So I’m curious as to how y’all power your devices in a company truck? For example I would like to power a tv, game console, microwave, refrigerator. I would assume I need a power inverter? Do I install that myself?
How are you powering your stuff?
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Most companies I've been working for (as a company driver) either equipped their trucks with an APU and inverter, or had an inverter already installed. Those that didn't have it already installed allowed me to purchase my own and have their shop install it (not that I don't know how, but if they install it and it burns the truck down, it's on them). If a company doesn't equip their OTR trucks with some sort of power option, they should be avoided if at all possible.
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A 400 watt inverter plugs into a cig socket.
Powered my TV, laptop, printer, cell phone.
Those don't use much current.
A microwave and fridge is at the company's discretion. And whether they allow inverters wired to the batteries. To run those.
You can buy 12v coolers. Not the greatest but they work. You can buy propane stoves and burners. Just pack water to clean the pans.
In time. You'll figure it out.
Just don't buy those 12v cookers at the truckstop. Those will leave your sockets almost useless. I had 2 Freightliners that didn't last long. One actually got fixed but again. Didn't last long. -
On a 20 amp circuit, which most cig circuits are, the max is 240 watt. (12v x 20 amps) Even a 30 amp circuit the max is 360 watt before popping the fuse.Blue Zombie Trucker Thanks this.
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