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Using the 400w bed plug as a home generator?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by KVTaco, Nov 25, 2018.

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  1. Nov 25, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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    Well technically is on the automatic, read the manual it has more on it. The manual trans worthless for this feature I had to carry the coffee pot to the friends 3G and brew it. Get a group 31deep cycle now I run a refrigerator for 4 days
     
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  2. Nov 25, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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    Apologies, but I will not be reading the manual. Thank you very much.
     
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  3. Nov 25, 2018 at 8:39 AM
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  4. Nov 25, 2018 at 8:49 AM
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    Different people have different priorities. For most, a freezer or refrigerator full of food is the priority.

    For this, 2000/2200 watt gen is preferred.
    To run a whole mid size home, approx 5kw.
    Over size by 50% = 7.5kW as someone suggested.

    That peak allows AC etc.

    Solar is a good alternative, except when the power goes out it can be raining and make solar panels less effective.
     
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  5. Nov 25, 2018 at 9:02 AM
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    Shared this thread.
     
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  6. Nov 25, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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  7. Nov 25, 2018 at 9:41 AM
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    The issue is that your engine is not providing the power via a full generator kicking out 120v but is coming from the system that charges your battery. There is a mini-inverter converting the 12v dc to 120v ac.

    Power works like this: volts * amps = watts... or watts / volts = amps.... so 400 watts / 120 volts = 3.3 amps. Most appliances that "run" have two wattage ratings -- one to get them started (heavy draw) and one for continuous running (lower draw). You're going to be able to use that plug to keep the batteries for your battery operated tools charged, to run a small cooler, to run some lights... that sort of thing.
     
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  8. Nov 25, 2018 at 9:46 AM
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    The engine has to be running. If it is in gear the max output is 100w. If in P or N the max output is 400w.
     
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  10. Nov 25, 2018 at 10:25 AM
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    Joke’s on all of you, I’m homeless so my Taco does power my entire home.

    Side note, is anyone looking for a roommate? I give really good lower back rubs.
     
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  11. Nov 25, 2018 at 10:50 AM
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    I've used mine lots of times with the key on/engine off.
     
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  13. Nov 25, 2018 at 11:06 AM
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    That's interesting. On my truck, the lights on the switch will not come on showing power unless the engine is running. I have not tried just plugging something in to see if power is flowing with the "key" on but engine off and the lights on the switch not illuminated. I took the absence of lights on the switch to indicate no power to the outlet.
     
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  14. Nov 25, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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    :anonymous: we can make it a double taco
     
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  15. Nov 25, 2018 at 12:05 PM
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    You can get the Goal Zero one above at Costco for $999 at least the one local to me still not low noth for me to bite into.
     
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  16. Nov 25, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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    The switch does light up on mine in the key on/engine off position. Manual trans FWIW.
     
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  17. Nov 25, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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    I told my wife it would run the shop vac so even with power out at the house she could clean!

    I remember some of that week.
     
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  18. Nov 25, 2018 at 12:56 PM
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    Close enough?
    3BC8A9E1-BFB0-4503-ADEB-9B389E1F0CB5.jpg
     
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    Thats just wrong!

    Needs chilli
     
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    That's perfect dry with just a little bit of lube:anonymous:
     
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