I need to incorporate a 110V outlet with reasonable wattage in my CX-5. Looking for options which does not look completely after market.
Since I've never seen a car that came with factory installed 110v outlet,
I need to incorporate a 110V outlet with reasonable wattage in my CX-5. Looking for options which does not look completely after market.
"Reasonable wattage"??
Since I've never seen a car that came with factory installed 110v outlet,
For bigger loads, buy a generator like one of the Honda EU's. Pure sine wave and easy to transport. The 2000 watt version is man-portable.
I'm diehard EU2000i fan but wouldn't scoff at a Yamaha series either. I have a couple of them... need more capacity attach them together. Sorry... I know generators isn't what the thread is about but I couldn't help myself.
Converted mine to run as tri-fuel (unleaded, propane or natural gas)
Cool. Does the rated power output drop much on propane? Have you needed more than 2000W (but less than 4000W) before or is the daisy-chain option more for emergency/disaster scenarios?
Got espresso? Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............
Christmas : could not respond. I apologize ; it was foolish of me not to mention wattage!! Blame it on Santa and the darn cookies my 7 year old demanded!!
Yes: Looking for something around 150 watt max. Basically to charge a laptop and/or few other small electronic sundries which take more than the usual 5V to charge.
Jeep Cherokee has 110V.
I looked at Amazon, Bestec model for 300W. The reason I started this thread is exactly the point highlighted.
(a) Can the alternator support it? If yes, what should be a fail-safe wattage before kingdom come or fuse blown?
(b) Location: The truck 12V outlet would like to use, primarily because need it in my back-seat.
(c) Yes: The all important question: sine wave - pure? Is that really that important? If yes: what should I look for.
Eventually I will be installing an inverter in mine too. I had it for over a year, but I have not installed it yet.
I pick up broken flat TVs and it would be nice, if I could try them out before I hand over the cash.
I was thinking, that I should install it,in the rear side pocket, on the right side(passenger).
I just have to extend my amp cable to the back. I have an open output for this already.
Excellent point. I'll look at the owner manual to check the Amp ratings for the outlet in the trunk and match up to the amp required to charge the electronic sundries I intend to charge. If the wiring supports it, great. Else, I'd definitely look at hooking up a 150W inverter near the battery and running wires off it.To run high amperage 12V any distance you need large gauge copper wires to avoid serious loss. On the other hand, 110v cable is much smaller, cheaper, lighter and has less loss per foot. So, it might make sense to mount the inverter closer to the battery with a 110v outlet mounted in the cargo area.