400w bed inverter only works when truck is running?

[LGA737]

The traction battery is a little over 1 kWh, which will power a 100watt load for 10 hours if fully charged. Factor in inefficiencies and the fact that the traction battery by design is not usually fully charged and you could run that 100watts for a least a couple of hours before the engine starts and recharges the traction battery.

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[SkeeterB]

I believe it's the 12 volt DIY connector that will run for about 90 minutes. Add an aftermarket inverter to that and then run down your battery. Solar option suggested is the best way to tailgate, boondock. In my opinion, which, in my wife's opinion is seldom correct.

 

[Maverickman74]

Without it being the big bad Pro power On Board setup, I would personally keep anything of decent power load off of my vehicles battery. It will affect the starting life of it. Small solar/charge controller/battery/inverter kit, will power you indefinitely and also give you a backup in case your starting battery has issues. You can buy it all as one overpriced kit or put it together for 30% of that cost.

This is the way... to camp.

 

[CactusJack]

Without it being the big bad Pro power On Board setup, I would personally keep anything of decent power load off of my vehicles battery. It will affect the starting life of it. Small solar/charge controller/battery/inverter kit, will power you indefinitely and also give you a backup in case your starting battery has issues. You can buy it all as one overpriced kit or put it together for 30% of that cost.

This is the way... to camp.

Don't understand why the all-in-one's like Ecoflow and Bluetti charge 2x-3x the price for the same or less battery storage you can have by putting together your own battery rack with inverter. Easier transportability has it's downsides.

 

[Maverickman74]

Don't understand why the all-in-one's like Ecoflow and Bluetti charge 2x-3x the price for the same or less battery storage you can have by putting together your own battery rack with inverter. Easier transportability has it's downsides.

People fear electricity really. Its shocking!

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