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120 volt outlet

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by frankf77, Apr 5, 2019.

  1. Apr 5, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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    frankf77

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    Have a new TRD Off Road. Anyone used the 120 volt outlet in the bed? Thinking about a coffee maker, Anyone tried it? What maker/model? Thanks!
     
  2. Apr 5, 2019 at 5:03 PM
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    Better be an awful small coffee maker, it’s only 400 W
     
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    my one cup keurig runs 1425 watts. you would need to parallel 4 tacomas to make a cup of coffee. the good news is a grinder draws about 125 watts, so if you have hot water and a french press you're in business!
     
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    Margaritas
     
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    Like has been said, 400W isn't going to run a coffee maker. Most are 1000W or more.
     
  8. Apr 5, 2019 at 7:19 PM
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    Grossomotto

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    You need a power inverter for what you want.
    A 1000 watt is about $400. Check the RV outlets.
    I bought one to run my laptop for engine tuning.
     
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    It would be more efficient to just use a 12V coffee maker. Radio or tailgate TV would work. 3+A won't power much heavy duty stuff.
     
  11. Apr 5, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    Ziggyman

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    The one time I wanted to use it was to keep the crock pot warm prior to a New year's Eve party.... It didn't work. If you Google household appliances under a hundred Watts, or even 400 watts, I really think the outlet has limited usefulness... It was one of the reasons I got my TRD, but does anyone out there really use it...
     
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    I soldered a trailer harness out in the field.. other than that mine has mostly seen Christmas light duty.
     
  13. Apr 5, 2019 at 8:43 PM
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    I've used it for a drill, cut off tool, circular saw and extension to run light bulbs. Not long term use, usually for just a few minutes.

     
  14. Apr 6, 2019 at 5:10 AM
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    I use my 120v pancake compressor off it. 400w @ 120V is equal to 3.3 amps so anything less than that will work.
     
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    Get some instant coffee, one of these, and hit the road. Smallest, simplest, easiest solution I've found, hands down.
     
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    fast charge a power station like the ecoflow/bluetti
     
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    I did the 400w mod with @kmorgan3 's PnP harness and added an outlet on the console. Used it to charge Baofeng batteries during the road trip that I was on. Worked awesome. Also used it to charge my jump pack. That took a while.
     
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    Leave it to a Chief to need a way to make coffee!! Initiated and proud here brother I know your pain.

    Cheers,

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    Lot more energy in a pound of propane!
     

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