What size power inverter can my truck run? - Car Talk Community
网页2020年7月12日 · When your inverter is drawing 1200 watts, your alternator will be delivering full output. If you draw more than 1200 watts (or whatever your alternator can produce) for an extended period of time, you also run the risk of ending up with a dead battery, even though your truck was idling.
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网页Whitey September 28, 2011, 5:43pm 4. A 1,200 watt power inverter would have to be directly wired to the battery, which should be done by a professional. That professional will be able to ensure that you use the proper gauge wire and that the car’s electrical system can handle it. Something like this could make your car go up in flames if it ...
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网页2008年9月8日 · The major issue with an inverter is that you will destroy the alternator (likely $1000+ item on MB) in short order running it for a week with a single car battery. henrye September 8, 2008, 8:53pm 5. 3000 watts would require 250 amps W=IE;I=W/E i.e. 3000/12=250. You can’t possibly pull 250 amps from the car alternator.
Chrysler minivan inverter not working - Car Talk Community
网页2014年1月12日 · We have a Chrysler 2008 Town and Country, which has a built in 110 volt inverter. The inverter isn’t working; the 12 volt, 25 amp fuse under the hood is fine. There is a switch at the bottom of the console which controls the inverter, and although one can’t tell which way is “on” and which is “off”, the inverter doesn’t work with the switch in any …
Prius inverter converter gone bad - Car Talk Community
网页jen207 September 7, 2012, 2:47am 1. I have a 2004 Prius with 166,000 miles that, till yesterday, ran just fine. Now, however, it has a bad inverter converter, and the Toyota dealership mechanic said it’s going to cost $4,200 to replace. Can I safely buy a used inverter converter from eBay and insist that the dealer’s service department use ...
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网页2008年12月19日 · Maintenance/Repairs. Handlebarjay December 19, 2008, 3:25am 1. During the ice storm we had in Massachusetts, a friend told me he powered his oil burner and circulator pumps with an AC inverter connected to his truck’s 12V convenience outlet. He ran his truck on and off for two days as a poor-mans generator.
Inverter failure Lexus Rx 400h - Car Talk Community
网页lexus. hhersh August 22, 2009, 12:45pm 1. The inverter in my hybrid Lexus rx400 failed at 65,000mi. This was covered by warranty. ($9000) What is the likelihood if this happening again? Should I get rid of the car before the warranty expires to avoid the risk of huge repair bills? Caddyman August 22, 2009, 12:46pm 2. Yes.
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网页2007年8月5日 · Most decent inverters have built in safety features that will shut them down or “alarm” if you are overdrawing either the inverter or the battery of your car. With the engine running you should not have any problems. I ran a 150watt inverter for years to power a laptop with a 90 watt power draw and never once had an electrical problem.
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网页2012年5月1日 · Get a portable generator. SteveF May 1, 2012, 8:25pm 3. You don’t need any special wiring for your purposes. Get an inverter with battery clamps. In your barn you simply raise the hood and attach your inverter. When finished you remove the clamps. For the car’s interior, go to WalMart and buy a power outlet accessory.
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网页2013年6月5日 · Certainly for $25 it’s going to be a lot more cost effective than buying a power inverter that can deliver enough juice to run a 120V unit, or mucking about with a bulky stove, fuel, etc. I guess the simplest solution though would just be to brew coffee at home and put it in one or more big thermoses.