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Electric outlet in bed of ‘21 OR

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by In2Ndo, Aug 8, 2021.

  1. Aug 8, 2021 at 1:18 PM
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    In2Ndo

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    Hello everyone,

    I have a 2021 TRD OR. I want to try and use the electric outlet in the bed. But know nothing about electricity. Other than don’t grab both ends at the same time… LOL.
    I have a small air pump that I want to use to inflate some air mattresses. The label on the pump reads
    120V-60Hz
    235W. 1.96A
    Would this be ok to use and the switch on the truck reads 400W AC 120V 100W.

    This would be my first time using that plug.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Aug 8, 2021 at 1:25 PM
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    9th

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    Anything under 400w is fine assuming the initial draw is also less than 400w
     
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  4. Aug 8, 2021 at 3:03 PM
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    I've used a similar pump for my air mattress using that outlet. The truck must be idling.
     
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  5. Aug 8, 2021 at 3:08 PM
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    No problem. Just start the truck and press the switch to kick it into 400W mode. It'll handle a 200-ish watt pump with ease.
     
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  6. Aug 8, 2021 at 3:21 PM
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    Thank you everyone. I’ve read it on the manual. But wanted to make sure. Too many numbers involved with electrical stuff. So I’ll keep it running in park. While using the pump.
     
  7. Aug 25, 2021 at 11:28 AM
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    How can u use the electrical outlet while driving?
     
  8. Aug 25, 2021 at 11:34 AM
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    I don't have children, but I think most take to the noisy kid that won't shut up, and stick him in the bed to keep the daiquiri machine plugged in while driving.
     
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  9. Aug 25, 2021 at 11:38 AM
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  10. Aug 25, 2021 at 9:25 PM
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