400W 110V Outlet in Flexbed can power what kind of electronics/tools/appliances ?

[Gardnetm]

What kind of electronics/tools/appliances can be run with the 400W outlet in the Flexbed? I was hoping to be able to run a coffee maker while camping or a miter saw to help cut wood, but it looks like most coffee makers start at 600W and miter saws are well above that. Has anyone found, or have plans for, a good use of that outlet?

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[Hammer]

What kind of electronics/tools/appliances can be run with the 400W outlet in the Flexbed? I was hoping to be able to run a coffee maker while camping or a miter saw to help cut wood, but it looks like most coffee makers start at 600W and miter saws are well above that. Has anyone found, or have plans for, a good use of that outlet?

I did a lot of online searching for coffee makers that meet the 400W threshold. I found a single cup brew model online at Walmart that reportedly draws exactly 400 watts. I could not find any multi cup versions under 400w. I purchased and found the stamping on the bottom indicate only 350 watts and so it definitely meets the requirements. I did a test brew and it worked okay and will use for camping/tailgating. See pics below of model and test.

 

[Gardnetm]

I did a lot of online searching for coffee makers that meet the 400W threshold. I found a single cup brew model online at Walmart that reportedly draws exactly 400 watts. I could not find any multi cup versions under 400w. I purchased and found the stamping on the bottom indicate only 350 watts and so it definitely meets the requirements. I did a test brew and it worked okay and will use for camping/tailgating. See pics below of model and test.

Wow, great find! Thanks for the tip.

 

[Aherpa]

What kind of electronics/tools/appliances can be run with the 400W outlet in the Flexbed? I was hoping to be able to run a coffee maker while camping or a miter saw to help cut wood, but it looks like most coffee makers start at 600W and miter saws are well above that. Has anyone found, or have plans for, a good use of that outlet?

You might be able to find a battery powered miter saw that could be charged from the 400W outlet. Just check the battery charger's draw rate to be sure it is within the 400W limit.

 

[WannaMav]

You might be able to find a one-cupper which will work, kind'a sort'a. Probably better bet (albeit slower brewing) is to look for a small 12 volt coffeemaker like the ones used in some RVs.

As for more mundane devices re: 400 watt inverter outlet: https://generatorgeek.com/what-will-a-400-watt-power-inverter-run/.

Keep in mind too that 400 watts is the spec for when the truck is turned on and stationary. If using the outlet while truck is in motion output could fluctuate to as low as 300 watts peak.

 

[clavicus]

You might be able to find a battery powered miter saw that could be charged from the 400W outlet. Just check the battery charger's draw rate to be sure it is within the 400W limit.

There are various battery powered tool brands that have a dual battery miter saw option. So generally, 400w is great to charge some batteries for power tools over an hour or two but not running any such wired tools directly. But that’s kinda just running your engine as a generator if you’re doing that a lot like for work. You could also buy a powerful generator that can run wired tools heh.

TV, speakers, lights, small fridge, compressor, all that kinda tailgate and camping stuff will be really cool.

 

[Lvsparky83]

This is actually going to be a work truck for me, just need that outlet in the back to charge batteries. All my power tools are now battery powered from miter saw to nail gun to brad nailer everything. So at this point all I need is to be able to charge batteries on that bad boy and I’m a happy camper.

 

[A Dodge that drives Fords]

I wonder if there's a way to upgrade the 400w inverter.

 

[sanhozay]

I've used mine to charge some makita batteries. Worked very well

 

[weebee]

My Milwaukee 18 volt fuel charger draws 2.1 amps. Which is around 250 watts. Plenty for this inverter.

 

[MaverIQ]

i've used my rear cabin 400w plug to power tons of things when i go truck bed camping: tv, heating pad on a cold night, laptop on remote work day, mini fridge on a hot day, etc... it was the best $150 option ever

 

[Nightowl]

I don't think slow-cookers/crock pots have been mentioned in this thread yet. They draw below 400 watts even on high settings. It may not seem practical at first if you're thinking of doing the entire 8+ hour cooking time required all from the bed of your truck. But you could fully or partially cook your meal ahead of time and just use the outlet in the back to keep it hot or finish cooking.

Lets say you get off early from work on Friday, grab the family and head into the wild, set your tent up as night falls, and then instead of having to focus on making dinner, you just serve up your piping hot kalua pork over a bed of rice. Mmmm.

 

[Nw_adventure]

I don't think slow-cookers/crock pots have been mentioned in this thread yet. They draw below 400 watts even on high settings. It may not seem practical at first if you're thinking of doing the entire 8+ hour cooking time required all from the bed of your truck. But you could fully or partially cook your meal ahead of time and just use the outlet in the back to keep it hot or finish cooking.

Lets say you get off early from work on Friday, grab the family and head into the wild, set your tent up as night falls, and then instead of having to focus on making dinner, you just serve up your piping hot kalua pork over a bed of rice. Mmmm.

Yep our crock pot is 240/Watts- Good to go-

 

[landscpdesgnr]

What kind of electronics/tools/appliances can be run with the 400W outlet in the Flexbed? I was hoping to be able to run a coffee maker while camping or a miter saw to help cut wood, but it looks like most coffee makers start at 600W and miter saws are well above that. Has anyone found, or have plans for, a good use of that outlet?

I already know there is no expresso maker that is going to work, I checked mine I thought taking my Breville Pro would be nice out camping

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