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isn't that thing only 300 watts? That's SO weak. I'm thinking some kind of DC/AC converter with large gauge wire run to battery, but use the factory 120volt plug in the bed for a nice factory look.
This may be oddball experience but in my 2010 liberty the electrical is all linked. Something goes out and it effects something else. So I'm just doing like you said, a real plug and separate wire. I thought the aux switch would be convenient for on off switch. But I guess you could just keep live wire to plug...
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isn't that thing only 300 watts? That's SO weak. I'm thinking some kind of DC/AC converter with large gauge wire run to battery, but use the factory 120volt plug in the bed for a nice factory look.
Okay, somebody help me out. I bought a DC/AC converter once and
This may be oddball experience but in my 2010 liberty the electrical is all linked. Something goes out and it effects something else. So I'm just doing like you said, a real plug and separate wire. I thought the aux switch would be convenient for on off switch. But I guess you could just keep live wire to plug...
you could run some kind of relay off the aux switch to power the relay for a bigger "home run" of wire to the battery.
I was reading about some fridge and it was only 0.87Amps, so that would work with the 300watt outlet in the back. I agree with what some others have said, its silly to go DC/AC then AC/DC to run the DC compressor. Gotta look into a DC 12volt fridge setup.......so much dreaming.
 

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Okay, somebody help me out. I bought a DC/AC converter once and

you could run some kind of relay off the aux switch to power the relay for a bigger "home run" of wire to the battery.
I was reading about some fridge and it was only 0.87Amps, so that would work with the 300watt outlet in the back. I agree with what some others have said, its silly to go DC/AC then AC/DC to run the DC compressor. Gotta look into a DC 12volt fridge setup.......so much dreaming.
Lol. Lol. Hahaha. Ok so it only 'looks' like a plug. Got it. Nevermind what I said. Is it safe to assume an idiot can walk into an outdoorsy store or surplus and buy something (lamp fridge battery charger) that works with the bed plug?
 

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Lol. Lol. Hahaha. Ok so it only 'looks' like a plug. Got it. Nevermind what I said. Is it safe to assume an idiot can walk into an outdoorsy store or surplus and buy something (lamp fridge battery charger) that works with the bed plug?
i'm confused what you mean.

The 120v plug in the truck bed can power any normal 120v device, provided that it doesn't draw more than about 2.5Amps (i believe). 300watts/120volt=Amps
 

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Okay. So we are talking about if you don't have a bed plug because sport. WeWare saying add a plug, insta Rubicon! Added plug could be live wire all the time. Or. It can be operated by an on/off switch. Then you brought up all this converter horsehit. And I said okay so it's not a plug. Fake plug!!!
 

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Okay. So we are talking about if you don't have a bed plug because sport. WeWare saying add a plug, insta Rubicon! Added plug could be live wire all the time. Or. It can be operated by an on/off switch. Then you brought up all this converter horsehit. And I said okay so it's not a plug. Fake plug!!!
lol, it was half and half.
I'm planning to get a rubicon with the trail management option, then run a new wire to the battery to then install a 1200 Watt inverter somewhere, and then power the trail management in bed plug with the 1200 watt inverter to keep that "factory look".

But yes I could see a Sport buyer doing the 1200 watt inverter to something like this,
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lol, it was half and half.
I'm planning to get a rubicon with the trail management option, then run a new wire to the battery to then install a 1200 Watt inverter somewhere, and then power the trail management in bed plug with the 1200 watt inverter to keep that "factory look".

But yes I could see a Sport buyer doing the 1200 watt inverter to something like this,
Jeep Gladiator "Rubicon"ing your Sport {filename}
Ain't that rich. We should work for the company! We miscommunicate at that exact level! So I'm over here trying to cut and paste my way up to rubi status. And your over there upgrading your Rubi so Im still not equal. Injustice! Please explain the value of an inverter 1200 to the lay people.. lol
 

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Ain't that rich. We should work for the company! We miscommunicate at that exact level! So I'm over here trying to cut and paste my way up to rubi status. And your over there upgrading your Rubi so Im still not equal. Injustice! Please explain the value of an inverter 1200 to the lay people.. lol
A 1200watt DC/AC inverter would let you run a 10amp 120Volt device without blowing a fuse, like a corded circular saw...........................................................................................................PLYWOOD!

According to this, https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/safety-around-the-home/home-appliances-ratings/ you could also run a hair dryer, washing machine, vacuum or dish washer. This would come in handy for all these overlanding folks wanting to create a home away from home.
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A 1200watt DC/AC inverter would let you run a 10amp 120Volt device without blowing a fuse, like a corded circular saw...........................................................................................................PLYWOOD!

According to this, https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/safety-around-the-home/home-appliances-ratings/ you could also run a hair dryer or washing machine. This would come in handy for all these overlanding folks wanting to create a home away from home.
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These folks understand home. And they figured out how to get a bed plug when they needed one, I'm guessing... We will probably figure it out just fine. I am wondering what they used the grille bars for?

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Has anyone figured out easy options for the bed outlet? Do we assume the wiring will be there to hook into if you remove a plate?
I'm sure there is no wiring there by default. You'll have to run the wire from up front back there and set it all up. It kills me that they want so much for this already installed from the factory. /c:
 

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Out of curiosity if your doing all these mods to a Sport S, with the cost to do all of this why not get an Overland and just order the stuff on it ?
 

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Out of curiosity if your doing all these mods to a Sport S, with the cost to do all of this why not get an Overland and just order the stuff on it ?
Because max tow. Overland is a beauty and for me an option. But it doesn't come with the wide stance and lower gearing of Max tow. So for those that want heaveest running gear, it's a choice between sport (no tech, manual doors, etc), sport S (modern bad ass truck), and Rubi (the most baddest one except red stitches etc)... My 2c
 

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Because max tow. Overland is a beauty and for me an option. But it doesn't come with the wide stance and lower gearing of Max tow. So for those that want heaveest running gear, it's a choice between sport (no tech, manual doors, etc), sport S (modern bad ass truck), and Rubi (the most baddest one except red stitches etc)... My 2c
Ah makes sense. I wonder what the price difference is between a Rubi with those options and a Sport s with all the options and the cost of all the parts that you want to add to the Sport s.
 

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Ah makes sense. I wonder what the price difference is between a Rubi with those options and a Sport s with all the options and the cost of all the parts that you want to add to the Sport s.
Same here.

Hey, let's ask the forum!

Hey Jeep Forum! what are the price compares? I know I know, spreadsheets and Google docs etcetcetc. I just want to know donuts to dollars, JT, JTS, Rubi compared with heavy gear only (we get the diff options make up the price diff)...

Halp halp!!!
 

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Same here.

Hey, let's ask the forum!

Hey Jeep Forum! what are the price compares? I know I know, spreadsheets and Google docs etcetcetc. I just want to know donuts to dollars, JT, JTS, Rubi compared with heavy gear only (we get the diff options make up the price diff)...

Halp halp!!!
Not your exact question, but I did a similar price comparison between a Sport S with max towing and a Rubicon with regular towing package. Both builds have A/T, 7" radio, black hard top, aux switch, tonneau, and slush mats, so pretty similar builds overall:

Rubicon build MSRP + dest: $49,425
Sport S build MSRP + dest: $44,960
difference: $4,465

Rubicon build invoice + dest: $46,901
Sport S build invoice + dest: $43,299
difference: $3,602

Assuming you get pricing as a discount on invoice, the difference is $3,602 for this particular build. That's not all that much to jump all the way from Sport S to Rubicon.
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