12 Volt bed outlet - what can it safely power?

[Maverick_Innovation_Designs]

Good day

Thank you for the info as to your experience with the trucks electrical system.

By any chance, as it seems you have experienced varying low states of battery charge, have you tried Mavster Mechanics solution to keeping the 12 volt battery charged priperly?

It is where us hybrid owners turn on the park lights or headlights, thusly activating the truck to charge the 12 volt battery more fully/properly.

I know it works for me, and I have had absolutely no issues with any power ports drop off immediately at shut down.

There are others here who are experiencing it, so that is why I am asking you for your experience/thoughts.

Have a nice day,

Andy

I have and I've tried it, but my battery won't go above 50% SoC. I haven't given it too much attention yet, but it could be because the BMS permanently did damage to the battery over time. My current plan is to hook it on a tender, see if that changes anything. If not pull the battery and try charging again. If that still doesn't work, get a fresh battery and see if the behavior changes.

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[SafetyGuy]

I have and I've tried it, but my battery won't go above 50% SoC. I haven't given it too much attention yet, but it could be because the BMS permanently did damage to the battery over time. My current plan is to hook it on a tender, see if that changes anything. If not pull the battery and try charging again. If that still doesn't work, get a fresh battery and see if the behavior changes.

Yes, if the battery has been damaged, hard to recover it from there.

A good smart charger for your battery (AGM?) and then meter it several hours later when the battery has relaxed will tell complete story as to its condition.

You probably already know, but I will repeat it for others who may read...charge the battery completely...not a surface charge. Disconnect charger and shut up and lock truck to do a relearn.

If installing a new battery, charge it completely first. Install in truck and follow manuals direction to do a BMS reset.

Some have simply kept the battery disconnected from the truck for 12+ hours, and then installed/reconnected the new charged battery.

They report this was effective and the truck relearned the new battery capacity for charging.

Take care, good luck with the battery, and thank you for responding.

Andy

 

[BK007]

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[Maverick123]

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(This would require the engine hood being popped when you shut it down so you don't wake the truck up by having to open the door to get to the hood release.)

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... but the Delta 3 has a little better of a plug design, both on and out as well as the screen.

Delta 2's are currently discounted, if still available. The Delta 3 is just more user friendly.

If the truck has keyless entry, make sure you don't have the keys on you or it might wake up by proximity

PS : the Delta 3 are on sale at Costco for $550 CAD (spotted in Canada East, but maybe out West too) until August 2nd

 

[KenE]

No, it follows the timer that controls all accessory ports. Mine runs for 90 minutes after the ignition has been shut off, which is plenty of time to eat a meal.

At least thats how 2022-2024 works.

The 2025 defaults to 75 minutes, 1hr 15min. I used Forscan to shorten that to 5 minutes, and can be changed to practically any value.

 

[Tbone289]

The 2025 defaults to 75 minutes, 1hr 15min. I used Forscan to shorten that to 5 minutes, and can be changed to practically any value.

22-24 is 75 as well, actually. I'm aware that it can be changed, but 75 min. works great for me.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

The 2025 defaults to 75 minutes, 1hr 15min. I used Forscan to shorten that to 5 minutes, and can be changed to practically any value.

It has been reported that if it's set to zero it will never shut off until battery save is activated. Set to at least 10 seconds to insure computer can properly time the shutdown.

 

[KenE]

Okay so you are talking about 120 volt AC power.
It’s a 300 watt inverter. That is not much.
Most every usual appliance will consume more than 300 watts. A coffee pot is like 700 watts give or take.

Most people report that they can charge cordless tool batteries, charge a phone, an other small consumption items. IT’s really a worthless inverter. You might look into a lithium battery power bank. Here is one of many examples. they are not super cheap but they will give you plenty of 120 volt power without worrying about the cheap maverick 300 watt inverter.
Amazon battery 2000 watt power station

Compact refrig/freezer can easily be powered from the 400 watt inverter. Our Bodega 53 quart 12V/120 V dual zone refrigerator only pulls roughly 60 watt, a fraction of the inverters capability. Ours runs 12 or more straight hours in the bed of our Mav on long trips. Take it into motel rooms at night, rear wheels for mobility.

 

[Tbone289]

Compact refrig/freezer can easily be powered from the 400 watt inverter. Our Bodega 53 quart 12V/120 V dual zone refrigerator only pulls roughly 60 watt, a fraction of the inverters capability. Ours runs 12 or more straight hours in the bed of our Mav on long trips. Take it into motel rooms at night, rear wheels for mobility.

I do the same with a Bodega, but I run it off 12V. It's much more efficient that way. If you run it off the inverter, you're probably wasting about 40% or more of your energy due to the inefficiency of double converting 12V>120V>12V. Mine only pulls about 35W from 12V. I use a power station in-between the Mav and the Bodega for anything after the 75 minute cutoff.

 

[KenE]

I do the same with a Bodega, but I run it off 12V. It's much more efficient that way. If you run it off the inverter, you're probably wasting about 40% or more of your energy due to the inefficiency of double converting 12V>120V>12V. Mine only pulls about 35W from 12V. I use a power station in-between the Mav and the Bodega for anything after the 75 minute cutoff.

Excellent suggestion about the conversion loss. I've just not bothered to install the 12v outlet in bed, another project. Thanks.

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