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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by farmerjohn64, Jul 4, 2020.

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  1. Jul 4, 2020 #41
    Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Toaster oven?

    1200 watts of electricity to run it, if it is a small one.

    Inductive load, so be careful what inverter you buy.
     
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  3. Jul 4, 2020 #42
    Numb

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    the lunch box cooker is a really handy way to cook cheap.
     
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  4. Jul 4, 2020 #43
    farmerjohn64

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    thank you; I think I scrapped that idea after today, gonna find something that runs off the 12v such as a lunch box cooker that was just mentioned
     
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  5. Jul 4, 2020 #44
    MTN Boomer

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    At Pilot they have a 12 volt element , plugs into Cigarette socket, or the box is good ,also 12 volt plug in. There are other cooking appliances that are 12 volt
     
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  7. Jul 4, 2020 #45
    HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    Until you realize your apu has a small alternator that wont keep up with big power items like a microwave. Gotta have the engine rolling 1000-1200rpm to have the main alternator puttimg out full power.
     
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  8. Jul 4, 2020 #46
    D.Tibbitt

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    Dont run that stuff so i wouldnt know
     
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  9. Jul 4, 2020 #47
    Moosetek13

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    My company won't spring for an APU, but they did finally get us inverters.
    They still complain about idle time...

    If it is hot I will idle. If I am cooking I will idle.
    No APU, then idle time.

    I did the math a few years ago with installing an APU vs idling.
    With the time my company keeps trucks it is at a break even point between the two.
     
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  10. Jul 5, 2020 #48
    farmerjohn64

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    When I do get around to buying my own inverter, is this something I should get the shop to install for me, or could I do it myself? Sounds fairly simple, but I don’t wanna step on anyone’s toes so to speak
     
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  11. Jul 5, 2020 #49
    HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    How do I put this nicely...

    You had a difficult time putting air in a tire and you bought a toaster thinking you could plug it into your truck. Probably best for you to talk to the mechanics about putting an inverter in.
     
    HillbillyDeluxeTruck, Jul 5, 2020
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  12. Jul 5, 2020 #50
    blairandgretchen

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    I would get the shop to do it for you. We can help if they won’t do it for you - needs to be done right.
     
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