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Power for tv and game while not killing idle

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Truckaluffagus, Jan 27, 2021.

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  1. Jan 27, 2021 #11
    Truckaluffagus

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    That's awesome ty. I've been online looking for solutions, that aren't too expensive and pheasible for my situation in the truck and truckers around me. You're right this ups doesn't last long, I'll return it to Walmart. Guess I'll invest in a generator.
     
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  3. Jan 27, 2021 #12
    Truckaluffagus

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  4. Jan 27, 2021 #13
    InTooDeep

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    Just idle if you only play for 30 mins. Then motel it for the 34 resets
     
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  5. Jan 27, 2021 #14
    Truckaluffagus

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    No the power only lasts about 30minutes then it beeps. I also try to watch tv, so I need about 2 hours a day for power, then 34s I could go most of the day. Motels every week isn't pheasible, ty but someone already suggested a generator so I think I'll look into that.
     
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  7. Jan 27, 2021 #15
    uncleal13

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    I found using a USB tv tuner on a laptop was a better choice for power efficiency.
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2021 #16
    Six9GS

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    Last winter I was having trouble with my batteries not lasting very long. So, thought I might have a bad one. I asked the shop to check them out for me. None of my batteries were bad, but, my battery connections had alot of corrosion on them. Shop folks cleaned them and it made a world of difference. I'd recommend you ask the shop folks to check out your batteries and connections.
    Unsure what company you work for and how responsive shop folks are. I work for Swift and shop folks usually seem to be okay to deal with. I do have a preference for the West Valley Utah terminal for shop stuff. But, it is only a subjective preference.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2021 #17
    bigbyrc

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    Inverter maybe too small or batteries weak most likely!!!
    30 mins is wwwwaaaayyyyyy too fast...You want a BIG inverter that will hold TV, Xbox, pc, etc...should hold for a few hours before recranking truck...
     
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