Broken power outlet or just useless?

Hey guys. What is the power outlet in the bed good for? The power was out here this morning, and I tried to make a cup of coffee using the bed outlet, but no go. I've got one of those Senseo one-cup machines. Shouldn't this thing at least run a coffee maker???? I found a thread that talked about all the things ppl use their bed outlet for (power saws and the like). For the record: yes, I had the truck turned on; yes, it was actually running; yes, I turned on the outlet. The coffee maker would turn on for about 15 seconds, and then the outlet would turn itself off. Is this thing really that useless, or should I take it up to the dealership to have them take a look at it? This is the first time I've tried to use it.

 

I use mine to make coffee in a Mr. Coffee 4 cup pot quite often and have never had a problem as long as the engine was on and I set it to 400 w. You might want to take it in and have it checked.

 

Phantom's right, coffee makers pull lots of power. I use mine most with a dremal (sp?) tool and small corded tools like it oh and cell phone charger sometimes.

 

It depends on the *draw* that appliance uses (so to speak).

I tried using an electrick kettle on it ...to boil hot water, but it wouldn't work.

But like Ahaszard said - Instead of the kettle......I used a 4-cup Mr. Coffee machine to boil hot water to make hot chcoloate last winter.

 

Maybe my coffee pot just pulls too much power....I can't handle all the math Phantom but thanks anyway! lol! It must be "bigger" than a four-cup even though it only makes one... Thanks everybody!

 

About the only thing I've found it useful for running (that I have) is CF work lights and chargers. Tried charging my craftsman 19.2v drill, but fried 2 chargers. So I stick to the lights now when working in the dark at a friend's house.

I'm planning on getting a small generator for the house and no point in upgrading the stock inverter until I have a second battery so I haven't bothered looking into it myself.

 

Thanks guys--glad to know I don't have to drag it into the dealership--I hate that place on a good day, and it's worse now that it's under construction.

 

i use mine daily. i leave my e-collar for my dog in the compartment next to the outlet. when i head out to the ponds i turn it on and it's always charged for the hunt!