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How long can engine run while using bed outlet and idling?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ikillterrorists, Jun 10, 2011.

  1. Jun 10, 2011 at 8:39 PM
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    Gramps

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  2. Jun 10, 2011 at 10:45 PM
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    W=IV

    w = watts
    I = amps
    v = volts

    400 W = 3.33 Amps x 120 volts.

    You can pull 3.333 amps out of it before it's safty trips.
     
  3. Jun 10, 2011 at 10:52 PM
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    same shit as everyone else
    I ran my taco for about 16 hours on the beach two weeks ago. I only used about 5-6 gallons.
     
  4. Jun 10, 2011 at 11:16 PM
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    Ran a 400 watt PA system for about two hours for live music, gonna be fun the next time i go camping. It won't run power tools, too much of an amp draw but i got it mainly to charge my makitas anyway.
     
  5. Jun 10, 2011 at 11:41 PM
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  6. Jun 10, 2011 at 11:54 PM
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    same shit as everyone else
    Yep that works! And thats the "Green" way to do it ;)
     
  7. Jun 11, 2011 at 12:04 AM
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    broken mods
    see below..........vvvv
    rep to u:D
     
  8. Jun 11, 2011 at 12:13 AM
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    So is it fine to let the engine idle for extended periods of time? I always thought they overheat because of no airflow to the radiator.
     
  9. Jun 11, 2011 at 12:15 AM
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    same shit as everyone else
    No, theres no load on the engine so you'll be fine.
     
  10. Jun 11, 2011 at 12:36 AM
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    Why isn't there airflow? I could swear that's what the fan was for, but i could be wrong:confused:
     
  11. Jun 11, 2011 at 9:01 AM
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  12. Jun 11, 2011 at 9:18 AM
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    If you plan on using the inverter a lot, and for heavier things, you need to replace the stock inverter with a true sin wave inverter. The modified wave inverters are very hard on electronics. I live on solar power and even though the true sin inverters are more expensive, they pay for themselves the first time you DON'T have the replace your refrigerator/TV/computer/air compressor.
     
  13. Jun 11, 2011 at 9:32 AM
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    Til' it overheats!
     
  14. Jun 11, 2011 at 11:22 AM
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    Not true. The overload is not a quick tripping device. The Tacomas inverter has more surge tolerance / capacity than any other inverter in the 400 watt range. It will surge to over 600 watts briefly. It will run many items up to and over 500 watts. As well, it actually has a cleaner / higher output with the truck off. FWIW - I have used the plug in for over 50 hours.
     
  15. Jun 11, 2011 at 2:01 PM
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    Do you need a 230 HP engine to run a fridge?
     
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    Now that we're on the subject, do any of you guys know if our trucks have battery rundown protection? I'd assume this would come standard with the inverter package, but I don't know.
     
  17. Jul 7, 2011 at 4:17 PM
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  18. Jul 11, 2011 at 5:27 AM
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    Block ice [if you can find get it] will last for days in a good cooler.
     

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