Can the 115V/400W deck powerpoint be operated when the vehicle is turned off?

Like to say charge a laptop or cell phone while parked? TY.

 

Yes, but the key has to be turned to the accessory position.

 

Yes but it won't work for more than a few minutes.

 

Whats the main benefit then of the powerpoint. What do most people use it for? We do a lot of camping and I was hoping to use it for a fridge (which wont work), and for charging electronics etc. If not this, then what do most people use it for? Thanks.

 

A few minutes is a wasted opportunity.

 

Ive tried using it for various things. Then ended up giving up since it couldn't handle it and just use it to power lights in the bed at christmas

I believe many go without using it.

 

Seems like the powerpoint is pretty useless, bummer..... TY guys.

 

i just use it to make coffee and inflating my air mattress when camping.

 

only logical thing that i can think of: saws, drills, air compressor, random stuff on a camping of outdoors trip. a phone or computer can be plugged into the cab.

 

there is a way you can mod it to allow a plug in the cab while you driving.

 

I have used electric drills and circular saw off that plug. Was modifying the hunting cabin. The generator was taken buy the helper.