.
     
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  11. Mar 6, 2015 at 11:17 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Beans in a crock pot? That's a new one.
     
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  12. Mar 6, 2015 at 11:20 PM
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    Texas T

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    Use it to plug the hedge trimmer in so I don't have to run 100 miles of extension cord.
     
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  13. Mar 6, 2015 at 11:20 PM
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    bullaculla

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  14. Mar 6, 2015 at 11:22 PM
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    plurpimpin

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    I use it all the time for the dremel tool and for a soldering iron when I'm working on the truck. Beats running an extension chord.
     
  15. Mar 6, 2015 at 11:25 PM
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    ndcmack

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    Not enough
    used it many times for both these things, along with running a flood light a few times
     
  16. Mar 6, 2015 at 11:26 PM
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    ODNAREM

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    I've used mine plenty of times.
     
  17. Mar 7, 2015 at 12:17 AM
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    Spintly

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    This
     
  18. Mar 7, 2015 at 12:20 AM
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    Jerez

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    Yes. I've done the 400w full time mod & added a plug inside the cab under the ac controls
    Use it for lighiting and running my soldering iron when doing the led swaps on people's dashes
     
  19. Mar 7, 2015 at 12:24 AM
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    xgalvanxgx

    xgalvanxgx seymour butts

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    I plugged my amplifier in it once and jammed out on my guitar. :D
     
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  20. Mar 7, 2015 at 12:26 AM
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    Kolunatic

    Kolunatic Broke ass

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    I'd use it more if it were in cab.
     

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