Anderson Plug / Connector in bed.

[Jrgunn5150]

I guess we're weird, but we have no need for 12v in the bed, and use the 110 all the time.


3k inverter up front, 110 along the frame rail, outlet in the bed. Runs blow dryer, coffee pot, grinder, charges power station, whatever.

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[Blade1668]

I guess we're weird, but we have no need for 12v in the bed, and use the 110 all the time.


3k inverter up front, 110 along the frame rail, outlet in the bed. Runs blow dryer, coffee pot, grinder, charges power station, whatever.

The power station might recharge more efficiently on 12v power supply.
I've just had a thing on not wanting to convert 12v supply to 120 to then be converted back to 12v. My journey on that started in 1990's. Likely due to seeing and being around some ridiculous sized generator sets powering small electric loads. When I was in Europe my video camera battery charger was 100-250v and output 12v /6v. Laptops are similar on voltage requirement 12-20 v average. Many flat screen TV's, DVD players, ect. are 12v.
I actually have hardly used the power supply I installed in the bed of mine after doing a house battery/ solar system in mine. I normally just hook up with it, since it's not pulling power from vehicle electrical system then. I do still have several voltage inverters.
On most of the 12v portable air compressors that has a 12v plug I replace them with SAE or Anderson connectors. I've had several of them melt down.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I don't convert anything back to 12v.

There's a 110 outlet in my bed, I plug 110 things into it.

 

[JTdiRtyD]

I don't convert anything back to 12v.

There's a 110 outlet in my bed, I plug 110 things into it.

If it works it works. I'd say using the built-in inverter for a weekend trip is just fine, but it's not ideal for those deep remote locations or long off grid stays.

I prefer a separate power system for all my camp needs. This way nothing I do at camp has the possibility to impact the vehicles electrical system or battery. That and from an off grid standpoint running 12v items is more efficient. Inverters use and waste a lot of power, so we limit that to only items that we can't get in 12v form. If I had to run everything off the vehicles inverter my truck would be running a lot, and if I used power stations for everything I'd be recharging that constantly as well.

On most of the 12v portable air compressors that has a 12v plug I replace them with SAE or Anderson connectors. I've had several of them melt down.

If talking those portable emergency air comps SAE might be fine (still iffy), but they are too small for anything like an ARB or MOORFlate. SAE connectors are usually around 20amps max, my MOORFlate has an initial draw of 90amps, and settles down to 45-60 while running. Even an SB50 is on the small side for a lot of them, especially if they are dual cylinder.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

If it works it works. I'd say using the built-in inverter for a weekend trip is just fine, but it's not ideal for those deep remote locations or long off grid stays.

I don't convert anything back.

I don't have a built in inverter lol.

I have a 3000w inverter under hood, and a 110V outlet in the bed.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

It’s all about what you use really. I always thought in terms of 12V SIPS power for off grid type use and 120V DRAWS power for residential comfort. I’m still undecided how I’m going to end up on camp power. I use portables now but very low level stuff. Eventually I want something bigger to stay out longer but not sure how much effort I want to put in as far as building a system or spend the cash for something already set up. Research is endless.

 

[Freems]

If you are willing, and if that will fit the connectors I need to use to run a 2,500 pound ATV winch - I'll buy one of those setups from you. Not kidding.

I’ll take one as well. Great idea!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I’ll take one as well. Great idea!

I like to support "the little guy" - and those who are inventive and creative. They are the heart of most hobbies. The idea, the time, it's worth something.

 

[Blade1668]

If it works it works. I'd say using the built-in inverter for a weekend trip is just fine, but it's not ideal for those deep remote locations or long off grid stays.

I prefer a separate power system for all my camp needs. This way nothing I do at camp has the possibility to impact the vehicles electrical system or battery. That and from an off grid standpoint running 12v items is more efficient. Inverters use and waste a lot of power, so we limit that to only items that we can't get in 12v form. If I had to run everything off the vehicles inverter my truck would be running a lot, and if I used power stations for everything I'd be recharging that constantly as well.



If talking those portable emergency air comps SAE might be fine (still iffy), but they are too small for anything like an ARB or MOORFlate. SAE connectors are usually around 20amps max, my MOORFlate has an initial draw of 90amps, and settles down to 45-60 while running. Even an SB50 is on the small side for a lot of them, especially if they are dual cylinder.

On the larger air compressors I use Anderson connectors too.

On that one it's a direct to the battery with it running one.

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