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Power inverter

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by LukeD, Jan 20, 2018.

  1. Jan 20, 2018 at 6:05 AM
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    LukeD

    LukeD [OP] Well-Known Member

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    5BAA3ECA-ECD4-447F-84FC-569940063F8D.jpg I have a 300 W power inverter, can I use it in my truck with no problems?
     
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  2. Jan 20, 2018 at 9:08 AM
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    You can use your 300w inverter, but anything over 120w will most likely blow the fuse, probably a 10amp(volts x amps = watts). Check your owners manual for the fuse location, it may power other things in your truck. Please don't use a bigger fuse for more power, it is there to keep the wires from burning up.
     
  3. Jan 21, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    So I can use it I just can’t plug anything into it that draws more than 120 watts, right?
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2018 at 12:16 PM
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