The 120v plug in the rear of my 2015 LC is limited to devices that are 100 watt max which is pretty low. Tried to use a tube inflator and it tripped the circuit. What kind of uses are you folks finding for the 120v 100 watt outlet? Thanks
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Charge Baofeng BF-F8HP UHF/VHF Dualband radio
Charge lithium aux battery like a Goal Zero 1000
- which then has an onboard 1500W inverter 120V outlet to run
Charge lithium aux battery like a Goal Zero 1000
- which then has an onboard 1500W inverter 120V outlet to run
- coffee maker
- crock pot
- rice cooker
- hair dryer
- microwave
For long 17 hr straight road trips, I hook up a 27 inch computer monitor and Nintendo switch for the kids using an extension cord with watts to spare. Total watts used about 75. I think the 2008 is lower than 100 watt max of the newer models.
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Markuson
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My OEM AC keeps various batteries charged in small devices and also lithium battery chargers that don’t need constant power. My Lithiums have done well with the odd charge times in a for years.
I've charged laptop batteries, and once used it with a Crock Pot to keep some queso dip warm for an hour trip to a Super Bowl party.
I'd agree it is too low. My wife uses an electric air pump to inflate her SUP. Works fine in her BWM plug. Can't power it from my LC. Makes no sense.
Agreed that 100W seems rather low. 300W would have hugely more utility. Tried to charge a dewalt battery with 120V charging station and it was too low to handle that. Doesn't work with my GZ 120V charger either as it seems to draw 180W AC for 60W of charging rate. That's not optimal with the amount of loss anyways, so I added a 12V outlet in the same area for GZ charging.
Anyone know where the stock inverter is located? Wonder if there's an easy way to modify it with an incrementally larger unit without a wholesale re-jiggering?
Or perhaps not worth the effort, as I'd just as soon use my GZ 1000 inverter output directly.
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Awesome pic.
It would seem a 300W inverter in that same position would be easily possible. I have a separate 4 gauge power wire there, and with some massaging or repositioning, might even be able to get a 500W unit there. Hrmmmm.
What a 300W aftermarket inverter looks like
Larger capacity inverters have larger cooling needs. Be careful installing inverters in tight places without additional ventilation. As noted, they also need larger feed wire and higher capacity fuses. And if you put in a larger capacity inverter use a pure sine wave type. My OEM outlet runs my Dometic fridge, but just barely.
I wouldn't mess with it unless you run new dedicated power. Tiny cables feeding it and probably going to be heat concern tucked back in there if you try to push much amperage. I know the Tacomas keep the inverter up under the driver dash (shorter DC run and airflow) and they have higher output. I'm sure there is some wisdom in that decision.
I've been avoiding AC as much as possible. Other than laptop or small device chargers, I don't have a need. But then, I've also got LOTS of DC power on tap.
I've been avoiding AC as much as possible. Other than laptop or small device chargers, I don't have a need. But then, I've also got LOTS of DC power on tap.
Good points on the wiring gauge. The stock setup is on a fused 15 amp circuit. With likely only sufficient wire to support the stock output.
Wiring looks simple on the stock unit. Could be retrofitted pretty easily if one were to upgrade wires and pay attention to cooling. Also interesting is that there exists a "Front Power Outlet Socket Assembly", for international markets? It puts an outlet right at the front armrest.
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Wiring looks simple on the stock unit. Could be retrofitted pretty easily if one were to upgrade wires and pay attention to cooling. Also interesting is that there exists a "Front Power Outlet Socket Assembly", for international markets? It puts an outlet right at the front armrest.
EDIT - Corrected with right diagram
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That wiring is for the power outlets (formerly called "cigarette lighter plugs") in the lower center console and 2nd row, not the inverter. But, plugging a 300W rated inverter into either of those outlets and putting a load of more than about 150W on it... POOF goes that 15A fuse. Seems stupid that they would put one of those types of plugs on it. Says right on the case that it can draw up to 28.5 amps.
sleak
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I've only used mine to recharge Nitecore flashlight batteries, and plugging in my refrigerator while driving. I think it gives my aux battery a break to recharge.
Honestly the fact that the factory inverter can even produce 100W is somewhere between questionable and a miracle. The wiring appears to be 20AWG at best. Assuming the inverter is 100% efficient, it would draw about 7 amps at 14.4 volts. The voltage drop on a 18’ run of 20AWG wire passing 7 amps is over 2.5 volts.
All that said, I did use it to run an immersion blender once for a few seconds
I use it to power my roof rail Christmas lights during the season.
Oh yeah, I forgot about that, me too. Lighted wreath on the grille.
It's handy this way, they automatically turn on when the truck is running.
To me, this is pretty useless. I am planning to install an ARB 12VDC dedicated outlet for my fridge close to it with the wiring going back to my aux battery. Right now, I do not see a use for the 120VAC circuit with those wattage limitations.
