TGK
Senior Member
My 2017 Ford F150 has an AC 110V 400 Watt Max Power Outlet in the cab as well as a 12 Volt DC power point. I have an e-bike with a Bosch battery that, ideally, I’d like to recharge when driving the truck while on vacation. I’m interested in getting input from anyone versed in electrical matters than I am on whether it is a good idea to plug the charger into the truck while driving. Details below from the Ford Manual and also specs on the back of the battery charger..
In addition, I’m also considering purchase of a Dometic Electric Cooler from REI to use when towing my 1971 Airstream. It would ride in the trailer and plug into the 12 volt receptacle. Once camped, I’d plug into AC and also move stuff over to a 2-way refrigerator. Specs shown on the vintage Airstream Univolt are also shown below. Lastly, what about plugging the cooler into either the 12 volt DC receptacle or the AC receptacle in the truck while driving when not towing the trailer. The Ford manual say to not use the AC for a compressor refrigerator. Thoughts about using the DC port in the truck?
Any input on these issues is greatly appreciated.
TK
Ford F150 Truck Manual
- 110 Volt - 400 Watt AC Power Outlet only works when vehicle is running
- Maximum output of 400 watts when in park
- While in drive, the maximum output is 300 watts
It also says you can use the 400 watt power outlet for electric drills, rechargeable power tools, video games, Laptops & Televisions.
It say you cannot use it for a variety of things including or compressor driven refrigerators.
- 12 Volt DC Power Outlet for 12V power appliances with maximum current rating of 20 amps
- Do not use the power point over vehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 240 watts or a fuse may blow.
Airstream Univolt
Input Volts: 120AC 60 Cycles
Output Volts: 13.5 DC
Output Amps: 30 Amp
Bosch E-Bike Battery Charger[SIZE=large] (The Bosch Battery is a 500W battery)[/SIZE]
Input 110 - 240V ~ 50/60Hz 1.6A
Output 36V - 2A
Dometic CFX65W
Input voltage (AC) 120-240 V
Input voltage (DC) 12/24 V
Rated input current (AC) 0,85 A
Rated input current (DC) 8.2 A
Input frequency 50/60 Hz
Energy Consumption 12VDC (Ambient@90F, Internal@41F) 0.85 Ah/h
OR
Dometic CFX75 DZW
Input voltage (AC) 120-240 V
Input voltage (DC) 12/24 V
Rated input current (AC) 0.74 A
Rated input current (DC) 7.9 A
Input frequency 50/60 Hz
Energy Consumption 12VDC (Ambient@90F, Internal@41F) 1.30 Ah/h
In addition, I’m also considering purchase of a Dometic Electric Cooler from REI to use when towing my 1971 Airstream. It would ride in the trailer and plug into the 12 volt receptacle. Once camped, I’d plug into AC and also move stuff over to a 2-way refrigerator. Specs shown on the vintage Airstream Univolt are also shown below. Lastly, what about plugging the cooler into either the 12 volt DC receptacle or the AC receptacle in the truck while driving when not towing the trailer. The Ford manual say to not use the AC for a compressor refrigerator. Thoughts about using the DC port in the truck?
Any input on these issues is greatly appreciated.
TK
Ford F150 Truck Manual
- 110 Volt - 400 Watt AC Power Outlet only works when vehicle is running
- Maximum output of 400 watts when in park
- While in drive, the maximum output is 300 watts
It also says you can use the 400 watt power outlet for electric drills, rechargeable power tools, video games, Laptops & Televisions.
It say you cannot use it for a variety of things including or compressor driven refrigerators.
- 12 Volt DC Power Outlet for 12V power appliances with maximum current rating of 20 amps
- Do not use the power point over vehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 240 watts or a fuse may blow.
Airstream Univolt
Input Volts: 120AC 60 Cycles
Output Volts: 13.5 DC
Output Amps: 30 Amp
Bosch E-Bike Battery Charger[SIZE=large] (The Bosch Battery is a 500W battery)[/SIZE]
Input 110 - 240V ~ 50/60Hz 1.6A
Output 36V - 2A
Dometic CFX65W
Input voltage (AC) 120-240 V
Input voltage (DC) 12/24 V
Rated input current (AC) 0,85 A
Rated input current (DC) 8.2 A
Input frequency 50/60 Hz
Energy Consumption 12VDC (Ambient@90F, Internal@41F) 0.85 Ah/h
OR
Dometic CFX75 DZW
Input voltage (AC) 120-240 V
Input voltage (DC) 12/24 V
Rated input current (AC) 0.74 A
Rated input current (DC) 7.9 A
Input frequency 50/60 Hz
Energy Consumption 12VDC (Ambient@90F, Internal@41F) 1.30 Ah/h