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The only use for bed outlet

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by QuasiMoFo, Dec 2, 2018.

  1. Dec 3, 2018 at 5:47 AM
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    dirtnsmores

    dirtnsmores A camping truck

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    I still haven't out my lights up yet!

    I've used mine for the corded hand held vacuum, charge the RC on the road, powered a drill, plug in a work light I use to set up camp in the dark.
     
  2. Dec 3, 2018 at 5:56 AM
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    Aeroguy

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    I used mine once to power a leaf blower but it only gave enough power to give it about half speed. But it got the job done.... Slowly.
     
  3. Dec 3, 2018 at 6:01 AM
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    Whitetail Assassin

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    Wrong... I've done it and it worked just fine.
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2018 at 6:05 AM
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    rnish

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  5. Dec 3, 2018 at 7:16 AM
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    autger

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    I use my outlet to shave my dog, and use a Dremel to grind it's nails. Clean up couldn't be easier.
     
  6. Dec 3, 2018 at 7:34 AM
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    rickm

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    Lost power the other morning and thought about using it to run the coffee maker.:notsure:
     
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  7. Dec 3, 2018 at 8:19 AM
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    Hijynx

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    I used the outlet to power my hedge trimmer to finish the last 6 feet of my hedge because it was easier than getting another extension cord out
     
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  8. Dec 3, 2018 at 8:34 AM
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    96carboard

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    Use an "insta-pot" instead of a crock pot. They can do the same slow-cook job, but the lid also has a seal (and a vent).
     
  9. Dec 3, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    phsycle

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  10. Dec 3, 2018 at 8:45 AM
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    Elkyri

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    ... and to think the poor guy was just trying to show us his Christmas lights. :)
     
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  11. Dec 3, 2018 at 8:45 AM
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    ihatemytruck

    ihatemytruck Smartass

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    Powered a small air compressor in mine
     
  12. Dec 3, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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    Bentpickle

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    On the farm I've been using it a lot to power lights.
     
  13. Dec 3, 2018 at 8:54 AM
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    Gunshot-6A

    Gunshot-6A Prime Beef

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    :stayontopic:

    IMG_20171213_225201_128.jpg
     
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  14. Dec 3, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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    angle grinder from harbor freight, work lights, laptop, phone,...
     
  15. Dec 3, 2018 at 9:07 AM
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    rlx02

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    Thinking about doing the same, but wasn't sure how I could affix the lights to my soft top. What did you use?
     
  16. Dec 3, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    Kept the battery for a Dewalt cordless chainsaw charged up during my drive Out West. It made processing firewood much easier. I''ll probably add a few strategic strips of velcro to keep the charger from bouncing around back there.
     
  17. Dec 3, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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    Confirmed...will shave ice or blend but not both at the same time.upload_2018-12-3_12-55-11.jpg
     
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  18. Dec 3, 2018 at 9:58 AM
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    snickers My heaping pile of shit

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    Power Dometic fridge/recharge Goal Zero battery during trips.
     
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  19. Dec 3, 2018 at 10:11 AM
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    I used mine recently to solder wires on an old S10
     
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  20. Dec 3, 2018 at 10:29 AM
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    Impromptu license plate lights
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