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GRB53
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| Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Not what I wanted to hear but thanks Rev.
Randy |
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GRB53
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| Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 6:16 am Post subject: |
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| oops sorry bout the double post...anyone else having problems using Opera? |
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BIG JEEP on 44's
Joined: 09 Jul 2005
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Location: Fixing something under my jeep
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| Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 10:42 am Post subject: |
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GRB53 wrote: greeniect wrote: responding (lately) to mtdewr's queries --
get the George Foreman G5 grill -- it does it all.
and what it doesn't do, the Warm & Toasty oven from Sharp handles. it's a toaster oven, and a microwave. $118 from Wallyworld Online.
I looked for specs on this grill to determine if one of my 200 watt inverter (all Scneider will allow) could handle it but no luck.
Do you know how much it draws on high?
Thanks,
Randy
Get atleast some 4 gauge wire I used 0 gauge but it's not necessary . Go to a stereo shop , and you will be able to get a set up that will allow you to easily and safely attach heavy gauge wire to the battery terminals quickly ,but securely ...This will allow you to remove it quickly and place your invertor and wiring in a duffle bag when you head to a terminal . If your going to mount the invertor mount it in a place that doesn't have anything flamable that will contact the invertor , and mount it so that the heat sinking can disipate heat when in use . I think most companies have ant-inertor rules ...But I think most drivers have them any way , as we need to cook , and the 10-15 amp accessory out lets don't allow for much electrical cooking appliances... I also had a small propane grill...not supposed to have those either on a truck , But it's no different tha carrying one on an RV ... |
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Rev.Vassago
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Location: Green Bay, WI
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| Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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BIG JEEP on 44's wrote: I also had a small propane grill...not supposed to have those either on a truck
Says who? |
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BIG JEEP on 44's
Joined: 09 Jul 2005
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Location: Fixing something under my jeep
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| Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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Rev.Vassago wrote: BIG JEEP on 44's wrote: I also had a small propane grill...not supposed to have those either on a truck
Says who?
Was told this in orientation last year . I was also told it against company poliocy ,and was against the law ...I didn't see the logic in it ,so I went right ahead and brought my propane grill . |
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devildice
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Location: Helotes, Texas
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| Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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I have found that many companies that DO allow inverters only allow the ones that will plug into the cig lighter.
What is the largest inverter that you can get like that and what would you be able to run off of it?
All I want to be able to do is keep the laptop charged, use a coffee pot, and perhaps either a toaster oven or something like a George Foreman grill. (one item running at a time of course) |
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Rev.Vassago
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BIG JEEP on 44's wrote: Rev.Vassago wrote: BIG JEEP on 44's wrote: I also had a small propane grill...not supposed to have those either on a truck
Says who?
Was told this in orientation last year . I was also told it against company poliocy ,and was against the law ...I didn't see the logic in it ,so I went right ahead and brought my propane grill .
It might be against company policy, but it definately isn't against the law.
Quote: §392.51 Reserve fuel; Materials of trade.
Small amounts of fuel for the operation or maintenance of a commercial motor vehicle (including its auxiliary equipment) may be designated as materials of trade (see 49 CFR 171.8).
(a) The aggregate gross weight of all materials of trade on a motor vehicle may not exceed 200 kg (440 pounds).
(b) Packaging for gasoline must be made of metal or plastic and conform to requirements of 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, and 178 or requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration contained in 29 CFR 1910.106.
(c) For Packing Group II (including gasoline), Packing Group III (including aviation fuel and fuel oil), or ORM-D, the material is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) or 30 L (8 gallons).
(d) For diesel fuel, the capacity of the package is limited to 450 L (119 gallons).
(e) A Division 2.1 material in a cylinder is limited to a gross weight of 100 kg (220 pounds). (A Division 2.1 material is a flammable gas, including liquefied petroleum gas, butane, propane, liquefied natural gas, and methane). |
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Webby
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| Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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devildice wrote: I have found that many companies that DO allow inverters only allow the ones that will plug into the cig lighter.
What is the largest inverter that you can get like that and what would you be able to run off of it?
All I want to be able to do is keep the laptop charged, use a coffee pot, and perhaps either a toaster oven or something like a George Foreman grill. (one item running at a time of course)
300W is about as large as you can go with plug in. That is not much.
You can not run George's Grill or toaster over, microwave or hair dryer(1500W)
You CAN run most laptops, crock pot, and small TV if you boot it up by flipping on and off untill the power caps charge up. That is about the extent of it though.
1500W is about the smallest inverter that is "practical", but it reqires direct to battery installation. |
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devildice
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Location: Helotes, Texas
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Webby wrote: devildice wrote: I have found that many companies that DO allow inverters only allow the ones that will plug into the cig lighter.
What is the largest inverter that you can get like that and what would you be able to run off of it?
All I want to be able to do is keep the laptop charged, use a coffee pot, and perhaps either a toaster oven or something like a George Foreman grill. (one item running at a time of course)
300W is about as large as you can go with plug in. That is not much.
You can not run George's Grill or toaster over, microwave or hair dryer(1500W)
You CAN run most laptops, crock pot, and small TV if you boot it up by flipping on and off untill the power caps charge up. That is about the extent of it though.
1500W is about the smallest inverter that is "practical", but it reqires direct to battery installation.
Oh ok. :? not what i was hoping to hear but it's all good. thank you. |
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BIG JEEP on 44's
Joined: 09 Jul 2005
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Location: Fixing something under my jeep
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| Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 1:05 am Post subject: |
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devildice wrote: Webby wrote: devildice wrote: I have found that many companies that DO allow inverters only allow the ones that will plug into the cig lighter.
What is the largest inverter that you can get like that and what would you be able to run off of it?
All I want to be able to do is keep the laptop charged, use a coffee pot, and perhaps either a toaster oven or something like a George Foreman grill. (one item running at a time of course)
300W is about as large as you can go with plug in. That is not much.
You can not run George's Grill or toaster over, microwave or hair dryer(1500W)
You CAN run most laptops, crock pot, and small TV if you boot it up by flipping on and off untill the power caps charge up. That is about the extent of it though.
1500W is about the smallest inverter that is "practical", but it reqires direct to battery installation.
Oh ok. :? not what i was hoping to hear but it's all good. thank you.
Just go buy a real inverter like a 2000w/4000w ,and some heavy guage wire , And hide the unit when going through a terminal ...it's not hard , and most drivers have them despite policy . Now if you don't think you are up to hooking it up safely then don't ...But it is realy a no brainer to install . |
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Yanke_driver
Joined: 13 Apr 2006
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Location: Winnipeg, Canada
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| Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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devildice wrote: I have found that many companies that DO allow inverters only allow the ones that will plug into the cig lighter.
What is the largest inverter that you can get like that and what would you be able to run off of it?
All I want to be able to do is keep the laptop charged, use a coffee pot, and perhaps either a toaster oven or something like a George Foreman grill. (one item running at a time of course)
Thats pretty odd. My company will only allow a "hardwired" inverter that our mechanics install. the only requirements are a min. of 2500 watts and that they install it. I guess in the past they've had a couple of trucks burn to the ground because of an overloadad inverter. |
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madii'swife
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Location: Stillwater, OK
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| Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Same here, hubby was informed in orientation he can have a 2500W inverter, but the maintenance shop has to install it. From the looks of it on here thats a blessing :) |
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12voltcanadian
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Location: Edmonton, AB
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| Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:11 pm Post subject: 12 volt |
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Hi:
I married to a trucker and recently opened a store that caters specifically to the professional driver. There is a 12 volt crock pot available, as well as toaster and a lot of other things that seem to be really great for being on the road. I can't compete with American prices, however I can provide information about various 12 volt items for on the road. I don't want to advertise but if you want to contact me about what is available I'll so my best to reply A.S.A.P.
Have a great day. |
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CharismaticEvil
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| Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Man just reading over greenmachine's post made me hungry! I have been trying so hard to diet and exercise, but you know what? Screw it, I want some french toast, talk to ya'll in a bit. |
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Phantom433a
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Location: Chino Valley, Az
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| My company only allows 300w inverters....too many braindeads burnt up trucks. Between my cellphone, laptop and speakers, I only use about 75w. Walmart has a small 2 qt crockpot that uses 100w and cost around $10. I use the 12v 5 cup coffeepot, lunchbox and pizza oven by Tracker as well. The coffeepot takes about 15 minutes to brew, but you can use that time for a post-trip. When cooking wth the oven or lunchbox, I usually give 30 minutes for cooktime. |
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