Outlet in bed

So what can I run off this outlet. Will it run a 90 amp converter welder and a angle grinder?

 

Nope. It will run a skill saw but very slowly.

 

Thanks! So its really useless.

 

The max output is 3.3 amps at 120 volts. It will run anything within that range. While not totally useless it is close to a novelty. I would suggest a small generator if you intend on using it very much or need more power than the 3.3 amps.

 

I was excited about using it during a power outage recently to run a coffee maker... Nope. Not enough power for that.

 

A regular wall outlet in your house isn't going to run a 90 amp welder

 

I wouldn't say useless. I like it when camping. Good for running a light or whatever small thing.

 

I like it for a drop light, that's about it. Oh, also a box fan when I was camping in the summer.

 

Wuuuuuuuuuuuutttttt? That's lame - was gonna do just this the next time I go camping. I guess I'll be using my spider stove and perk-pot.

 

I use mine to run a small compressor. Great for airing up tires after offroading.

 

The outlet really is somewhat useless. It's only rated at 400 watts (3.3 amps) and you have to have the motor running to use it. I've used it to power my soldering iron a couple of times .... that's useful for me.

Being a curious retired EE I measured the voltage (on a 07 and 12 Tacoma) and only saw 105 volts. Checked several new Tacomas in the dealers lot and saw the same low voltage. Called a Toyota tech guy (actually sounded Japanese) and asked if there was a way to adjust the voltage on the inverter that is supposedly under the center console. Answer: NO!!

Since this outlet is probably putting out an ugly, semi-filtered square wave I would not reccomend using it to power a computer or anything more serious than a light bulb, battery charger, soldering iron, or other low-power low-tech tool/instument.

 

Sure it will. The Harbor Freight one runs on a 20amp circuit.

 

90A @ 12v... NOT 90A at 120v!
90A @12v = 9A @ 120V (about that)

 

You can get a tiny coffee pot that uses about 300watt. That's what we use when camping and it's really really nice to have lol.

 

The welder has a 9A draw ?

 

That's the only thing the bed outlet was intended for when they initially designed the vehicle.

 

You mean this one 20 amp draw as you said , regular outlets in your house are generally 15A unless they are in the kitchen

 

So this thing wont power... say a blender at a tailgate??

 

powers a dremel. good for clearing space in the fenders

 

2/3 of the breakers in my house are 20a. The outlets in my garage start @ 20 and go to 50a but I did that on purpose to handle heavy tool use.