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What have you used your bed outlet for?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DrFunker, Jul 14, 2014.

  1. Jul 14, 2014 at 5:16 PM
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    DrFunker

    DrFunker [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I haven't needed it until today. I bought an air mattress pump that works super slick in there. Very fast compared to the battery powered one.

    And I used it to power my dremel tool to touch up a couple small spots on my bed platform.

    I liked being able to plug in right there.

    Thinking of what else I could use it for......:rolleyes:
     
  2. Jul 14, 2014 at 5:26 PM
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    stmpjmpr

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    I have used it at work, cut metal with grinding tool. Its great to have when you are on a pinch.
     
  3. Jul 14, 2014 at 5:26 PM
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    hotrod53

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    I use it to charge my electric fish cleaning knife that always seems to be dead. I also have a thermoelectric cooler that I plan to plug into it.
     
  4. Jul 14, 2014 at 5:33 PM
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    DrFunker

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    Was thinking about the thermoelectric cooler. How do you like it? What do you have?
     
  5. Jul 14, 2014 at 5:33 PM
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    Naveronski

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    Blowing up a queen sized air mattress when camping.

    ...then deflating the same.

    Also lights, phone chargers, etc.
     
  6. Jul 14, 2014 at 5:34 PM
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    DrFunker

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    Damn!:eek:
    Deflate mode. Forgot about that.
    Yes.
     
  7. Jul 14, 2014 at 5:36 PM
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    Iggy

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    Nothing. It can't power anything that I need 120 for.
     
  8. Jul 14, 2014 at 5:38 PM
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    03f5sp

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    I went on a short road trip with some buddies and nobody had an iPhone car charger but we did have an extension cord and A/C charger. Problem solved.
     
  9. Jul 14, 2014 at 5:42 PM
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    DeltaSteve

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  10. Jul 14, 2014 at 5:56 PM
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    MagneticTaco79

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    Unfortunately like the button on the dash says... Only 400 watts. Soo not much.
     
  11. Jul 14, 2014 at 6:05 PM
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    adriancast

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    Used it to tap into so I could add an outlet in the truck for the passengers.

    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Jul 14, 2014 at 6:14 PM
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    charging gopro batteries............... Im afraid to ask much more from the thing lol
     
  13. Jul 14, 2014 at 7:05 PM
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    nucktaco

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    i run an extension cord through the backglass into the truck so i can charge my phone. guess i could buy a car charger but then what use would i have for a bed inverter thats only 400watts?
     
  14. Jul 14, 2014 at 7:09 PM
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    Flowin

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    That just made me lol.

    I never used it for anything so far...maybe to charge a phone or run a small light for the bed tent at some point?
     
  15. Jul 14, 2014 at 7:15 PM
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    Richie Rich

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    I use mine to keep my previously always dead when I needed it monitor charged. Little handheld lcd screen I use to setup and aim security cameras.

    Has anyone used the inverter to charge cordless tool batteries? I let the magic smoke out of a makita charger with another power inverter. Apparently they blow up when connected to modified sine wave inverters. As a result I am hesitant to plug one of my Milwaukee ones into the truck.
     
  16. Jul 14, 2014 at 7:16 PM
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    ziggynagy

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    Small tools and slow cooker (keeps my chili warm while tailgating)
     
  17. Jul 14, 2014 at 7:52 PM
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    Should be fine and about the only thing it's really good for. Most battery chargers for drills and such are only going to take 200 watts or less.

    On a side note guys if you question whether something will be ok to plug in or not, remember: volts x amps = watts
     
  18. Jul 15, 2014 at 4:45 AM
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    KB Voodoo

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    I use it to power a small shop vac to clean out the cab.

    [​IMG]
     
  19. Jul 15, 2014 at 4:55 AM
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    Stuligan

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    I work for a forestry machine manufacturer, so we've used it to charge laptops when out in the middle of the bush in the middle of no where.

    I've also used it for a mini fridge when we go fishing, just set up a couple chairs in the bed and fish out of the truck.

    I have attempted to use it for a welder knowing it wouldn't work but figured I'd give it a try anyways... It didn't work.

    I've been meaning to do this, but haven't yet. I was thinking about doing the double outlet though.
     
    Last edited: Jul 15, 2014
  20. Jul 15, 2014 at 5:15 AM
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    jethro

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    I've used it for a lot of stuff:

    1. A drop light to go into my snowmobile trailer because the light in my trailer sucks and I had to change my reed valves

    2. I use it all the time to power my Bose Sounddock

    3. I charged my vaporizer with it since I don't have a car adapter and I need my medicines...:rasta:

    4. Buddy has used it to pump up a camping air mattress

    5. The best- I went camping and it was a rainy mess, but I can't abide camping without a campfire. It had been raining for days, but I had a box fan in the truck and an extension cord, so I used the fan as a power bellows and got that fire roaring in a deluge
     

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