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Old 02-20-2006, 04:22 AM
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I hope this isnt too dumb of a question!! I've been advised that a crock pot can be used in the truck but what about an electric skillet for grilled sandwiches or eggs. Please let me know since I really dont like to eat out all the time. Thanks....Trudy
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I hope this isnt too dumb of a question!! I've been advised that a crock pot can be used in the truck but what about an electric skillet for grilled sandwiches or eggs. Please let me know since I really dont like to eat out all the time. Thanks....Trudy
If you have an inverter to handle the current draw of a skillet, go for it. Look at the current draw on the skillet, and make sure your iverter is rated a little higher. I use a "slow cooker" that I start in the forenoon and it's ready at noon or shortly after. If you don't have an inverter, look in the truck stops for one of the 12 volt ovens or something like that. They'll be a little slower than your skillet, but they do work too. Cost can range from about $20 to $40 or so.
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OK thank you! We have the inverters already! I will also look at the 12 volt ovens as well!
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I have a 1500watt inverter and it runs the microwave, Forman grill, coffee pot, and toaster oven. I got the toaster oven so's I could have biscuit, and other goodies that just cook well on the grill.
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What type of microwave? I heard that it has too much power and will blow the fuse? Maybe I was misinformed? Does the truck need to be moving to operate it or can it be just idleing? Thanks for the heads up!
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What type of microwave? I heard that it has too much power and will blow the fuse? Maybe I was misinformed? Does the truck need to be moving to operate it or can it be just idleing? Thanks for the heads up!
I picked up a 1000 watt inverter for $99. (not installed yet), and a 600 watt microwave at Wal-Mart for about $70.

I suggest idling the truck when using the microwave.

600 watts / 120 volts = 5 amps input into the appliance

600 watts / 12 volt battery = 50 amps draw from the battery (Plus the current actually drawn by the inverter)

How long do you want to leave all your lights on without having the engine running? If you happen to have one battery with a dead cell (which does happen) you could find that you don't have enough battery to start the truck when you're done eating.
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How long do you want to leave all your lights on without having the engine running? If you happen to have one battery with a dead cell (which does happen) you could find that you don't have enough battery to start the truck when you're done eating.


I guess I didnt explain the question clearly. I was wondering if I needed to use the microwave when my hubby was driving or just when it was idleing so it doesnt pull too much power off the batteries. And I know better than to run anything without the truck idleing at least. Thanks for the info on the prices of micro and inverter...I will check into both.
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You should have a 200 amp alternator, or higher. The truck should be able to keep up with the draw from the microwave when the truck is idling. Also helps keep the food in place and reduces cleaning up the mic if the truck is not bouncing.
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Ok I will check on that. We decided to wait til maybe the next time out before we buy the microwave. I want to see how much storage area is in the truck we are assigned to. We will get by with sandwiches and the crock pot for now...will pick up the 12 volt oven soon. Thanks again!! Also I emailed your wife for more info....Be safe
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you can get 12 and 24v microwaves too. quite expensive but save money in long run. invertors are the thing you want though. get on e-bay and pick up a cheap one.
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