
What size power inverter can my truck run? - Car Talk Community
Jul 12, 2020 · When your inverter is drawing 1200 watts, your alternator will be delivering full output. If you draw more than 1200 watts (or whatever your alternator can produce) for an …
Car power inverters damaging the car? - Car Talk Community
Sep 28, 2011 · A 1,200 watt power inverter would have to be directly wired to the battery, which should be done by a professional. That professional will be able to ensure that you use the …
Turn Car Engine into Home Generator - Car Talk Community
Jul 11, 2015 · Has any body heard of or know someone who has converted a car motor into a home generator? I have an old car with a destroyed transmission and hate to see the rebuilt …
Prius inverter converter gone bad - Car Talk Community
Sep 7, 2012 · I have a 2004 Prius with 166,000 miles that, till yesterday, ran just fine. Now, however, it has a bad inverter converter, and the Toyota dealership mechanic said it’s going to …
Power Inverter use - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
Sep 8, 2008 · The car should be able to run a 12 volt TV or radio or an inverter big enough to handle a small, 120 volt TV or radio. If you absolutely need a refrigerator, consider a 12 volt …
Can my Suburban handle a coffee maker with the right size …
Jun 5, 2013 · I think 375 watt is as high as you can go for a power point inverter. Yoy can run higher wattage with larger cables as high as 1800 watts. Do you know how many amps or …
Charge portable power bank from car 110v outlet
Jun 21, 2025 · The question is whether using the car’s 110V outlet is a safe way to recharge my power station. If it IS safe, would it be significantly slower than plugging into house current? I …
Cigarette lighter to AC 3 prong plug converter? - Car Talk …
Jul 27, 2011 · Any inverter (which is the proper name for this device) that plugs into the cigarette lighter will work fine for your laptop. The demands of a laptop computer’s power supply are …
Prius inverter? - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
May 1, 2012 · You don’t need any special wiring for your purposes. Get an inverter with battery clamps. In your barn you simply raise the hood and attach your inverter. When finished you …
Chrysler minivan inverter not working - Car Talk Community
Jan 12, 2014 · The inverter isn’t working; the 12 volt, 25 amp fuse under the hood is fine. There is a switch at the bottom of the console which controls the inverter, and although one can’t tell …